Award-winning, bestselling children’s author

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Authorly Honest on Substack
Authorly Honest on Substack

I’ve joined the Substack bandwagon, and now have my own - Authorly Honest. In Authorly Honest, I’m going to be exactly that: awfully honest. Perhaps even stupidly, career-killingly honest. Actually, that’s a terrible idea, so scrap that. I’ll be as honest as I can without breaching my contracts. Yep, that sounds better. I’ll be giving you a warts-and-all insight into the writing, feelings, finances and life of a children’s author.

And just to be clear, that children’s author is – surprise, surprise – David Walliams!

Only kidding. It’s me!

(Sorry.)

But…why?

Good question. Thanks very much for asking it.

Truthfully, because I think it will be good for me (and interesting for you).

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PLEASE! in The Bookseller
PLEASE! in The Bookseller

Somehow, 2024 is almost upon us, which means it’s not long now until the publication of PLEASE!, which makes its way into the world on 18th January - hooray!

Following on from ACHOO!, it’s the next manners-themed book from Nathan Reed and me, and is all about the (bonkers and alarming) consequences for young Bill when he forgets to say ‘please’ when asking for something…

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Library Haul & Book Recommendations #1
Library Haul & Book Recommendations #1

I love libraries. They’re brilliant things. Access to thousands of FREE books. A quiet place to read or work. Knowledgeable, friendly book experts on hand to help with what to choose. What’s not to love?

At every school visit I do, I encourage…

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View fullsize Authors & illustrators - when you’re on sub, would publishers sending a very brief template rejection email (rather than no response at all) aid your mental health? I personally find the no responses/silences/ghosting - whatever you want
View fullsize Writing a series on Substack called Approaching Agents, in which I document my journey from first query to signing with @sallyanne_s. I hope it’ll be an interesting read for all, but particularly for any #aspiringauthors currently #querying ?
View fullsize Happy Friday, folks! Today’s FAQ Friday over on Substack is all about dealing with criticism and rejection - a fundamental part of any creative career. And my answer includes some truly ROTTEN reviews - so you might enjoy reading this one 😂
View fullsize This is NOT clickbait. Honest. IF YOU WANT TO SEE A VIDEO OF A CUTE CAT, READ THIS POST (over on Substack)! (AND if you want to find out about how many stories I've written, and my acquisition/rejection rate...) Link in bio as always. Happy Friday
View fullsize THOUSANDS of readers (ok, three) said they enjoyed last month’s deep dive into one of my picture book submissions. I’ve posted another, and THIS time BEN AFFLECK features! Sort of… Head to the Substack link in my bio if you want t
View fullsize Yesterday’s question answered on my Substack (link in bio). It’s the one I (and probably all authors) get asked most often. Would love to hear where you all get your ideas from too!
View fullsize Please do head over to my Substack (via the link in my bio) if you’d like to read some awfully honest insights into author life! There’s several posts up already, and I’ve LOADS more planned. Today’s is a round-up of what
View fullsize I’ve joined the Substack bandwagon, and now have my own - Authorly Honest. It’s going to provide an awfully honest, warts-and-all insight into the writing, feelings, finances and life of a children’s author...me! There are a couple
View fullsize Hooray! I (and the brilliant @adammingstudio) have a new book out today, published by the lovely lot @simonkidsuk 🥳 AMAZING ANIMALS WITH ASTONISHING JOBS is my first foray into non-fiction, and I had lots of fun researching and writing it. It&rsquo
View fullsize Mega chuffed that ACHOO! by the brilliant @nathanreedillo & @bloomsburychildrens team & me has been ACHOSEN (no, that doesn't work😂) as a shortlisted book for the @lolbookawards - among hilarious company! Funny books are absolutely VITAL, e
View fullsize Here’s the cover for my next book! 😍 Let ME Do It! is illustrated by the one-and-only @ellaokstad who has brilliantly brought to life Teddy and his hilarious, mishap-heavy quest for independence… I’m excited to see this one out
View fullsize On Thursday 9th May, my next book is published, by @littletigerbooks 🥳 DADS ARE INCREDIBLE will be my 20th book, and is my and the brilliant @dawndawndawnillustration’s follow-up to last year’s MUMS ARE MAGNIFICENT - which @waterstones