Sara Fox

Sara Fox's career as a historical fiction writer began with a promise to her late parents to write the story of their 200-year-old Birmingham based family business. This led her to unearth tales more captivating than she could have imagined. As self-appointed listener, curator and healer of the many stories that were passed down through generations, Sara’s ability to record without judgement and wrap into a fictionalised retelling makes her the perfect conduit for this unique and powerful family saga. A former complementary health practitioner offering grief counselling, homeopathy, and even soul-midwifery to people and animals, Sara brings a unique combination of interests, knowledge and perspective to her writing. As a "retired" Army wife, Sara’s three decades of association with the armed forces influenced her wish to include Birmingham's Gun Quarter in her telling of the story. It also exposed her to a life surrounded by women who became the linchpin of their families. Sara’s ties to family storytelling can also be traced to her great grandmother Elizabeth Archer from Hanbury, Worcestershire. Godfrey Baseley, a family friend, often visited and used Elizabeth’s maiden name and her family to form a basis for Radio 4’s longest running drama, The Archers. When not penning historical tales, Sara can be found savouring beautiful teas, great coffee, a glass of fine wine or a cheeky tot of Irish whiskey. Sara relishes a quiet life with her husband, punctuated by the antics of their crazy Border Collie, Flossie, and as dictated by their sassy cat, Teasel.