Category: books
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Meet Mr Mustachio Illustrator Abi Tompkins!

I always knew when I wrote Mr Mustachio he would be a darling, but when Maverick Books appointed Abi Tompkins as illustrator I had no idea what magic was about to commence. He’s tall. His coat is made from camel hair (it’s like wool, but camel wool). And my, look at that moustache. Abi’s joining…
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A Win at Winchester!

Really excited to announce that my picture book BOO-KIN, MORE MILK, AND THE MISSING MUMMY! received ‘Highly Commended’ from the judges at Winchester Writers’ Festival 2015. The Picture Book Category was judged by the lovely bunch at Little Tiger Press and I’m thrilled that they liked my manuscript. They said I had, “fresh narrative voice… fantastically fun…
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Mr Mustachio Gets Snapped Up

MR MUSTACHIO has been snapped up by the fantabulous publisher Maverick Arts Books. Maverick have got some great books on their list, and we can’t wait to join the team.
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SCBWI Prize

Wow. It’s like Christmas has arrived early. I’ve been awarded an ‘Honorary Mention’ for MR MUSTACHIO in the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) Margaret Carey Scholarship. More info here.