Corinne V. Davies (Author) and El Ashfield (Illustrator)
Corinne and El first met while studying a comedy course in London....a few years later....Ralph was born!
Corinne Davies (Author)
“Ralph is (not) a superhero” is Corinne’s first novel for children, written entirely in verse, but the author began writing poetry at the age of five, with an award winning poem about a small white rabbit called 'Snowy'. Recognised for her ability to tell lightly moralistic tales through the use of comic verse, her stories are accessible to the very young but are equally enjoyed by parents everywhere.
A mother of two herself, Corinne also teaches mums with young children baby sign language through the TINYTALK organisation and is involved with educational organisations promoting the importance of poetry reading in schools. Corinne is also a playwright – her first play A Stag Named Angus was showcased in both London (Hampstead Theatre) and Edinburgh (The Roxy Art House.) 'A The play enjoyed a four night sell out run at the Roxy in 2005, directed by Corinne and was very favourably reviewed:
'Monarch of the Grin's a Hit!'
'The humour is wonderfully subtle and well balanced'. Evening News.
Corinne on El: ‘If El were the author there would be far more talk of aliens throughout. If I were the illustrator....well, let’s not even go there!’
El Ashfield (Illustrator)
El Ashfield, is an illustrator and animator and former stand-up comic who shares Corinne’s love of light comedy. Following a career producing TV advertising for HP sauce, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce and Whiskas Cat food (though not simultaneously) El indulged her love of scribbling by graduating from Camberwell College of Arts in illustration in 2008. She has since exhibited at London College of Communication, The Waterloo Gallery and Greenwich Picture House (two solo shows). Her Illustration and graphic design work has been published by Goldsmiths Union.
“a delight of scribbles and vivid colours” (LONDONERS.com)
“illustrations bring the narrative to life” (Rachel Timms, Author of “Whatever You Want” Macmillan Bestseller 2003).
El on Corinne: 'Corinne's trying to test my drawing skills by getting Ralph into more and more japes. Luckily I am ready to add even more little details to the ridiculous situations Ralph is already in - mwahahaa!'
