K A Parker is from a small town on the western edge of the West Midlands of England. His stories are inspired by the adventures he had with friends growing up in the area. He lists...view moreK A Parker is from a small town on the western edge of the West Midlands of England. His stories are inspired by the adventures he had with friends growing up in the area. He lists Roald Dahl, J R R Tolkien, C S Lewis and Lewis Carroll amongst the influencers of his stories for young adults.view less