Monthly Archives: March 2011
Unhooking the Moon
Unhooking the Moon is a fantastic quest story about two children who travel from Winnipeg to New York in search of their uncle. I say ‘fantastic’ as in ‘fanciful.’ So many extraordinary things happen to 13 year old Bob and … Continue reading
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Has anyone seen my title?
I’ve just posted the manuscript for book 10 in my Girls FC series. It’s called ‘Has Anyone Seen Our Striker? As you’ll know because you’ve bought all the books in the series so far, all the Girls FC titles … Continue reading
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Greenwood Library
I had a brilliant day at the brand new Greenwood Library and Children’s Centre at Ravensthorpe near Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. I met three Y5 classes from Ravensthorpe Primary who were so well behaved I thought the Demon Headmaster must have … Continue reading
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Day trip to London
I went to London yesterday for a meeting with the Children’s Writers and Illustrators Group (I am a committee member – be impressed - be very impressed). I arrived at King’s Cross Station where this was sticking out of the wall: … Continue reading
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Bookshelves
This is one of the corners of my study. Its full of books, boxes and bric-a-brac and looks a mess. But not for much longer! In a couple of weeks, a joiner is going to come and build me … Continue reading
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International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. To celebrate, Daniel Craig (the James Bond actor) has dressed up in a wig and dress for a short film called Equality. I did link the you tube film to my blog but I’m aware … Continue reading
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Canon Lee School, York
I had another great school visit yesterday when I returned to Canon Lee Specialist Arts College in York. It was my second visit to the school and every bit as enjoyable as the first. This time I was there with Tom … Continue reading
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Danum Technology College, Doncaster
Y8 Pupils at Danum Technology College Doncaster It’s a while since I’ve done a school visit so I was a bit worried I’d be rusty but I needn’t have worried. Expertly organised by the one and only Lynne Coppendale, top school … Continue reading
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