Pauline Tait is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author of mysteries set on the Isle of Skye, as well as children's picture books.Her novels follow compelling characters as they navigate challenges and discover resilience, courage, and the hope of new beginnings.Equally passionate about children's literature, Pauline writes engaging stories for young readers. Drawing on her experience in primary literacy, she writes with a natural storytelling rhythm, creating books that inspire a love of reading in all children, including those who find it challenging.Based in Perthshire, Pauline is also a professional writing and publishing mentor, guiding children's authors at every stage of their journey, from perfecting their manuscripts to navigating the publishing world. She also works with illustrators, helping them refine cover designs and internal layouts to meet traditional publishing standards while preserving their artistic vision.Additionally, Pauline is the Editorial Manager for Writers' Narrative, an international online magazine for writers at all stages of their careers, and the voice behind Reluctant Readers, a weekly newsletter supporting parents and carers of children who struggle with reading.