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National-Share-a-Story-Month: The Wild Before

Posted on May 23, 2025

The theme for the Federation of Children’s Book Group’s booklist this National Share-A-Story-Month (May) is “Saving the World One Book At A Time”, and I’m delighted that The Wild Before has been inclu…

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Letters to a Dog is OUT

Posted on May 8, 2025

My ninth book for children, Letters to a Dog is out today! It’s my debut novella with the wonderful Barrington Stoke, who specialise in accessible, inclusive, dyslexia friendly books for all children,…

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Laureate for Irish Fiction Selection Panel

Posted on May 5, 2025

A real privilege and a joy to have been asked to join the International Selection Panel for the Fourth Irish Laureate for Fiction. The Laureateship honours an established Irish writer of fiction and c…

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The Next Big Story

Posted on May 1, 2025

Over at The Novelry, where I am a Children’s Fiction Writing Coach, we are delighted today to launch The Next Big Story! It’s a writing contest where you could win £75,000 [$100,000] [ for just 3 page…

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Sustainable Story Award! 🏆🌏

Posted on April 22, 2025

 HAPPY EARTH DAY 2025!  What better time to launch a major book prize from World of Books? THE SUSTAINABLE STORY AWARD I am thrilled to be a judge for this £15,000 prize supporting authors writing abo…

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Stephen Fry to host Plum: Homage to Happiness!

Posted on March 31, 2025

The Pleasance Theatre Trust has announced a theatrical tribute to PG Wodehouse. Plum: Homage to Happiness is devised by me and directed by Amy Lane. It’ll be hosted by Stephen Fry, and feature Alexand…

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