Author Archives: annabel
Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2013 on March 21st
Writing this on my iPhone in bed in my hotel, unable to sleep after one of the best nights EVER. I can’t believe I won! Sipping a decaf coffee with UHT milk to celebrate. What can I say? Well, I … Continue reading
‘The Next Big Thing’ Blog Meme on November 28th
All across the land, authors are blogging about their next projects before tagging other writers, who go on to answer the same questions the following week. Think of ‘the next big thing’ blog meme as a sort of writers’ relay, … Continue reading
The Netherthong J and I School and All Saints’ Church Poetry Competition on November 17th
One of the loveliest things about being a young adult author is that you get asked to judge children’s writing competitions. The ex-teacher in me LOVES this part of the job as I really miss doing creative writing sessions with … Continue reading
The book I wish I’d written on July 23rd
Goodness, two posts in one day! This must be some sort of record for me. Though, to be honest, I don’t think this one counts seeing as I’m just copying a couple of links to blogs I wrote for other … Continue reading
Ketchup Clouds news on July 23rd
Today I am mostly getting excited about taking a long and much-needed break from the computer. Is there anything more thrilling than writing an automated vacation response for your emails? I WILL BE SKIVING FOR DAYS you want to cry … Continue reading
Branford Boase on July 6th
Today I have mostly been celebrating the Branford Boase award. I was chuffed to be nominated with such a strong field of superb debut authors, and very surprised to win! The evening itself was lovely, though I was struggling to … Continue reading
Book updates on March 6th
Today I have mostly been feeling guilty that I have not updated my website for months. MONTHS! There’s no excuse. I mean, yes, I have been busy, but not SO busy that I couldn’t just tap a few keys to … Continue reading
Mantelpiece Musings on October 10th
Today I have mostly been getting excited about the paperback publication of My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece. Yes, that’s right! It’s out now – cheaper than ever before and far easier to hold in the bath if that’s where … Continue reading
Blaming Cowell for the London riots on September 21
Today I have mostly been reflecting on the riots, which started over fifty days ago on August 6th. This morning, while chatting on Skype to a Spanish friend, I was asked for my take on the ‘London trouble’. I didn’t … Continue reading
Bath Book Blog CHAPTER THREE on September 12th
Today I have mostly been writing the third chapter of a story for the Bath Book Blog. Over the next couple of weeks, the story will be jumping from one author to another as we each add our section. If you’re confused, think of it … Continue reading
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