You only get one go at real life, but writing fiction gives you the chance to be many different people and explore many sorts of life.
Background
Information
As a small child I would send myself into a semi-trance and tell myself stories. I can still do that, but unfortunately you can't write in a semi-trance, and thinking up stories when you're fully conscious is much harder.
I write novels for middle readers, and write and illustrate picture books for younger children.
My first novel, 'Midsummer Legend', was self-published in 2005. This is a plausible fantasy equally popular with adults and children of about ten upwards.
Birth Place
Leicester, U.K.
Accomplishments
I have a BA in German. When I was young enough to have a day job I worked in university administration.
Contact Information
Village Farm Low Hesket
CARLISLE CA4 0HB
United Kingdom