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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

24/12/2018

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Merry Christmas and happy New Year to everyone from me and the lovely pony I ride and help to take care of, Turko.

What are your New Year resolutions?  I'm hoping for good things in 2019. It's certainly off to a flying start with the Catching Words project.

I will be visiting several schools in East London as part of the Catching Words project that is run by the amazing Discover Stories Centre in Stratford. 

If you want to find out more about the centre, or the project please click on the link below:
Discover Children's Centre

Whatever you're doing I hope that you have a good Christmas and remember if you'd like me to visit your school in the New Year please get in touch.
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See you in 2019!
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Dance Class

12/12/2018

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I've just had a lovely experience that I wanted to share on my blog.

Obviously I'm far from famous so not everyone that I come into contact with knows I am a Children's Author. Today at my dance class my fantastic instructor, Andrea, did an announcement for me. It was such a kind thing to do and no, people weren't annoyed or thought I was showing off, they were interested and happy for me. I was so glad that I talked to her about doing it. 

It just shows that sometimes you need to summon up a little courage a be proud of what you've achieved so far in your life. So thank you, Andrea and for buying one of my books too. (BTW - Dance is fantastic exercise and so much fun, I love it!)

Remember if you're local and would like to get a book or two for Christmas presents I will be in Harpenden Library on Tuesday 18 December 4-5.30pm. I will be selling and signing all three of my books £7 for one, £12 for two or three for £15. Bargain! Details are all in the latest issue of Forum - the Harpenden Newsletter. 
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Where Am I Next?

6/12/2018

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I am doing a Meet The Author - Christmas Special - at Harpenden Library on TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER 4-5.30PM.
It will be a chance to find out everything and anything that you've ever wanted to know about being a Children's Author, and if you'd like to, you can grab yourself a special, discounted, signed copy of one or more of my books. 
For those of you who don't know Harpenden and would like to come, please note that there is very limited on street parking but there are several nearby car parks and the train station is only a 5-10 minute walk away.
​It would be great to see you there!
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What Am I Reading?

6/12/2018

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Since I last blogged about the books I am reading I have guzzled up quite a few. The two that I would like to give a special mention are: Ella on the Outside by another great SCBWI writer, Cath Howe and the classic Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler. I know I'm breaking my own rules by telling you my opinion of these books but they are both awesome but for very different reasons. I've not quite done it yet but I will write full reviews of both books on Goodreads.
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I have also recently read The Time Travelling Cat (and the Egyptian Goddess) by Julia Jarmen, Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead, Warriors - Into The Wild by Erin Hunter, The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech, Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh's Curse, See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng, The Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo, The Cradle of all Worlds by Jane Doe, The Wild Magic bit Celine Kiernan (Raggedy Witches), The Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell Boyce, Frozen in Time by Ali Sparkes, The Great Blue Yonder by Alex Shearer, The Curse of the Nomed by BB Taylor, The Hurting by Lucy Van Smit and I am re-reading Shine by Candy Gourlay. I have just started The Golden Acorn by Catherine Cooper. I've read a couple of adult books too but they don't count! Told you writers read a lot!
What about you? Are you reading something Christamassy yet? Getting excited?
So far I have given away 21 copies of my books signed as Christmas presents for kids in care. Are you one of those kids? Be great to hear from you, but make sure you use an adult's email address if you want to contact me. 
I'm hoping to give away some more, but don't forget you can always buy a copy of one of my books and have it signed to you or to someone you know as a special Christmas gift. Just click here: buy books
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