Corinne V.Davies began entering poetry and writing competitions at the age of 5. Known also as a playwright, she has concentrated on writing for children since 2009 - teaming up with illustrator, El Ashfield, to create her much loved character 'Ralph'. Currently she is still touring schools with her books: 'Ralph is (not) a Superhero' which was shortlisted for the Gateshead Award 2010 and nominated for the Royal Mail Award 2010 and 'Ralph is (not) a Vampire' which was runner-up in the People's Book Prize 2010/2011. Her third collaboration with El Ashfield 'Ralph is (not) a Spy' is to be launched in October 2011. Currently residing in Edinburgh with her husband and three young children.