December 2024

With just over two months to go until launch day, preparations have ramped up a notch.

This week I have commenced my search for reviewers – if you are interested send me a line via the contact form.

The first of the books has arrived. The colours and the finish are supberb! I thought you might like to have a bit more of a peak.

November 2024

pre order A Day on the Brine
A Day on the Brine cover reveal
A Day on the Brine launch date

It was all I could do to contain myself when the proofs arrived.

I can now share with you that A Day on the Brine has gone to print.

October 2024

It’s been a long journey, but at last the first A Big Blue Boat sequel is almost ready to go to print.

Titles aren’t fully decided until close to launch date. This has been the case with this A Big Blue Boat story. On occasions, I have to mull over ideas for some time, before the final answer arrives. It was whilst in discussion with Chris and Kate from Old Mate Media, that the

I can also share with you that the the official title is A Day on the Brine and cover reveal day is just around the corner.

The end pages that Chris from Old Mate Media has created are stunning.


2023

a big blue boat out on the brine
out on the brine

a big blue boat Out on the Brine Sailing story a day fishing on the sea

What wonderful sights will a big blue boat and her captain see when sailing upon the brine in this A Big Blue Boat sequel?

Shortlisted 2022 Page Turner Awards

Winner of 2022 Page Turner Awards: Best Picture Book Genre

If you love Bill Martin Jr’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? you are going to love A Day on the Brine.

In this new rhythmic, rhyming story, what ocean animals will a big blue boat and her captain see?

ocean animals

I am so fortunate to have the very talented Emma Stuart illustrating this sequel.

Emma stuart illustrator
a big blue boat sequel

To see more of Emma’s artwork click HERE.

To read an Interview with Emma – click HERE

Emma has shared two stunning illustrations.

Emma Stuart Illustration of a big blue boat out on the brine. seabird, albatross and squid
ocean life

Emma shared a process video with me so that you can see how she creates her stunning images.

Emma Stuart has brought our captain to life in this sequel about life on the brine.

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