Gwen Grant has been writing stories for over 30 years and reviewing for Armadillo for a number of years too! 

I am at present working on a new book for more information about me and about my work please visit my website www.gwengrant.co.uk and also The Author Hotline.  

Jayne Gould has been passionate about books and reading since she was a child. As grew up realised that I wanted to pass on all the excitement and fun I found in books. Luckily, I’ve been able to spend my working life doing just that, firstly as a children’s bookseller and now as a primary school librarian. I see the major part of my role as being the promotion of the enjoyment of reading, as well as helping children become confident, independent library users. In 2006, my school nominated me for the School Library Association School Librarian of the Year Award and I was thrilled and surprised to be on the Honour List for that year.  I have also been involved with the Federation of Children’s Book Groups at both local and national level for many years, and was Chair for 2004/5.

Damian Harvey is the author of over 50 books for primary school age children. When he's not sat writing he's loves visiting schools, libraries and festivals to talk about writing and help children with write stories of their own. Damian lives in North Wales with his lovely lady, Vicky, and has three wonderful daughters one brilliant boy and a cat called Polly. 

Linda Lawlor was a secondary school teacher until last summer, when she decided to follow her dream and write full-time. She is just finishing her first book for teenagers.

Linda Sargent is a writer, reader and story teller. Having worked for many years in Community Education and in reminiscence work, she now mainly works as a publisher’s reader and sometimes consultant in the reminiscence and disability fields, she also writes. More information, including details of her published work, can be found on her website at www.lindasargent.co.uk

Simon Smith has been a public librarian for over 10 years, working largely with children and children's books. He was a judge of the Booktrust Early Years Awards in 2006, and was also a 'Top 10 Librarian of the Future' in the same year. He currently is Interim Principal Librarian for Young People for Harrow Council.