Writer AND poet

From time-travelling adventures with Tommy Turner for kids, to topical short stories and poetry for adults, it’s all about the story and the characters that fill it.

‘Seegar is a talented writer with a  striking ability to create highly visual scenes.’ The Book Life Prize 2023

 

 

Ali Seegar, Author

Writer, poet and lover of literature

From time-travelling adventures with Tommy Turner for kids, to topical or torturous short stories and poetry for adults, it’s all about the story and the characters that fill it.

Writing

Writing

TOMMY TURNER

This prize-winning time-travelling series is packed full of adventure, aliens, mythical beasts and ancient civilisations.

SHORT STORIES

Short but perfectly formed. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy a few minutes with a short story, flash fiction or prose.

POETRY

“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.” — T.S. Eliot.
Here are a few of mine.

Writing IN PROGRESS

A writer’s day never stops until the story is written. A peek at what I’m writing…

Ali Seegar, Tommy Turner's Tremendous Travels

Tommy Turner’s
Tremendous Travels

by Ali Seegar

A time-travelling, edge-of-your-seat adventure and misadventure from the Tommy Turner middle-grade fiction series with 27 black and white illustrations.

Ali Seegar, Tommy Turner's Battle For Yorintown

Tommy Turner’s
Battle for Yorintown

by Ali Seegar

A thrilling race-against-time tale from the Tommy Turner adventure series with 28 black and white illustrations.

Awards

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The wishing shelf book awards 2019 FINALIST

“A fantastically fun, time-travelling adventure.
A FINALIST and highly recommended.”

THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS

“Wonderful novel! Fantastic, heart-warming and fast-paced adventure that was impossible to put down.
I absolutely loved every phrase of it!”

THE BOOK TRAVELLER

” The writing is exceptional “

THE BOOKLIFE PRIZE 2017

“It’s great we have found a series of books that my son loves, and wants to read, and enjoy.”

THE MAD HOUSE OF CATS AND BABIES

“…a really good starter book for kids who are interested in adventure stories or history.”

PURE NOURISH

“A brilliant book for the summer holidays to lose yourself and leaving you yearning for more adventures ~ an inspiring and thoughtful read.”

LIFE, NINJA KILLER CAT BLOG

“I have recommended this book to several mums who simply can’t get their little boys to read. This series ultimately excites young minds and keep them wanting to know more about another magical Tommy Turner adventure.”

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