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Why I love writing for children
The best thing about writing for children is getting to see through their eyes again. Once you’re an adult, it’s all too easy to forget how astonishing the world used to be. We’ve seen so much that we...
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Hopeless Heroes blog tour
My wonderful publisher Sweet Cherry Publishing has arranged a blog tour for the release of my new children’s books. Based on Greek mythology, the Hopeless Heroes series is an action-packed adventure...
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Getting the star treatment … at the Greek Festival of Sydney
It’s not often that authors get to enjoy some glamour. Writing is a lot of hard work, and there aren’t many opportunities to kick back and enjoy the fruits of our labours. So I was pleasantly...
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Blog Tour. Books with the Boy: Hopeless Heroes
It’s always wonderful to hear children’s views on books. It’s not always what you’d expect! I was thrilled to read this mother-and-son review and I love how it’s split between the adult and child...
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Books that got me hooked – on Greek mythology
I’ve been into Greek mythology for as long as I can remember. Everything is just so amazingly bizarre. Where else would you read about a bloke who has a headache, asks to have his skull split open with...
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Heroes in Hong Kong!
I’m so excited to be going to the Hong Kong Book Fair next week. Come and see us at the Sweet Cherry Publishing stand at 3B-D16, and enjoy a taste of Ancient Greece in South East Asia! I’m looking...
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Still buzzing – the Hong Kong Book Fair
I can’t believe it’s over already. The Hong Kong Book Fair 2018 was a whirlwind of activity. It’s the world’s largest gathering of book lovers, now into it’s 29th year. This was the first time I’d...
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Writers Unleashed – I’m presenting!
Some exciting news – the Sutherland Shire Writers’ Festival is on again, and I’m lucky enough to be one of the presenters. Called Writers Unleashed, it contains workshops, author talks, book signings...
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How fantastic! Lancashire’s Fantastic Book Awards
Woo hoo! I received the most exciting email from my publisher, Sweet Cherry Publishing. Book 1 of Hopeless Heroes (Here Comes Hercules) has been nominated for the Fantastic Book Awards! It’s wonderful...
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Hopeless Heroes–interview with Stella Tarakson
I’m honoured to have my Hopeless Heroes series included in the ‘Our Mythical Childhood’ project, created by an international team of scholars who examine the reception of Classical Antiquity in...
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From time travel to Tim travel
I’ve never been to Portugal or Taiwan – but in a weird kind of way, part of me is there now. I was delighted to learn that my Hopeless Heroes books have been published in other languages! My time...
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Paper Nations UK – Dare to Write!
I’m delighted to be involved with Dare to Write?, an online platform for writers. It was created by a professor at Bath Spa University in collaboration with Paper Nations UK, and is supported by the...
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recipe: Hercules’ Honey Cakes
Whenever Hercules and his family had to self-isolate – for instance due to a bad outbreak of Stymphalian bird flu – they would happily pass the time baking honey cakes. These dense, moist, syrupy cakes...
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The talented students of Chellaston Junior School!
I just received the most amazing email from a teacher at Chellaston Junior School in Derby, England. Her Year 3 class have been reading Here Comes Hercules, book 1 in my Hopeless Heroes series. The...
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Introducing the Magic Animal Cafe!
Writing for kids is one of the most enjoyable things I’ve ever done. I love being transported to a simpler, brighter place where adult problems fade into the background and you see the world through...
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Magic Animal Cafe Robbie the Rebel Squirrel Stella Tarakson
Bookread2day Magic Animal Cafe Robbie the Rebel Squirrel by Stella Tarakson Illustrations by Fabiana Attanasio Paperback published by Sweet Cherry Publishing 8th September 2022 The 3rd book in the...
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Magic Animal Cafe Sebastian the Fancy Fox Stella Tarakson
It’s always so exciting to see what others think of my books. Thank you to Bookread2day for the lovely review! Bookread2day Magic Animal Cafe Sebastian the Fancy Fox By Stella Tarakson Illustrated By...
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Why Myths Matter – a Mini-festival of literary joy!
I’m excited to be included on the writers’ panel at this upcoming event. It’s all about the storytelling, inspiration and the power of mythology. I’ll be talking about ‘Why Myths Matter’ – and hope to...
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