BORN IN HELENSBURGH and educated at Glasgow University, Sam studied Zoology, working his way through his uni-years by playing in various rock bands in the UK, America and Holland. He began writing songs in the late 70s, poetry in the early 90s and eventually had his first novel - 'The Magic Scales', part one of the Denthan series, published in 2008. The Denthan series has sparked the imagination of children and adult fantasy fans alike and its success has spurred Sam on to write even more in the same genre. His forthcoming children's novel, however, due for release in October 2010, is set in the Western Isles of Scotland. It explores the issues surrounding wind farms through an exciting adventure set in one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. On top of all this, Sam will release his first children's picture book in August 2010 - The first of ten Tiffy and Toffy books is called 'The Squashed-Worm and Bramble Pie'.

He still performs workshops in schools, libraries and at book festivals. Sam also works closely with the charity Asthma UK to raise awareness of the condition through his work with children.

Sam is Disclosure Scotland Registered.

THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT May 27th 2010: 'The Scottish Parliament congratulates Scottish author Sam Wilding on the publication of the third book in his Denthan series, Return to Denthan and notes his excellent work with children and young people across Scotland in delivering creative writing workshops and in supporting Asthma UK Scotland’s Alert to Asthma scheme, which helps schools ensure pupils with asthma live a healthy and active life.' THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT(S3M-6414 )