Interestingly, I began a career in the theatre, after studying drama and literature at university and winning a fantastic scholarship to further my studies in London and Paris. I worked in the theatre for a few years, but found it not as glamorous and exciting as I’d imagined. Perhaps I’d just had stars in my eyes or was stage struck. I drifted into writing, which seemed a natural step given my strong academic background. However, I don’t regret those years of drama training one bit because when I began writing, I found that sense of visualisation, dramatic moments, and “making it happen” for the audience served me well. I am also able to stand up and give talks, which I do regularly as a guest speaker, on almost any topic related to writing, child literacy, and books.
From editing and writing articles, I became more firmly entrenched in the world of books, and my final career step came after a trip to Egypt with my wonderful mother and my two young nephews, then aged 10 and 12. When we returned home, I decided to write them a short story, starring them as the heroes, of course. The short story became a book, which became a book series … and the rest is history. Writing Middle Grade fiction happened by serendipitous accident in a way. My young nephews’ responses to an amazing country, filled with adventure, ancient history, exotic locales, mythology, and just a sense of being somewhere so different made me (a seasoned traveller) see things through their eyes. I hope to capture that fresh sense of excitement and wonder in every adventure my young heroes embark upon.
I was born and educated in South Africa, but have been fortunate to have travelled to many countries. I love history, mythology, legends, different places, and I think that has influenced my choice of writing. When I’m not researching and writing MG adventures, I work for a book review site as an editor, I teach novel writing at an online college, and I also write historical fiction (Regency romances) under the pseudonym Arabella Sheraton. I have also written two animal rescue books because animal welfare and the environment are very close to my heart.
The Chronicles of the Stone Middle Grade adventure series: Book 1: The Secret of the Sacred Scarab; Book 2: The Search for the Stone of Excalibur; Book 3: The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper (about to be published).
I was born and educated in South Africa, but have been fortunate to have travelled to many countries. I love history, mythology, legends, different places, and I think that has influenced my choice of writing. When I’m not researching and writing MG adventures, I work for a book review site as an editor, I teach novel writing at an online college, and I also write historical fiction (Regency romances) under the pseudonym Arabella Sheraton. I have also written two animal rescue books because animal welfare and the environment are very close to my heart.
The Chronicles of the Stone Middle Grade adventure series: Book 1: The Secret of the Sacred Scarab; Book 2: The Search for the Stone of Excalibur; Book 3: The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper (about to be published).
My animal rescue books: Champ, My Story of Survival and The Poppy Project, How Fiji’s Most Famous Dog Got Saved.
My romance novels as Arabella Sheraton: The Dangerous Duke; The Reluctant Bridegroom: The Wayward Miss Wainwright; Miss Dashwood’s Dilemma; Lord Blackwood’s Valentine Ball and its sequel The Lady’s Revenge; Married at Midnight; plus a non fiction self help guide The Secret of Love: Ten Simple Steps to Finding the Right Relationship.
All my books are available on Amazon.
Book Award Nominations & Wins:
The Secret of the Sacred Scarab
- Finalist Children’s Fiction USA Next Generation 2009 Indie Book Awards
- Finalist Juvenile Fiction USA National Best Books 2009 Awards
- Winner Pre-Teen USA 2009 Readers’ Favorites Awards
- Number 2 in the USA Children’s & Teens Book Connection Top Ten Favourite Books of 2009 for Kids, Tweens & Teens
- Winner Silver Medal Teen Fiction 2010 Nautilus Book Awards
- Finalist Children’s Fiction 2010 International Book Awards
- Winner Bronze Medal Pre-Teen Fiction 2010 Moonbeam Book Awards
- Finalist 2011 Rubery Book Awards
- 2nd Place in the 2011 YA Sharpwrit Book Awards
- Gold Medal 2013 Wise Bear Book Awards Winner
- Winner Gold Award Mystery Pre-Teen 2011 Children’s Literary Classics Awards
The Search for the Stone of Excalibur
- Winner Silver Award Mystery Pre-Teen 2015 Children’s Literary Classics Awards
Social Media Links:
Author Site: http://www.FionaIngram.com
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/fiona.robyn.ingram
Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/fiona_ingram
Twitter: http://twitter.com/FionaRobyn
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/fionaingram
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/fionaingram/
MG Books’ site: http://www.chroniclesofthestone.com
Her books:
The Secret of the Sacred Scarab: The Chronicles of the Stone – Book One
The Search for the Stone of Excalibur: Book Two –
The Chronicles of the Stone
Champ: My Story of Survival
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