Fiona Dunbar was born in Hertfordshire, but grew up in Gerrards Cross, Bucks. She had a mis-spent youth, attending jazz clubs from about the age of eight with her singer/writer mother and jazz musician stepfather, and leaving school at sixteen to go to Art College. When Fiona realised she wouldn't be a famous artist, she embarked on a career in commercial art, doing storyboards for TV ads. But she found more creative expression in nightclubs like the Camden Palace, where she got to dance the night away in funky home-made clothes, alongside the likes of Boy George! Fiona eventually moved away from advertising work, illustrating for Punch, and for children's books. She also wrote and illustrated three picture books of her own (You'll Never Guess, My Secret Brother and Under the Stairs, all published by Hutchinson). In 1993 she moved to New York, newly married to Pano, an American lawyer. Their two children, Helena and George, were born there, and in 1997 the family returned to London.

Reading to her children inspired Fiona to write her first children's novel, The Truth Cookie, which proved a huge success and was swiftly followed by Cupid Cakes and Chocolate Wishes. Coming in 2007 are two more fantastic books. First Toonhead, which tells the story of Pablo, who discovers his ability to predict the future through cartoons! But some people will go to any lengths to benefit from Pablo's gift. Even with the help of his trusty cartoon sidekick, Richie Rich, how will Pablo ever get out of this one? Next comes Silk Sisters: Pink Chameleon. When their parents mysteriously disappear on their way to work, Rorie and Elsie are sent to live with their dour aunt and uncle, who run a repressive boarding school. But when they make a bid for freedom and escape, they discover their adventures have only just begun... "Fresh, funny and captivating." - Amanda Craig (Toonhead) "Imaginative and fun." - Carousel "Very funny and a good read." - Bookwitch (Pink Chameleon)

Watch out for more from the irresistible Lulu Baker.

Fiona now lives in North London. An erstwhile perennial show-off around Christmas at her son's primary school pantomime, she's not quite sure what to do with herself now those days are over. She is, however, a very keen cook, of the highly creative and very messy sort.

Visit Fiona Dunbar's website at www.fionadunbar.com

Bibliography

Blue Gene Baby Chocolate Wishes Cupid Cakes Silk Sisters: Pink Chameleon Toonhead The Truth Cookie

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