Mal Foster is very much an author of the ordinary man who has now published eight novels since his first, ‘The Asylum Soul’, was released in 2015,

He was born in Farnham, Surrey, in 1956, grew up in Camberley, and moved to nearby Knaphill in 1988, a village on the outskirts of Woking, where he still lives. Indeed, Knaphill provides the backdrop for many of his titles.

He is also an award-winning poet, and his most widely read poem, ‘The Wedding’, has appeared in numerous publications and on various internet platforms. You can view a selection of Mal's poems HERE

Now semi-retired, he has enjoyed a seasoned railway career spanning 40 years in various roles, but counts his time as a local news reporter as a career highlight. Some of his novels are set against the backdrop of local and international investigative journalism.

In 2024, Mal’s very successful ‘In the Shadow of Marc Bolan’ was published, while his latest, the hard-hitting ‘Betrayal of the Soul’, came out in June 2026.

When not writing. Mal enjoys watching football and listening to progressive rock music, but when pressed about who and what inspires him, he turns to the late Canadian poet, singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. He also enjoys a pint with friends at his local pub and travelling to Gozo, Malta.

You can find out more about all the novels HERE

Following the publication of Mal Foster's historical fiction novel 'Jude & Bliss' in 2020, the iconic singer and actress Toyah Willcox very kindly recorded this video message. Click on the image to play.

Selected Poems. You can now enjoy Mal Foster's definitive collection of poetry written over nearly fifty years. Click HERE to view FREE!

Alive & Creaking is Mal’s lively blog, where you can receive regular updates about his writing and associated events, articles, anecdotes, and much more... HERE

You can also find Mal on FACEBOOK

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