The Books That Made Me Write – Part 1: C.S. Lewis and the Magic of Narnia
Before I created Space Ranger Fred or a princess who teaches a chicken to fly, there was one author who…
July 26, 2025
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“A King on a Shoestring: Finding Magic in Budget Travel and Children’s Stories
I paid for extra legroom and it was worth every penny. I ordered a cup of tea, served in a…
July 24, 2025
The Stories Inside Us: From Skies Above to Space Ranger Fred
This morning, as took a walk through the quiet fields near home, a plane passed overhead. A common enough sight…
July 23, 2025
Monday Morning Musings: Inside an author’s mind
Over the weekend, I asked ChatGPT to help me with something a little different. It wasn’t a plot twist, character…
July 21, 2025
Signs, Signals and Stories: An Author’s Walk Through Purpose and Possibility
I found myself at a crossroads the other morning – quite literally. The sun was barely up, dew still clinging…
July 17, 2025
Fences, Fields and the Boundaries That Shape a Children’s Writer
This morning, I stood by a fence in the quiet of a sunlit field. It was early. The air still…
July 16, 2025
A Black Cloud and a Big Imagination: The Magic of Writing for Children
The sky was heavy this morning. As I stepped out into the open field behind the house, the first thing…
July 15, 2025
Why an Author Should Never Give Up Looking for a Literary Agent
Writing a book is a challenging and rewarding experience, but getting it published can be an even more daunting task.…
March 4, 2023
Reasons Why a Good Author Needs a Great Editor
As a writer, I am frequently asked why I need an editor. To be honest, without an editor my work…
June 30, 2022
