Autum Moonbeam Illustrator Reveal!

I am so excited to finally be able to share that the fabulous illustrator,  Heidi Cannon, is illustrating my chapter book series, Autumn Moonbeam. 

The first in the series, Autumn Moonbeam: Dance Magic, will be released by UCLan publishing in July 2022. The second book, Autumn Moonbeam: Spooky Sleepover, is scheduled for release in time for Halloween, in October 2022.

Autumn Moonbeam loves gymnastics and dance so when Sparkledale Dance Academy have tryouts for their competitive dance team, Black Cats, she thinks it’s the most broom-tastic opportunity ever! Just one problem, Autumn is nervous and worries she won’t make it onto the team. And then she discovers that her nasty neighbour Severina Bloodworth, who is always throwing unpleasant comments her way, is trying out too. But with her best friend Batty by her side can Autumn overcome her shyness, lack of confidence and magical mishaps to be chosen to join Sparkledale Dance Academy?

Set in a magical world of witches for readers aged 5 – 8, the Autumn Moonbeam series will be enchanting fun and full of heart, with themes of growing into yourself, following your dreams and making friends.

You can see more of Heidi's fantastic art on her website here: https://heidioliviaillustration.com/

Illustrator Reveal on Halloween

I'm really excited that my debut chapter book for 5-8 year olds will be cartwheeling into the world next year. Autumn Moonbeam: Dance Magic will be published by UCLan in July 2022.

As a Halloween treat I'll be posting an illustrator reveal on Sunday morning after 10am, so watch this space 🎃🤸‍♀️👻

Witch by Finbar Hawkins

 

I was really excited to be taking part in an Instagram tour for the release of Witch by Finbar Hawkins in paperback, with cover art by Edward Bettison

Witch is an Autumnal adventure that looks at a historical Britain with a new twist, bringing the world to life through the depth of characters, plot and landscape.

The main character, Evey, has a strong voice that is captured in an almost lyrical and evocative manner, a spell in itself. She is full of self-loathing and on a mission for revenge.

Witch takes you on a journey through traditional folk horror tropes, alongside patriarchal persecutors with a strong heroine in Evey, seeking revenge for the oppression of women but also a story of redemption and self-discovery.

It’s an exciting read, thrilling and atmospheric, and I highly recommend it.

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