The Book of Secrets: Volume 1

Alex Dunne is an Irish author living in Canada, whose children's books include the award-winning The Book of Secrets and its sequel, The Harp of Power. She spends her time thinking up magical tales for children, teens and adults and drinking far too much tea. Alex has a BA in English & History from the University of Limerick and an MA in Literature & Publishing from NUI Galway. She is a co-founder of Silver Apples magazine, an online literary journal dedicated to showcasing the best of Irish and international writing. Her latest book for children, Small Magics, is due out in 2026.

Róisín Rankin is an Irish actor and voiceover artist from Dublin. After graduating from The Gaiety School of Acting, she made the move to London to further her training at The Met Film school. There, Róisín gained vocal representation and has been working in voice over ever since. She has narrated just under 40 audiobooks across a range of genres, including Catherine Walsh’s The Matchmaker and Erin Bowman’s The Girl and the Witch’s Garden. Most recently, she appeared on BBC4 in the six-part drama Clean Sweep.