Hi, I’m Alex Weston. I’m a writer, book whisperer, mentor and creative writing tutor. I write historical fiction as Alexandra Weston for Boldwood Books. My second novel, The Lavender Bride has been shortlisted for the historical romance award at the Romantic Novel of the Year Awards 2026. I also write fantasy as Alys West and have successfully self-published three fantasy novels.
I’ve put this section first as I feel it’s really important that you have a connection with me and trust me with your writing. We reveal a lot of ourselves through our words and you need to feel that they’re in safe hands.
I live in the Yorkshire Wolds with my partner and our ginger cat called Wilf. When I’m not writing you’ll find me reading, hanging out in bookshops, walking, eating cake and going to folk gigs. I experienced a period of serious ill-health in 2012. Writing helped me through this dark period of my life and I’ve since become passionate about sharing the positive power of writing with others.
I have a Masters degree in Creative Writing from York St John University and am an experienced creative writing tutor and workshop leader. I have taught creative writing for the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of York and for Converge York. I’ve also run workshops for York Archaeological Trust, SWR Mind, East Riding Libraries, Grimsby Fishing Museum and the Romantic Novelists Association. I’ve delivered presentations at the Romantic Novelists Association and Historical Novel Society conferences.
I’m passionate about the power of writing and believe everyone can write. I’ve witnessed people who’ve not written since childhood find their voice and start to write regularly. I’ve helped nervous early-stage writers to put words on the page and begin the novel they’ve long wanted to write.
Green Man Words is named after one of the key elements of my first novel, Beltane. The Green Man is a powerful symbol of new life and rebirth and, since my period of illness, I’ve felt he has a lot to teach me.
If you’ve got any questions then please do get in touch. I’m always happy to have a chat on email or on the phone.
Green Man Words 