I have a pile of brand new picture books on my coffee table waiting to be reviewed for mybookcorner.com. My YA thriller The Truth About Lies has just been published by Stripes and I’m cracking on with the next one. It may seem a big leap from a 350 word picture book to a 65,000 word…
Andy Shepherd has just launched her debut middle grade novel – the very exciting The Boy Who Grew Dragons – illustrated by Sarah Ogilvie. Now this is a very lovely middle grade novel – Tomas gets a little more than he bargained for when he takes the fruit from Grandad’s tree back to his bedroom. Cue…
Last year, My Book Corner invited me to publish a guest post about my up and down journey to publication. A few people have very kindly contacted me to ask what has happened since then so, with thanks to them for their interest and to My Book Corner for their tolerance, and as Gangster School…
My Journey to Publication – You’re Safe With Me As many of you know, I’m not a debut writer. My first book was published in 2003 in Singapore and my first picture book was published in 2006 in India. After a four year wait, my first book in the UK came out in 2010, with…
Beyond delighted to be welcoming Karl Newson to answer the My Book Corner questions. Karl is a picture book author and illustrator. His latest publication – with Anuska Allepuz – A Bear Is A Bear, has had us giggling. Lots! Tell us about you in 25 words or less. A biscuit dunking (repeat), coffee drinking,…
The origin of Bear Child Bear Child is an illustrated book for 4-7 year olds. But, it didn’t start out as a story for children. My wife, Chris died three years ago from the effects of a brain tumour – I wrote it as a gift for her when she was in hospital. She loved…
Gwen Lowe works as a public health doctor in Cardiff, which is a bit like being a medical detective. Previously, she has worked as a hospital doctor and a GP, as well as a hotel washer-upper, a restaurant table cleaner and a postwoman. Her debut novel, Alice Dent and the Incredible Germs, is a quirky story…
Sophie Anderson’s debut novel, The House With Chicken Legs, is about to hit the shelves – a story about finding your own destiny, even when your future seems written in the stars. Imagine if, 2/3 times a year, your house stands up and moves somewhere completely new? With such an intriguing plot, My Book Corner was…
Juliette Forrest’s debut middle grade novel, Twister is just about to hit the shelves. With a firecracker of a heroine who sees the world in her own unique way, it’s quite the adventure. Twister’s faithful friend in the story is Point – her loyal pet dog – is inspired by Juliette’s own dog Vince. Here…
Huge welcome to the talented Leonie Roberts, her debut picture book My Colourful Chameleon – illustrated by Mike Byrne – has just hit the shelves. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I am a dog-loving, qualified Primary School teacher who simply adores reading and writing. How would you describe your writing style?…
Award winning author Dan Smith, creator of Below Zero – a fresh and exciting no-holds-barred thriller – pops into My Book Corner to answer tackle our questions, including our infamous Just For Fun section. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Growing up, the only thing I wanted to be was Han Solo. Now…
The lovely Frida Nilsson, Swedish author of The Ice Sea Pirates, a classic children’s adventure of icy seas and cold-blooded pirates, wolves, mermaids is stepping into My Book Corner. Here she tackles our questions, including our infamous Just for Fun section. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I am a person that is completely…
Whilst Vashti Hardy’s debut novel, Brightstorm, gets ready to launch we’ve invited her to My Book Corner to tackle our questions… Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I’m quite smiley, optimistic, a little clumsy, and probably live 50% in my imagination. I don’t give up easily (my husband says tenacious!). How would…
Picture book writer Julie Fulton (Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches) is a music loving poetry writer. Here she shares some wonderful insights in her My Book Corner interview… Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Music teacher/musician who has somehow drifted into the magical realm of picture book writing. Lover of beaches, animals, dancing,…
Horatio Clare took the Branford Boase Award last year (2016), for his impressive novel Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot. As the new winner for 2017 is soon to be announced, we reached out to Horatio Clare to find out what life has been like since winning the award. Huge congratulations on last year’s Branford Boase win. Describe…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…