Patricia Gibson, born in northeast England and now living in the southeast with her terrier, Ted, is an animal lover and lifelong storyteller. A vegan, Patricia enjoys crafting spooky adventure stories for children, where the good guys always win. She has penned many short stories and three novels, aiming for publication later this year. Her literary tastes range from Balzac and Flaubert to Dean Koontz and Stephen King, with favorites like Lord of the Rings and Pride and Prejudice. Her debut novel, The Yorkshire Vampire, is her first self-publishing venture, written for older children who love adventure.