I live in North Wales, near the shores of the Menai Strait and the mountains of Snowdonia. Some of the books I write are inspired by local history, landscape and wildlife. Others are inspired by travels I have made in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Australia.

I was born in the south of England, and studied at Durham University. I taught English in Germany, before being  employed by various publishers in London, including Hodder (ULP/EUP), Hamlyn and Macdonald Educational.  In the 1980s I became a freelance writer and editor.

Today I write for leading international publishers such as Kingfisher (Macmillan Publishers), Dorling Kindersley, Wayland and Walker Books. Other clients include independent book production companies (known as ‘packagers’), such as Quarto Children’s Books and Discovery Books.

Most of the books I write are the result of creative team work, involving specialist, academic or educational consultants, editors, designers, picture researchers, artists and photographers, and overseas publishers. The books require sound planning coupled with imaginative visualisation, and text that is clear but lively, suitable
for the age and abilities of the readership. As well as writing, my work may extend into editing, project management, consultancy or research.

My wife 
Linda is able to offer valuable advice in her role as 
a teacher, as can my daughter Elin Rhiannon 
Steele as a secondary school pupil.

Throughout my life, technology has been changing the way books are printed and published. Electronic media
now offer all sorts of exciting new opportunities
too. However the aim of my work remains the
same as ever– to communicate simply and
effectively, to encourage young readers
and to open their eyes to new ideas
and new worlds.

Website acknowledgements

Website 2010: Nick Lee, Just Solutions
Many thanks also to: Aileen Colhoun, Dorcas
Rogers, Michelle Singleton, Elin Rhiannon Steele,
Matt Tapping, Robert Willams/Llyfrau Magma,
Ysgol Gynradd Llangoed. © All book covers,
pages and photographs are copyright of the
publishers and may not be reproduced in any
form without permission.