ONE of Torfaen’s best-known authors has won an award for his newest collection of stories, Tree of Leaf and Flame.

Daniel Morden, brother of Newport East MP Jessica Morden, was announced the Welsh Books Council’s winner of the 2013 Tir na n-Og English Award at an event on May 16.

For many years Cwmbran-born Mr Morden travelled the world as a professional storyteller, visiting art centres, theatres, libraries, museums and festivals. His stories, ranging from nursery tales to Welsh myths, ghost stories to the Odyssey, are broadcast regularly on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Choice TV.

Mr Morden said: “I am overjoyed.

"I am very proud of the book. Behind my storytelling and my writing is a passion for story. I want everyone to know and enjoy these ancient, gripping tales.

"Anything that helps spread the word is welcome.”