Alison Davies is an author, professional storyteller, and writer from Nottingham. She has penned over 60 books, including The Mystical Year and The Lunar Year (Quadrille) and Tales Behind Tarot, Goddess Stories and the forthcoming Floral Folklore (Quarto Books). An expert in the field of folklore with a keen fascination for mythology and ancient cultures, she is also an established voice on the subject of signs and symbols, with books including the popular Charms & Symbols: How to Weave the Power of Ancient Signs and Marks into Modern Life (Octopus Books).