I’m delighted, honoured and slightly speechless today (something of a first…)
Not only has RIF (Reading Is Fundamental, part of the National Literacy Trust) asked me to become RIF Ambassador to North Ormesby Primary School, but the school itself has name a trophy after me for it’s forthcoming prize day: The Tommy Donbavand Writing Hero Award.
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There are some spooky Scream Street activities on the Walker Books website right now!

All you have to do is click here and follow the links to find some frightful, fiendish fun!
Tommy
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I appeared briefly on The National Lottery on BBC1 last night to help promote Seven Stories’ bid for one of the National Lottery Awards.  Unfortunately, we didn’t win - but I’m sure the publicity will attract lots of new visitors to the centre.
Tommy
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Today, I finished and submitted the top secret project I’ve been working on.  It turned out really well, and I enjoyed writing it - but now I have to seal all knowledge of it in the deepest recesses of my brain and never let it surface again.
This post will self-destruct in five seconds…
Tommy
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The lovely folks at Walker Books recently asked me to write an entry for the Bear Blog on their spiffy new website - so I decided to reveal the answer to a question we authors are asked constantly…
Where do you get your ideas from?
Want to finally know the answer?  Check out the Bear Blog here!
Tommy
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I’ve spent a great couple of days at St. Andrew’s School in Blyth, teaching my Scary Scribes workshop.  The story ideas and unique characters the pupils created have been brilliant!
I’m back there next week for half a day.  Can’t wait!
Tommy
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Who do I write my books for (or, more correctly, for whom do I write)? The obvious answer is ‘children’ but, of course, not all children have the desire nor capability to read all books. They have to read something specific to their interests, reading ability and, to a certain extent, age.
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Darren Shan has recently been putting together details of his early author tours and events - and they make fascinating reading. You can see them here.
Some of Darren’s experiences in his early days reminded me of when I was running events to promote my non-fiction books back in 2001 and 2002. These range [...]

I’ve spent the last two days running creative writing workshops for the pupils of Sunnyside Primary School in Middlesbrough - and a great time was had by all!  Everyone created some seriously spooky tales and shouted ‘Yuk’ in all the right places when I read a scene from the first Scream Street book.
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If you’re interested in booking me for a visit to your school, library or bookshop - you can now find more information at my Contact An Author page.
I look forward to visiting you soon.
Tommy
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