Gita Ralleigh

Gita Ralleigh grew up reading fantasy adventures that took her to faraway lands. The closest she came was on family holidays to India, where old palaces, ice-capped mountains, monkeys and elephants were part of everyday life. After a career as a medical doctor, she studied for an MA in Creative Writing and published short stories and two poetry books. The Destiny of Minou Moonshine is her debut children's novel. She lives in London with her two children, and teaches creative writing to undergraduates at Imperial College. Twitter: @storyvilled