Stuart Hill (author) facts for kids

Stuart Hill (born in 1958) is a British author. He was born in Leicester, England, where he still lives today. He is famous for writing exciting fantasy stories.

Stuart Hill has written four books in a popular series called The Icemark Chronicles. These books are The Cry of the Icemark, Blade of Fire, Last Battle of the Icemark, and Prince Of The Icemark. Before becoming a full-time writer, he studied English, Classics, and Ancient History at Newcastle University.

Stuart Hill's Life Story

Stuart Hill left school when he was 16 years old. He did not have any official qualifications at that time. For six years, he worked in a car factory.

Becoming a Teacher and Bookseller

After working in the factory, Stuart decided to go back to college. He earned a degree to become a teacher. He then taught English in Greece for several years.

From 1994 to 2004, Stuart worked as a bookseller in Leicester. This job helped him learn a lot about books and what people like to read.

Starting His Writing Career

Stuart Hill began writing The Icemark Chronicles series. His first book, The Cry of the Icemark, was accepted by a publisher called Chicken House.

Once his book was accepted, Stuart decided to focus completely on writing. He dedicated his time to finishing the rest of the series. The Cry of the Icemark was published in 2005.

Stuart Hill's Books

Stuart Hill has written many different kinds of books. He is best known for his fantasy series, but he has also explored other genres.

The Icemark Chronicles Series

The Icemark Chronicles is a fantasy series that tells exciting stories. The books in this series are:

• The Cry of the Icemark (published in 2005)
• Blade of Fire
• Last Battle of the Icemark
• Prince Of The Icemark

Other Works by Stuart Hill

Stuart Hill has also written other books. In 2011, he released a collection of ghost stories called Tales From Moonshiny Hall. He published this book under the name S. R. Hill.

He has also written two non-fiction books. These books are part of the 'I Was There!' series. They are called 'Richard III's Court' and 'Viking Invasion'. These books help readers imagine what it was like to live in those historical times.

Future Projects

Stuart Hill has been working on a book called Sorceress. This story is about Britain after the Roman Empire. It explores the conflict between the native Celts and the Germanic tribes who invaded. This book is a new take on the classic King Arthur tales. In his version, Merlin and Arthur are not the heroes. It is not yet clear if this book will be published.

He is also working on a project called "Black Dog." This project involves publishing his own work. Stuart Hill's books have been translated into 18 different languages around the world.