Diary of a Children’s Author #2
As you might know if you follow my blog, I started the first volume of Maven and Perry’s first chapter book series at the beginning of the month. Realistically, I […]
5 Classic Movies to Watch with your Kids this Weekend
They are old. They might even be black and white. But they are great stories. Some of them might be from books, some of them might be original scripts, but […]
Diary of a Children’s Author #1
As you might know, I’ve been working on my first chapter novel for the Maven and Perry series. The working title is ‘Return to Windy Forest’, but I’ll probably have […]
Maven and Perry first Young Fiction Story
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you will know I have started writing the first children’s book for 5 to 8/10 year old children. It’s a first chapter’s […]
How Reading Helps Children’s Development – 5 Reasons to Read to your Kids Every Day.
I’ve approached this subject before but there is so much to be said about it. In the past, though, I was more specific. Children’s books help our kids with so […]
Maven and Perry, Childrens Books for All Ages
When I first though about writing children’s books, I didn’t intend to actually start with picture book. I had just read Neil Gaiman’s The Sleeper and the Spindle and, while […]
Fleshing out Maven’s and Perry’s Adventures
I’ve been sick since last Thursday. It’s every autumn and winter (and Spring, really) the same. I get a cold, my throat fill with phlegm, and here comes the ribcage-shattering […]
The Christmas Star, a Maven and Perry Festive Story
So that’s a bit long-winded, but that’s the title of Maven’s and Perry’s latest adventure. And here is a sketch of one of the three brand new illustrations. Can you […]
Selling Children’s Books at the Christmas Fair
My kids’ school Christmas is next week. On the 13th, to be specific. It is my wedding anniversary, as well as the anniversary of my first date with my husband. […]