Wildlord: proofs are here.

 I'm absolutely thrilled to see a proof of Wildlord, which will be published in October 2021 by Little Island. 

Here's a lovely quote: "Ancient sorcery and wild magic clash in this thrilling tale which explores love, loss, and the power of friendship" - Katherine Langrish, Author of From Spare Oom to War Drobe.

How To Academy: Three Part Masterclass

 

My 3 Part Masterclass in Children's Writing is back in October, for the How To: Academy. You can sign up here.

How to Academy Children's Writing 2 Part Masterclass

 

I'm delighted to be teaching another 2 part masterclass for the How To Academy.
You can sign up here.

Classics issue of SCOOP

 

It's nearly here! I had great pleasure in guest-editing the June issue of SCOOP magazine. The theme of which, as I expect you can guess, is... Classics. There's an interview with Mary Beard, and plenty of stories, facts and more.

You can order a copy or subscribe to the magazine at the SCOOP website.

June Children's Book Round up for Literary Review

In advance of the summer holidays, here's my children's book round up for Literary Review, featuring some wonderful books:

The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay

The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud

Wolfstongue by Sam Thompson

How I Saved the World in a Week by Polly Ho-Yen

The Girl in Wooden Armour by Conrad Mason

Read the reviews here.

In the Shadow of Arcadia

 I've written a piece on my love of Philip Sidney's Arcadia, for the Royal Literary Fund.
Read it here.

Q&A on Books2All

 

I was very pleased to be asked to do a Q&A with Books2All, a charity which connects book donors with schools in need. You can read it here.