The Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation at Rome's John Cabot University presents a reading by Robert Ward on Friday 21 February, from 18.30-20.00.

Born in Maryland, Ward began his career as a journalist in 1974, writing for magazines such as New Times and Sport, and publishing a number of novels. 

In the mid-1980s he started writing scripts for television shows such as Hill Street Blues, becoming co-executive producer of Miami Vice as well as producing television movies at Universal Studios. 

Ward continues to write and produce television shows and movies in addition to publishing novels.