My Favourite Book Festival

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Book festivals come in all shapes, sizes and flavours but my favourite has to be the Chiswick Book Festival and it’s not just because it takes place right on my own doorstep. Now in its second year, the cosy, relaxed feel of the festival belies its astonishing...

Kumari Up for Another Award!

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I am so excited to report that Kumari, Goddess of Gotham has been longlisted for this year’s Doncaster Book Award along with Eoin Colfer’s ‘Airman,’ Darren Shan’s ‘Demon Apocalypse,’ Charlie Higson’s ‘Hurricane...

Insider Festival Report

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Back from the festivals and I have so much to share with you, from rubbing shoulders with Charlie Higson (Young Bond) and Roger McGough to sharing a platform with the lovely author Ann Bryant. I can reveal that Charlie Higson is taking a hopefully temporary break...