John L. Williams is a distinguished author, born and raised in Cardiff, Wales. He is known for his works of biography and crime fiction, and has also written under the pen name John Lincoln. Williams has a deep connection to his hometown, with many of his stories and screenplays set in the fast-changing city of Cardiff.
Throughout his career, Williams has tackled a wide range of topics and genres. His book "Blood Valentine" provides a true account of a notorious miscarriage of justice and, upon its publication, received significant criticism, even leading to an unsuccessful attempt by the police to ban it. In addition to his crime fiction, Williams has also written a number of non-fiction titles, including biographies of Black Power leader Michael X and singer Shirley Bassey.
Williams has had a successful career in journalism, having worked for The Sunday Times and GQ Magazine, and currently writing for the Independent and Mail on Sunday. He has also been a contributing editor for GQ magazine and has written for the NME. In addition to his work in journalism and literature, Williams is also a co-organizer of the Laugharne Festival.
Some of Williams' notable works include "Into the Badlands," "Michael X: A Life in Black and White," "Miss Shirley Bassey," "Five Pubs, Two Bars and a Nightclub," "Cardiff Dead," "The Prince of Wales," and "Temperance Town," among others. His writing style is known for celebrating the lives of those living beneath the radar, highlighting the stories of hustlers, grifters, and others looking to make a living in a changing Cardiff.