Since I was a teenager, I’ve enjoyed writing short stories, parody song lyrics and personalised poems for special occasions. I love the restrictions imposed by the rhyming pattern of verse, and I find it easier and more rewarding to write in this style than in unrestricted prose. It’s no surprise, then, that I have gravitated towards creating rhyming stories for young children (Rhyme Time Tales).  These are illustrated in a variety of ways including cartoon-style with composited graphic elements, and composites of photographic elements (including my own images) rendered into artistic styles. Many of the concepts and content of my books, including those which have not yet been published, have been in the back of my mind since my adult son and daughter were children themselves. It’s been very rewarding to finally see these stories in print and to have my grandchildren enjoy them.

A life-long interest in crafts and design has prompted me to publish creative resources for all ages. The Arty Outlines series features formatted sketchbooks, with tiles and disks, for practicing and archiving 'Zentangle’, doodle, and spiral art designs. I’ve also created art-starter templates to take those techniques to the next level.

When my husband and I relocated to the scenic Jurassic Coast of East Devon in 2017, I became inspired to take photography more seriously. Although I do own a DSLR camera, I find that, nowadays, I almost exclusively use my iPhone for photography. I'm so impressed with the results and love the freedom and flexibility that an "always with you" camera can bring. The Short & Snappy Picture Books series features themed collections of my images which can be used for conversation starters, memory-joggers and entertainment when visiting relatives or friends in care homes or hospitals.

If you have any questions about my books, don't hesitate to contact me.

Sandra Morton

(a.k.a. Sarah Innins)