The naughty elf has visited my house, courtesy of my 27 year old daughter 😂 #christmas #elf

It's raining outside so Belle has decided to stay in her little tent. #caturday #cats

Yesterday was my day off and I had an idea for a title for a new picture book but the ideas weren't flowing. Today, I'm at work and of course the ideas are all forming. Typical! #WritingCommunity #picturebooks #amwriting

New #library stack. Happy days 😊 #writingcommunity #amreading #picturebooks

Writing when I'm tired is definitely a waste of time. I've just read something I drafted last night and it's probably the worst thing I've ever written! #writingcommunity #picturebooks #amwriting

After that big stretch he fell off the bed! 😢 #caturday #cats

Wish me luck while I try to revive a picture book I wrote 5 years ago! After all this time, I still like it and I think it would make children giggle. #writingcommunity #amediting

Just doing some editing on a story I wrote yesterday. I've cut 50 words but I need to cut at least 50 more - seems like an impossible task at the moment. #amediting #picturebooks #writingcommunity

New story idea! Yay! I'm trying my best not to rush into it but... #writingcommunity #picturebooks

She chose to sit next to me and that's a huge milestone because she's taken ages to trust anyone ever since we rescued her. 😺 #Caturday #cats

Sometimes it's nice to polish stories you've already written, instead of writing new ones all the time. #WritingCommunity #picturebooks

I think I've finally managed to edit my current WIP to overcome some issues which my CPs picked up on. It's been a slog but hopefully it's worth it! #picturebooks #writingcommunity #amediting

think we can all learn from Teddy as to how we spend our Sundays. #cats

Peek-a-boo! #Caturday #cats

When you've completely changed the POV of your story, but you don't know which version is best. #amwriting #picturebooks #writingcommunity

Unusually, I've just written a lyrical picture book. I normally write funny stories. I wonder if this style suits me? #writingcommunity #amwriting

This must be a record for me - I've written two picture book stories in one day! ✍️💕 #amwriting #writingcommunity

Sharing is caring on #Caturday #cats

New picture book story drafted. This one is exciting! 🔥🔥🔥 #writingcommunity #amwriting

When a critique partner reads your manuscript and says 'I think my kids would love this story' that is the biggest compliment. 🥰 #WritingCommunity #picturebooks

Naughty puss! #Caturday #cats

If tails could give hugs... #caturday #cats

Me yesterday: That's it, I'm done with writing picture books. Also me this morning : I've got this great idea for a picture book... #WritingCommunity #amwriting

All the cat beds in the world can't beat a cosy box #Caturday #cats

I've just written a new picture book story, and I'm very happy about that, particularly because I've been at work all day. I've got to take the small wins.🎉 #writingcommunity #amwriting

Peek a boo! It's Belle on #Caturday #cats

This may seem a little nerdish but I've kept all my library loan receipts for the last 5 years and it seems I've borrowed 1950 picture books! #WritingCommunity #amreading

Somewhere between the first draft and the polished version, magic happens, but it's a long process. #amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity

It's #caturday again. Today, we're playing in a box. #cats

I've written two new stories today. #amwriting #writingcommunity #picturebooks

When an agent tells me to keep writing, I'll take that as good advice. #amwriting #writingcommunity

It's #caturday and it's time to watch The Simpsons. #cats

It's true what they say - going for a walk really does help the creative brain. I've finally managed to revamp the plot that wasn't quite working in one of my stories. Yay! #amwriting #writingcommunity #walking

I've got 5 story ideas and some writing time today, so which one shall I write? Reality: probably none of them. 😂 #WritingCommunity #PictureBooks

Please note: 'Every teardrop is a waterfall' is not a good song to listen to if you need a wee! #coldplay

Good morning and happy Caturday from Teddy and Belle, who say a bed is for lounging. #Caturday #cats

When you've finally fleshed out that speckle of an idea that's been torturing you for weeks! #picturebook #amwriting #writingcommunity

Hanging out by the pool on #caturday #cats

I popped into school today to do some prep for September and this card was waiting for me. It's from one of the children I've looked after for the last few years. This is why I love working with children with special needs. This means the world. #teacher #specialneeds #SEN

Wow! I made the longlist of the @writementor Idea Idol competition. What a lovely surprise! Congrats to all the longlistees! write-mentor.com/2025/08/17/i...

Editing when you're tired is not a good idea. #writingcommunity

Crawling to the end of term... #primaryschool #teachers

1. Scam alert thread! 🧵 Watch out for out-of- the-blue emails from supposed marketing experts claiming they just happened on your book & are eager to promote it. This is something I'm seeing more and more of. Marketing scams aren't new, but this is a new twist.

Back to earth with a bump today. I received a rejection from a publisher and this one stings because there was an opportunity to be published in The Netherlands where I grew up. 😭 #WritingCommunity

Just chilling on #caturday. #cats

This hot weather is frying my brain. I've been trying to write a pitch for my latest picture book for the last hour with very little success. #amwriting

I just bought (unknowingly) a McDonald's toy from a shop. It was on a shelf and I took it to the cashier because it had no price tag. They charged me £1. Other than feeling like a fool, I just feel sorry for the poor child who lost their toy.

Cats need paddling pools too! #caturday #cats

I was lucky enough to attend a talk from the brilliant Fredrik Backman yesterday evening. I loved hearing about his writing journey and he spoke with wit and warmth. One thing really stuck with me, which is, 'Write what you want to write'. I will keep telling myself that. #writing

As if it's not hot enough already, Belle feels the need to sit on the microwave. #caturday #cats