Tanya Landman was born in Kent and grew up with a love of small animal rescue and a dread of dancing in public. A graduate of English Literature, she worked in a bookshop, an arts centre and a zoo, before turning her hand to writing when the inspiration for Waking Merlin came to her out of the blue. She lives ... Read morein Devon with her family, two dogs and a Siamese cat. She is an active performer and puppeteer with Storybox Theatre. A dedicated supporter of children's litrature, Tanya visits schools and libraries all year round with her puppet shows and to talk about her books. She lives in Bideford, Essex. Show Less