Kelly Marsh

Kelly was born in Stepney in East London,and now currently resides in Plymouth, Devon. She has spent many years writing children's fiction for her two children as a hobby, leaving them both with fond memories of those stories up to this day.
She has completed several online courses in writing for children over the years, but has only recently decided to take her writing serious and is currently in her second year at University studying for degree in creative writing.
Rhyming verse is a particular favorite of Kelly's, though University is opening up a whole new area of writing that she had not previously considered. Her all time favorites include, Julia Donaldson and Edward lear.
Her current works include 'The Cathalump and the Lemal', an extended version of the fable on how the camel came to get it's hump and 'Hannah the Horrid' which is a tale of a horrid girl who gets taken away by magical mice.

Credentials

Kelly Marsh in 60 seconds

When did you start writing?

1991 East London

What do you love about short stories?

The ability to enjoy a glimpse into another world in a short sitting.

Do you write in other forms?

Rhyming verse and Fables.

What distracts you from writing?

Chocolate

Outside of writing, what are your other passions?

I love nothing more than strolling through the woods with my wellies and my dog.

What is your favourite book?

The Owl and the Pussy cat by Edward Lear.

Who are your favourite writers?

Julia Donaldson., Edward Lear and Dr Seuss

Where is your dream location?

A wooden hut in the middle of a forest.

What one item would you put into Room 101?

Anything that tastes of ginger.

Do you have any advice for new writers?

Don't give up. Believe in yourself.