British native Suzy-Jane Tanner has worked as an illustrator and writer on more than 150 children’s books which have been translated into 15 languages. Following graduation from art school, from 1972-1977 she worked as a studio artist for Walt Disney Productions in London. Since then, she has concentrated on children's books, published by many publishing houses, including Celestial Arts/ Dawne Leigh, Harper Collins and Hodder & Stoughton.

Since 2013 Suzy-Jane has been working on the Finse books - a beloved series of children’s books about Karine Hagen’s yellow Labrador who loves to travel. She is currently working on the 21st book in the series, Finse Explores South America. She has also exhibited her works in England, Australia and Europe.