Karen Williamson worked as a London primary school teacher and publisher's editor before launching a successful career as full-time writer. With three children of her own, she specializes in Bible stories for young readers. She graduated BA (Hons) in Surface Pattern, giving her a fantastic platform for the design industry. She gained a position in a busy gift-wrap and bag design studio, getting lots of experience with computed aided design. Sophie subsequently became a self-employed freelance designer and counts herself lucky to be doing a job about which she is so passionate. Sophie lives and works in the historic city of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, England.