Hurrah! My throat infection has finally gone – and I’ve got my voice back!
This means I can resume my scheduled school events – and it’s just as well, as I’ve got a busy month! Yesterday, I had a wonderful time at Mostyn House School in Parkgate (where I performed my Vampires vs Werewolves Game Show in a very ornate setting – see above picture!), and today I received a fabulous welcome at Burnley Brow Community School in Chadderton!
Tomorrow I head up to Glasgow for the Aye Write Book Festival, then it’s back home for a quick visit to Formby High School and Our Lady of Compassion School (both on the same day, thanks to Pritchards Books in Formby!) – and then I set off on a week-long tour for the Scottish Book Trust!
I was delighted when top audio producers, Oakhill Publishing, gave me the opportunity to read my own book – and I had a fantastic time in the studio with Douglas making the recording.
So, get your ears around this exclusive clip, featuring the first appearance of Jake the zombie…
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The full audio book will be available to buy in April.
I was supposed to be at Coleshill Heath School yesterday, Alcott Hall School today and Starbank Primary School tomorrow – but I’ve had to postpone all three visits because I’ve got a throat infection. Yes, yours truly is completely mute. I can’t even whisper. And my throat hurts. A lot.
Frozen In Time is the exciting story of what happens when Ben and Rachel discover a hidden bunker buried in their back garden – complete with two cryogenically frozen children – Freddy and Polly! Once unfrozen, Freddy and Polly must learn to adapt to life in the 21st century – and avoid the attentions of some very shady characters now sniffing around. It’s a fast-paced adventure you simply won’t want to out down!
Congratulations to Ali – very well deserved indeed!
The book tells the story of Matthew, a new pupil at Elm Road school who is picked on by teachers and bullies alike because his mum can’t afford to buy him the correct school uniform. When his mum eventually finds a second hand uniform in a charity shop, it looks as though Matthew’s troubles are over. In fact, he feels better than ever when wearing the uniform – stronger, more confident, and unwilling to put up with any more trouble. Before long, Matthew is the new king of the playground and dealing with anyone who dares to get in his way – much to the concern of his best friend, Neil. Could it be the uniform itself is to blame?
The Uniform is a terrifying tale for anyone whose ever worn a school tie…
I spent this morning at Liverpool Central Library and afternoon at Toxteth Library, running my spooky Vampires vs Werewolves Game Show for visiting school groups – only to become quieter and squeakier during the day! By the time I got home, I could barely talk (the family had a peaceful evening for once!)
Despite the croaking, it was a fantastic day (thanks to Tricia and Neil!) and wonderful to finally meet Jenni and Spider – a real Scream Street character (more on that soon…)
Thanks to everyone at Holy Trinity School in Ashton (and the visitors from St Peter’s) for making me feel so welcome today – despite my failing voice! I think I’m coming down with a cold – but everyone’s enthusiasm for writing their stories made sure I had a smile on my face from the moment I arrived.
