A Girl Called Hope

Grace Thompson is a much-loved Welsh author of saga and romance novels, and a mainstay of libraries throughout the country. Born and raised in Barry, South Wales, she is the author of numerous series, including the Valley series, the Pendragon Island series and the Badgers Brook series. She published her 42nd novel shortly after celebrating her 80th birthday, and continues to live in South Wales. Grace typically spends her mornings writing and afternoons walking the cliffs and beaches of Mumbles and Gower.

Voice artist and actor Claire Morgan grew up in Cardiff, Wales where her love for singing, dancing and theatre was wholeheartedly encouraged. After becoming an actor member of the National Youth Theatre of Wales, she went on to study Theatre at Dartington College of Arts, Devon. Claire now works in all areas of the voiceover industry and you can find her voice in countless video games, animations and audiobooks. Recent credits include Star Wars Lego: The Skywalker Saga, Colourblocks for CBeebies and The Coop Troop on ITVX.