Mark Horsburgh

The fantastic views from a flat overlooking Salcombe Harbour were the original source of inspiration for the ‘Tales of Walcombe Bay’ series. Regular visits and close observation of the comings and goings of the harbour led to the creation of the fictional seaside idyll of “Walcombe” the germination of ideas, and the eventual writing of these stories.

I have an Honours degree from Worcester University, which focussed on studying “real books” for children and promoting a desire to read. As a teacher, I worked with all age groups and in a variety of schools, including long spells teaching children with complex special needs, teaching specialist lessons in Craft Design and Technology, and also as a general subjects teacher.

In my writing I have sought to entertain and educate through story instil a love of the sea and the associated sporting activities.