Be the Change
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi When I was a teen, there was a real fear that the planet was going to…
Read MoreThe Puddle of Shame Guide to Overcoming Shyness
It was my first time at Brownies and I was kitted out in my crisp new, still badge-less dress. The meeting was coming to an end and we were all…
Read MoreMaking Friends with Failure
We need to talk about failure. Or rather, we need to talk differently about failure. Failure is something we’re conditioned to dread and not really talk about … and yet…
Read MoreTop Ten Tips for Young (or New) Writers
When I was a teenager I thought that my passion for books and writing was going to save me. From the ages of fourteen to sixteen I’d rebelled against the…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Celebrity Publishing
I’ve been invited to take part in a panel discussion on celebrity children’s publishing. One of the questions up for discussion is: “Books by celebrities are often looked on as…
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