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March 23, 2013
Being Billy
Being Billy won the 2012 WeRead Book Award, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, and was shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and Branford Boase Award.
March 21, 2013
December 22, 2012
November 26, 2012
Postcard from Afghanistan…
So, the second draft of HEROIC has been delivered ahead of publication in April, and one of the main challenges was to lose some bulk from the first pass. This meant shedding about 15,000 words and some chapters that I … Continue reading →
July 16, 2012
My New Book and Why I Wrote It
This is my first video blog, so no laughing! But I’m trying to get across why I’m trying to write my new book…
April 22, 2011
The Glorious Homecoming of Jammy McGann….
I started writing a new book the other day, whilst sat at Gatwick Airport. I won't bore you with what it's about, but the prologue is below. It's a first stab, obviously, but take a look if you're interested…..cheers. There's … Continue reading →
March 16, 2011
A Monster Calls….
Siobhan Dowd was an incredible writer. Selling her books during my previous life at Random House was a real highlight. Seeing her lauded by Waterstones as one of their 25 authors for the future was a real honour, despite the … Continue reading →
March 15, 2011
Chin-up, you miserable…..
People who work in publishing should be banned from having books released. Especially idiots who work in sales…. Well, me basically. It makes you cynical you see, stops you enjoying the process of being published. Knowledge means power? Not in … Continue reading →
February 24, 2011
Need something to read?
If you fancy having a read of 'Being Billy', or have a friend who might, then this is the post to read… I'm giving away 3 signed copies (dedicated if you like). All you have to do is drop me … Continue reading →
February 16, 2011
Better late than Never…
I know, I know, this is old news, but I'm just rubbish at this blogging thing. I do mean to do it more, but I'm struggling to keep up with work and writing, oh and sleeping a the mo…but anyway, … Continue reading →
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