Tom Hayward is the pen name of theauthor Tom Blashill who spent hisearly years in the Army, where helearned to play golf and ski.He worked as a part time instructorin the Aviemore ...view moreTom Hayward is the pen name of theauthor Tom Blashill who spent hisearly years in the Army, where helearned to play golf and ski.He worked as a part time instructorin the Aviemore area and achieved agolf handicap of 5. Afterwards, hestarted his own company restoringold houses, which he did until thebuilding recession. He currently livesnear Bournemouth with his wife,Patricia and a golden retriever.view less