Martin Maudsley is a professional storyteller and author based in Dorset. He tells stories around the world in theatres, festivals and schools, with a growing repertoire ranging from local legends and traditional folktales, to magical myths and epic sagas. He has a particular passion for stories that connect people and place. Martin’s 2022 book Telling the Seasons is a story-filled journey around the twelve months of the year, drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of seasonal folklore.

Monsterlogica (Wide Eyed Editions, September 2026), a colourful guide to the mythology behind some the world’s most magical monsters, is Martin’s first children’s book.