A new baby…book

A new baby…book

I’m always excited, and a bit nervous, when a new book is about to come. There’s lots of fiddling around making things work properly. It’s like going into labour but without the pain (I’m guessing as I’ve never had an human baby, just...
The Lego people

The Lego people

When I read a book, the characters form in my head. Even before the films I had an idea what Harry Potter looked like and I could imagine the people in the Handmaids Tale. They aren’t always fully formed, because for me the personality and their actions are stronger...
Book launch reading

Book launch reading

Last night, we had a fantastic launch party for Stuck in Your World. It was fantastic to finally be able to share the next part of Sketch’s story with you. Thanks to everyone who attended in person or watched via Facebook Live. For those of you who missed it,...
Bringing words alive

Bringing words alive

When we read words on a page, we bring our own interpretation to what the author intended when they wrote them. It’s what brings joy to reading. Because of this, it was fascinating to be hear one of my short stories read by an actor and listen to their nuanced...
#sausagelove – an interview with Sketch

#sausagelove – an interview with Sketch

This weekend, I’ve been interviewing Sketch, the dazzling main character in Life in Your World. Read on for insights into her life. A      Hi, Sketch. Thanks for joining me today. As you know, I’m writing a blog for my website, and readers of Life in Your World...