About the Authors
Nick Hayward
Born in Blackburn, England, Nick Hayward holds a degree in Law and began his professional life as a tenacious young salesperson. Through grit, charm, and entrepreneurial instinct, he carved a path to becoming a successful businessman.
But business wasn’t his only calling. Since childhood, Nick was drawn to the mysteries of life—the cosmos, ancient civilizations, esoteric philosophy, and the cutting edge of science. He never imagined he’d be a writer—until one night in 2008, when a dream changed everything. The vision was so vivid that the next morning, he told his wife April, who immediately said, “That’s a book.”
Inspired, Nick poured 65,000 words onto the page in just three months. The manuscript, Jonathan Chambers: Deception, was sent to agents but received no bites. Life pulled him back to the business world, and the book was shelved.
Fast forward to 2018. In a chance meeting with client and writer Alison Giblin, he mentioned the novel. A week after reading it, she called: “I love it—but it needs a lot of work.”
Post-Covid, the two teamed up, rewriting, refining, and breathing new life into the story. In 2024, the book was finally finished—stronger, deeper, and more relevant than ever.
Today, with his children now running the business, Nick is free to explore his true passion: storytelling that dives into the hidden layers of reality—where science, spirituality, and suspense collide.
Alison Scarlett Giblin
Alison Scarlett Giblin is a creative force whose eclectic career spans literature, theatre, film, and live immersive events. Trained in both performance and production, she has worked internationally as a professional actress, media makeup artist, creative director, and events producer—crafting experiences that blend fantasy with human emotion.
Her literary debut came in 2006 with The Children of Conygre and the Time Capsule, a young adult novel rooted in history and imagination. Since then, Alison has poured her talents into the world of creative storytelling in all its forms—from bespoke fairy-tale events to atmospheric theatre productions. Her company, Scarlett Princess Parties, became known for bringing high-concept, story-driven events to life for children and adults alike.
When she discovered Nick Hayward’s original manuscript in 2018, she recognised its untapped potential—and took on the challenge of helping to transform it. With a sharp eye for dialogue, mood, and character, Alison helped reshape Jonathan Chambers: Deception into the cinematic, suspenseful thriller it is today.
Driven by a passion for mystery, metaphysics, and the human condition, Alison’s influence gives the novel its heart and theatrical soul—combining grounded emotional storytelling with a touch of dark glamour.