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, when talking about my ambitions to be a writer, someone said to me, "Anyone can achieve anything they want to, but only they themselves can make it happen."  And then 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.  Originally planned to be children's books inspired by folklore from my local area, my books have captured the imagination of adults just as much as children, 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 'Schools' 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 can contact me with book-related questions.

 

 

Rachel x