A Dog Called Homeless is 10 Years Old!

A Dog Called Homeless is 10 Years Old!

On the 26 April 2012 A Dog Called Homeless was published in the UK. It was a very special moment for me. Not so long after, the book was also published in the US and over the years it has published in many other countries around the world. It will always be the book...
THE GOOD BEAR is back!

THE GOOD BEAR is back!

I am extremely happy to let you know that The Good Bear is being published in paperback this year. It’s the story of Thea Whittington who is trying to fulfil her heart’s desire, no matter what the cost, learning the values of family and friendship on the...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I often get asked questions about my childhood, becoming a writer and the animals that inspired me to write, so here are a few answers, prompted by the latest email from Ashlynne Swarts… PETS All of my books centre around an animal that helps me tell a story. As...
AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS YOURSELF…

AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS YOURSELF…

BUDDING WRITERS…Sometimes all you need is an opportunity and a little prompt to get those words on paper. The family charity, Home-Start South East Dorset, are offering a great opportunity for you to write a poem or short story and exercise your writing skills....
EVERY BIRD

EVERY BIRD

On the day of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, my mother and I connected through FaceTime so that we could share our live recordings. My mother has mostly been confined to the house over the last year because of the pandemic but she has a lovely little garden and a...