Journey of a writer
Photo: courtesy of The Poetry Society I’m currently doing a book signing tour for Werewolf Club Rules i was most recently at The Times and… Read More »Journey of a writer
Schools workshops
Sharing poems and Memories at The Times and the Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
340 kids, 5 schools, one sold out venue at The Times and The Sunday Time Cheltenham Literature Festival. I was thoroughly moved by Leckhampton school… Read More »Sharing poems and Memories at The Times and the Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
Another Great Review
I was really touched to receive another great review. It’s humbling to be named among some of the poetic giants and I’m hugely grateful for… Read More »Another Great Review
Seeing your book in a bookshop.
So today marks the end of a lifelong dream – to see my book on a shelf in a book shop and today that happened… Read More »Seeing your book in a bookshop.
The Werewolf is out! And is book of the week on www.booksforkeeps.co.uk!
It’s been a full weekend of poem submissions and play editing and getting used to the idea that my debut collection is, as of friday… Read More »The Werewolf is out! And is book of the week on www.booksforkeeps.co.uk!
An Alliterative Tale in truncated time
Did you know a kid in school who always told on you? Or were you that kid? Timmy Tell Tale – An alliterative tale in… Read More »An Alliterative Tale in truncated time
For all the Teachers…
For all the amazing teachers out there, that have taught me, that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, for all that you do and all… Read More »For all the Teachers…
ONOMATOPOEIA!?
Teachers! Educators! Poets! Teachers! Writers! How do you spell ONOMATOPOEIA? Here’s a way to remember not just how to spell it, but also what it… Read More »ONOMATOPOEIA!?
Werewolves and Outdoor Learning
So I got a great package the other day… The advance copy of my debut collection of poetry for children ‘Werewolf Club Rules’ it’s wonderful… Read More »Werewolves and Outdoor Learning
Love poetry
What is love? What does it smell like? Feel like? What sound does it make? These were just some of the questions explored today with… Read More »Love poetry