Tag Archives: Children’s books

Read Your Dog a Story! #WorldReadAloudDay

Posted on February 5, 2020 by

Hi, Pearl here! I’ve been unwell for the last couple of weeks, with some sort of acute arthritis which made my front feet swell up. It was really painful for a while, and I’ve had to take nasty medicine. The … Continue reading →

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Christmas Greetings and a #FreeBook

Posted on December 24, 2019 by

Hi, Pearl here! All I want for Christmas is to be able to get up the stairs when we go to visit our extended pack – my knees are getting stiff, and stairs are starting to look scary. Annabelle’s family … Continue reading →

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Some Spooky Action for #Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

Here’s an extract from my work in progress, a supernatural comedy for kids! Chapter One: Spooky Action Charlie Busby lay in bed, watching a spider as it built its web in the corner of the sloping ceiling. He could hear … Continue reading →

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Advice, please!

Posted on August 14, 2019 by

I recently read on a writing advice website that ‘He took a deep breath’ is a cliche. Now, I’ll admit we don’t want a character taking a deep breath every five minutes. However, in certain circumstances a human being does … Continue reading →

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It’s Anne of Avonlea – but not as we know it!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

Hi, Pearl here! Did I tell you that Millie taught me to read? It took me a while to get the hang of it – especially the Kindle – but now I’m pretty good, even if I say so myself. … Continue reading →

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Gateway to Magic

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

Originally posted on Author Kevin Cooper:
STEVEN IS A BOY WHO PLAYS TO WIN – BUT THIS IS NO GAME.THIS IS AN ADVENTURE HE CAN’T CONTROL.Steven Topcliff loves gaming but doesn’t believe in fairies or magic – until tricky cousin…

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#Halloween: The Attention-Seeking Shapeshifter

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

Fairyland is full of shapeshifters; they’re part of the natural balance.  But occasionally you’ll come across a shapeshifter who has gone out of control. Such a one is Nigel the Nuisance, who uses his shapeshifting to show off.  He practises … Continue reading →

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A Loosening of the Spirit

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

As I get older I find I’m more aware of the astral plane than the earthly world, even when I’m awake. It’s as if my spirit is gradually coming loose from my body, ready for that final trip. I keep … Continue reading →

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Donate a Book to a Worthwhile Cause #MARCHingBookstoKids #PBPiO

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

We are delighted to be donating a book to the Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa Storybook Project. This March, a signed copy of ‘The Slapstyx’ will be winging its way across the pond for parents (and grandparents) in prison to read … Continue reading →

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Message from Annabelle: 777 Writing Challenge

Posted on June 10, 2015 by

Millie’s taking a break today, as I’ve been nominated for the 777 Writing Challenge! Here’s da roolz: ‘The 777 challenge requires you go to Page 7 of your work-in-progress, scroll down to Line 7 and share the next 7 sentences … Continue reading →

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