Louise Cooper was born in Hertfordshire. She hated school and spent most lessons clandestinely writing stories. Her first novel was published when she was 20 and she then moved to London to work in publishing. She later became a full-time writer and has published over 20 novels - for both children and adults. She also writes short stories and poetry. Louise lives in St Agnes, Cornwall and gains a great deal of inspiration from the scenery of the surrounding area.