Cheryl Saunders

Mum of boys, teacher of teenagers, neurodivergent business owner and blogger, and now I can officially add creative writer to this list!

I have wanted to write since I was a little girl, telling my stories to younger family members, constantly writing, and forever buried in a book. My passion for storytelling and creative writing led me to English teaching, blogging, and now, novel writing.

My determination to champion those who are neurodivergent and have Additional Support Needs has led me to become an ASN teacher, a Nurture teacher, and now the owner of an ASN tutoring and outreach service – CAS Creative Education.

When I’m not doing these, I can be found plodding around a parkrun route, throwing slam balls at the gym, playing the flugelhorn in Unite Scotland Kinneil Band, enjoying a hot tub dip, or indulging in some cold-water therapy. 

I am incredibly excited to be on this journey with Sam and can’t wait to see where it takes me. To come from starting my blog two years ago, to writing a novel, is a dream and a proper “pinch me” moment, and I feel very fortunate to be able to share my writing.

Emma Davies

I am an avid reader, and now writer, of historical fiction novels, with a particular interest in stories of working-class characters from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I aim to transport readers along a journey into previously hidden worlds and bring to life the voices of ordinary people caught in extraordinary moments. As an Army Veteran, I also have a keen interest in military history, which I try to weave into my stories where I can.

I am currently developing the Riches to Rags series, focusing on Liverpudlian working class families and how they must navigate war, technological advancement and economic depression to survive and through resilience and dogged determination, perhaps thrive again.

Based in central belt Scotland, I am married with two young children and in my remaining free time, I support my local Scout Group as a lead volunteer, looking after 20+ other volunteers and over 90 young people each week.