Born in Melbourne, Australia far too long ago, I grew up with a deep fascination for illustrated books such as Wil Huygen & Rien Poortvliet’s Gnomes, Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and Goblins by Brian Froud.
All I’ve ever really wanted to do is write and illustrate my own stories. So that’s exactly what I do! I have created my own little fantasy world called the Realms of Faerie to draw my stories from, including my Middle Grade adventure novel, Mary Unfairy & the Dark Wood. This is the first book in a series featuring this character and I am actively seeking representation and publication for it.
Jay Penn writer/illustrator 