Bryony Pearce

Bryony Pearce is a distinguished author, originally from the United Kingdom, who has a passion for writing young adult, thriller, and science fiction novels. Pearce, who was born as Bryony McCarthy, began her writing career in 2011, after working in the business-to-business market research sector and then as a freelancer. She studied English Literature at Corpus Christi College Cambridge, where she graduated in 1998.

Pearce is best known for her books in the Phoenix series, and she has also written several standalone novels that have gained popularity among her readers. She was a winner of the 2008 Undiscovered Voices competition with her middle-grade novel Windrunner's Daughter. Her first young adult novel, Angel's Fury, was published in 2011 by Egmont. In addition to her novels, Pearce has written dark thrillers for both young people and adults, which are published by Avon books. She also writes science fiction short stories for anthologies published by Newcon Press.

Pearce currently resides in a village near the Peak District with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, going on vacations, and relaxing in her free time. Pearce's love for reading and writing young adult and fiction stories started at a young age, and she has since developed a successful career as an author. She began her writing journey while working as a freelancer, which allowed her to dedicate more time to her writing interests. Pearce is grateful for her readers' support and enjoys meeting them at schools, festivals, and events.