I knew I wanted to be a writer ever since I was 12 years old. After school, I’d sit at the typewriter and create magical stories that were always set during modern day, but would either have a historical or mysterious twist - featuring three of the main characters who are also in HEXED.

As children we have vivid imaginations, which tend to become less colourful as we journey into adulthood. However, as writers, it’s important to hold onto that part of our childhood.

Part of being a writer involves research – and a lot of it. Whether you’re writing non-fiction or fiction, you need to know a great deal about what you’re writing.

There is something quite exhilarating about slipping into the mind of someone who is completely different to you. You can become a villain, a hero, a teenager, a celebrity, an animal, an alien, anything you like! This is why I enjoy writing.