Ian Douglas

Ian Douglas

Children's author, Journalist, YA author

Also writes as

Ian C Douglas
http://www.iandouglas-writer.com
info@iandouglas-writer.com
07596 089634
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Available for

After dinner, Commission, Educational, General enquiry, Interview, Reading, Talk, Workshop

Audiences

Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11, Age 11 to 14, Age 14 to 16, Age 16 to 18+, Further Education, University, Adult

Genres

Fantasy, Fiction, History, Humour, Magical realism, Non-Fiction, Satire, Science fiction, Short story, Travel

Book types

Alphabet, Educational, Fiction for children, Picture book

Awards

  • Ian is an ambassador for Achievement For All
  • Several of his short stories have won competitions

Organisations

  • Nottingham Writer's Studio
  • Society of Children's Writers and Book Illustrators
  • Society of Authors
  • NAWE
  • The Thoroton Society

Details

Ian runs workshops at schools, colleges, universities, writer groups and book festivals. These include sessions on local history, creative writing and basic astronomy. Among his creative writing topics are sessions on making up imaginary worlds (world building) and inventing imaginary creatures. For adult writers he also covers writing for children and YA. Ian believes we learn best when we're having fun. His workshops have an emphasis on games, quizzes and group work.  

Ian's SF novel 'The Infinity Trap,' set on Mars, launched in 2014.This was the first in the Zeke Hailey series with the sequel 'Gravity's Eye' coming out in 2015. Book 3 is due in December 2016. He now offers schools visits with readings, weird Martian facts, astronomy and a big dollop of creative writing! Find out more about the books at zekehailey.com

Ian is author of the 'Children's History of Nottinghamshire', and visits schools/libraries with the History Roadshow, a lively mix of slideshows, quizzes, readings, games and creative activities. In honour of the centenary Ian is now running sessions on World War 1. 

He is the scribe behind the Snowpo The Bear early reader app on itunes.

From 2012-2013 Ian's writing was displayed at the V&A Toy Museum, Bethnall green.

Ian taught English language for 11 years, when he learnt many of the tools now put to good use in the Roadshow. Today he teaches creative writing professionally.

He is a prolific short story writer. Two of his stories have won prizes and he was a finalist in the 2013 Independent On Sunday travel writing competition. His radio play 'Long Shadows' broadcasts in Canada in 2014. Ian has written for the press for many years and is a reviewer with Nottingham's award-winning Left Lion paper. Ian has a MA in Creative Writing (distinction).

Some of the comments on the History Roadshow...

"Thank you for such a lovely morning . The children really enjoyed you lesson and have been talking about it ever since." Year 7 teacher, Notts.

"Hi Ian,
Thank you for a great session, it went really well and the children will remember it for some time!
Best Wishes"  Nottingham Librarian.

Books by Ian Douglas

978-1849931731
A Children's History of Nottinghamshire

A Children's History of Nottinghamshire

Fascinating and informative, with plenty of gruesome facts, cartoons and beautiful illustrations 
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978-09923654-1-7
The Infinity Trap

The Infinity Trap

How far would you go to find your dad? For Zeke Hailey, even Mars is not too far. 
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9781925496307
The Particle Beast

The Particle Beast

They say the truth can set you free. On Mars the truth can kill. A secret revealed leads Zeke Hailey to a lost alien city and a terrifying monster. 
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978-1925148763
Gravity's Eye

Gravity's Eye

On Mars your best friend can be your worst enemy. Zeke must face a psychic teen, an assassin robot and monster to save humanity. 
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9781909031500
A Clockwork Iris

A Clockwork Iris

Anthology of sci-fi tales about Iris Wildthyme, the time travelling adventurer 
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978-1500592929
Totally Amazing Spider Tales

Totally Amazing Spider Tales

A collection of gruesome and scary tales all about spiders! 
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978 1 78477 049 5
Roam Alone: Inspiring Tales from Reluctant Travellers

Roam Alone: Inspiring Tales from Reluctant Travellers

Anthology of real life travel memoirs from writers who travelled alone 
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Waterstones
978-1908030139
To End All Wars

To End All Wars

An omnibus of 27 short graphic narratives based on actual events, characters, circumstances, incidents, myths or consequences of the Great War. 
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Snowpo the Bear

Snowpo the Bear

Beautifully illustrated story about Snowpo's adventures in London and told in rhyme 
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Snowpo the Bear 2

Snowpo the Bear 2

Beautifully illustrated story about Snowpo's adventures in London and told in rhyme 
Amazon

Keywords

ASTRONOMY CHILDREN'S HISTORY DISABILITY EAST MIDLANDS HISTORY LOCAL HISTORY MARS NOTTINGHAM QUIZ SKYPE SPACE TRAVEL