Beloved Worlds

Erik’s back… and facing the Realm of Ghosts! This sneak peek is from the sequel to Erik’s adventures, tentatively titled Continue reading →

Meet Detective Ocho

Ocho had a fine reputation on the force, he was a good detective, better than good, he was a great Continue reading →

How Mentors Empower Young Lives

Describe a person who has positively impacted your life. Imagine a pebble gently tossed into a still pond. The ripples Continue reading →

Erik, The Novel

Hi all, I’m pleased to have launched a specific Instagram account for Erik, my middle-grade novel. I’ll be using this Continue reading →

Hedgehog Finds Her Voice

I am delighted to launch my first book for children, Hedgehog Finds Her Voice, a brand new 48 page illustrated Continue reading →

Old Slatebeard

My sketch of Slatebeard the dragon from the excellent Dragon Rider series by Cornelia Funke…

Diana Batchelor – Interview

When I met Diana Batchelor three years ago, at a conference about working with young people, she was on a journey. Continue reading →

Kieran Larwood – The Making of Podkin

I recently arrived home excitedly clutching a new book for my seven-year old son, Samuel. Over the summer holiday he Continue reading →