The children really enjoyed your visit. They were so excited to meet you. Some of my class have brought in books yesterday and today from home to read. I know you have really inspired them. Once again many thanks for coming into school. It was an amazing experience. Penygarn School, Pontypool
Just a short email to say thank you for yesterday from myself, Julie & Year 7. Another successful and productive lesson. I’m looking forwarding to seeing some of their imaginative stories. St Cenydd Community School, Caerphilly
Thank you so much for a truly wonderful day. The feedback I have had from my colleagues has all been absolutely glowing and the children haven’t stopped talking about what a fantastic time they had. They are all very enthusiastic about reading the book and finding out more about your characters. Blackheath Prep School, London
I fell in love with mythology when, aged nine, I stumbled across a book of Greek myth in my local library. I practically wore the book out with reading it and it eventually had to be prised out my hands. It’s no surprise, then, that when I started writing, I jumped joyfully into the many worlds of legend. My books are a mash-up of mismatched myths, shot through with humour and held together by a love of story.
Talks and Workshops for Children
I love visiting schools and libraries to mix up new stories. My visits are fun and highly interactive, using props, costumes and storytelling games.
What’s it like being an author? How do you write a book and get it published? Find out where stories come from, how books are made, and have a go at writing your own stories.
Workshops:
- Heroes and Villains: Learn how to create characters who will leap off the page. Use your characters’ flaws and problems to create story ideas and pit heroes against villains in epic battles.
- Imaginary Worlds: Create your own island, complete with map. Fill it with fabulous creatures and deadly perils for your heroes to explore.
- Write your own fairy tale: Having trouble with your beginnings, middles and ends? Learn how to use the characters and plots of well-known fairy tales to write your own original stories
Talks and Workshops for Adults
Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
A one-hour talk about the history of the Mabinogion, Victorian story-collectors, and the challenges of adapting these ancient tales for modern audiences.
Writing Workshops
Want to know how the publishing industry works, or need some help polishing up your story? I can offer anything from a single 1 hour talk to a full weekend of workshops.
Virtual Visits
If an in-person visit isn’t possible I can still visit you via the wonders of modern technology. I can do a 40 minute remote session, using zooms or Microsoft Teams, or whatever you prefer. I tailor these talks to the audience but I will generally include a short reading, a bit about myself and my books, some writing challenges, and a time for questions.