Last week was World Book Day and, like many other authors, I’ve been out and about visiting schools and delivering inspiring and fun writing workshops. But I’m seeing something new. Over the past twenty years, I’ve visited a lot of secondary schools. I was often struck by the sudden drop-off of engagement and ability in … More World Book Day: The Kids are Not All Right
It’s Thursday 2nd October and that means this beautiful book is finally out in the world! The Pony Whisperer is the fourth and final book in The Starlight Stables Gang series and *whisper* it’s the one I’m most proud of, because it nearly never happened! Back in 2022, when I signed on to The Starlight … More The Pony Whisperer is published!
Aha, the long gap between blogs again. I’ve recently been diagnosed autistic with ADHD (AuDHD, to be fancy) and it’s helped me understand why I’m so rubbish at implementing routine into my life. My autistic side LOVES crossing things off my to-do list; my ADHD side doesn’t want me to put things ON the list … More Time’s a-movin’ on…
It is, isn’t it? I mean, we had a week of gorgeous sunshine and one far-too-hot day last week, so it MUST be summer, despite what the grey clouds and chilly 14 degrees are saying today… First things first: I bought a new pair of dungarees, with pencils on. Aren’t they brilliant? I’ve been wearing … More Summer is here!
Ah yes. The Blog Gap. Sorry – last autumn didn’t go quite how I had anticipated! Some family stuff has been going on and so I have had less time at my desk and have barely written anything since the summer – boo! Hopefully things will improve soon, and I AM working on a little … More Here’s to 2024…and a new book out TODAY!
Many kids have asked me over the years, ‘Will any of your books be made into movies?’ I finally decided to write one myself… … More Shortlisted in a BAFTA screenplay competition!
My recent visit to St Benedicts, talking All Things Empathy! What’s your Empathy Resolution? … More Happy Empathy Day!
In which I am over a month late celebrating the launch of The Starlight Stables Gang but there are some LOVELY reviews! … More The Starlight Stables Gang is published!
A quick scurry through a flurry of school visits for World Book Day … More Out and about for World Book Day
My adventure into the wilds of Suffolk to watch the hardback edition of The Starlight Stables Gang rolling off the presses! … More The Starlight Stables Gang goes to print!
Jo Cotterill 