The Bear Who Sailed the Ocean on an Iceberg
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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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…
Continue readingExcerpt: 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…
Continue readingI’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…
Continue readingEver feel like you’re out in the wilds, not sure which direction to take? Writing groups and workshops are great, as is showing your writing to your best friend, mum,…
Continue readingThe sun is shining and there are daffodils on my mantelpiece. It must be spring! In February I attended the Bristol Teen Book Award reading party. I’d never been to…
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