Meet the Author
Stories have always been a place of comfort, imagination and possibility for me. As an author, my goal is to create magical adventures where every child feels seen, valued and included.
I live in a wonderfully neurodiverse family, where we experience the world in many different ways. Those experiences have shaped not only my life, but every story I write.
For many years, I searched for children's books that reflected the challenges and strengths I saw every day—stories that understood sensory differences, anxiety, emotional regulation, curiosity and the unique ways neurodivergent children experience the world. While I found many wonderful books, I rarely found stories that combined magical adventures with an accessible reading experience.
So I decided to write them.
My books are designed to be welcoming for a wide range of readers, particularly children who may find traditional books overwhelming. Using shorter chapters, generous spacing, supportive illustrations and uncluttered page layouts, I aim to create stories that feel inviting rather than intimidating. These design choices aren't simply stylistic—they're intentional, helping children build confidence while discovering the joy of reading.
Although my stories are filled with magic, imagination and adventure, they are also rooted in real emotions and lived experiences. The characters face worries, excitement, uncertainty, friendship, change and moments of self-discovery in ways that many children will recognise. Every adventure is carefully written to encourage confidence, resilience, kindness and a sense of belonging without ever feeling like a lesson.
I believe stories can open doors—not only to magical worlds, but also to understanding ourselves and one another.
Why are the words partly bolded?
Throughout these books and across this website, you may notice that a minimum of three important words or phrases in each section are shown in bold.
This formatting is inspired by accessibility techniques that use visual anchors to guide the reader's eyes through the page. Rather than bolding every word, carefully chosen keywords help draw attention to the main ideas, making it easier to follow the story and retain important information.
For some readers—including many people with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent learning styles—these visual cues can:
make it easier to find their place if they lose track while reading;
reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed by large blocks of text;
highlight the most important information in each section;
support concentration and reading confidence.
The bolded words are chosen because they represent the heart of each paragraph—the emotions, actions, or ideas that move the story forward. Even if a reader skims a page or needs to pause, these words provide a visual pathway back into the narrative.
This is not the same as the OpenDyslexic font. OpenDyslexic is a specially designed typeface with unique letter shapes intended to reduce letter confusion for some dyslexic readers. The formatting in this book instead uses selective bolding as a visual guide.
Every brain reads differently, and no single approach works for everyone. My aim is to create stories that are welcoming, engaging, and accessible, giving every reader the opportunity to enjoy the adventure in a way that feels comfortable for them.
Why don't the books have chapters?
One question I am often asked is why my books don't include traditional chapters.
The answer is simple: I want reading to feel achievable.
For many children, particularly those who experience anxiety, ADHD, autism, dyslexia or other differences in the way they process information, looking at a long chapter can sometimes feel overwhelming before they've even begun reading.
Instead of asking readers to reach the end of a chapter, my stories unfold through small, natural sections. Each scene feels like a gentle pause—a place where a child can stop if they need to, take a break, or continue reading without feeling they've interrupted the story.
This creates a reading experience that feels flexible rather than demanding, allowing every child to read at their own pace.
Why are the sentences shorter?
My writing style also uses clear, concise sentences wherever possible.
Shorter sentences can reduce the amount of information a reader needs to hold in their mind at once. This can make stories easier to follow for some readers while still keeping the adventure flowing.
Combined with generous spacing, supportive illustrations and carefully structured pages, this approach helps create books that many children find welcoming, calming and enjoyable to read.
Most importantly, these choices are never about simplifying imagination—they're about removing unnecessary barriers so that more children can lose themselves in the magic of a story.
Why do the books include so many illustrations?
Illustrations are much more than decoration—they are an important part of the storytelling.
Throughout each book, the illustrations work alongside the words to help bring the adventure to life. They provide visual clues, reinforce key moments and help readers immerse themselves in the world of the story, making every page feel engaging and inviting.
For some readers—including many children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent learning styles—illustrations can also support understanding by providing context, reducing the amount of information that needs to be processed through text alone and offering natural opportunities to pause before continuing.
Frequent illustrations can also help to:
break up large amounts of text, making each page feel less overwhelming;
support understanding by showing important moments visually;
encourage prediction and discussion, helping children think about what might happen next;
maintain motivation, particularly for readers who may find longer passages challenging;
celebrate imagination, reminding children that stories are places to explore, wonder and dream.
Every illustration in my books is carefully chosen to feel warm, calming and sensory-friendly. Rather than creating busy or overwhelming pages, the artwork is designed to complement the story, guide the reader gently forward and create an experience that feels safe, welcoming and enjoyable.
The illustrations are not there to replace reading—they are there to support confidence, spark curiosity and remind every child that books are places to explore at their own pace.
Why is every story based on real emotions and everyday experiences?
Although my books are filled with magic, adventure and imagination, every story begins with something real.
Children experience big emotions every day—feeling worried about trying something new, becoming overwhelmed by busy places, struggling with change, feeling left out, making mistakes, or discovering the courage to believe in themselves. These moments are a natural part of growing up, and they deserve to be explored with kindness, understanding and hope.
Rather than writing stories that simply explain these experiences, I wanted to create adventures where children could recognise their own feelings through the characters' journeys. A magical cardboard box or mysterious grimoire may open the door to another world, but the emotions the characters experience are rooted in real life.
Many of the situations in my books have been inspired by experiences from my own family, conversations with children, my background working with young people and the everyday moments that remind us how differently we all experience the world. While the adventures themselves are fictional, the feelings behind them are genuine.
Through imagination, children are often able to explore difficult emotions from a place of safety. Watching a character face a challenge, find a solution or discover a new way of thinking can help readers reflect on their own experiences without ever feeling judged or overwhelmed.
My hope is that every story reassures children that all feelings are valid, every challenge can be faced one small step at a time, and no one has to navigate life's adventures alone.
Why don't the stories tell children how to feel?
Many children's books are written to teach a specific lesson or deliver a clear moral. While these stories can be valuable, I wanted to take a different approach.
Rather than telling children what they should think or feel, my stories invite them to explore emotions through the characters' experiences. As readers journey alongside Theo, Amber and the other characters they meet, they are free to notice, question, wonder and form their own understanding.
Children are naturally curious and thoughtful. They don't always need the answer explained to them—they often discover it for themselves.
Instead of ending each adventure with a lesson, I aim to create stories that encourage conversation. One child may see a story about courage, another may recognise friendship, while someone else might simply enjoy the adventure. Every interpretation is valid because every reader brings their own experiences, thoughts and feelings to the page.
This is especially important because no two children experience the world in exactly the same way. What feels exciting to one child may feel overwhelming to another. What one reader notices first may be completely different from what someone else remembers. By leaving space for individual interpretation, each child is able to connect with the story in a way that feels meaningful to them.
My hope is that these books become the beginning of conversations rather than the end of them—encouraging children, families and educators to talk, wonder and explore together.
The stories don't tell children how to feel. Instead, they offer a safe space to recognise emotions, discover new perspectives and realise that every journey is uniquely their own.
Why accessibility matters.
Every child deserves stories they can enjoy.
Reading should never feel like a test or something to struggle through before reaching the adventure.
My hope is that every child—whether they are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, an avid reader, a reluctant reader or simply someone who loves magical adventures—can open one of my books and feel welcome from the very first page.
Because stories should be for everyone.
