After graduating in Communications Arts, Ted Ottley began his career as an English teacher in London England.  He went on to become a copywriter – then creative director with a London advertising agency.

He returned to his birthplace – Canada – and continued his writing career.  He contributed to all media – advertising, theatre, and broadcasting.

At the same time, he wrote music, lyrics, and scores for TV and film productions – including the TV series Huckleberry Finn, and many others still screening internationally.

As a journalist, he has written numerous general articles and features for newspapers including The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald. 

In addition to working as a general reporter, he has profiled several American cult figures for Harper’s Bazaar Magazine.

He has also written and produced industrial and legit shows featuring notable musical performers – including Tina Turner and Mickey Rooney.

For television, he has written for most of the major networks in Australia as well as CBC Canada.

More recently, his mystery thrillers for teens have been published in Australia, Britain and the US.

In addition, Ted has owned and operated a recording studio, run a dude ranch, operated a resort, and built boats.

He currently devotes most of his time to journalism and fiction, and has two books in progress.