It’s always difficult going on holiday when you have to leave an important family member behind, and the only way that my family can stand it is by knowing that our dog is going to stay with the dog walker. She goes off and has a great holiday of her own, romping around 24/7 with all her…
With summer upon us, I’m wondering if I have enough books for both staying at home and going away. As well as adult books, I read a lot of 8 -12 and 12+ novels because there are so many great stories around for young readers. Sometimes I like to get in a summery mood…
Poor Dave Gatward’s computer has gone on strike, so I’m posting this up for him this morning! – Jo If someone says that you can’t do something, what’s your immediate reaction? Accept it? Agree without asking questions? No. Of course it isn’t. I’m guessing it’s probably to ask ‘Why?’ Now, there are numerous things –…
Extra note from Jo at 2.48pm: Since posting this article I have heard from two friends who were concerned that I wasn’t being quite even-handed enough about the complicated situation. I have made a few alterations at their suggestion. I’m covering a blog post for someone else today. I had one all written and scheduled,…
The winners of Simon Packham’s Trust Games competition are Kulsuma Begum, Nadia D and Emily Brown. WELL DONE! Books will be posted out soon.
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You find me in the midst of tense negotiations with my nine year old son. You see, I used a line of his in book number two. And now he’s demanding a 10% cut in sales. It involved a butterfly with wings like torn paper – my first mistake: admitting to it. He’s cottoned onto…
Do you have a few favourite things in your bedroom? A special book or photo? A poster? At around 8 or so, I remember having one on a cupboard door of Bodie (at least the actor who played him in the late 70s TV show The Professionals) which a friend kissed and made all wrinkly!…
