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The second in the Shona the Vet series of rhyming picture books sees Shona and her canine assistant Jock return to tackle new wildlife emergencies in iconic Scottish settings. The adventurous pair head to their helicopter to rescue creatures in trouble including an otter on the Falkirk Wheel, a peregrine falcon injured at Edinburgh Castle... Continue Reading →
The Corrie’s Capers series follows the adventures of Corrie, a west highland terrier, who lives on a fictional version of Isle of Arran. We have been following the series since the beginning, getting to know the loveable characters and their island home with each instalment, so we were looking forward to the latest caper. This... Continue Reading →
This weekend, our family are heading to the mainland for two days of story-themed silliness. We're hoping to raise some money for charity, celebrate the launch of my first book (Rory and the Snack Dragons) visit lots of lovely bookshops and libraries...AND tire the kids out enough that they sleep for a week. Read on... Continue Reading →
Wee Jenny is enjoying eating her cheese and lettuce piece outdoors, when she finds that she is not alone. Her tasty lunch has been spied by the garden’s residents, and they are all feeling a bit peckish! From crumbs for the craw (crow) cheese for the moose (mouse) and best of all, lettuce for the... Continue Reading →
After five years blogging about children's book at Roaring Reads, I'm delighted to announce that three of my own books will be published this summer (2024). I'm hoping to have an author website live very soon, with school resources, videos and more, but in the meantime, here is a little about the stories. I do... Continue Reading →
Kevin is an orange who doesn’t like his image, so he wants to try being a different colour. His wise friend Brian the pear is happy to help, and advises Kevin on how he can go about making a change - from heading to the north pole to turn blue, to eating a bowl of... Continue Reading →
It feels like the perfect time for a new Highland Games book. There are a signs that the dark days are over and we can start getting excited about spring and summer…and in our household of highland-dancing, chanter-playing, constantly-running kids, that will always include an outing to the Highland Games (usually the brilliant ones at... Continue Reading →
One of the most dramatised novels of all time, Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, is an important and much-loved part of our culture. Written by the ailing son of a famous family, it is little wonder that there continues to be fascination not just with the story, but the inspiration and the people behind... Continue Reading →
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