Meet Wendy

Behind every story is a little bit of the person who wrote it.

Wendy L. Russell is a children’s and young adult author who believes the best stories can make us wonder, laugh, feel seen, and look at the world a little differently.

After spending many years in the corporate world, Wendy retired early and found herself with something else she had not expected: stories. Once she had the time and space to slow down, ideas began arriving, characters, moments, and stories that she felt compelled to write down. What started unexpectedly has grown into a collection of children’s and young adult fiction.

A wife and mother, Wendy finds inspiration in the people and experiences closest to her. She and her husband are raising their son, who has brought countless moments of discovery, curiosity, and joy into their lives. These experiences have given her a deeper appreciation for the small moments that can shape a child’s world. Years of traveling around the world have also shaped her perspective for different places, cultures, and the stories found in everyday life.

Wendy has always been drawn to water. Whether it’s the ocean, a lake, or simply the sound and movement of water, she finds something peaceful in being near it. She never set out to make water a recurring element in her writing, but she has found that it sometimes finds its way into stories she tells.

Today, she writes stories for children and young adults that explore imagination, connection, courage, and wonder found in both ordinary and extraordinary moments.

Professional Memberships

Member, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)