Ian C Douglas writes for children and adults. He is author of The Ravenshead Terrors. The first of a trilogy of middle-grade books set in a near future where manmade global warming has turned the UK into a string of superheated islands. In this world of dangerous animals, zombie-like creatures and weather anomalies, teenage Matt finds himself on the run with half-human, half-animal hybrids. Ian wrote the Zeke Hailey sci-fi quintet series, set on Mars with psychic kids, monsters and the odd Martian ghost. Find out more about this award-winning series at zekehailey.com. His non-fiction book, A Children’s History of Nottinghamshire, became a local bestseller.
Ian runs author visits to schools and was delighted to be a guest at Malta’s 2019 Festival of the Literary Stars. Most recently, Ian ran the summer school for aspiring creative writers at Nottingham Trent University. Read his latest BBC interview here .

More about Ian C Douglas

After Ian served an apprenticeship writing for magazines, he graduated with an MA in Creative Writing (Distinction). Prize-winning stories include The Haunting of the Jabberwocky, and The Universe in Amber. He is the scribe behind the picture book apps Snowpo the Bear and an editor for Left Lion magazine. Ian’s many years travelling are a vital source of inspiration. He was a winner in the Independent/Bradt Travel Guide travel-writing competition. Ian runs creative writing workshops at schools, libraries and writing groups. Among his popular workshop topics are world-building and fantasy creatures. Drop Ian an email to find out more.

And today

He is a veteran member of the Nottingham Writers’ Studio, the East Midlands Soceity of Authors and the Society of Children’s Writers and Book Illustrators. Ian works with literature initiatives in the East Midlands and elsewhere. Recently Ian acted as literacy ambassador for charity Achievement For All. His novel The Infinity Trap won best international children’s book in the 2020 Eyeland Awards. Connect with Ian on Amazon to get news on upcoming book launches.

Interviews and stuff

Download Ian’s CV
SFF interview with Ian about creating his Martian universe.
Nottingham Evening Post interview with Ian.
Left Lion interview with Ian.