Marc Swift
The Beekeeper Writer
About Marc Swift
Marc Swift is a British novelist and screenwriter who writes under the name The Beekeeper Writer. He lives and works in a small stone house he built himself, high in the mountains of central Portugal.
Before turning to writing full time, Marc spent many years in construction, project management and business. He left that world to build a quieter life centred on family, nature and storytelling, and the stories have followed.
His latest novel, The Secret Millionaire Girl, is a funny, warm hearted family adventure inspired by a true story: a family living quietly on a Portuguese mountain, a winning lottery ticket and a secret they must never tell.
His debut novel, Don’t Panic! You’re Just Awake, is a cinematic adventure that follows a group of teenagers on a journey that challenges everything they believe about reality. Marc has since adapted it into a feature screenplay, which is now under consideration in the United States. He documents the process through THE PAGE TO SCREEN PROJECT™.
He is also the creator of Leila’s Light, a series of magical adventures for readers aged eight to eleven, made with his daughter. The books combine humour and adventure with a deep respect for nature, and encourage young readers to ask questions and think for themselves.
Marc writes with a filmmaker’s eye, and his books are built to be seen as much as read. He is currently developing further novels and screen projects, guided by a simple belief: a good story can change the way people see the world around them.