Raised in Wigan, Lancashire, Burley’s parents worked in a cardboard factory and she attended Whitley High School.

He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well as the author of the novels Knife Music, The Big Exit and Lucidity. All the titles are available as Kindle, iBooks, Kobo e-books and audiobooks.

"I'm no expert but I think your dog has moved out," said one commenter in response to a viral video of a pet not wanting to leave.