Allan Frewin Jones

Allan Frewin Jones, born April 30, 1954, is an English writer known for his extensive catalog of over 90 books aimed at children and young adults. He has utilized numerous pen names throughout his career, including Fiona Kelly, A F Jones, Frewin Jones, Damien Graves, Adam Blade, Nick Shadow, and Allan Jones. Jones began writing at a young age and pursued various jobs before entering the publishing world.

His writing career officially began in 1987 with the publication of "The Mole and Beverley Miller." Since then, he has contributed to multiple genres, such as fantasy, romance, and speculative fiction, and is particularly recognized for his numerous novel series for young readers. Some of his notable series include "The Hunter and Moon books," "Dark Paths," "The Faerie Path," and "Warrior Princess." He has also collaborated with illustrator Gary Chalk on series like "The Six Crowns." Jones is represented by Foreword Literary. He currently resides in Cornwall with his wife and cat.

Born in London on April 30, 1954, Allan Frewin Jones displayed a creative inclination from a young age, beginning to write at the age of nine. His childhood involved art, music, reading, and writing. Before dedicating himself to his writing career, Jones held various clerical and civil service positions. He later obtained a Fine Art Diploma of Higher Education, an experience that likely informed his creative output. His formal writing career commenced with the publication of his first book, "The Mole and Beverley Miller," in 1987 by Hodder Books.

Jones has established himself as a highly productive author, particularly within the young adult genre, authoring numerous novel series. He has written under various pseudonyms to cater to different series and target audiences. For instance, "The Mystery Club" series was published under the guise of Fiona Kelly. His own series include "The Hunter and Moon books," "Dark Paths," and "The Little Sister books" (as A F Jones). Under the name Frewin Jones, he penned the six-volume fantasy series "The Faerie Path" and "Warrior Princess." One of his works, "The Tears of Isis" from the "Talisman" series, was recognized by being shortlisted for the 2006 Stockton Children's Book of the Year award.

Beyond his solo efforts, Jones has engaged in significant collaborations, notably with illustrator Gary Chalk. Together, they produced "Sundered Lands" (UK) / "The Six Crowns" (USA), a series that garnered positive reviews from publications like Booklist, School Library Journal, Kirkus, and Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Jones also wrote the "Codename Quicksilver" series under the name Allan Jones and the highly successful "Beast Quest" series as Adam Blade. His extensive use of pseudonyms, including Damien Graves and Nick Shadow, highlights his versatility and prolific output across different styles and age groups within children's and young adult literature.