Monthly Archives: February 2009
Ballymena continued…
Strange as it sounds, writing is only part of writer’s life. For children’s writers, library visits and school events are as important as publishing the books. I average between twenty and forty school visits a year. Mostly I can get … Continue reading
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Ballymena Schools
I have just returned from three fabulous days of school visits in Ballymena. My thanks to the library services there for inviting me and looking after me so well. Here are some pics to share: Y9 & Y10 pupils from … Continue reading
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The Ultimate Book Guide Launch
Do you know what? I’m not doing too bad for a girl who only got a grade 6 in GCE English Literature. That’s what I told myself last night anyway when I attended the launch to the updated edition of … Continue reading
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Reading Champions in Nottingham
Last October I was invited to speak at the launch of the Reading Champions initiative at the Nottingham Forest ground. Reading Champions was established by the Literacy Trust to encourage more boys to read. Ideas include using role models such … Continue reading
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Lighten up N’Zogbia
This week, Newcastle United footballer Charles N’Zogbia threatened to go on strike because his manager, Joe Kinnear insulted him by calling him ‘Insomnia’ in front of the nation on live TV. I watched that interview. What happened was Joe Kinnear, … Continue reading
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Lighten up N’Zogbia
This week, Newcastle United footballer Charles N’Zogbia threatened to go on strike because his manager, Joe Kinnear insulted him by calling him ‘Insomnia’ in front of the nation on live TV. I watched that interview. What happened was Joe Kinnear, … Continue reading
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