A New Book Begins
There’s nothing quite like making the decision to get working on another book and putting that decision down on paper. All my books begin life in notebooks, sometimes they languish for a long time...
There’s nothing quite like making the decision to get working on another book and putting that decision down on paper. All my books begin life in notebooks, sometimes they languish for a long time...
As a writer I’m hyper-aware that ideas and words which I put out into the public realm will be picked up, read and shared. It’s what writers hope will happen and as a writer...
A few weeks before Schnauzerfest weekend I was approached by a TV producer. She was working on an ITV programme featuring the impact dogs can have on lives and had been following my writing...
A year ago, at the beginning of Schnauzerfest week – right where we are now in fact – a little mini schnauzer called River arrived into the care of DBARC. Yet another traumatised survivor...
I’ve just received a message about Merlin, a brave dog who I’ve written about several times since he was first rescued from a terrible breeding farm (read Merlin’s journey here.) Merlin is currently with...
Here’s Part Two of Penny’s Journey, following on from this. It begins with us hearing from 13 year old Aimee’s mum, Ruth before we learn more about how Aimee considers how she can help...
This is one of the most inspiring guest blogs I’ve had the pleasure of sharing. It’s the first of two which document the early days in the life of Penny, a recently adopted ex-breeding...
The Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre is always a place where I enjoy spending time. It has a special place in my affections as it’s there that Susie-Belle spent her first six months out...
I’m delighted to announce that my second children’s book is now completed. Well, I say mine, I should really say OUR book as for the second time, I’ve teamed up with illustrator Annabel Wilson...
Recently I wrote about the tough economics of the publishing industry and effects of high discounting on authors and illustrators (see here). I shared that I made less than £55 last year in royalties...