He graduated from university in Canberra and began his writing career working for a trade journal and penning reviews and features for Australia's rock papers in his spare time. For the Sydney Morning Herald he has written on subjects ranging from architecture and design to travel, television and health. He was also the editor of the Herald's Domain section. His first book, Eight Great Houses (Pesaro Publishing), was published in 2002. Guy has also written for The Australian and a number of national and international titles. Ian Gawler: The Dragon's Blessing is his first biography.