Sally Green is a highly acclaimed English author, best known for her captivating works such as the Half Bad Trilogy and The Smoke Thieves series. Born in north-west England, Green has had a variety of jobs and professions, but her passion for writing was discovered in 2010, which led her to become the successful author she is today.
Green's career as an author began with her debut novel, Half Bad, which quickly gained international success. The trilogy it spawned has been licensed in over 42 countries and even secured a movie deal shortly after its publication in 2014. Before her writing career, Green worked as an accountant and then became a full-time mother. Despite never considering herself a creative person, she found great success in writing young adult fantasy fiction, surprising both herself and those around her.
Green's love for writing emerged from a short story she wrote on a whim in 2010, which eventually turned into a full-length novel manuscript. Although she didn't grow up as an avid consumer of fantasy novels or films, she found the social issues that arise from witch hunts intriguing, which is reflected in her witch-focused series. Green's writing influences include "Wuthering Heights" for its great sense of place and evocation of mood, and Ernest Hemingway for his style and simplicity.
In addition to her fantasy series, Green has also written the Half Bad Trilogy, which features a blend of real-world and fantasy elements. Her books have been well-received by both teenage and adult audiences.