Books
Doorways to Imagination
Original Ink books are written for readers aged 9–12. Full of mystery, adventure and heart, they invite children to step through the doorway of imagination. The first titles in the Inks Academy series are on their way — but you can already discover one standalone novel right now.
Inks Academy Series
The Ghosts of the House of Time (Coming Soon)
Dustin Time is an Apprentice Goth at Inks Academy’s School of Tragedy, and he’s being haunted by his missing father. After discovering a dark family secret in the depths of the House of Time, Dustin must unlock the power within himself to release his father and rescue the future from the past.
(Written under the name Briar Blackwell.)
"Nobody quite knows who Briar Blackwell really is..."
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Standalone Novel
On the eve of her twelfth birthday, Beatrice Crosse runs away from her adoptive home only to encounter the ghost of England’s most famous prophetess. The witch offers her treasure, but can she be trusted?
Bea must wrestle her past to discover the witch’s secret and find her way home.
“Mystery…foreboding…highly atmospheric… This bildungsroman of a journey captures the vulnerability of a child in care and considers the emotional effect of adoption and bullying. It blends a contemporary character with an historical tale, adding a splash of fantasy and a sprinkle of magic. I have said before that a good book is a good book whether it is written for children or adults and this latest novel, by Daniel Ingram-Brown, and described as young adult fiction, is a good book!”
The Yorkshire Times
Alongside the book, Daniel offers a workshop called “Spark to Story: Maps and Objects.” In this session, children explore how real-life objects and places can ignite imagination. Daniel shares insights into the writing of Bea’s Witch and invites pupils to create their own stories.
📖 Available in paperback and eBook
🎧 Also available as an audiobook
