‘The Huntress project was a unique opportunity for members of our after-school clubs to meet a local, published author and to inspire them to write the first chapter of their very own adventure stories.’ Hello, and happy Spring (finally!) I've just realised that I am long overdue an update of this blog, and wanted to write about an exciting opportunity I had at the start of the spring term. I had the chance to be involved with a brilliant project run by Brighton's awesome Little Green Pig, all about helping young writers begin their own adventure stories. I made four author…
Browse Tag: The Huntress: Sea
///////////////Checking in: reflections on 2017, excitement for 2018
At the beginning of the month, I was lucky enough to travel to Prague and stay with a friend I've known since we were two.…
News, Tour and Book Signings – Come and Meet Me!
Hello, and happy Sunday! Hope you're all having fab weekends. I'm spending the day preparing for my next Huntress tour, which kicks off tomorrow...eek! As…
Notes from a rookie author’s first school tour!
I’ve just completed my first promotional tour for The Huntress Trilogy, and I had an amazing time. I felt really keen to get out there…
(Official) Publication Month Is Here!
April has bloomed. Tomorrow The Huntress: Sea is officially released. Yay for book birthdays! 'Hmm, but wait!' I hear you cry. 'It's already out, you…
Swedish Lapland, Final Cover and Freshly Baked Books!
The darkest months of the year are finally surrendering to the faintest glimmer of a returning light, and I feel like checking in. I've scented…
Midwinter Update – Editing, Margaritas and an Exciting Announcement…
It’s already been such a long time since my last update, but now, with the transition of the Solstice guiding me, I’ve found a moment…
October Update – Bath Festival of Children’s Literature and surviving my second author event!
Hello, and happy October! Autumn is my favourite season. I can't get enough of crisp blue mornings, clear, starry nights, gleaming conkers and piles of…
Egmont/Electric Monkey blogger event!
Today is a remarkable day. This is not just because the sun is shining on London and I've found the exact spot where I used…
Cover Proofs!
Last week, I received an EXTREMELY exciting piece of mail - my wonderful editor, Ali, kindly sent me two beautiful copies of the printed proof…