I had the most fantastic time being part of the National celebrations for the Pupil Librarian Assistant of the Year Award 2024. The ceremony was held in the fabulous Pearsons Building in London and was sponsored by Pearsons and Authors Aloud. UKSLA and CILIPSLG organise the annual event. School librarians nominate students who support the […]

I get asked this question all the time. And it’s a tricky one to answer. So I wanted to show you the most incredible present I got for my birthday from my wonderful daughter and her fabulous fiancé!  It’s a picture that answers this question! All the books on my shelf changed my life. That’s […]

It’s that time again! A chance for us all to celebrate books and stories together. So – however you are celebrating, I just wanted to say I hope you have a truly wonderful time.Happy World Book Day Week everyone!

I don’t often do this…but I’m going to tell you a secret about the River of Ink series! I began to plan it in 2012…and the first book was published in 2016. That wasn’t just down to chance! Those years are very special. And so is this one – 2024. They are all leap years. […]

What a privilege it is to have the chance to meet readers. And I am so excited that 2024 looks like being packed full of visits and events. I kicked the year off with a return visit to Robert May’s School in Hampshire where I got the chance to meet with their wonderful Year 8s. […]

I had the most wonderful time recently making another school visit…this time to Bentley Wood School for Girls in Stanmore where I got the chance to talk to all of Years 7 and 8. The students were fantastic Secret Breakers and I had a super day with them all. So here’s a few pictures of my […]

What a wonderful time I had on the Isle of Wight when I was asked to take part in the Literary Festival. There were days full of discussions about books and stories. I got to meet wonderful readers and authors…and I also had a chance to explore the fabulous Island.Islands hold a special place in […]