Natasha Farrant

The author of The Secret of Golden Island on why stories are magic.

Where did you get your inspiration for the book? The war in Ukraine, my own father being ill and a tiny, tiny island with a single house on it, which I saw from afar on a holiday in France. Who’s your favourite, Skylar or Yakov? Why? I love them equally! Skylar is more fierce and I love that. Yakov is more of a dreamer and I love that too. What would you take to a deserted island? Assuming I have food, shelter and water, I’d take a pen, paper and a good pillow. When and why did you start writing? I’ve always made up stories but my first book was published when I was 39. Why did I want to write? Because stories are magic! Best childhood memory? Holidays on…

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