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Hello & WelcomeI am a writer, mostly of children's books, but also poems, blogs (see Blog link above for weekly Blog on Friday) and am working on a novel... a very, very slow novel! In the spaces inbetween, I teach English to adults and visit schools and libraries doing readings, talks, workshops and other fun stuff. |
The Ruby and Grub series
This is a series of three books, aimed at 2-6 year olds, about a little girl, Ruby, and her mischievous (but very cute and loveable) dog, Grub (that's Grub on the front cover there.) 'Ruby and Grub' is the first in the series, published by Piccadilly Press in February 2010, 
with lots of gorgeous piccies by Sarah Warburton. I was (and still am) delighted when I got the deal for 'Ruby and Grub' and amazed that at last they had worked their way from my tatty scraps of paper in a variety of notepads to become immortalised in full colour. That an idea in my head can become something so tactile and beautiful continues to be a thing of amazement to me. The second book in the series, 'Grub in Love', was published in February 2011, and introduced two new characters, Billy and his dog, Tilly.
Grub's Pups
Published, October 2011
In Grub's Pups, Grub becomes a dad and isn't taking his responsibilities very seriously. The book is littered ('scuse the pun) with lots of very cute puppies... as you may have guessed by the cover, and a terrific amount of excitement!
What's even more exciting is that Ruby and Grub are becoming fairly well-travelled. Both 'Ruby and Grub' and 'Grub in Love' have co-editions in Australia and The Netherlands and 'Grub's Pups' will have a Slovenian co-edition.
For Grub's Pups launch pics, from 29th October 2011, click here.
The Buttercup Magic books
A Mystery for Megan
Available now.
I am delighted (I spend a lot of my time being delighted) to say that 'A Mystery for Megan', aimed at 6-9 year olds, is now available. I wrote the first draft for this in three weeks following a very vivid dream. My lovely publisher, Piccadilly Press, liked it straight away! It's had many re-writes and plot tweaks since, and has finally come together. 'A Mystery for Megan' features Megan and Freya, who become best friends when Megan moves next door to Freya and into Buttercup House. All sorts of mysteries begin to reveal themselves as the girls become involved with a group of animals - some very clever mice, a talking cat called Dorothy and a beautiful golden dog called Buttercup.
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