Years have a funny way of creeping up on us, don’t they? We think we know exactly where they are then some time around August they hide behind our backs, jump out and whack us in the face with a fist full of December. BAM! The year’s out. Done and dusted. And all those ambitions …
Sketchbook stuff
Here’s a dump of some recent sketches in my notebook. I really must draw more often!
The Amazing Story Steps!
Isn’t this the best thing ever? This is one of the many ideas of the genius staff at The District of CE Primary school in Newton-le-Willows where I’m Patron of Reading. They’ve jazzed up a small flight of steps with the spines of some of their favourite books, and I’m delighted to be included in …
A year of author events
As the year draws to a close I’m about to complete my last school event of 2014. I’ve done lots of talks, workshops and signings this year so I thought I’d share some highlights with you. MacMillan Academy, Middlesbrough. I spent a week at the MacMillan Academy helping the pupils develop and write a script for …
Sorrowline Brazil unwrapping
This happened today!
Animation Showreel
I’ve finally updated my animation showreel with some recent work! It includes a variety of TV projects such as Our School for CBBC and The Number of the Doctor, produced for the 50th anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who.
FantasyCon 2014
I had a great time at FantasyCon in York last weekend. It’s the first time I’ve been along to this sort of convention but it was a good opportunity to meet up with lots of author friends and catch up!
Reading – Timesmith, chapter 1 – The Scream
Want a taste of Timesmith? Here’s me reading from chapter one – The Scream.
What I’m doing next…
A few people have asked me what I’m working on right now. It can seem like a long time between book releases for the readers (and the writer) and it might appear as if nothing is happening. You might imagine I’m spending the summer lazing about the garden, topping up my tan and sipping mojitos …