Samantha Parrett is a children’s mindfulness author, crystal healer, sound therapist, and mum of four. Raising children with Autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences, she understands emotional challenges firsthand. After qualifying in mindfulness for children, she created practical tools to help kids and parents manage emotions and navigate parenting’s imperfections.
Samantha Parrett
David Summerville
David Summerville built an international career in oil and gas, living and working across Angola, Nigeria, the UAE, Oman, and Denmark while overseeing operations across 22 countries. Now semi-retired, he pursues his passion for sailing, travel, and volunteering. Having overcome severe mental illness and cancer, he feels deeply grateful for life.
Catherine Rushton
Catherine has over 20 years of childcare experience, supporting children through life’s joys and challenges. Inspired by witnessing children navigate loss and by the passing of her own father, she wrote this book to offer comfort and understanding. Through compassionate storytelling, she hopes to help children and families find healing, hope, and light during difficult times.
Ade Akinsemolu
Ade lives in the United Kingdom with his family. His writing is shaped by a longstanding interest in African culture and ancient civilisations, drawing inspiration from historical societies and their narratives. Through his work, he explores themes of identity, memory, and human potential. Outside writing, he enjoys driving and spending time with his family.
Alan MacDonald
Born in Dublin and living in London for the past 20 years, Alan works in finance and has long pursued an interest in writing, with this collection marking his publishing debut. He is also an average singer, a tentative poet, and a self-described professional Liverpool FC fan.
Amy Barton
Amy is the proud owner of Frog, a determined beagle whose extraordinary spirit inspired Leap of Faith. Through Frog’s journey and challenges with disability, Amy discovered the strength, joy, and resilience dogs possess. She wrote this book to share Frog’s story and celebrate potential, love, and determination found in dogs.
Andrew Vincent
Andrew is a healthcare thinker, author, entrepreneur, and strategist dedicated to improving health through better healthcare system design. With over three decades of experience in healthcare, he advocates prevention-focused, sustainable care models. He is founder of Optimal Healthcare and chairman of the Cayman Heart Foundation, advancing public health impact.
Angie Garcia
Angie Lorraine Garcia lives in Hornchurch, Essex, with her son Jimmy, her best friend and carer Michael, and two mischievous dogs who inspired this story. A devoted animal lover and dog rescuer, she pursued her lifelong dream of writing children’s books, bringing warmth, humour, and affection to her storytelling.
Ann Denise
Ann D Snelgrove is a UK-based author from Sheffield whose love of storytelling is shaped by her fascination with people, history, and everyday life. A long-time museum volunteer and amateur archaeologist, her experiences inspire writing that explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and the hidden stories within ordinary communities.
Bejal Shah
Bejal Shah is a Humanistic Integrative Therapist and BACP member with a special interest in trauma, grief, loss, and wellbeing. Her work is grounded in compassion, empathy, and personal growth, offering tailored support to each individual. She provides a safe and respectful space to encourage self-awareness, healing, and meaningful change.
Chris Husband
Chris Husband is a children’s author who loves creating stories that spark imagination, encourage kindness, and invite young readers to see magic in everyday life. Inspired by classic storybook authors and a lifelong love of children’s literature, Chris writes stories designed to be enjoyed together by children and adults alike.
Errol Ramsey
Errol Arawak tells stories shaped by sound system culture, migration, and lived experience. Rooted in reggae and dub traditions, his work explores the communities, values, and histories behind the music. Blending personal reflection with cultural history, he preserves the knowledge, spirit, and lasting impact of a movement that continues to shape lives worldwide.
Frank Weaver
Frank Weaver, born in South London in 1943, built a busy working life before discovering a passion for bonsai shortly before retirement. Fascinated by the art, he carefully documented his learning over two decades. With support from AI and family members, his collected notes and experiences became his first and only book.
Geoff Spinks
Geoffrey Spinks is an author and businessman living in Somerset with his wife, Roona. Educated in Scotland as a dairy technologist, he built an international career as a consultant, entrepreneur, and founder of food companies. After retirement, he turned to writing and now enjoys painting and golf, inspired by a lifetime of global experience.
William Webster
Billy is a Yorkshire writer whose poetry blends humour, heart, and whimsy with a love for nature and everyday life. Inspired by memories, landscapes, and life’s small wonders, his work celebrates ordinary moments with warmth and charm. When not writing, he enjoys walks, quiet reflections, and a proper cup of tea.
