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Linda Chapman
Born (1969-01-15) January 15, 1969 (age 56)
Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Pen name Astrid Foss
Posy Diamond
Tilda Kelly
Rosie Banks
Amber Castle
Alex Cliff
Lucy Daniels
Jenny Dale
Katie Chase
Daisy Meadows
Lauren Brooke
Occupation Author
Genres Children's, fantasy
Years active 1999-present
Spouse 1
Children 3

Linda Anne Chapman, born on January 15, 1969, in Liverpool, England, is a popular British author. She is well-known for writing many book series for younger readers. Linda Chapman is especially famous for her exciting fantasy stories about unicorns, mermaids, and magic. She has written over 300 books!

She often works with other authors like Julie Sykes, Michelle Misra, Lee Weatherly, and Steve Cole. Linda also uses different names, called pseudonyms, for some of her books. For example, she writes the Superpowers series as Alex Cliff. She chose this name because she thought it might encourage boys to read the books.

Books by Linda Chapman

Linda Chapman has written many standalone books and is also known for her work on various popular series.

Standalone Novels

  • Bright Lights (2003)
  • Centre Stage (2004) – This book is a follow-up to Bright Lights.
  • Genie Us (with Steve Cole) (2009)
  • Genie and the Phoenix (with Steve Cole) (2010)

Popular Book Series

Linda Chapman has created or contributed to many beloved book series. Here are some of them:

  • My Secret Unicorn
  • Stardust
  • Not Quite a Mermaid
  • Unicorn School
  • Genie Us (with Steve Cole)
  • Sky Horses
  • Skating School
  • Loving Spirit
  • Sophie and the Shadow Woods (with Lee Weatherly)
  • Mr Monkey
  • Best Friends Bakery
  • Star Friends
  • Mermaids Rock
  • Moonlight Riders
  • Magic Keepers
  • A Pony Called Angel
  • Hello Kitty's Friendship Club (with Michelle Misra)
  • Wild Friends (with Michelle Misra)
  • Dinosaur Land (with Michelle Misra)
  • Angel Wings (with Michelle Misra)
  • Unicorn Academy (with Julie Sykes)
  • Mermaid Academy (with Julie Sykes)
  • Forever Homes (with Julie Sykes)
  • Superpowers

Books Written Under Other Names

Linda Chapman has written many books under different pen names, sometimes as part of a team of writers.

As Alex Cliff

  • Superpowers

As Daisy Meadows

(with Sue Bentley, Narinder Dhami, and Sue Mongredien)

As Lauren Brooke

  • Heartland (novel series)

As Jenny Dale

  • Pony Tales

As Lucy Daniels

  • Animal Ark
  • Animal Ark Pets
  • Little Animal Ark
  • The Horseshoe Trilogies

As Amber Castle

  • Spell Sisters

As Rosie Banks

  • Secret Kingdom
  • Secret Princesses

As Astrid Foss

  • Snow Sisters

As Posy Diamond

  • Bridesmaids Club

More About Linda Chapman

Linda Chapman lives in a village in Leicestershire with her husband and three children. She continues to write exciting stories for young readers.

External links

  • Linda Chapman's Circle of Secrets and Magic
  • You can find more information about Linda Chapman and her many books written under different names on the Internet Speculative Fiction Database.
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