Monday is more than just the start of the week. It’s a reset. A chance to refocus your mindset, set new goals, and move one step closer to where you want to be. You don’t need a perfect plan, just the willingness to begin. Dream big. Stay consistent. Take the opportunity in front of you and m

St Patrick wasn’t actually Irish. He was born in Roman Britain and was brought to Ireland as a slave before later returning as a missionary. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and leaving a lasting legacy far from where you originated. It’s a reminder that our journeys don’t always

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums, grandmas, aunts, foster carers, and every woman who helps raise and nurture a child. Your love, time, patience, and guidance shape young lives in ways that last forever. Because of you, children grow into the kind, strong adults the world needs. Today w

I was invited to Chapel St Leonards Primary School today, and the Hoglets had a fantastic time sharing their Easter story with the children. The pupils looked amazing in their costumes, and it was such a joy to see their excitement for books and storytelling. A huge thank you to the school for i

🪺🌷 Springtime fun is just around the corner! Primrose and Prickles are back and this time, they’re off to The Great Egg Hunt! 🦔💛 Join the adorable hoglets as they hide eggs and help their new woodland friends. ✨ 🐰🦡❤️ Book Link: mybook.to/HogletEggHuntpaperback #easterbunny #easter

Agents often say, ‘I don’t care about followers.’ But that answer changes depending on fiction vs nonfiction. For fiction, platform can be a bonus, not a requirement. For nonfiction, it can be a major factor (sometimes essential). So let’s talk: Do you think “platform doesn’t matter” is help

This story collection is diverse, dark-humoured, and deliciously bite-sized. A compelling collection of 7 thought-provoking and humorous short stories to keep the reader engrossed long into the night. You’ll find some of the stories previously published in magazines and anthologies. The collect

You know the ones… when the crowd thins and you’re left standing behind your table wondering what to do with yourself. I’ve seen advice that says: sign your stock, fiddle with your pens, re-stack your bookmarks, pretend you’re busy. But here’s what I’ve learned. That quiet space isn’t

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you loved A Christmas Carol, you will enjoy Miss Marley by Vanessa Lafaye. Written in a beautifully authentic Dickensian style, this novel paints a vivid and often heartbreaking picture of Victorian London. Vanessa Lafaye captures the grime, hardship, and quiet desperation of the era w

There’s nothing quite like sharing a Christmas story together. Snuggled up, pages turning, imaginations glowing ✨🦔❤️ Hoglets’ Christmas Magic is a heart-warming festive tale about friendship, kindness and believing in a little magic when it matters most. Perfect for cosy bedtime reading and crea

Being on BBC Radio Humberside was such fun, even if my nerves tried their best to steal the show. A huge thank you to Gez Reilly from Scunthorpe Hospital Radio, whose wonderful venture is already touching the hearts of local families. It was a joy to read a little snippet from Hoglets’ Christmas

I’ll be there from 10–4, sharing the magic of Primrose, Prickles, and all things Hoglets. If you love woodland mischief, colourful picture books, or simply enjoy meeting authors, come and say hello! I’ll have: 🦔 The full Hoglets Collection 🎨 Beautiful illustrations by Doriano Strologo 📚 Sign

There’s nothing quite like the joy of storytime. That quiet moment when a child snuggles close, eyes bright, completely absorbed in a world of imagination. I love this photo. A little one wrapped up in a Hoglets adventure, listening intently as the story comes to life. These are the moments that

I became the very first author to take part in Scunthorpe Hospital Radio’s brand-new Storytime segment. This wonderful initiative is for children in hospital who might need a moment to escape into a world of imagination and comfort. I felt incredibly proud to be invited to read Hoglets’ Christma

More signed copies of the Hoglets are off to their forever homes! 🦔💛📚 Prickles and Primrose are ready for new adventures with their lovely readers. Thank you so much to everyone who keeps supporting this little woodland trio. It means the world. Hogletty Snuffles to you all! ❤️🦔🐾✨ #kidsl

I said we wouldn’t bother with decorations or a Christmas tree this year with the move coming up, and I’ll admit it made me a little sad. But my darling husband wasn’t having that. He quietly put this beautiful tree together, lights twinkling and berries shining, because he knew how much it wou

I wish to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who reviewed, shared and helped spread the word about Hoglets’ Great Egg Hunt. Your support has made this launch truly special. From early reviewers to fellow authors, booksellers, librarians, bloggers and all the lovely readers who took the time t

🌲 In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, love and lies collide… She went searching for answers. He wasn’t supposed to be one of them. ✨ Two Kinds of Truth – a moving romance where secrets run deep and hearts are on the line. FREE on KU 📖 Read now: getbook.at/TKOTKindle #bookpromo

Hoglets’ Great Egg Hunt is published tomorrow and I can’t wait to share this adorable springtime adventure with you all. Prickles, Primrose and their woodland friends are ready to hop onto your bookshelves. Thank you to everyone who has supported the series so far. ❤️ Hogletty snuffles and h

🎄Christmas is fast approaching.🎄 If you’re looking for the perfect heartwarming Christmas tale then look no further. 🦔 ❤️ Hoglets’ Christmas Magic ❤️ will make you wish it was Christmas every day. 🎅 Book link: 👇 Amazon: Mybook.to/HogletsMagic #kidslit #KS1 #childrensbooks #hedgehogs