TERRI DANESHYAR

Apart from writing and reading, my favourite thing is cricket. I watch all formats although, for me, the test match is the best, particularly the Ashes, between England and Australia. I also love the IPL, seeing all the greats of the game on one stage. Amazing. I even named one of my main characters, Jadeja, after an Indian cricketer.

Lebanon is one of my favourite places to visit. In 2018 my trip there inspired my children's adventure story, The Treasure Thief. That is one of the joys of being an author, you never know where ideas will spring from

I was a teacher before I became an author so I enjoy visiting schools to share my books and engage with my audience.

My home, which I share with two cats, my husband, and youngest son, is in leafy Warwickshire where I can enjoy countryside walks to relax or inspire me.