Kira Lily has been writing since she learned how, although these days she prefers to type as that way her hands have half a chance of keeping up. She worked for a time in journalism (reporting and editing), but decided that she preferred to write about more interesting things.

After some success at seasonal storytelling for her 8yr old son Chap's home-education group, she decided to commit her stories to paper (screen). There is a planned series of 8 seasonal books, in the hope that both on their own and together her stories will bring a bit more magic into the world.

All of the illustrations have been done using plant-pigmented natural watercolours, and all books are printed on 100% recycled paper. Kira has a passion for ecology, and tries to make her mark upon this Earth one of love. Her son Chap is home-educated using some elements of Rudolph Steiner's philosophy, and Kira tries to incorporate a supportive, nurturing Waldorf aspect into her stories. She hopes to teach children of the magic and possibilities that abound in the world, and to encourage them to let the light of their spirits shine.

In addition to being a home-educator, author and illustrator, Kira is also a Reiki Master Teacher and healer, and works as Welsh Government Liaison for Education Otherwise. She's trained dogs and taught ice skating. She has also been a photographer, and still is occasionally when she has the time. She paints, sculpts and crochets, gardens and walks and hugs trees as often as she can.

Kira was born in 1979. She's moved around a bit (her favourite place so far is Ireland), but currently lives in Wales on a farm at the site of a Roman fort.

To contact Kira, please e-mail dancing.fox@beechleaf.co.uk.

Live your life; truly be here. Walk in love, light, peace and joy. Know laughter and sadness; know your self. With Love and Blessings.