LOCAL author Amanda Aubrey-Burden hosted workshops for pupils at Wyedean School in Chepstow.

Mandy, who lives in Sedbury, discussed her first book, Devil’s Messiah and how she has developed as a writer.

Her second book The Ghost Horse of Galinas Moor was published last month.

She said: “My presentation offered a mixture of practical advice and creative tips and we finished off with a short writing exercise.

“There were some very good questions from the students and the writing exercise showed there is a lot of talent in the school.”