Vivian was first published in 1990, a natural progression after careers in the theatre, in counseling and in storytelling. Since then, she has established an enviable reputation as a writer of integrity and imagination, a writer illustrators love to work with, and a writer her readers want to meet.

Despite publishing well over 200 titles, Vivian has led a very busy life away from her keyboard conducting writing workshops for both children and adults, teaching at Edinburgh College of Art, and mentoring new writers and illustrators.

She is proud to have appeared at every Swansea Book Festival, and as a result developed several theatre pieces in conjunction with local schools. She has been Writer in Residence at the Edinburgh International Book Festival and in 2004, her play, HAMBLEDOG AND THE HOPPING CLOGS, was performed to great critical and audience acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe.

In 2009 her play about two teenagers, BABY BABY, toured Scotland, winning four star reviews and ending with a sell out performance at the Traverse, Edinburgh.

During the late 90s, Vivian was a stalwart of a groundbreaking Scottish project, The Readiscovery Book Bus, visiting schools throughout mainland and island Scotland where she established a very devoted readership, and was inspired to write even more stories. She now travels less ... or so she says. Her family are not convinced.

Vivian has lived mainly in London, Bristol and now Edinburgh. She is married with four daughters, and three grandchildren, and she has one goldfish.

Books by Vivian French

The Music of Zombies: The Fifth Tale from the Five Kingdoms

by Vivian French - Fantasy