Greg Prowse
Greg Prowse is a retired computing consultant and keen golfer who lives in Hertfordshire with his wife. Drawing on a lifetime of experience and varied interests, he enjoys the balance of an active lifestyle, combining his passion for golf with time spent pursuing new ideas and enjoying life in retirement.
Helen Ann Michael
Helen is an English language teacher with a passion for sharing the joy of words with readers of all ages. Having taught in Cyprus and Dubai, she now lives in the Cotswolds, where she continues working with young learners. Her love of storytelling is inspired by reading to her four grandchildren.
Jade Entwistle
Jade Entwistle lives in Burnley, Lancashire, with her husband and two young sons, Freddie and Caleb. Balancing a full-time career with family life, she spends her rare free time baking, enjoying family moments, and writing. Jade hopes her stories inspire creativity, confidence, and joy in both young readers and parents.
Jay Mccabe
Jay McCabe is a storyteller with a passion for adventure, imagination, and creating memorable characters. Through The Girl and the Dragon, he brings humour, courage, and heart together in a tale that celebrates kindness, bravery, and seeing beyond first impressions. His stories encourage young readers to think differently and believe in themselves.
Ken Riggs
Ken Riggs is among the few remaining voices to have witnessed Britain’s transformation from the hardships of World War II to the modern age. Drawing on a lifetime of experience, he reflects on decades of social and cultural change with honesty and warmth, sharing insights shaped by resilience and an enduring appreciation of the British spirit.
Louise Wynne Jones
Louise Wynne Jones is a Wales based author, educator, and speaker whose work is rooted in resilience, and transformation. With an international teaching career spanning the UK, and Mallorca, she combines professional insight with a passion for supporting healing, raising awareness of complex family dynamics, and inspiring restoration through her writing.
Mark Short
Mark Short is a children’s fantasy author passionate about crafting magical adventures that spark imagination and curiosity in young readers. Through enchanting worlds, heartfelt storytelling, and unforgettable characters, his stories explore courage, friendship, and discovery, inspiring children to believe in the extraordinary hidden within everyday life.
Nicola Louise Ghalmi
Nicola Ghalmi is the owner of Oxford Aerial Arts and author of Aerial Business Blueprint. A passionate pole and aerial instructor, she has taught thousands of women, men, and children for over 15 years. Dedicated to continuous learning, she regularly develops her skills while teaching pole, aerial hoop, Pilates, stretch, and speciality workshops.
Patrick B Appiah
Patrick B. Appiah leads The Rhema Chapel, a non-denominational Pentecostal Charismatic church dedicated to Word, Spirit, and transformed living. A practising Quantity Surveyor, he combines professional expertise with pastoral leadership. Following a life-changing encounter with Jesus, he devoted his life to helping others build a deeper daily relationship with God through faith.
Paul Okonweze
Paul Okonweze writes about the quiet struggles people face when life feels delayed and progress seems out of reach. A registered nurse and healthcare transformation leader, he works at the intersection of leadership and change. His writing draws on real-world experience, encouraging clearer thinking, stronger standards, and purposeful action.
Ruth Lord
Born and raised in Blackburn, Lancashire, the author grew up surrounded by creativity and a love for the arts. Drawn to storytelling through both words and images from an early age, they have always dreamed of writing and illustrating books. Their passion for art and narrative continues to inspire imaginative storytelling and creative expression.
Suzane Jode
Suzanne Jode is a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and lifelong Tarot practitioner whose work blends psychology, healing, and spiritual practice. Through her practice, Enchanted Circle, she helps others reconnect with their inner wisdom. Inspired by nature, symbolism, and magical traditions, she creates soulful spaces for growth, transformation, and self-discovery.
Sylvia Hyam
Growing up in the rolling hills of Yorkshire, the author developed a lifelong love for nature and imagination. Inspired by butterflies, birdsong, and childhood wonder, they use storytelling to rediscover and share that magic. Through their writing, they invite readers to dream again and believe in the beauty and wonder still around us.
Vernon Smith
Vernon Smith has lived a remarkable and varied life, from a challenging schoolboy to a successful banker and later a professional steam locomotive driver. Working on Britain’s iconic preserved railways, he fulfilled a childhood dream. Born and raised in Yorkshire, his love of steam, history, and tradition continues to shape his storytelling.
Vincent Patrick Lawler
Born in 1948 in Liverpool, England, Vincent Lawler later emigrated to Australia as a £10 Pom and served in Vietnam during national service. Having also lived in Ireland, his experiences across three countries shaped his storytelling. His writing draws on a life of travel, adventure, and remarkable personal experiences.
