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Scary Fairies by Anna Kemp

The Hollow Hills is the second book in the Goblyn Wood Adventure series.  We are delighted to welcome author, Anna Kemp to the blog to share her guest post entitled, Scary Fairies!     Scary Fairies I used to think fairies were small, sparkly creatures that lived at the bottom of the garden, or sat […]

My Emotions and Me by Art-Mella

Emotions and mental health in young readers is such an important topic at the moment.  Author and illustrator, Art-Mella has taken some time to answer our questions about her book, My Emotions and Me. 1. What research did you undertake before beginning to write and draft your book? Actually, my research into emotions wasn’t in […]

All That It Ever Meant by Blessing Musariri

We have a heartfelt and lovely guest blog from author Blessing Musariri about her childhood and how it translates into her book, All that it Ever Meant. My dad used to take us on road trips. An older cousin used to take us on excursions and day trips. I had a lot of fun growing […]

Writing Anti-Hero Romance by Alexandra Christo

We are excited to share a brilliant guest blog from romantasy author, Alexandra Christo.  Check out her thoughts on creating her stories and characters!   Writing Anti-Hero Romance by Alexandra Christo When sitting down to write a new fantasy book I always ask myself two questions: 1) what are the main flaws of my heroes? […]

Oxford Revise Guides for Students

Oxford University Press created a range of revision guides for students studying for GCSE and A levels.  We were given the opportunity to ask a few questions about these guides! 1. Tell us about the revision guides you have created? Oxford Revise is a new series of revision guides for GCSE and A Level that […]

I loved you in another life by David Arnold

We have a brilliant guest post from author, David Arnold about his “ro-mantasy”, I loved you in another life.  It’s a wonderful blog!   THAT’S WHAT THERAPY IS, I THINK: WORKING TOWARD ZERO GRAVITY In the fall of 2019, I landed in the ER with chronic heart palpitations and panic attacks, a cycle in which […]

Imagination is like a muscle by Danyah Miller

We have a brilliant guest post from storyteller Danyah Miller all about stretching your imagination! IMAGINATION IS LIKE A MUSCLE…. ….and like any muscle it needs exercise. Just as our limbs weaken when we don’t use them, so it is with our imagination. Storytelling starts with the imagination. I know from my experience that oral […]

Educating for Empathy by Miranda McKearney

EmpathyLab are hosting their first ever conference and it is sure to be brilliant.  Check out the details below and use the links to book your space! Educating for Empathy – a landmark online conference With the concerning rise in children’s mental health and behavioral problems after Covid, and society becoming increasingly polarised, many are […]

Bhorta Bhorta Baby by Jumana Rahman

Author Jumana Rahman talks about creating her new baby board book, Bhorta Bhorta Baby! Send the DM! What’s the worst that could happen? The worst possible situation. I’ll be rejected, but I’ll learn. What’s the best possible situation? I could have a publisher take on my little story and give it a life of its […]

Festive Booklist

We have a delightfully festive book list for you to download and share with your friends and family to mark the start of Advent and all the amazing festivals that take place in December! Tis the Season