I have always been captivated by storytelling, whether the stories are told through books, films, songs or video games. Growing up, my favourite children's book was The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, but I am also a big fan of Neil Gaiman, M.G. Leonard, Patrick Ness, Mal Peet, Terry Pratchett, Katherine Rundell, and Kurt Vonnegut.

My early interest in storytelling eventually led me to study English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, after which I wrote my debut novel, Kick, which received the Branford Boase Award. For me, books are a means of activism as well as entertainment, which is why I tend to write stories of social injustice infused with warmth and humour. I believe books should not just create new worlds, but help us to dream up new ways of looking at the one in which we live.

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I now live in Norfolk with my wife and daughters, where I spend most of my time writing, reading or selling books. I also love playing board games, exploring the natural world, and baking sweet treats!