Tell us about your books
They’re thriller sci-fi fantasy adventures for children aged nine and over, written to be movies!
Which books did you enjoy growing up?
Books that took me to another place – Douglas Adams, Brian Jacques, Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Ursula LeGuin, Anne McCaffrey.
What inspired you to write your books?
I wanted to invite my readers into my wild imagination, send them into orbit.
Where is your favorite place to read?
A sun-lounger on an empty beach!
What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
Mess! I love to paint wildlife and weird creatures.
What did you learn when you were writing your first book?
I loved writing as a child but studied creative writing for years before I felt ready to begin. I learned it takes a long time to get an idea from the first paragraphs to the final product, a lot of re-writing and self-doubt. Enjoy every form of writing and experiment. Poetry can be a useful tool. Other writers make wonderful friends and give you the confidence to carry on.
As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?
I wanted to write or be an artist. I’m living the dream!
What is a writing tip for aspiring authors?
Study creative writing and make friends. Write in movie scenes. Uplift your readers. Enjoy!
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