Born on a pirate ship with a pen already twirling between her deft fingers, nurse Amelia gave her native Bristol an ‘ooh-arr’, pill and hot-footed it to Canterbury, where she spends her time immersed in cupcakes and craft shops. She also found time over the last four years to squeeze in studying: first a BA in Classics and Archaeological Studies, and then an MA in Creative Writing. She’s been writing stories since she can remember, loves presenting radio shows and publishes her own ‘zine, Throwaway Literature.
Amelia, or Miggy to her nearest and dearest, relaxes by practising her circus skills: juggling, poi, devilstick and Diablo – and the occasional fire performance – because she likes taking on a challenge. This September will see her sailing to distant shores once again, this time to the Sacred Valley in Peru, where she will be teaching children to juggle and exploring the mountains and forests of South America.
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