Dan Burford

Dan Burford is a new voice in British fiction, hailing from the heart of Buckinghamshire. A passionate football fan and dedicated distance runner, Dan finds clarity in movement and meaning in silence. His love for running isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way of life. Whether pounding the pavements of his local town or escaping into the countryside, he uses each stride to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with the stories he wants to tell.

One of his favourite quotes captures this perfectly:

“Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.” — Kara Goucher

Dan’s writing captures the grit, emotion, and complexity of real life—stories that linger long after the final page. Influenced by the raw, fearless storytelling of Kerry Kaya, Kimberley Chambers, and Alex Kane, his work explores the spaces between silence and struggle, love and loss, identity and belonging.

He believes in the power of storytelling to illuminate the darkest corners of life. As Rumi once said, “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” Through his writing, Dan invites readers to find that light—often inspired by the clarity he finds on long runs.

Dan is ‘Dan Burford Author’ on social media and Amazon:

Fractured Ties

Fractured Ties. No heroes. Just damage. 

Ronnie Tanner thought he’d outrun his past—five years sober. Fragile peace with his wife Vanessa, but when his estranged twin brother Harry returns, the apple cart is well and truly upset.

Harry is back and he desires Ronnie’s wife!

Vanessa Tanner is caught in a dangerous triangle—between the man she married and his brother that she can’t stop thinking about!

As temptation resurfaces and guilt deepens, she must decide whether to save her marriage or surrender to the fire of desire that could tear everything apart!

Meanwhile Ronnie’s young apprentice Jamie Ingram is falling in love for the first time, however it’s with another boy.

As he is rejected by his father for his sexuality, Jamie finds strength in the quiet, unwavering love of his mother, who refuses to let the dated prejudice views of her husband define her son’s future.

And in the shadows, Henry a non-verbal autistic boy becomes the quiet centre of a storm. His silence speaks volumes, his resilience inspires hope, and his presence forces everyone to confront what love truly means.

Fractured Ties is a gripping fast paced, emotionally explosive story of betrayal, obsession, identity, and the fragile bonds that hold us together.

Blood for her Brothers

Two bodies. One message.

When Ryan and Tommy Dalglish are executed in cold blood on the streets of central London, their sister Keira is left reeling — and ready to burn the city down.

The Dalglish brothers were feared and respected in the underworld. Loyal. Ruthless. Untouchable. But someone wanted them silenced. Someone close.

Who pulled the trigger — and who gave the order?

Keira was always kept out of the game. Protected. Sheltered. But now, she’s stepping into the shadows her brothers once ruled. And she’s not leaving without answers.

From the smoky pubs of Bethnal Green to the glass towers of Canary Wharf, Keira uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and betrayals. Crooked cops. Rival crews. Old friends with new motives.

In a world where loyalty is currency and truth is a weapon, Keira must decide:

Will she survive the game — or rewrite its rules?

She’s not just hunting for justice.

She’s out for blood.

Dead Wrong

One Lie lit the fuse. NOW LONDON BURNS

Beverley Chambers never meant to start a war. But when she’s assaulted and confides in her father—Vinny Chambers, the feared underworld boss of Wembley—he demands vengeance. A body turns up. Caleb Fletcher, son of East London gangster Paddy Fletcher, is dead.

Only… it wasn’t Caleb who attacked her.

Now Paddy wants blood. Turf lines blur, alliances crumble, and London erupts in chaos. As the streets burn and the body count climbs, Beverley holds the truth that could stop it all. But with every second she stays silent, another life is at risk.
Will she speak before the city is drowned in blood—or will her lie be the last word anyone hears?

Twisting, brutal and breathlessly tense – this gritty crime thriller will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Oath To The Kings

Feared across South London, the King family rule their streets with ruthless efficiency and unshakeable loyalty. Betray them, and you’re finished. Stand with them, and they’ll burn the world down before they let anyone touch you.

Dominic Rowe has always been invisible—an autistic young man tucked away in a South London council bedsit, unnoticed and underestimated. Gifted with numbers, patterns, and systems, but burdened by loneliness,

Everything changes the night he’s cornered by muggers—and saved by Cain King, the hard‑edged leader of the King gang.

To Cain, Dominic isn’t a nobody. He’s a rare asset: a mind built for logic, a calm spirit under pressure, and a kind of honesty and loyalty the Kings value above all else.

Taken in by the family—not as muscle but as their brain—Dominic begins to find belonging for the first time in his life. With the support of Cain’s fierce and protective sister, Romi King, the family adapt their world to fit Dominic’s sensory needs, and soon he’s transforming their operations.

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The 31 Mar 2026 T&T Panel on ‘Your Writing Process‘:

And do watch Dan’s chat with Self-Pub Fest host Morgen about his writing journey..