Monthly Archives: August 2009

Writers need libraries. Not just for the books. Not just for the DVDs, CDs, local history section, reference section, information about what’s on and the freedom to browse for as long as you wish when it’s pouring down with rain and you haven’t got enough money to buy a coffee… Children’s writers especially need libraries […]

Writers need libraries. Not just for the books. Not just for the DVDs, CDs, local history section, reference section, information about what’s on and the freedom to browse for as long as you wish when it’s pouring down with rain and you haven’t got enough money to buy a coffee… Children’s writers especially need libraries […]

More imaginative maps!

I have just returned from two days in sunny Lancashire, taking part in the Library Services’ Quest Seekers summer scheme. I visited Clitheroe’s fabulous library first, working with families in what used to be the old court room. It did have a certain medieval charm to it that enhanced our creative output no end. Here’s […]

OK. Just how cool is this? My wonderful team brought to life by illustrator Sonia Leong.  I’m having post cards made. Well you would, wouldn’t you? So, let me introduce you. Starting with the players, back row, left to right:  Lucy Skidmore (defence)  Amy Minter (super sub) Petra Ward (defence) Megan Fawcett (goal) Jenny Jane […]

No book launch is complete without your own freestyler!  This is 17-year old student Robyn Clancy demonstrating her skills in the foyer of the National Football Museum.

Wednesday August 5th was the official launch of Girls FC and I couldn’t have asked for a better kick-off for the first four books in the series. Over eighty people turned up to join in the fun at the National Football Museum on Preston.  Walker, the publishers, did me proud.  Annalie, my assistant editor, even […]