Mel Taylor-Bessent

  • 5 stars across 14 books
Founder of the hugely successful Authorfy and Little Star Writing, Mel Taylor-Bessent has made her career connecting readers to their favourite authors and encouraging children to write for pleasure. After gaining a Creative Writing degree, Mel launched her first business at the age of 22 and ran creative writing workshops for thousands of children aged 6-12. As a result, she also arranged hundreds of author events and witnessed first-hand the positive impact these interactions had on her students. In 2017, she decided to replicate this via online 'Author Masterclasses' on a website she created called Authorfy.com. Since then, Authorfy has gone on to win numerous awards, partner with the likes of World Book Day and BookTrust, and is used in classrooms all over the world. Now Mel is bringing her own writing to readers with  The Christmas Carrolls, her debut fiction series.

 
14th October 2021

The Christmas Carrolls

‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson ... MoreThe Christmas Carrolls

(42 reviews) Review
15th January 2026

Race to Rumble Ruin

Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race? ‘You’ll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!’... MoreRace to Rumble Ruin

(12 reviews) Review
27th March 2025

Race to Echoes Edge

Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race? ‘You’ll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!’... MoreRace to Echoes Edge

(11 reviews) Review
4th July 2024

Race to Imagination Island

Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race? ‘You’ll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!’... MoreRace to Imagination Island

(5 reviews) Review
13th October 2022

The Christmas Competition

‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Ca... MoreThe Christmas Competition

(4 reviews) Review
12th October 2023

The Christmas Club

‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Ca... MoreThe Christmas Club

(3 reviews) Review
12th October 2023

The Christmas Club

‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Ca... MoreThe Christmas Club

(1 review) Review
21st May 2026

Riley Wright is Always Wrong

Riley Wright is starting at Heverton Junior School with one awkward disadvantage: her MAJORLY embarrassing dad is the ne... MoreRiley Wright is Always Wrong

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5th November 2026

Riley Wright and the Super Awkward Sleepover

Riley Wright is hosting her first SLEEPOVER! Will her old and new BFFs like each other? And why has Mum invited horrible... MoreRiley Wright and the Super Awkward Sleepover

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Riley Wright and the Super Awkward Sleepover

Riley Wright is hosting her first SLEEPOVER! Will her old and new BFFs like each other? And why has Mum invited horrible... MoreRiley Wright and the Super Awkward Sleepover

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