Two of my favourite things to do as a child were visiting historical sites like castles and old halls, and visiting the library.
I used to imagine what might have happened to the people who once lived in those anicent places, and I often dreamt of what it would be like to see my own books on the shelves of libraries and bookshops.
Over the years, I filled notebooks with ideas, and started - then abandoned - many potential books. I found excuse after excuse as to why I shouldn't write: I don't have time, it won't be good enough, people might not like it...
Then in 2019, it clicked! If I wanted to achieve my dream of being a writer, all I really needed to do was write! So I did, and nine months later my debut novel, The Curse of the Pendle Witch was born.
I have since completed my Pendle Witch trilogy and the first book in my Words of the Dead series, all of which are inspired by folklore from my local area in Lancashire. Originally planned to be children's books aimed at Upper Key Stage Two, my books have been read by children, used in school as class reads, and have also captured the imagination of adults across the globe, making them ideal reads for all ages.
I hope that through my writing and meeting people at book events, I can inspire children (and adults alike) to love reading, to get lost in a good book, and to realise that they too can achieve their dreams if they are willing to make it happen!
You can find out more about my books in the 'Books' section, buy them in the 'Shop' and find out a bit more about me on the 'About Rachel' page. For any teachers wanting to use my books with your class, there are lesson plans and resources in the 'Teaching Resources' section.
If you want to know more, you can follow me on social media where you will get updates and teasers of whatever I am working on and feel free to contact me with book-related questions.
Rachel x
