Erin Allgrove lives in Devon, spending her time between Lynmouth and Tuckenhay, beautiful waterside locations which often inspire her writing.

Bosun Bob, The Salty Old Sea Dog (published 2024) and Bosun Bob And The Cat With No Name (published March 2025) have quickly become popular with young readers and their families. Erin’s style is timeless and little nostalgic and her playful writing style really demonstrates her love of unusual words (and sea creatures).

On October 4th Erin will be joining us for story time and a drawing activities. Erin will inspire the children who come along to consider what kind of stories they would write about their pets or other animals they love and encourage them to have a go at designing their own book covers! Pens, pencils and paper will be provided.

Erin wrote her first book Bosun Bob the Salty Old Sea Dog whilst living onboard her yacht Rocket, sailing from Exmouth to Croatia (and back)! With her family and dog Bob. Her love of sailing and books was inspired by her dad also called Bob who shared his love of boats and reading with Erin. Her favourite stories are from JRR Tolkein and Nevil Shute whom they read together when Erin was growing up. Erin’s dad would have been 75 years old this year and the series of Bosun Bob books is dedicated to his memory.

Erin is most passionate about children’s literacy and supports schools, bookshops, literary events and arts festivals whenever she can, she loves meeting young readers and engaging in conversations about the books that they love.