I write books for children of all ages and talk to schoolkids about creative writing

IN THE NEWS....

Look at these fantastic
LITTLE
​ANIMAL RESCUE
​POSTCARDS!
If your school or bookshop would like a bunch, I'll be sending out 10 packs before xmas. ​Drop me a line!

A quick word about the importance of dark humour and dark drama for kids:
At the heart of every children's book about Death you'll find one thing: Life. Because to make death worth it's weight in a plot, writers need to convey what's at risk, and give the reader reasons to defy dystopia and resist surrender. Indeed, dark tales tend to champion teamwork, discovery, adventure, dreams and friendship by the bucketful. The things that make life good. Because above all else, that's what dark themes are for:
​to celebrate light.
​Don't be scared to give them a go.

WHAT AM I WRITING NEXT? 

Things are brilliantly busy!
​I am working on a new Middle Grade series. It's going to be outrageous, funny, surreal, intriguing, not shy of some rude noises ... It will be out in 2021 and I can't wait (but I suppose I'll have to). I'm also doing poetry, picture books, and a non-fiction book full of weird and wonderful facts.​

FREE SPOOKY JIM REAPER STORY!
Contains dead rock bands, skeletons, and bags of sweets!​
click the zombie image to download
*if you have read any of my books it would light up my life if you could post a groovy little review on Amazon.co.uk. 
Pictures link to purchases through Hive.co.uk, which offers free delivery and supports the high street. 
JIM REAPER
NOW HAS HIS OWN WEBSITE
Download a free Jim Reaper story!

LITTLE ANIMAL RESCUE
Packed with adventures and animal facts, with a little pinch of magic! Now on audio. 
COMING SOON!

THE DAILY JOKER 
With a belly-wobbling joke for every day of the year, and joking tips and challenges aplenty, this is the year you'll become the funniest person you know!
ILLUSTRATED BY THE AMAZING
NIGEL PARKINSON
​OF BEANO FAME

LEVEL READERS

Helping kids grow confident in literacy with original, lively stories, written to entertain and move them along in their reading journey.