I don’t read a lot of fiction for 8-12s. I mainly read teenage and Young Adult fiction (which is quite often the same thing only the YA tends to include more sex). But I jumped at the chance to read Harvey Drew for review because of two reasons: a) I recently met the author, Cas … More Harvey Drew and the Bin Men from Outer Space – Review
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve been thinking about love a lot recently. I started writing a romantic novel before Christmas (for adults) though it’s been put aside while I re-work a story I’ve had on the go for ages. And just a few days ago, I dug out my musical compositions from my teenage years. Gosh, … More From The Heart…
Thanks to Sarah Blizzard for the photos from Wednesday’s launch party!
Yesterday, I blogged over on My Book Corner about my top tips for aspiring writers – and I did it in the style of Good Cop, Bad Cop. So if you’re hoping to be published one day and you need a little encouragement along with a harsh dose of reality, check it out! http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/1023-jo-cotterills-top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-writers
Last night was my launch party for LOOKING AT THE STARS, and I had SUCH a good time 🙂 So many people from different areas of my life came: ten other children’s authors eight school librarians plus assorted colleagues and children my primary school head teacher my A Level Maths teacher an aspiring writer I’ve … More A lovely party
Today I’m blogging over at Wrathqueen’s Books (FAB name!) about why Looking at the Stars has been sooo long in the making… http://wrathsqueensbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/blogtour-looking-at-stars-with-guest.html?
Today I’m blogging over at Readaraptor about why I believe everyone can contribute something to society, and how sad it is that people are lonely when it only takes a little kindness. You can read it at http://www.readaraptor.co.uk/2014/02/looking-at-stars-blog-tour-where-do-i.html – thanks for having me, Raimy!
Today I’m blogging over on Karen King’s website, where I answer her questions about how I began writing, my top tip for anyone wanting to be a writer, and two ‘fun facts’ about me and my peculiar talents! http://www.karenking.net/blog/
Today I’m blogging over at Big Book Little Book about why I think it’s REALLY important that boys read books with female central characters as well as male ones. http://www.bigbooklittlebook.com/2014/01/looking-stars-guest-post/
Today I’m blogging over on Words on the Shelf about why I chose the title that I did – thanks to Mazz for hosting! http://wordsontheshelf.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/guest-postblog-tour-looking-at-stars-by.html
Jo Cotterill 