Overview
I'm a travel editor for Rough Guides and a freelance travel writer specialising in adventure sports.
Fiction
Middle Grade
Non-Fiction
Travel
Work experience
Travel Editor
Rough Guides
April, 2013
–
Present
(over 7 years)
Editor (children's illustrated reference)
DK Books
July, 2012
–
April, 2013
(10 months)
Editor and projects coordinator (children's fiction)
FourteenFiftyFour
January, 2011
–
July, 2012
(over 1 year)
Portfolio (14 selected works)
Take a unique tour of Planet Earth and find out what goes where in the world. What's Where in the World is a unique visual encyclopedia of what's where in this world of ours. With 75 full-colour maps showing you things such as the world's tallest buildings, longest rivers, most dangerous earthquake spots and even where you can find animals that glow! Covering diverse topics in six chapters on ... read more
Get ready to believe the unbelievable with It Can't Be True It Can't be True! lets you in on life's little secrets that seem unbelievable but are totally true. For example: Did you know that the Moon is the same size as Australia? Or that a blue whale's heart is as large as a car? Explore a world of subjects, from the tiniest microchips to the massive, swirling planet Jupiter, with stunning ph... read more
Booksurfers: Treasure Island
David Gatward
TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Read the Booksurfers adventure and follow it up with the story the gang have been exploring.Jake, Becca, Ryan and Harriet are kidnapped by Dr Crookshanks and his accomplice, Professor Kaufman. Against their will, the gang have to jump 'into' the world’s best known adventure stories to steal important artefacts, using an incredible invention called the Nautilus. If they don't ... read more
The Poison Diaries
Maryrose Wood
The Rough Guide to Greece
Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to Greece has been the definitive guidebook to the country for more than 30 years. This full-color 14th edition has detailed coverage of all the best attractions this fascinating country has to offer. With user-friendly accommodation and eating reviews, crystal-clear maps, detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail, this is the ideal guide for all your Greece travel ... read more
The Rough Guide to The Greek Islands
Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands is the definitive guidebook to this fantastic region. This full-color new edition has detailed coverage of all the best attractions these beautiful islands have to offer. With user-friendly accommodation and eating reviews, crystal-clear maps, detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail, this is the ideal guide for all your Greece travel needs. To... read more
The Pocket Rough Guide to Hong Kong and Macau celebrates the energy of these two former European colonies, sitting just 37 miles apart on the south China coast. This fully updated guidebook includes the lowdown on the shopping opportunities and cutting-edge architecture of Hong Kong's downtown, parks, and harborside cityscapes — all existing alongside traditional temples and street markets. Go... read more
The Rough Guide to Morocco
Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to Morocco is the ultimate travel guide to this beguiling country and includes all the details you need to explore Morocco at your own pace.The Rough Guide to Morocco gives you the lowdown on how to get where you're going, where to stay when you get there, and the best places to eat, drink, and hang out, whether you are oasis-hopping in the desert or mountain trekking in the Hi... read more
Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul (Rough Guide to...)
Rough Guides
The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul contains everything you need to know about this unique, continent-straddling city — from insightful coverage of the key sights to expert reviews of the very best restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops. Image-packed sample itineraries help you plan your time in the city, while the equally colorful "Best of" section ensures you don't miss any highlights — from the... read more
The Rough Guide to Turkey
Terry Richardson, Marc Dubin
The Rough Guide to Turkey is the most comprehensive travel guide to this unique country straddling both Europe and Asia — and bordering countries as diverse as Greece in the west and Iran in the east. Alongside an array of stunning images, you'll find insightful coverage of everything this country offers: from the Mediterranean beaches that play host to nesting turtles to the soaring mountain ... read more
The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands, and the Garden Route is the ultimate travel guide to South Africa's most captivating city and its surrounding region. Full-color photography illustrates the finest of Cape Town's colonial architecture, vibrant neighborhoods, and iconic setting. This guide will show you the best this cosmopolitan city has to offer — from fascinating museums, cutting ... read more
The Rough Guide to Australia
Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to Australia is your indispensable guide to one of the most unmissable countries on earth. It is packed with practical information on once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Oz, from sunrise walks around Uluru to viewing Kangaroo Island's wild seals, sea lions, kangaroos, and koalas; from bush-camping safaris in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park to exhilarating helico... read more
The Rough Guide to Rome
Martin Dunford
The Rough Guide to Rome, in full-color throughout, is the most readable introduction available to the sights and attractions of one of the greatest cities on earth. Everything you need to know about the iconic landmarks, ancient buildings and distinctive neighborhoods — as well as the inside track on the best of the city's restaurants, wine bars, shops, markets, and much more — is presented in... read more
The Rough Guide to Japan
Sally McLaren, Martin Zatko
The award-winning Rough Guide to Japan makes the ideal travel companion to one of the world's most unique and dynamic countries. In full color throughout, this opinionated guide is packed with essential information on the latest and best places to sleep, eat, party and shop and includes pointers on etiquette and other cultural niceties. Maps of all the main tourist destinations and easy-to-rea... read more
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