Claire Fayers is the author of The Accidental Pirate series, a swashbuckling MG adventure series with a sprinkling of magic, and a great sense of humour. Today Claire has put down her cutlass to answer My Book Corner’s questions… Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Welsh gardener, crazy cat lady, lover of…
My Book Corner is absolutely delighted to welcome author Annalie “A. J.” Grainger (Captive), as part of the YA Shot Blog tour 2016. She shares her Top Tips for Researching a Novel, plus a brilliant insight to her next novel – In Your Light. YA Shot is an author-run, author-led Young Adult and Middle Grade…
Chitra Soundar and Frané Lessac have teamed up to produce the intriguing picture book, Pattan’s Pumpkin, an exciting, vibrant story from India. Here Chitra gives us a great insight in to how the picture book came to be… Pattan’s Pumpkin is proof that Googling is fun and I’m good at it. Long before social media became…
A warm welcome to lovely debut author Jo Franklin on My Book Corner today. Her middle grade novel – Help! I’m An Alien – had our reviewer giggling … plus, there are two more books in the series yet to come. Thanks for answering our questions Jo. Tell us about you in 25 words or…
Tania McCartney and Tina Snerling have successfully collaborated on the energetic An Aussie Year, and have just released their second picture book together … Tottie & Dot. Yep, these two are the perfect pair to give My Book Corner an insider’s look at the creative process behind a successful picture book as part of their…
Catherine Bruton’s YA novel I Predict A Riot. Unique and fast paced, it was quite a journey. It’s a gripping novel inspired by the 2011 London Riots, together with her teaching experiences in both South London and Southern Africa. Southern Africa? I needed to find out more from Catherine. What follows is an inspiring and unique…
Jo Cotterill (Looking At the Stars, Electrigirl, Library of Lemons), gave up her career as a teacher, and become a full time writer. So. Who better to offer some great advice to aspiring writers? I definitely asked the right person … witty & original you are going to enjoy reading these ‘Good Cop, Bad Cop’…
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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…