Entries by FCBG blog

Wild Journey by A.M. Dassu

Today, we welcome A.M. Dassu to the blog answering a few questions about her latest book, Wild Journey. Wild Journey is a collection of linked stories – why did you choose starlings to link those stories? What is their significance? I decided starlings would be the perfect connecting link in each story because they take […]

The Cats of Crail: How It All Began by Sarah Rogerson

We welcome Sarah Rogerson to the blog today, sharing more information about The Cats of Crail.     The Cats of Crail: How It All Began   How do you get inspired to write a series of children’s books about five cats who live in a small Scottish fishing village? It helps to live in […]

Finding Our Harmony: Writing Stories that Bring Us Together By Dr Monika Singh Gangotra

At a time where public discourse often resembles a deafening clash of competing voices, a vibrant new picture book arrives with a timely message about finding harmony amidst the noise. Harmony House by immigrant author, Monika Singh Gangotra (author of Sunflower Sisters), explores what happens when individual expression collides with community living, offering young readers […]

The Story Behind the Story by Sarah Ann Juckes

Welcome to today’s blog where Sarah Ann Juckes shares some insight into her book, Robin.   The Story Behind the Story by Sarah Ann Juckes It’s one of the most frequently asked questions I get as a children’s author – “where do you get your ideas?” It’s also one of my favourite questions to answer, […]

About Time by Alom Shaha and Rebecca Struthers

We welcome co-authors Alom Shaha and Rebecca Struthers to the blog in an interview style format! Gain some insight into their work on About Time. Rebecca –  What inspired you to write the book? Education has always been very important to me, although I’d only taught at a university level before writing this book. We […]

A Tree for Everyone by Kathy Urban

We welcome Kathy Urban to the blog today sharing her opinion on Why Play Matters! It may help you to remember your own fond memories of playing as a child.     Why Play Matters: Play is messy — and that’s a good thing By Kathy Urban   I must have been about eight years […]

Storymix Books by Jasmine Richards

We have a fantastic blog today from Jasmine Richards, founder of Storymix and Storymix Books.     How it started! This year has been full of milestones for me, including becoming a trustee at the National Literacy Trust at a pivotal time as we prepare for the National Year of Reading 2026. It is also […]

Lionborn by Sharique Zea

On the blog today, we have a Q&A with Sharique Zea, author of Lionborn! The great questions and answers may inspire you to pick up a copy of this book.     Q&A with Sharique Zea, author of Lionborn Lionborn is the story of 12-year-old Fionn who discovers he has the powerful magical gifts of […]