Colin Ridyard

A long-time resident of North Wales where he lives with his family, Colin Ridyard spent his formative years in the idyllic foothills of the Snowdonia Mountain Range attending schools in both Caernarvon and Bangor. Very much a country boy at heart, he has fond memories of catching trout in the meandering mountain streams, gathering nuts and berries from overladen trees and bushes and drinking ice-cold, fresh water from the hillside springs so pure and clear it sparkled like rainbow diamonds held up to a sun-kissed sky.

Currently an academic researcher, Colin divides his time between writing novels and children’s stories and working across various academic fields including randomised clinical trials, database design and infection control. He has more adventures for Eddie the Elephant planned and in his free moments, continues to train for his 2nd Dan in Shotokan Karate, spend time with his family and walk in his beloved Snowdonia mountain range.