Trapped by Monsters

Come over and have a look around the Trapped by Monsters site.

Tommy Donbavand has posted up photos of an awesome children's Book Store in Beijing here.

Mavis and Marge shortlisted for Irish Book Awards!

I found out late last night that my new book On The Road with Mavis and Marge has been shortlisted for the 2010 Irish Book Awards.

I am so thrilled to be on the shortlist for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards.

The winners will be decided by a mixture of public vote and literary experts. You can vote for your favourite here and will be entered into win €500 worth of Book Tokens. Please, please vote for On the Road.

As you can see BookFest and cave living is taking its toll on me; it may be my only way outta here!

HELP MEEEEEEE!!!!! I've Been Trapped by Monsters!

I was planning a mid week break and something terrible has happened!

I have been Trapped By Monsters!

I read a while back about a spate of Children’s Authors who were taken hostage by some really unhappy monsters. It seems that the Monsters are tired of being ridiculed, abused and slaughtered for the entertainment of children.

So they are forcing top authors to blog about brilliant books, post exclusive stories and give away secret writing tips in return for food, toilet roll and the freedom to visit the occasional school, library or bookshop.

But I was just going away for a well deserved break. I was just minding my own business. This is NOT what I had in mind!

Coming face to face with a Monster!


I have my notebook, a few pencils and pens and my trusty iphone. I'll send some doodles and photos when I can....

AAAAAAAAAARRRRGGGHHHHH!