Michelle Mackenzie (Shelly Mack)

After receiving interest in my young adult fantasy, Landis, I published with Monarch Educational Services. I am now represented by Saskia Leach at the Kate Nash Agency and I am focused on Young Adult thrillers going forward. Since Landis was published last year, I have visited many primary and high schools as well as libraries, speaking to audiences ranging from 10 to 200 pupils. These visits consist of an interactive Q&A where the students ask the questions (these are sent before my visit). It keeps them engaged and spurs other questions also. During the visits, I also carry out a small reading to introduce the book and leave a writing prompt for the pupils with the potential of returning to do a creative writing workshop.

I also have five picture books and I am available to run an interactive hour with the younger children. During visits, I read one of my books, bring mascots, run an activity and get the children to write a small story. My goal is to inspire young people to keep reading and to encourage creative skills.

I am available for:

• Talks in schools and libraries

• Panel discussions and meet-the-author events.