'Exceptional debut - reminiscent of Mark Haddon or Harper Lee.'
- Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times.
I’m very excited to announce that my new novel for 9-12s will be published in October 2021, illustrated by the very talented Holly Ovenden. ‘A brilliantly funny and touching story…
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Excerpt: Brighton. She doesn’t know it at all. She sits in the café in Waterstones drinking a latte. The café is on the top floor and, out of the…
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From bottom to top. Actress is the first Anne Enright novel I’ve read and I’ve got no idea why I haven’t read any others. She is such a skilful writer….
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The Skylark’s War by Hilary McKay. Written for children, and set in the Edwardian era, The Skylark’s War provides cosy escapism into a very different time, but also offers parallels…
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I’m delighted to share an opportunity with you that I hope you’re going to enjoy. This January, I’ll be running the Write Mentor West London weekend writing workshop. Join me…
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