I am about to attend a picture book retreat. A place I will go where no-one can reach me…in other words, a wonderful stately home in the middle of nowhere that has zero internet access and mobile reception. I will be alone with my thoughts and a blank notebook to… more

I have a fascination with humans and the senses we use every day. But what if they were taken away? When was the last time you closed your eyes and really listened to the world around you? With your eyes still closed, when was the last time you touched an… more

On Saturday 7th June, many wet and weary souls made their way through the torrential downpour that battered Edinburgh city centre. Their aim was to meet up in a much drier venue for the latest SCBWI BI South East Scotland event – Voice and Point of View. We arrived to… more