Amy Alward

Amy Alward is a Canadian author and freelance editor who divides her time between the UK and Canada. She was listed as one of The Bookseller's Rising Stars in 2013. Her debut fantasy adventure novel, "The Oathbreaker's Shadow," was published in 2013 under the name Amy McCulloch and was longlisted for the Branford Boase Award for best UK debut children's book. Her first book written as Amy Alward, "The Potion Diaries," was an international success. She is known for her "charming and humorous" writing style and often incorporates elements of magic, adventure, and romance into her stories. Alward graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.A. in English, specializing in Old English and Medieval literature. She has worked in publishing for HarperVoyager and Random House. She is a passionate traveler and often blogs about her adventures.