Rob Auty enjoyed reading fantasy fiction for years before first trying his hand at writing in 1998. Rather than Tolkien, it was his favourite authors David Gemmel and David Eddings that have given him inspiration for his novels. This is his venture into children's stories and a way for him to vent his fascination with the elusive Hare. Originally from Lancashire, he spent his formative years in Canada before returning to England where his family settled in the village of Heysham, Lancashire. Robert now lives on the edge of the Lake District. Outside of his work, as a manager with a distribution company, and alongside his writing, Robert enjoys the outdoors, photography and his recent passion - beekeeping.