Antonia Maxwell author page

Antonia Maxwell biography

Antonia Maxwell is a British children’s author and editor based near Cambridge. She holds a degree in Modern Languages from the University of Bristol and has worked in book publishing for over thirty years, specialising in both fiction and non-fiction.

Her debut middle-grade novel, Terra Electrica: The Guardians of the North, was published in July 2024 by Neem Tree Press. Set in a post-melt Arctic, the story follows a young heroine named Mani who inherits an ancestral mask and confronts a mysterious force that feeds on electricity.

Maxwell also works as a freelance book editor and tutor. She is an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders and provides editorial services to educational and trade publishers. She teaches manuscript development and leads creative writing workshops in schools and communities.

She lives in north Essex and spends her time writing, wild swimming, walking, and engaging in environmental discussions. Terra Electrica was longlisted for the Spark Book Award in 2024 and has been featured on reading lists for Year 7 and above.

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