Ronne Randall, originally from New York, has worked in children's publishing since 1980 and has been a freelance editor and author since 1993. She has written more than 150 children's books, published on both sides of the Atlantic. She has a special interest in folklore and fairy tales, and she has an MA in Folklore from Sheffield University. She is married, with one son, and lives in Nottinghamshire, England.
After trying a wide variety of jobs including shepherd, paddle-steamer stewardess and chalet maid, Rachel Elliot's first book, Wide Awake Jake, was published in 2004. Since then she has written over 150 books for children, from fun baby books to picture books, early readers, annuals and series fiction. Rachel lives in Devon with her husband Richard, their two daughters and Richard's vintage motorbikes. When she's not writing, her favourite things include reading, cooking, and driving to the beach with the roof down.