Why I Wrote Bumblely Bee’s Bum
Find out why I wrote Bumblely Bee’s Bum, a funny children’s picture book about bees, kindness and pollination. Learn how a love of nature, family life and a desire to inspire the next generation brought Bumblely to life.
The Nature That Inspires My Stories
One of the things I hope all my books encourage is something very simple…
To slow down.
To look a little closer.
To notice.
Some of my happiest childhood memories weren’t from expensive days out or grand adventures. They were the little moments spent outdoors, watching insects, listening to birds, collecting feathers, and wondering about the world around me.
Bringing The Magic in the Garden to Life
Bringing The Magic in the Garden to Life When I first started writing The Magic in the Garden, I thought I was simply making a children’s book. But somewhere along the way, it became something much more personal. The story began with memories of growing up in France when I was little. We lived […]
The Dogs Behind The Stories
Stories inspired by the dogs who have been part of our lives, each one bringing its own personality, memories, and moments that have stayed with us.
The Story Behind Mrs Te-wit & Mr Te-woo
The Story Behind Mrs Te-wit & Mr Te-woo I nearly forgot about this little book. Mrs Te-wit & Mr Te-woo was made during one of those hazy, tender times when my children were babies, when the days blur a little and the nights feel strangely full of life. There’s something about having a baby that […]
The Stories Behind The Hidden Magic Stories
The Stories Behind The Hidden Magic Stories Some stories begin with imagination. These ones began with a place. A place of hidden magic and secret places. A Childhood in the Countryside I grew up in Cornwall, surrounded by countryside, animals, and space to roam. My mum had horses, and life felt close […]
The Stories Behind the Stories
The Stories Behind the Stories A collection of family moments that became books Not all stories begin with a plan. Some begin with a sentence a child says.Some begin with a feeling you don’t want to forget.And some begin quietly, as a moment you know you’ll want to hold onto, long after it has passed. […]
The Story Behind the Sebby Spider Books
The Story Behind the Sebby Spider Books The Sebby Spider stories began many years ago, long before self-publishing was as accessible as it is today. Back in 2005, I contacted a local web designer to ask about work experience. He invited me to visit his studio, a small creative space tucked away in […]