Children's Author
“It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day today,” said Cassie, bouncing onto the deck of the Onion. The crew looked less impressed than she’d hoped. “We’re already pirates,” Ewan Hughes pointed out. “Anything we say is talking like a pirate.” “Not quite,” said Cassie. “We’re supposed to say things like ‘Shiver me timbers’ or ‘Avast!’ or…
It’s been a manic (and very rainy) summer in the UK. Meanwhile across the Pond, Cassie O’Pia and crew have been gathering reviews at cutlass-point. Here are some of our favourites. “With memorable characters, extraordinary adventures, and a world that will stay in the reader’s mind long after the book is closed, The Voyage to Magical…
Phew, that was the best July ever. And the busiest. I have many big thank yous to say. Thank you all the fantabulous Waterstones booksellers who promoted The Accidental Pirates, created the most wonderful displays and got the book into the hands of readers, especially the lovely Seonaid who started this off. Thank you friends,…
I’ve had quite a few extra events booked in this month so here’s the complete up-to-date list of everything I’m doing. Saturday July 16th, Waterstones Cardiff, Pirate Day. I’ll be in the store from around 11am and signing books from 12pm. Friday July 22nd, 3pm. Waterstones Finchley Road, London. Meet the author. Saturday July 23rd,…
Ahoy, avast and arrrrrgh! I am whole treasure chests of excited today because The Accidental Pirates has been chosen as the Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month for July. My most grateful thanks to all the fantastic staff at Waterstones who made this happen, especially Seonaid at Waterstones Oxford. I owe you a vast chest…
The Accidental Pirates launches in the UK on the 30th June and there will be various launch events through July. Check back to find out what I’ll be doing. Saturday 23rd July 2-3pm Book signing in Wellfield Books, Wellfield Road Cardiff. Followed by drinks and merriment in the Juno Lounge next door for all those who…
Octavo’s Bookshop Cafe is a lovely new venue in Cardiff Bay. The small book shop has an excellent and varied selection, including a good range of children’s books. And guess who’s going to be doing an event there? Well, quite a lot of people actually – there’s a full programme of writers’ talks, writers in…
I’m very happy that Voyage to Magical North has a starred review from Kirkus. They call it: “A robust debut, well stocked with heroic exploits, monsters, pirates, explosions, magical transformations, and life-changing adventures, and a promising series starter.” You can read the full review here There are also some very nice reviews on Goodreads, which you…
The Accidental Pirates: Voyage to Magical North will be invading bookshops in July. Check back here for news of the launch and other events.
