Michelle Robinson was lucky enough to meet children's authors Malachy Doyle and Vivian French at an Arvon Foundation course. They helped her find an agent who landed her her first contract in 2008. She now writes children's books and has won several awards. Deborah Allwright: She is an extraordinarily talented illustrator and a highly applauded artist for her bestselling THE NIGHT PIRATES and SHE'LL BE COMING ROUND THE MOUNTAIN. Deborah has been working as an illustrator for eight years.