Y.I. Lee

Y I Lee was born in Swindon Wiltshire, the eldest of three children.

From a young age her greatest joy was to curl up with a good book. They became her escape from a troubled childhood.

Over time she naturally progressed into writing. At the age of ten, she ambitiously attempted her first novel but quickly gave up. However, the seed was planted, and in the coming years in between a successful singing career she continued to put pen to paper, writing poetry and short stories.

She's always had a great love for animals, especially horses. And thanks to a friend, she also grew to love Fancy rats, and spent a number of happy years breeding and showing them.

Understandably, horses and rats often find their way into her books.

Y I Lee and her husband Keith live in the UK, in the beautiful county of Warwickshire.

Y I Lee's first fantasy novel 'The Shadowed Valley' was published on Oct 17th 2011.

Followed in 2012 by 'A Rat and A Ransom.' A fantasy novel for children.

Later in 2012 'Through a Glass' a fantasy for Y/A was published.

Gathering Storm, published in 2014 is the sequel to Through a Glass. It started life as a Nano winner.