I am an author, educator, and speaker. In my career I taught English and Religious Education, and now I write Children’s and Young Adult action-adventures with themes of family, friendship, and reconciliation. My recent work is blending faith and creativity in bible study guides for adults.
I love writing from a character’s perspective, whether that’s a teenage sea gypsy in Thailand (Kiss of the Tsunami), a faithful little dog searching for his owner (Bandit’s Great Escape), or witnesses to the events of the gospels 2,000 years ago (The Good News Reporters). I hope you enjoy my novels, gospel studies, or both!
Children’s and Young Adult Books
BANDIT’S GREAT ESCAPE
Perfect for animal lovers who enjoy exciting adventures with fun characters. This book will captivate the imagination and tug at the heartstrings. It’s a story of love, loneliness and the lengths we go to, for family.
‘There’s no other way to put it, this is the best dog adventure I’ve ever read. Wonderfully written, it is exciting, captivating and full of heart.’ – Philip Kavvadias author of the Mission Microraptor series.
KISS OF THE TSUNAMI
A gripping coming-of-age survival story in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The fictional adventure is inspired by survivor stories after the devastating event that claimed so many lives.
‘A unique and accomplished novel with excellent, moving writing’ – Chicken House Reader’s Report.
The Good News Reporters – Forthcoming Book
I’m thrilled that my next book, The Good News Reporters, is due to be published this year.
Discover a fresh way to experience Scripture with The Good News Reporters, a resource designed for your personal devotion and group study. This guide connects you to the heart of the gospel through dramatised eyewitness accounts, modern testimonies, and thought-provoking questions that address the real-world challenges of the 21st century.
Reflections with Rachel Rivers – Newsletter
Subscribe to Rachel’s newsletter and each month you will receive a word of encouragement based on Scripture, alongside an inspiring testimony of God’s faithfulness in tough times. You will also receive:
- A prayer based on Psalm 119, where Rachel draws out some key themes of the longest Psalm in the Bible.
- A chance to win a signed copy of Rachel’s forthcoming book, The Good News Reporters.
- Sneak previews of the gospel stories, imaginatively retold from the perspectives of different people who met Jesus.