Emily Lloyd-Gale was born in Australia and raised in the UK. Having moved around RAF bases as a child, her family finally settled in Oxfordshire, where she still lives today with her husband.
Inspired by her experiences of bullying at school, her main character Maurice has become a symbol of friendship, courage and kindness – something she hopes to continue in her stories for many years to come.
Her favourite part of being an author is visiting schools all over the country and sharing the adventures of Maurice with children. With each visit, she hopes to inspire a new generation of children to read, write and - above all – be themselves.
Emily holds a degree from The Royal School of Needlework. When she's not penning fantastical tales about Maurice and his friends, she can be found metal detecting, singing or spending time with her family.
