Victoria Holmes facts for kids
Victoria Holmes is an author from England. Many people know her better by the name Erin Hunter. This is a special pen name she uses with other writers. Together, they create the very popular Warriors book series. These books have even been on the New York Times Bestseller list!
About Victoria Holmes
Victoria Holmes was born in Berkshire, England. She started riding horses when she was just two years old. She really loved horses and even wrote many books about them! When she was a kid, she enjoyed reading and making up her own stories.
She went to the University of Oxford to study English. The old buildings there made her interested in history. Today, Victoria works in London as an editor for children's books. She loves to visit the English countryside. There, she rides horses and walks her dog, Missy.
Books by Victoria Holmes
Victoria Holmes works with other writers to create several book series. They all use the pen name Erin Hunter. These popular series include:
- Warriors
- Seekers
- Survivors
- Bravelands
All these books are published by HarperCollins. Victoria Holmes is the person who comes up with the main ideas and plots for the stories. Then, the other authors write the actual books. They often take turns writing different parts. Victoria also makes sure that all the books in a series stay consistent. She ensures the stories flow well and have the same "voice."
Victoria Holmes has also written her own book series called Epic Horse. These books are:
- Rider in the Dark (2004)
- The Horse from the Sea (2005)
- Heart of Fire (2006)
She also helps write the Hope Meadows series. This series is also known as Animal Ark Revisited. She writes these books with a vet named Sarah McGurk. These books are published by Hodder in the UK.
In 2017, Victoria Holmes took a break from her main role in the Warriors series.
