Our imagination is often sparked by events or experiences that we have. Sometimes that can be the inspiration for stories. Even if those stories are completely fictional, they may have grown from fact. That’s certainly the case with ‘The Sea House,’ and I’d love to tell you about the experiences that led to some of the fish and creatures featuring in the story, and how they got their names!
Sometimes it’s tricky to know where ideas spring from. Sometimes it’s hard to think why they’ve just popped into your head. But you often remember the exact moment they happen.
I was on holiday, sitting at a bus stop. I was thinking of all these extraordinary fish I’d seen while snorkelling with my son Gabriel.
Read MoreI’ve been lucky enough to be an Ambassador for Noah’s Ark, the Children’s Hospital Charity for many years now. The team and I came up with the idea of publishing a book to help raise money for this amazing service, and I had a story up my sleeve! The theme of ‘Boo-a-bog in the Park was perfect. Finding courage in whatever way you can, however you’re feeling, whatever you are facing.
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