On Tuesday 11 March 2025, Annabel Steadman (MR 2005–10) returned to King's to deliver a talk to pupils about her journey to becoming an award-winning author. Annabel is best known for her fantasy series, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, which has broken records and earned her both Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller status. Last year, Annabel announced that she is working on her first adult fantasy novel, TimeLess, which is due for publication in September 2026.

It was a honour to welcome Annabel back to King's and hear about her career as an author so far. After the talk, she spoke to pupils, shared her advice to budding writers and even signed books for pupils in attendance. 

Thank you Annabel - we look forward to reading your next book in the Summer! 

This August, the fifth and final book in the Skandar series will be published. You can pre-order a copy, including exclusive signed editions, via Annabel's website.