Sibéal Pounder is a highly accomplished author, known for her work in fantasy fiction. She has penned two popular series, Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids, which have captivated audiences worldwide. The Bad Mermaids series was a World Book Day 2019 title and a Sunday Times Bestseller, and it has been optioned by Sony Animation. Meanwhile, Witch Wars was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.
Pounder's writing talent has been recognized by prestigious publications, including The Guardian, Vogue.com, and The Financial Times, where she served as the resident philanthropy columnist for the How To Spend It section for six years. She has a strong academic background, having studied Modern History at St Andrews and Quentin Tarantino film at Yale.
Pounder's debut novel, Witch Wars, has been translated into ten languages and has gained a massive following. In addition to her successful series, she has also written Beyond Platform 13, a sequel to Eva Ibbotson’s The Secret of Platform 13. Her latest book, Tinsel, explores a new take on the Santa story and features a young girl named Blanche Claus. Pounder's work has been celebrated for its creativity, humor, and unique approach to storytelling.