The tumblings of a children's author

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Stormwalker is only a week away

Stormwalker is only a week away

It’s just over a week until the launch of Stormwalker, and I’m so excited about it flying out into the world. A year ago now, when Stonebird was published, I got to experience something that not many people in the world can say they have. I had an actual book in actual shops, a book people were talking about, a book people were liking. It was an amazing feeling, something unlike anything I’ve…

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Stormwalker is OUT NOW! Having one book published was a dream come true, so it's pretty special to have another one winging its way into bookshops. Like my first book, Stonebird, it focuses on the magic of stories - quite literally. Owen's dad is an author, and every time he writes, Owen gets sucked into the story and has to live out what happens on the pages. But jumping into the world of a book has a price... in the real world and out of it. This story was HARD to write, second book syndrome in full effect, but I'm really excited it's out and hope you like it! 💪😄📚🎉

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World Book Day & Shrewsbury Book Award

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The Guardian's best children's books of 2015...

The Guardian’s best children’s books of 2015…

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Author interview: Katy Cannon

Author interview: Katy Cannon

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That moment when you realise your book is being taught in schools...

That moment when you realise your book is being taught in schools…

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Edinburgh Book Festival

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One of my favourite gargoyles from today's school visit to Rosendale, drawn by the kids in Year 6. It's all about the 3D teeth #monster #gargoyle #scary #school #childrensbook #kidlit #art #Stonebird

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Cracking second day at #edbookfest

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Found this mega cute photo from when Toffee was a puppy

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Walking in North Wales feels like strolling into Middle Earth.