Archive for March, 2013

Booktrust

Writers and Twitter

The internet is the best thing that has ever happened for writers.

Not everyone agrees with this.

Some people wish writers would stay the hell off Twitter and stick to writing their books.

This week in particular there has been a lot of talk about the way authors use the internet. One successful writer has been branded a ‘monster’ for retweeting praise of his books.

Personally, I thought this was a bit harsh. But I would think that because I am also a ‘monster’. (more…)

Blog / Kids News

To Be A Cat in America

To Be A Cat American cover

My kids book, To Be A Cat will be out June 11th 2013, in America, published by Simon and Schuster. The brilliant illustrator is Stacy Curtis.

Blog / Kids News / News

To Be A Cat shortlisted for UKLA award

My latest children’s book, To Be A Cat, has been shortlisted for an UKLA award.

The UKLA Book Award, is a national award conferred by education professionals and it is held in high esteem by teachers, who regard the shortlist as a reliable indicator of the best books of the year for inclusion in class and school collections.