That's right, stories start with me. And also with you. After all, you are reading this, which I guess makes me a writer. There you go - it's that simple! Just start typing, or pick up a pen and see where words and pictures take you...
Shwmae a croeso!
I love writing - having somewhere to put my thoughts helps me make sense of them (otherwise it gets very noisy in my head!). I established a school library to share my passion for literature hoping that it would nurture a love of reading, writing and illustration.
Now, as a Primary Library Consultant, I aim to visit other schools to share my love of reading and help books come to life! I enjoy supporting children, staff and parents to explore picture books, graphic novels, audio books, fact and fiction. I am as much a learner as a teacher and children's books offer a wealth of language, adventure and experience. You never know where they will take you next, or what other story starters they might lead to...
I never imagined I could write a book. My scribbles were just for me, but then a friend suggested they might be story shaped. The trouble was I didn't know what shape I was looking at, how many corners or faces it had and what colour it was. I didn't know if it was big enough to be a story, or even if anyone would want to read it. And surely that's the most important thing about writing a book, isn't it? Well, actually no. I learnt from another wise friend that the only person to write for is yourself. If anyone else likes it too, then that's a happy coincidence!
Voila!
Stories start and end with... me (or you!)
In that case, I'd better tell you a bit about myself, so you know who is hiding behind the words.
In true writer style, some character description and setting notes, in no particular order:
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Cheeky smiley sparky
Brighton-ish seaside-ish countryside-ish
Children dogs family
Reading writing guitaring
Learning teaching sharing
Neurodivergent language lover