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2024 Week 8: Not the post I promised.

So last week my blog was Dedicated to the Dedicatees – PART 1 where I looked at the people and stories behind the Dedications in my OLDER READERS books and this week was going to be PART 2 where I … Continue reading →

2024 Week 7: Dedicated to the Dedicatees – PART 1.

One of the things you have to think about when a new book is coming out is to whom, if anyone, are you going to dedicate it. Sometimes the answer is obvious and easy. Sometimes it takes a bit more … Continue reading →

2024 Week 6: It’s not what you think.

You’re probably thinking because I’m a couple of days late with this week’s blog that I must have forgotten all about it. Wrong! I wrote it on time but then the dog ate it. Yes, that’s right. Here’s a picture … Continue reading →

2024 Week 5: I thought you’d never ask!

As a published author people are constantly sending me emails asking a mountain of questions on a huge range of topics. In fact, it was only in November – the year before last year … or possibly the one before that … Continue reading →

2024 Week 4: Some things (sometimes) come to those who wait.

Way back at the start of 1998 I made the list of Resolutions below. (I just want you to know that my handwriting is usually much neater and clearer and more eloquent than this with a lovely, even slant to … Continue reading →

2024 Week 3: What to leave in and what to leave out …

Well those drifter’s days are past me nowI’ve got so much more to think aboutDeadlines and commitmentsWhat to leave in, what to leave out.(Against The Wind – Bob Seger) I have two picture book coming out next year. One’s a … Continue reading →

2024 Week 2: This is harder than I thought!

Ok I set myself a goal in 2024 of writing a new blog every week. So here I am. I mean I did clip my toenails a few days ago and one of knees has started to do strange and … Continue reading →

2024 Week 1: The Only Way Is Up

A very belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! So … it appears that in 2023 I managed to write just 3 blogs. ☹ Pathetic I know. But I promise to do better this year – as I think I … Continue reading →

One poor correspondent …

Well I’ve been really slack with blogging this year. (Yes I know, I’m shocked too.) Not sure where the time has gone. On the writing front I have two picture books contracted with Scholastic Australia – one to come out … Continue reading →

HE AIN’T HEAVY … but he is talented!

Very, very pleased to announce that big brother Rob’s first novel WPHPO – END OF THE WORLD is available now on AMAZON! It’s a great sci-fi adventure on a huge scale filled with action, drama, humour, memorable characters and a … Continue reading →