Hi, and welcome to my free, special edition chapter based on my children’s cycling book – ‘Champion of Champions’. Whilst so many pupils are currently at home, I thought I’d just provide a quick, fun comprehension option either for parents to print off and use at home or for teachers […]
The job of an author is a varied one. Obviously, there is writing, whether it’s books, blogs or magazine articles, writing is the mainstay, and I love it. But, like many authors, I put a large emphasis on sharing the joy of reading and writing too. To this end – […]
Imagine if you had a favourite record, a favourite song, that always perked you up when it came on the car radio, because you hadn’t heard it in a while. I can think of loads. From the top of my head, ‘Baker Street’ by Gerry Rafferty, it always makes me […]
Inspiration comes in many forms. A book, a film, a quote, a conversation, a press conference, even a meme on social media. Mostly, whatever the source, we don’t see it coming, that’s often what provides the inspiration in the first place. It’s what surprises us, which then inspires us. But […]
I was asked a question this week. It was by a teenager from a school in north London. He asked, “Do you enjoy your job?”. Even though I was only silent for about 5 seconds before I gave him my honest and considered answer, in that 5 seconds there was […]
