Sam Wilding

Sam Wilding was a pen name used by Paul Murdoch 2008 - 2012.

BORN IN HELENSBURGH and educated at Glasgow University, Sam studied Zoology, working his way through his uni-years by playing in various rock bands in the UK, America and Holland. He began writing songs in the late 70s, poetry in the early 90s and eventually his first novel - 'The Magic Scales' in 2008, part one of the Denthan Trilogy. Sam is currently writing a new children's novel and is also working on a series of picture books aimed at 3-6 year-olds.

He still continues to perform his workshops and presentations in schools, libraries and at book festivals. (www.samwilding.com) Sam works closely with the charity Asthma UK to raise awareness of the condition through his work with children.

THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT: May 27th 2010: 'The Scottish Parliament congratulates Scottish author Sam Wilding on the publication of the third book in his Denthan series, Return to Denthan and notes his excellent work with children and young people across Scotland in delivering creative writing workshops and in supporting Asthma UK Scotland's Alert to Asthma scheme, which helps schools ensure pupils with asthma live a healthy and active life.' (S3M-6414 )