Kathy Ashford was born in Surrey in 1959, and studied at Bristol University, before going on to do an MA on Writing For Children at King Alfred’s College, Winchester. She was the Director of Communications at the University of Surrey for many years, and is now an Adult Education Tutor.

She says that she has always loved reading, and could be found munching huge amounts of fudge while doing so as a child. She lives in Guildford, and has four sons. Kathy likes long country walks, and claims to be an ace stick thrower for her dog. She also enjoys gardening, but it is hampered by the rabbit that follows her around eating as she plants!

HOW TO CONKER THE WORLD is Kathy Ashford’s first book and was published by Andersen Press in July 2004.