writer – blogger – traveller- scribe
Did you know Verona lived in Egypt for many years and knows almost everything about Ancient Egypt? You can ask her a question and she will turn your question into a Q & A video on her YouTube channel. Try it out now!
About the illustrator – Robin Thomson
Robin has spent the past 40+ years as a teacher, tutor, (freelance) artist and illustrator. For the Accidental Archaeology Adventure series, Robin developed a graphic style explicitly to convey the traditional ancient Egyptian style using graphic line work to breathe life into Aaron and Manar and the elements of each of the story chapters.
Author interview with Kathryn Crowley for Emu Ink Publishing
- Calling Egypt Home
I embraced my new life and business in Egypt, creating and exporting arts, crafts, and homeware. Most days found me wandering around the back streets of the souks (bazaars) searching for new products. - Where it all Began Part 2
Africa stole my Heart, but Egypt stole my Soul. - Where it all Began
As the sun rose over the Sahara Desert below, the view transformed from spectacular sunburnt yellows to a full spectrum of inferno reds. - The Art of Storytelling
As a writer, I’d rather just write, but that’s no longer an option. I need to be a social media guru as well. - Character development
“Create detailed profiles for each of your characters and they will come to life, making it easier to write about them”
Verona McColl author. With a passion for travel, I left Australia and journeyed across America, wound my way around Europe and spent many years driving a truck across Africa. Egypt has always called to me, so I ended my travels there and set up a business that allowed me to explore the history of this remarkable country. Although I write fictional stories for young people, I weave my authentic experiences and historical knowledge into these tales with the hope I share some of this enjoyment with my readers.
Robin Thomson illustrator. Robin has a B Ed and Grad Dip Ed in children’s literature, spending over 40 years teaching young dyslexic and reluctant readers. She is a published author, illustrator, and freelance artist and now enjoys applying her professional expertise to creating diverse, relatable characters in the Aaron Thanos series with her cousin, Verona.