Méabh McDonnell was born in Dublin and grew up in Loughrea, County Galway. She has worked with the Clare People newspaper as sub-editor and children’s books reviewer and founded and edits cindersmagazine.com. She has an MA in journalism.
Méabh has always loved nature and folklore and the mysterious ways they intertwine. During lockdown her daily walks through Kylebrack Forest got her wondering if anyone or anything was watching her – perhaps a Witch?
Erin Brown has illustrated multiple children's books, including 'The Happy Hedgerow' (2021), 'Old Oak and Little Acorn' (2022), and 'Old Oak and the Wild Flowers' (2024).