I’m more of a reader than a writer. I read over hundred novels per annum, mostly crime thrillers, and write some. I like using my pen names pen-names – irj! (I remain joe!) and Joe Johannes. My writing began at school, I would write everything that came to mind; I still free-write a lot.

I get my stories from everywhere; social networking sites, newspapers, movies; I believe there is a story wherever you are. A small little sentence, comment or something you overheard can be turned into a story. Writing is only a hobby to me.

I am a member of 412 Movement – we do Hip-Hop, dance, poetry, literature and creative writing. I also run a small IT Company and involved in many community projects.