How and why I am an author

I wrote my first book The Story of Life on evolution after searching in vain for the story (rather than a text book) of evolution for my two girls, then at primary school. So I unexpectedly became an author… with co-author and science teacher Steve Williams. Our ongoing series includes The Story of Climate Change, The Story of Conservation and The Story of Dinosaurs. I have written over 35 true stories about nature to share with children and grown-ups.

I studied ecology before working with Greenpeace for many years on wildlife issues, focusing on sea turtles and other endangered species. Fascinated by nature and particularly the power of words, I studied journalism and became editor at the Natural History Museum in London where I wrote summer exhibitions. I have also worked with many organisations on strategic communications for social and environmental change. 

I live close to the Welsh hills and visit schools around the country, to encourage children to get involved in protecting our natural world. I am a proud Patron of Reading for my local school and Values-based Education Author in Residence. I absolutely love what I do and embrace the endlessly fascinating, collaborative journey of working with scientists, subject experts and the incredible illustrators and publishers who bring my ideas to life.

I am represented by Jodie Hodges at United Agents: jhodges@unitedagents.co.uk.