A lifetime of love, honest!
Despite evidence to the contrary (see the regularly rolled out evidence by my family, right) I have always adored books, and particularly children’s books. I read Watership Down independently before I even started primary school (that may also explain the rabbit obsession) and have barely stopped since. I still buy children’s books now, just for me, to study their illustrations, humour, and clever layouts.
For a long time, I’ve been harbouring a not-so-secret desire to see my illustrations on the bookshelf amongst my illus-idols Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers, Rachel Ignotofsky, Sandra Dieckmann, and the mighty duo and creators of ‘Bunnies on the Bus’ Philip Ardagh & Ben Mantel. If you haven’t yet read Dick the Delightful Duck by Kaye Umansky and Ben Mantle, what are you even doing with your life? Absolute genius.
I already have THREE books in development for which I’m the illustrator AND my first solo book that I have both authored and illustrated. I also create associated resources and activity books.
Check out some sample of the books and more information about my specialisms below ⬇️
Photo of an insomniac angel (me!) now sleeping peacefully amongst the tiny shreds of my sister’s fave book, posted out through my cot bars in the night
Anyway… whether it’s the mid-life crisis at turning 40 this year and the resulting ‘now or never’ mentality, the confidence gained from accidentally writing a 63k word triple award-winning business book, or the new reckless abandon and loss of shame after spending most of the year so far dressed as a 13ft plastic mermaid … 2023 is the year I have decided to GO FOR IT.
The big question - which author is going to be the next co-conspirator?
I’d particularly love to work on books about nature, the environment, mental health or well-being, dealing with emotions, and travel/culture.
If you have a book for children or adults that you need illustrated with my bold, colourful style and added wit (though this can be optional, if it must 😆) and want to have a chat about it send me a message on the contact form.