Rachel Zadok grew up in Johannesburg. She studied Fine Art and worked as a freelance graphic designer and then a waitress while pursuing a career as a writer. In 2005 Rachel was selected from 46,000 hopefuls and a long list of 26, to become a winner of the Richard & Judy/ 'How to Get Published' competition. Her debut is Gem Squash Tokoloshe. She lives in South London.
