In my work, I have forever been drawn to rhyming and lyrical texts. I balance my writing between the children’s stories I write and personal poetry. I also prefer to read children’s books that rhyme- but this is simply a personal preference! I find writers like Julia Donaldson, Helen Docherty and Tom Percival to be particularly inspiring- as well as the poetry of the fantastic Michael Rosen.

In my back catalogue of stories, I do have some SEL stories centred around a whimsical woodland. However, my recent writings have really focused on helping parents/carers/teachers to connect with young readers.

My current working series follows the funny and frustrating world of Sleepy Bob. A loveable and unlucky cat who travels his way through life getting falling asleep in the worst places! His universe is huge, and I can’t wait to see where Sleepy Bob ends up. Current manuscripts include Sleepy Bob at the Seaside, Sleepy Bob at the Funfair and Sleepy Bob and the Christmas wish! If these sound like fun, I will be performing Sleepy Bob and the Christmas Wish at the Together Trust Christmas events this year- come along and say hi!

Alongside Sleepy Bob, I am also working on a ‘Food in weird places’ series. The first being Jam: A recipe for disaster- which follows little May as she makes jam… in the washing machine! Also, I am in the developing stages of Bathtub Custard- a story centre around little Christopher as he helps his daddies prepare a trifle for the Sunday roast. Of course he has to make it in the bathtub!

I am currently seeking representation and publication opportunities for my work, and I am continuing to develop new picture book manuscripts.