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Lesley Ford on Counting Cockapoos
It always warms my heart when readers share their thoughts about Counting Cockapoos. Recently, I received a lovely review from Lesley Ford, who wrote: “A lovely, easy to read counting book with tales ........
Sue Walker on Counting Springer Spaniels
I’m always overjoyed when readers share how much they love my books, and Sue Walker’s review of Counting Springer Spaniels truly made my day. She wrote: “What an amazing book, so engaging and such vib ........
Richard Collins on Counting Springer Spaniels
I feel so grateful when readers share how much they enjoy my books, and Richard Collins’ review of Counting Springer Spaniels truly brightened my day. He wrote: “Counting Springer Spaniels is an absol ........
A Dream Shared: My Mum and I in the Spotlight
It still feels surreal to see Mum and me featured in our local newspaper — not just as a mother and daughter duo, but as published authors! Writing has always been close to my heart, but to share this ........
Whole School assembly at Milking Bank Primary- resilience and ambition
Today, Wednesday 30th April, I returned to my son's primary school: Milking Bank Primary in Dudley. My son, who is now in Year 11, attended this amazing primary school and did very well there, becom ........
Turning Trials into Triumphs Through Beagles and Rhyme
Counting Beagles came to life during one of the hardest chapters of mine—I was battling breast cancer and trying to hold on to the things that brought me joy. With my mum cheering me on, I started ........
My visit and interview at Brier Special School
Today I visited a local school and did two assemblies, reading my ‘Counting Springer Spaniels’ book, first with key stage one, then with key stage two children. It was a fabulous place to visit. The f ........
Return to my old school!
I recently visited the school I worked at as a teacher for 16 years! I began at Ryders Green as a newly qualified teacher and progressed through to being a phase leader. Whilst there, I taught in near ........
Local school and nursery author visits
I have recently visited several local schools, nurseries and pre-schools in order to share my book- 'Counting Springer Spaniels.' I have more visits booked in after half term. I shared photographs of ........