Today I’m getting to know author Katy Haye, who’s arrived a little out of breath. I live in a hilly part of the world here in Yorkshire, and the steepness of the streets can sometimes be striking to people who live in flatter parts of England. (I have a friend who lives in Northamptonshire, and…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Katy Haye
Today I’m going to do something I very rarely do, and that’s write something negative about a book. I never post a review less than 4 stars, as most authors work hard to get a book out, are struggling to make a living from writing, and can do without negative comments from other writers. Usually…… Continue reading Does this YA novel really deserve an award?
Twitter is a great asset to authors – a place to find out and share information, as well as to tell the world about our books. The trouble is, it does take quite some dedication to make the most of it. And we can’t be on Twitter all the time, because when are we actually…… Continue reading Author Mary Waibel on using Tweetdeck to manage Twitter
September 20th is the first anniversary of the release of Chris Weigand’s Palace of the Three Crosses. Chris has come to my blog today to celebrate – bringing one or two of her characters with her :) Good to have you all here, Chris! * * * Palace of the Three Crosses blurb Brandan and…… Continue reading Chris Weigand’s Palace of the Three Crosses – a YA Fantasy
My guest today is drama teacher, writer, singer and insatiable book lover Christopher Mannino. Christopher’s love of reading, and his work with young people, inspired him to write YA fantasy – and Christopher’s well qualified to write in this genre, having studied mythology and literature both in the US and at Oxford. How cool is…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Christopher Mannino
K.M. Peyton was one of my favourite authors as a teenager. This year she was made MBE in the New Year’s honours list for services to children’s literature and went up to Buckingham Palace on 4th March with her family to receive the honour. K.M. Peyton’s most famous books are the Flambards series. She claimed…… Continue reading The brilliant YA author K.M. Peyton
It would be brilliant if today’s guest could be with me in reality, and not just in the virtual world. Author Eric Price recently told me if he ever came to England he’d love to go to a football match. Well, the football season started four weeks ago, and already there is high football fever…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Eric Price
Today I’m excited to welcome author Michelle Pickett to a snowy and icy north of England. Thanks for coming all this way in the snow, Michelle! Spring’s very late this year. Take a seat by the fire, and I’ve made us a nice cup of hot chocolate. That should warm us up a little! So,…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Michelle Pickett
Helena Fairfax 