About

Aaron Mullins

Dr Aaron Mullins is an award-winning psychologist and bestselling author.

Aaron has over 15 years experience in the publishing industry, with expertise in supporting fellow authors to achieve their writing goals. He owns Paperjoy Press, a family-run publisher specialising in books that support mental health and publish a range of adult colouring books and wellness journals. He previously owned Birdtree Books Publishing where he worked as Editor-in-Chief. He also partnered with World Reader Charity, getting ebooks into Africa and sponsoring English lessons in an under-tree school in India.



Aaron taught academic writing at Coventry University and was the editor of two fiction anthologies. He’s known for creating thrilling twists, memorable characters and exploring fascinating psychological phenomenon in his books.

Aaron’s bestselling books have been featured in newspapers and magazines across the UK. His website contains free resources to support authors with inspiration and practical help, with writing, publishing and marketing guides.

Aaron’s books have become bestsellers in multiple mystery, crime and thriller categories


Dr Aaron Mullins is an internationally published psychologist and has delivered keynotes, workshops and presentations at worldwide industry events. He has won many awards, including the British Psychological Society Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement. His psychological thrillers draw on this deep, PhD level knowledge to create powerful stories.

Aaron is from Wick in the Highlands of Scotland and, after many years living south of the border in England, now lives by the beach in Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. He devotes most of his non-writing time to charity work, travelling and exploring beautiful places.

Aaron’s book How to Write Fiction: A Creative Writing Guide for Authors has become a staple reference book for writers and those interested in a publishing career.

Aaron served 4 years in the Royal Air Force, carrying out duties at minus 40 degrees in Norway and Sweden, working with NATO forces in Belgium, and earning a medal for work in Northern Ireland.


Personal Message

Thank you for your support, it’s amazing to hear that you’ve enjoyed reading my stories as much as I enjoyed writing them. It’s also an honour to be a part of supporting so many of your writing ambitions, there’s nothing better than knowing my books and talks have helped shape your enthusiasm and passion into a novel.

I love exploring psychology through the mind and behaviour of my most memorable characters. I have a daughter, Olivia, for whom I have to create these fantastical stories and characters on a nightly basis. There’s no feedback quite like the honesty of a child.

Aaron Mullins


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