From an early age author Grant Newman experienced the effects of conflict in his home, at school, and in the wider society; therefore, his works explore the many issues that arise from inhumane divisions as he seeks the resolution of internal and external conflict.

From this journey, Grant has grown to understand three functions for religion; (a) to help you get on better with yourself, (b) therefore helping you get on better with the people around you, and (c) therefore improving your quality of life. "If religion isn't doing this for you, don't blame the religion, use it in a different way." says Grant.

He is fascinated, of course, with all aspects and views within his own faith, but is troubled by instances of institutionalised racism. Because of this, Grant saught out meaningful work in the public sector where he actively promotes equal opportunities policies. His beliefs and work resinate in his poetry where some of his poems rail against a divisive world and its superficial priorities, while others celebrate friendship as well as human and spiritual love.

When he's not working in the public sector, Grant helps with local junior league football, and supports Ichud (United) Abu Ghosh-Mevasseret of the fourth division an Israeli/Palestinian peace project based on football. He dreams of living close to it, in Mevasseret, where he wishes to focus on his next pamphlet for peace based on Shim Shalom's poem "Ishmael My Brother".

In his next book of poetry, Grant hopes to highlight areas of Judaism and Islam that correlate:
The unity of the creator, the Father Abraham, the emphasis on prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, charity and humanity in self and supreme being. Additionally, he wants to bring it up to date with the readable humour and intellect that is unique to his brand. He wants to do it for peace, for Abu Ghosh-Mevasseret, and for the world.

Grant is also writing a dark comedy about how people treat other people at work called, "Murdering the Macho Managers".