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My favourite children’s book

My favourite children’s book

'It's such a moving, powerful story but it's also beautifully written. It's about kindness and...

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The Stolen Child: A dark fairy tale

The Stolen Child: A dark fairy tale

‘They stole you from me. They took you away for seven years. Your entire lifetime…Make...

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day! I had hoped to spend today being spoilt with prosecco and cake...

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Wuthering Heights – the novel that has influenced me the most

Wuthering Heights – the novel that has influenced me the most

When I was a teenager, I steadfastly refused to believe that so-called ‘classical literature’ could...

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My Mother’s Secret – Location

My Mother’s Secret – Location

There’s a thin band of cream silhouetting the cranes that hover over the half-built office...

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How to create the perfect villain!

How to create the perfect villain!

https://youtu.be/SmP_Svt1Elo Today I ran a lesson about villains for homeschool with my nine-year-old daughter. She...

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One Year Later – Bethany

One Year Later – Bethany

I recently saw a set of three mugs in one of my favourite shops. They...

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One Year Later – Italy

One Year Later – Italy

I’ve always loved Italy, so when I needed a seemingly idyllic holiday for my family...

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One Year Later – Dante

One Year Later – Dante

I did not die and yet I lost life’s breath… I always like to have...

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One Year Later – Book Club Questions

One Year Later – Book Club Questions

    Is anyone in a Book Club? I must admit, I don't really have...

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One Year Later – Nick Flowers

One Year Later – Nick Flowers

Here's an extract from One Year Later, told from Nick Flowers' perspective, the day his...

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One Year Later – The Prologue

One Year Later – The Prologue

Here's the prologue to One Year Later. Let me know what you think! If you...

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