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The Very Dangerous Sisters of Indigo McCloud by John Hearne
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogWhere would our favourite stories be without the well loved places they are set within? John Hearne has written a thoughtful piece about places and his story taking place in the fictional Blunt. How Place Fuels Creativity by John Hearne You can get away without a strong sense of place in some stories, but most […]
The Raven Heir- Guest Post
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogAuthor Stephanie Burgis has written an incredible guest post for the FCBG about finding inspiration from The War of the Roses. The Raven Heir by Stephanie Burgis Whenever I find myself lost for new fictional ideas, the best thing I can ever do is immerse myself in history. I’m a fantasy writer, so many of […]
Ruffles- Guest Post by David Melling
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogRuffles is a much loved pup, created by David Melling. This guest post from David Melling is brilliant and filled with wonderful illustrations of Ruffles! RUFFLES by David Melling Ruffles began life in my sketchbook as a bewildered looking pup in a ruff. I admit I thought little more of him and, sorry to say, […]
The Royal Rebel by Bali Rai
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogBringing to life the story of a refugee who deserves more recognition, Bali Rai introduces new readers to the Sufragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Read on for a guest post from Bali Rai about his latest book. For most people of my heritage, the Duleep Singh story is widely known. They are a core element […]
The Cat and the Rat and the Hat by Em Lynas
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogWe have a fantastic guest post from Em Lynas about writing funny books! A fascinating look at where the ideas for her newest picture book came from! fbt Someone recently asked me – How do you write funny books? That’s a big question and I couldn’t answer because I wasn’t sure but it started me […]
Q&A with Manjeet Mann
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogThe Crossing is the latest verse novel to be written by Manjeet Mann. Her first, Run Rebel, has just been shortlisted for CLPE’s CLiPPA Award. Check out our Q&A with Manjeet Mann below! The refugee crisis is highlighted from two very different perspectives in this novel- were they difficult to write? Well, I researched the […]
Why Laughing Matters by Beth Garrod
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogSister Switch is the latest book, her debut MG, from Beth Garrod and it is a funny body swap tale! Read on for her guest post about Why Laughing Matters! Patches on her face, problem dark circles under the eyes; Shutterstock ID 653747509; ISBN: – Why Laughing Matters I love dark crime books. I love […]
The Race by Roy Peachey- Q&A
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogWith so many inspiring sporting events taking place this year, it is a great time to read books featuring sporting heroes and past events. The Race by Roy Peachey is published by Cranachan Publishing and is available now. We were recently given the opportunity to ask author Roy Peachey a few questions. The Race is […]
Peril, Compelling Characters and a Strong Story!
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogA fascinating guest post from Sophie McKenzie on what makes a teen thriller! Photo: J.Ring Most of my books are marketed at teenagers. As a result, people tend to think that I set out to write for those readers. But nothing could be further from the truth. I write, first and foremost, for myself: the […]
Houses with Hearts by Alex Cotter
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogThe House on the Edge is a debut middle grade novel from Alex Cotter. It features a house on the edge of a cliff, perilously clinging on. Alex has written an enchanting piece for our blog about houses and why one became a central character in her book. Home is where the heart is. Except […]
CLiPPA Shortlist
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogPoetry is such a vital part of literacy and the CLiPPA Award is a trendsetter for poets! We loved seeing the announcement of the shortlist earlier today and are so pleased to feature a guest post from the chair of judges 2021, Allie Esiri. The CLiPPA – a celebration of the best new poetry for […]
The Great Food Bank Heist
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogOnjali Q. Rauf has written an important piece for the FCBG blog about the topic contained within the pages of her latest book, published by Barrington Stoke. Read on for her special words. Written by Onjali Q. Rauf, Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli, Published by Barrington Stoke Have you ever met a group of people whose […]
Song Beneath the Tides by Beverley Birch
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogBeverley Birch has written a moving piece about her latest book, Song Beneath the Tides, and its evocative setting in Africa. Utterly fascinating, this is one to read! I’m often asked why I’ve written several novels set in Africa. Song Beneath the Tides is my third: the first, Keeper of the Gate, was published 30 […]
Branford Boase Winner!
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogThe Branford Boase Award is an important award that celebrates outstanding debut novels. Last night, this prestigious award was given to Struan Murray and his editor, Ben Horslen, for his debut, Orphans of the Tide. We were thrilled to be given the opportunity to chat with Struan about this award! SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURES Congratulations on […]
A Dinosaur Ate My Sister by Pooja Puri
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogThis is the first book in the Marcus Rashford Book Club and huge numbers of children across the UK have been gifted a copy. We are so thrilled to have a guest post from author Pooja Puri! Monsters and the Murkle: Writing time travel adventure for middle-grade Pooja Puri I’ve always loved time travel adventures. […]
Q&A with Kita Mitchell- The House of Secret Treasure
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogWe love asking authors questions about their current books to gain some insight into the inspirations and their backgrounds. Kita was kind enough to answer our questions about The House of Secret Treasure. Where did the inspiration for The House of Secret Treasure come from? When I was five, and a huge fan of Captain […]
On Characters That Talk Back…by Tom Ellen
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogTom Ellen has written a piece for the FCBG about Characters coming to life while reading! The Cartoons that Came to Life is about Arley and Tapper, from Finn’s comics, as they are left hanging when Finn decides to stop drawing them. At 14 years old I was a devout reader of fantasy, horror and […]
The Secret Detectives by Ella Risbridger
/0 Comments/by FCBG blogElla Risbridger has written a post for the FCBG all about writing The Secret Detectives and fanfiction of The Secret Garden. The Secret Detectives is published by Nosy Crow and available now! I never thought I would write a prequel. Even writing the word “prequel” makes me want to rush in and explain all the […]