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World Book Day 2023 Gallery
Posted on March 7, 2023, tagged as
I hope you all had a fantastic World Book Day last week. As usual I was out and about visiting schools, delivering workshops and talks to students to inspire them to read and perhaps even have a go at writing their own stories. This year I visited Quee …
MIDNIGHT MAGIC 3: WITCH TRAP: OUT NOW!
Posted on October 14, 2022, tagged as
If ever a book was meant for Halloween, it’s this one! Black cats, broomsticks, a dragon conjured from autumn leaves… and a witch! Black cats born at midnight Are magic, it’s true! Just waiting to have An adventure with you . . . Trixie and Midnight …
Sisters of the Lost Marsh by Lucy Strange – Author Q&A and Giveaway
Posted on April 26, 2022, tagged as A Storm of Sisters, Author Interview, Giveaway, Lucy Strange, competitions
I’m delighted to welcome the wonderful Lucy Strange to my blog for a Q&A and a very special sisters themed giveaway. I’ve read most of Lucy’s books and enjoyed them all, however when I read her latest novel, Sisters of the Lost Marsh, it leapt stra …
A Storm of Sisters – OUT NOW!
Posted on February 4, 2022, tagged as A Storm of Sisters
The Widdershins’ fourth adventure is available now – I can’t wait for you to discover the mysteries of Wilderness, which is the frosty setting for the sisters’ latest tale. This is a story of a haunted hall, a highwayman and his secret love, and a stol …
Win A STORM OF SISTERS mini book necklace!
Posted on December 7, 2021, tagged as A Storm of Sisters, Pre-order, competitions
With under two months until the next Pinch of Magic Adventure, A Storm of Sisters, is published on 3rd February 2022, I’ve got a special competition for Widdershins fans. You can enter a prize draw to win one of three beautiful miniature book necklaces …
Cover Reveal: A Storm of Sisters!
Posted on November 17, 2021, tagged as A Pinch of Magic Adventure, A Storm of Sisters, Cover Reveal, Widdershins
The Widdershins sisters are back in their fourth frosty adventure, A Storm of Sisters. The beautiful cover is illustrated by Melissa Castrillón and it will be published in the UK on February 2022. Here’s the blurb: When the Widdershins sisters and Gran …
WIN – Midnight Magic Book 2 OUT NOW!
Posted on October 6, 2021, tagged as Midnight Magic
Midnight Magic: Mirror Mischief is the second adventure of mischievous, magical black cat Midnight and her human best friend Trixie and it’s out now! Aimed at readers of 5-8, reviewers have described it as ‘possibly the best bridge between picture book …
The Bewitching of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes – Author Q&A and Giveaway
Posted on August 19, 2021, tagged as Author Interview, Aveline Jones, Phil Hickes, Reviews, competitions
Oi! Widdershins fans! You’ll love this one – I did. If you’re looking for a creepy, magical and atmospheric read, then you won’t do much better than this. I was a big fan of the first Aveline Jones book: The Haunting of Aveline Jones, but her second ad …
One Wish – New Edition!
Posted on May 12, 2021, tagged as 13 Treasures, Cover Reveal, One Wish, Reissue
I’m thrilled to be revealing the lovely new cover for One Wish, the prequel to the 13 Treasures series! Illustrated by Melissa Castrillon, this stunning edition will publish on June 10th in the UK and looks beautiful alongside Melissa’s other book cove …
National Share a Story Month – Writing Competition!
Posted on May 5, 2021, tagged as Magic, Story Starter, Writing, competitions
National Share a Story Month celebrates storytelling and story sharing, and is a fantastic opportunity for you to enter this writing competition run by the FCBG (Federation of Children’s Book Groups) in the UK. I’m thrilled to have written one of the t …
Midnight Magic 2: Mirror Mischief Cover Reveal
Posted on April 11, 2021, tagged as Cover Reveal, Midnight Magic, Mirror Mischief
Here is the beautiful new cover for Mirror Mischief, the second book in the Midnight Magic series for young readers. Illustrated by Elissa Elwick and published by Little Tiger UK, Midnight and Trixie’s second adventure will be flying by broomstick into …
Picklewitch and Jack by Claire Barker – Author Q&A and Giveaway
Posted on March 25, 2021, tagged as Author Interview, Claire Barker, Giveaway, Picklewitch and Jack
I’m delighted to host Claire Barker, award-winning author of the Picklewitch and Jack and Knitbone Pepper series, on my blog for an exclusive Q&A and giveaway. From the moment I discovered the first Picklewitch and Jack book a couple of years ago ( …
Happy World Book Day 2021!
Posted on March 4, 2021, tagged as A Sprinkle of Sorcery, World Book Day
How I wish this day had existed when I was a child! Sadly, we missed out by a whisker – it began the year after I left school. I was lucky though. Although we didn’t have much money when I grew up there were quite a few books in our house which had bel …
The Widdershins are back!
Posted on February 4, 2021, tagged as A Pinch of Magic, A Tangle of Spells, The Widdershins
A Tangle of Spells is OUT NOW! The Widdershins are back in their third adventure, and this time it’s a story of secret rooms, spells and of course, SISTERS. Betty, Fliss and Charlie are finally moving away from gloomy Crowstone to the pretty village of …
The Shark Caller by Zillah Bethell – Author Q&A and Giveaway
Posted on January 12, 2021, tagged as Author Interview, The Shark Caller, Win, Zillah Bethell
Last year I was lucky enough to have an early read of a WONDERFUL new book by Zillah Bethell. Waterstones has hailed it as one of ‘The best books to look out for in 2021’ and I completely agree. It’s called The Shark Caller, and it’s published on Febru …