. Born in Glasgow, Scotland but brought up in southern England, Doug is a member of Int'l Thrilller Writers, Inc. Question How important has it been that you are a trained lawyer. Before retiring early to devote more time to writing, he had worked as an English solicitor ending up as senior partner of his own law firm, Stewarts, which still flourishes in London’s Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Answer Invaluable in a number of ways! Lawyers, especially those dealing with disputes and the courts, see human nature and emotions in their worst context – dishonesty, ruthlessness, grief and triumph – they all feature. Answer Invaluable. Born in Glasgow.