Hi, thanks for stopping by! If we haven’t met before, I write fun activity books and action-packed adventures for children. I do regular school visits, teach creative writing, and run a book club. I’m passionate about developing a love of reading and writing in children and am honoured to be described by LoveReading4Kids as an “ambassador of children’s literature.” When I’m not writing, I can usually be found outside, either horse riding or walking my dog.
Here are some pictures from my author visits and book signings …
About my books
My best-selling activity books provide hours of creative fun for children, while my action-packed adventure series, The Relic Hunters, is brim full of witch-doctors, fortune-tellers, warriors and smugglers.
If you’re interested, you can find out more about the books here. You can also order signed copies – perfect for presents.
Online creative writing courses
I offer a range of creative writing courses for children aged 7 to 12. I typically run these during the school holidays, but can also arrange sessions at a time to suit you if you have a few friends or a group of homeschoolers that would like to book together.
School visits and other events
I absolutely love visiting schools and do regular visits and other events through the year, both in the UK and overseas, either online or in person. My sessions are perfect for UK Key Stage 2 (KS2), which is ages 7 to 11.
Keep in touch
I love hearing from readers, parents, and teachers! I’m chatty on social media – you can find me on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter).
I also send out a regular (but not spammy) newsletter which aims to encourage a love of reading and writing. Every month I share word based activities, book recommendations, exclusive author interviews, competitions and giveaways with other parents. If that sounds good, you can find out more and subscribe here.
My blog
When not writing books, I do still like to write in my blog. If you’re interested in a sneak peek behind the scenes with me, or to read my thoughts on kids book by authors you may not have heard of, hop over and have a look. Let me know if you’d like to see more (or less) on any particular topic!
A little bit about me
I have an active programme of school visits and other events, am a Book PenPal for three primary schools, have a free newsletter which includes book recommendations and creative writing activities.
I was born in Edinburgh and grew up in the Scottish Highlands and although I now live down south, I still go back to Scotland regularly. In my spare time, I’m a keen crafter and spend a considerable amount of time trying not to fall off horses or boats. I’m usually covered in sand, straw or glitter. Frequently in combination.
Much of The Relic Hunters series was written whilst sailing; the storm described in the first book, Eternal Seas, was frighteningly real. The picture on the left was taken in Turkey at about 6 am as we were setting off very early to do a long trip up the coast. Oh, and since I write outside, I’m obviously much more productive in summer, even when I’m on holiday!
I’m a Cairn terrier fan which is a Scottish breed. They’re supposed to be tough, but mine hate the rain and refuse to go for a walk at a mere hint of drizzle.
You might have heard a little rumour that I’m potty about ponies … rain or shine, western or dressage, or just hanging out. After surprising my friends and family by having no horses in Eternal Seas, there are loads in Wild Sky, and if you’re wondering, yes, they are all based on real horses. Then Horsing Around is full of pony-themed activities, puzzles, jokes, arts and crafts, and fun facts.
Lexi Rees, author 