Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes offers a look at the unseen work that brings each book and illustration to life, from formatting and design to the everyday processes happening behind the desk as new ideas take shape.

Fern and the Summer Storm – Out Now!

Fern and the Summer Storm is available now in paperback and eBook on Amazon.

Spook-tacular Halloween Reads for Children

Whether your little reader prefers friendly witches, silly skeletons and mischievous ghosts, or they’re old enough to enjoy something that sends a genuine shiver down their spine, I’ve picked out nine brilliant books to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Fern release

Fern and the Summer Storm is Almost Here!

Set in a beautiful summer meadow habitat, Fern and the Summer Storm follows a young hare named Fern as she learns that speed isn't always the answer.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Sir David Attenborough

There is something incredibly special about the way Sir David Attenborough shares the natural world. It is never loud or overwhelming. He does not tell us what to feel. He simply shows us enough that we begin to care on our own.
Easter books

Children’s Easter Book Recommendations

Easter is such a lovely time to slow down, welcome the change of seasons, and enjoy a few gentle stories together.
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The Books That Inspired Me as a Child

Some of my earliest memories of books are not just of stories, but of worlds.
Buzzard

Behind the Scenes: Watching the Skies

The Common Buzzard is now one of the most widespread birds of prey in Britain, but seeing one up close never feels ordinary.
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Choosing Slow, Sustainable Growth as an Author

Choosing print-on-demand was intentional. I didn’t want excess stock or unsold books being pulped. I wanted each copy printed because someone genuinely chose it.
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Behind the Scenes: A Winter Walk Through the Woodland

A recent walk through my local woodland came on one of those proper winter days. Cold air, muted colours, and trees standing bare against the sky.
The Work You Don’t See

Behind the Scenes: The Work You Don’t See

When people see a finished children’s book, they usually see the story, the illustrations, and the final printed pages.