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A Cut Above and Beyond
Lovely Skye from Headline Hairdresser, Perth, wanted a little book signed for her grandson, Joshua. I was more than happy to oblige! Another little baby in the family will soon be introduced to Barr ........
Trip to Barra, Outer Hebrides
Just completed 2 days of Author Workshops at Castlebay Primary and Eoligarry Primary, on the stunning island of Barra. Here’s a little taste of what happened (more pictures to come). One of my happ ........
At last, I am starting to embrace social media! I’ve fought against it for so long, but it’s now quite exciting to share my author information and get feedback on it. Wise advice initially from AM as ........
Go Solo!
Did a little interview with Go Solo written by their Team Subkit. On being an author. They have the most fabulous website featuring people who have done amazing things. Please check it out. It’s so go ........
Perfect Illustrations!
It’s one thing writing a children’s book, but quite another to match it with lovely illustrations. Barra the Squirrel does just that! All thanks to the illustrators at Austin Macauley. They cleverly r ........
The Lovely Island of Barra
To the west of Scotland, in the Outer Hebrides, lies the stunning island of Barra. Small in size, but big in absolute beauty and character. I flew there, and delighted in doing the famous beach landin ........
Coorie Up With A Good Book!
I have a great love of the English language, in all its shapes and forms. From ‘olde’ English words to the new ones that find their way into dictionaries from urban use.However, there is very little t ........
Publication Day!
Delighted to see my little book ‘Barra the Squirrel’ published by Austin Macauley (on 29th July 2022) and how happy I have been, and am, by their work. Great job done! Delighted to be one of their aut ........