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‘The Twilight Dragon’ is here!
“A gentle tale about a child finding calm with a dragon made from twilight colours. Overwhelmed after school, a girl slips into a magical adventure with her dragon until her dad can finally give her the attention she needs. The Twilight Dragon remains a quiet companion, even as she grows up.
With Ed’s detailed handmade illustrations, the book blends adventure with tender reflections on friendship, family, and time — creating something both magical and soothing.
Perfect for bedtime and full of creative writing possibilities for schools.“
A Bit More About Me
I’m an artist, writer, storyteller, and musician based in Hastings on the south coast of England. My work moves between music, illustration, printmaking, and live storytelling — all rooted in creativity, connection, and a love of sharing imaginative worlds.
Workshops & Storytelling
I love connecting with people during my visits to schools, libraries, and festivals. My sessions blend music, poetry, stories, and hands‑on creative activities. I recently studied storytelling intensively at Emerson College, and I now share a wide repertoire of traditional tales and my own original stories.
“What a tremendous session… I’d highly recommend Ed to libraries and schools for performances and workshops.” — Pie Corbett, after attending one of my events
School Visits
If you’d like me to visit your school, please contact my brilliant educational agent Ellie at Speaking of Books, who also represents wonderful writers including Michael Rosen, Nick Butterworth, and Joshua Seigal.
Books
Take a look in my bookshop to explore my titles. Recent books include:
- We The Wild Ones and We the Wild Seas – unconventional, magical collections of poems, stories and art for older children and adults
- The Castle of Um– a chapter story for 6 to 9 year olds
- Carried Away with the Carnival, Umpkin, and My Walk to School Friends – picture books for younger children
Music
Music has been part of my life since childhood. I’ve written songs for decades, and my music is available on all streaming services.
I’m releasing music throughout the year — a seasonal psychedelic song cycle. Follow me on Spotify to hear each new track as it arrives.
My latest song is a joyous tune about swimming. Watch the video:
Illustration & Printmaking
My career began with illustration, and it’s still at the heart of everything I do. I illustrate all my own books and have created artwork for authors such as Brian Moses, James Carter, and Roger Stevens.
I studied printmaking at college and make handmade prints using traditional techniques like lino printing and woodcutting. Visit my print shop to explore my prints — many designs are also available as greetings cards.
I hope you enjoy exploring my work. If you’d like to know more, please feel free to get in touch.
Ed Boxall 