Where my characters come from
A peek inside the notebook where every new story starts, with the doodles that became a whole book.
Read moreClimb aboard and pick a book
88 books by Sarah, writing as SJ Batchelor, are coming soon to BookMundo and Amazon. Here are a few to start with.
For grown-up readers
Padel, plus professional books on addiction and on health and care leadership.
Want Sarah at your school or library?
Readings, workshops and signed copies, all booked online.
Hello, I'm Sarah. I write as SJ Batchelor.
I grew up in Cornwall. I'm one of triplets, and we were the first triplets ever to be born there, so I've never been short of company!
As a child, my favourite books were by Enid Blyton. I loved getting lost in her adventures, and they still make me smile today.
I trained as a nurse and wanted to get the best experience I could, so I moved to London. I saw so many exciting things there. Later, I travelled to the United States, and I came home in 2010.
It was while I was out of work that I decided to put pen to paper, and I haven't stopped since. I've well and truly caught the writing bug!
Sarah's bookshelf
Choose a shelf. Every book is coming soon to BookMundo and Amazon.
83
Non-fiction
Honest, practical guides on feelings, staying safe, family, growing up and what comes next.
1Fiction
New Door, told through Edward's story, with more stories on the way.
AdultsFor adults
Padel, plus professional books on addiction and health and care leadership.
The series
Your Home · Your Voice · Your Future
83 short guides for young people aged 10 to 25, including those growing up in care. Each one takes a single big question, such as worry, friendships, money or leaving care, and answers it honestly, one small step at a time.
More stories are on their way
New Door tells Edward's story of his first weeks in a children's home. More stories are being written right now. Sign up and a message will fly to you when the next one is ready.
Non-fiction
Honest, practical guides by SJ Batchelor. Pick a topic or search for a title. All books are coming soon to BookMundo and Amazon.
Books for adults
Sarah's books for grown-up readers. All are coming soon to BookMundo and Amazon.
Professional books
Padel
Sample posts to show the layout
News from the flying book
Stories behind the stories, school visits, and what Sarah is writing next.
Book Sarah or a signed copy
Choose what you'd like and Sarah will reply to confirm a date.
School visit
A reading, questions from the class, and a short story-making game.
Library or bookshop event
Reading and signing for families and book clubs.
Signed copy
A book signed and dedicated to the name you choose.
Just want the books?
All 88 books are coming soon to BookMundo and Amazon. Each one will have its own buy buttons on the shelf.
Sample notices to show the layout
Latest notices
- New book on the wayCover reveal coming soon
- Story time at the libraryDate and place to be confirmed
- New on the blogWhere my characters come from