The Beginning This story officially begins back in 2016 when my father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but let’s backtrack a little first. Mum and Dad loved dancing and there wasn’t a weekend that they stayed home. Then, one evening Dad suddenly stopped in the middle of a dance with the words, ‘I don’t remember […]
Grampy and Me: Together, Through Multiple System Atrophy, is a gentle, honest guide for children and family facing a loved one’s illness with MSA. July 2026 It was early September 2025. I was busily working away on my graphic novel, when out of the blue the first words began to play for Grampy and Me. […]
One falling clog. One flying frog. One foggy morning, a mysterious object drops from the sky and sends Frog’s world tumbling into chaos. When a stray clog crashes onto his log, Frog is launched skyward! From high above, he watches as pandemonium breaks out below: Hog and Dog scatter in a panic, convinced some strange […]
A Big Blue Boat prequel In May, 2024, students at my Author Pen Pal school provided me with an idea, rhyming words, and a setting. The rest is history … ‘A girl, a cave and a mysterious tail. What will she find?‘ A fundraiser for the literacy and Arts programs of St Patrick’s School, Asquith, […]
After 4 years in the making, it’s time at last for the title reveal. The illustrations are finished and the book launch date set, but more about that another day. Today, I am excited to be reveal that the first A Big Blue Boat sequel is … Emma Stuart has brought to life this rhythmic […]
Hello World: Ocean Life Being a sailor, I love anything to do with the sea and was delighted when I found this lovely 26 – page board book, ‘Hello World: Ocean Life’ by Jill McDonald. Being a sailor, I love anything to do with the sea and was delighted when I found this lovely 26 […]
Did you love the Big Blue Boat story? Then you will love this fun-packed activity book! Colour, cut, make, cook and more! Big Blue Boat Fun! Children will love joining in the fun with this activity book inspired by the award-nominated story by Susea Spray, A Big Blue Boat. Interactive thrills for children who love […]
