Peter Allison is an Australian writer whose books have focused on his time as an African safari guide, as well as his time in South America. <br/>He currently lives in Cape Town with his wife Pru, and their pet dog Mombo, where he works for Wilderness Safaris. <br/>Allison grew up in Sydney but at the age of 16 won a scholarship for study in Japan. At 19 he travelled to Africa and became a guide for the Classic Safari Company.<br/>His books have been compared to campfire tales relating stories of silly antics or perilous situations. Whatever You Do, Don't Run achieved best seller status.