I started October with lots of visits to schools in West Sussex (because Space Crime Conspiracy was nominated for their book prize). Lots of fun and it confirmed that EVERYONE likes Spore best. What is it about talking mushrooms? Also, I made the Herefordshire news. Click here Apart from that, lots of meerkat writing, working […]
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Fun in the October Sun
So, an excellent day on Saturday at the Denzell Gardens literary festival. Helped by a remarkably warm October’s day, the event was situated in some beautiful gardens. I had two well-attended events and Waterstones were on hand to sell books. Thanks to the organisers for inviting me, to everyone for singing along, to Andy and […]
Read MoreGoing up north…
So, I’ll be appearing at the Denzell Gardens Book Festival this Saturday 1st October. As usual, no idea what I’m going to be doing… Some songs, some stories, some meerkats, some dragons. Come along and find out. I believe there are 12pm and 2:30pm shows. Find out more here Or you can follow the festival […]
Read MoreAuthor Appearance – September 11th
Hello, I’ll be appearing at the Lewisham Literary Festival on Sunday 11th September, 10 am at St Swithun’s Church Hall on Hither Green Lane, (SE13 6QE). Please come and see me if you can. I’d LOVE to see you there and I’m going to be singing songs and doing Ninja moves and everything!! Gareth Click […]
Read MoreFriday 1st July
A fun day involving two excellent events. Met up with Ian Lamb from Bloomsbury (now head of Children’s Publicity – well done Ian) then had first event for the Hounslow Book Award, which Thornthwaite Inheritance won last year. It was in the Paul Robeson Theatre and so benefitted from having good theatre lighting and sound. […]
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