Stephanie Varah

Stephanie Varah

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Notes from Stephanie on writing, woodland walks and the animals who inspire her stories.

A stack of well-read novels including The Crystal Cave, Outlander, Harry Potter, Mariana, Labyrinth and The House on the Strand beside a bookshelf, a mug with a dog design and The Countryman's Bedside Book.

26 Oct 2026Behind the book

Books that have inspired me

The books and authors that have influenced my writing

Misty ancient woodland with a gnarled old tree and a fallen log beside a leaf-covered path

20 Oct 2026Behind the book

If You Go Down to the Woods Today