Just to let everyone know - you can now pre-order Tales of the Cobb Street Commandos, the first in my new WW2 series for primary-age children - and get a discount! Publication date is June 18… @faberbooks.bsky.social @theagencybooks.bsky.social

My 1st review of 2026 is for the brilliant time travel adventure The Accidental Vikings by @karenmccombie.bsky.social, illustrated by Anneli Bray. Out 15/01 for 7+ readers from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/t...

Sunlit Doorway Audierene Brittany: ink and watercolour on vintage paper

Playing With History is now live on Kickstarter - an exciting new book that explores video games and the history that inspired them! #gaming #history #kickstarter

"The story should lead, and the theme will emerge in its own time and its own way.*" - Philip Pullman [*other approaches exist. Many screenwriters start with theme, for example]