Q and A

What do you most enjoy about writing?

It’s fun! I like to find out ‘what would happen if’ either by trying or just imagining. I like to see what Caroline creates after I’ve written stuff. It’s also really nice to solve problems and create happy endings because you can’t always do that in life.

Do you ever get stuck with your writing, what do you do then?

I can’t write if I’m even a little bit hungry or thirsty, I have to have to have something to eat and drink first.But if I can’t get settled Caroline and I might go for a walk, look at some illustrations or attempt the crossword.

Why does your tea have to be loose leaf?

I think it tastes better, plus I like waiting for it to brew having to wait just a moment, you can relax for a bit and enjoy imagining how good it’s going to taste. Also, I don’t think it would be very exciting if you tried to read someone’s fortune with a teabag!

Where’s your favourite place?

I like Bath and York, they both have some excellent places for tea. I like being by the sea, but not in it, I can’t swim and it’s very cold, I’d much rather sit and watch with an ice cream!

What would you do if you weren’t a writer?

I would like to do something with music, I like to bop around to jazz and brassy bands. I’m not sure I could play an instrument very easily, perhaps I could conduct?!