The heart behind Jonathan's Tales

Welcome to my world of storytelling. Based in Hitchin, I craft uplifting, magical tales born from genuine bedtime memories, curiosity, and a deep love for timeless narratives.

How the journey began

After the heart breaking loss of my 21-year-old daughter in 2016, I learned  from her mother just how much my daughter had treasured my bedtime stories all those years before. Though those original tales were lost to time, the spark returned three years later when my son began asking for his own bedtime adventures. He would hand me simple binary prompts—such as The Parrot and the Woodpecker or The Spiky Shell and the Star—and after a few moments of reflection, I would begin: "Once upon a time..." Over three years, I recorded 100 original stories on my phone, beginning my journey to publish them all.

Stories filled with wonder and hope

My tales are designed to be magical, educational, and inspiring. They encourage young minds to pause, reflect, and explore the wider world with genuine curiosity. While my characters face challenges along their way, every single story resolves with a comforting, happy ending. With four books published and the fifth  in development, each tale offers a wholesome voyage into imagination. The stories are both entertaining and educational.  Across four volumes they have an amazing 1500 plus flagged idioms and facts explained at book's end in a  glossary of notes.  As such they inspire children to seek more knowledge and boost the language competency of English Language learners.  

Life, literature, and living well

Living in Hitchin a charming,  market town in Hertfordshire, England, my creative voice is shaped by a decade spent immersed in classic English literature. Alongside my writing, I have dedicated 15 years to studying nutrition and embracing an intentional 'eat to live' philosophy. This dedication to care, balance, and quiet craftsmanship flows naturally through every story I write.

English Teacher in a special needs classroom - review Volume 1 on Face Book (UK)

“Tom Kissack, I love your fairy tales and how detailed each story is. We have Volume 1 and I am sure Volume 2 will be just as good. You are a master in the art of storytelling. I always say you are never too old to listen to a good story. Please keep writing these wonderful fairy tales.”