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'Choose Love' Q&A with Nicola Davies & Petr Horacek
Published: Fri 14th July 2023
Author Nicola Davies and illustrator Petr Hor�?ek talk to us about their new book 'Choose Love'! The book is a collection of poems that retell real-life incidents shared by refugee organisations, and in the news.
By Nicola Davies & Petr Horáček | Guest Blog, Q&A, Author, Illustrator
The Inspiration Behind Di Island Crew Series
Published: Fri 16th June 2023
Kereen Getten, author of the thrilling brand-new mystery series, 'Di Island Crew Investigates' speaks to us about the inspiration behind them!
By Kereen Getten | Author, Guest Blog
Behind The Book - Unicorn Not Wanted
Published: Fri 9th June 2023
Take a look behind the book Unicorn Not Wanted as author Fred Blunt explains how the idea developed from the opening line “I’m so sick of seeing unicorn books that I’ve decided to make this book a unicorn free zone.”
By Fred Blunt | Author, Guest Blog
The Rainbow Snail - A Picture Book That Teaches Little Ones About Colours
Published: Wed 31st May 2023
Author of 'The Rainbow Snail', Karin �kesson tells us more about her latest book & provides us with an inside look on her inspiration for the story.
By Karin Åkesson | Author, Guest Blog
Top Tips On Writing Disabled Characters Throughout History
Published: Fri 26th May 2023
Laura Noakes, author of 'Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star' shares some great tips to aspiring authors about how to write disabled characters sensitively but accurately, especially in historical fiction.
By Laura Noakes | Author, Guest Blog, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Book Reviews, Family, Interview
How To Take An Idea & Turn It Into A Story With A.F. Harrold
Published: Thu 18th May 2023
Author of 'The Worlds We Leave Behind', A.F. Harrold shares some great tips on how you can take an idea and turn it into a story!
By A.F. Harrold | Author, Guest Blog, Writing Tips, Carnegie Medals
You Don't Need To Be Published To Be An Author Or An Illustrator: You Just Need To Write & Draw
Published: Fri 28th April 2023
Harriet Muncaster is the author of 'Emerald and the Ocean Parade'. She explains her love for writing and drawing & shares her top three tips for budding authors and illustrators!
By Harriet Muncaster | Author, Guest Blog, Illustrator, Top Tips
The Value of Boredom and Perseverance with Oscar Lawson
Published: Mon 24th April 2023
Oscar Lawson is the author of 'TIGER: The secret intelligence group looking for a brilliant mind'. He shares how he used boredom and perseverance to write his debut book & provides his top tips!
By Oscar Lawson | Author, Charity, Guest Blog, Top Tips, Writing Tips
The Hare-Shaped Hole: A Comfortable & Gentle Introduction to Loss for Children
Published: Fri 24th March 2023
Award winning author, ?John Dougherty shares with us 'The Hare-Shaped Hole' and how it came to be!
By John Dougherty | Author, Guest Blog
A Q&A with Christian Foley
Published: Tue 21st March 2023
Musician, poet, writer and educator, Christian Foley talks to us about his new book 'The Oddsocktopus'!
By Christian Foley | Author, Guest Blog, Poetry, Q&A