by Estelle Maher | Jul 17, 2025 | Blog
What inspired this latest adventure for the Woolly Crew? This is a re-invention of a story I wrote in 2013 for a competition. In the competition story, Winnie the Pooh and friends visited the city. So many schools I’ve visited wanted to buy the book, but it was never...
by Estelle Maher | Jul 13, 2025 | Blog
The first sentence can’t be written until the final sentence is written. — Joyce Carol Oates At TAUK Publishing, we often tell writers: the first paragraph is your handshake with the reader. It sets the tone, voice, and promise of the entire book. In a world of...
by Estelle Maher | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog
What inspired Carleton Mouse and the Hollow House? Carleton Mouse and the Hollow House was inspired by a garden gatepost! The story is centred around Carleton Mouse and his furry friend Bluebell the bee, and it tells an action-packed, heartfelt, and engaging story of...
by Estelle Maher | Jun 29, 2025 | Blog
You’ve had the idea for months, maybe even years. You think about your book while washing the dishes, walking the dog, or standing in the supermarket queue. But when it comes to actually sitting down to write it…suddenly, the house needs cleaning, your inbox...
by Estelle Maher | Jun 18, 2025 | Blog
What drew you to this particular true story for your second novel? My first novel, The Thirteenth Child, was based on the true story of my ancestors in the Netherlands. The second novel continues their story from Amsterdam to Auschwitz. How did you first learn about...
by Estelle Maher | May 21, 2025 | Blog
When recycling meets storytelling, something magical happens, just ask Walter the Wheelie Bin, Recycle Ralph, and Tracy the Trowel. With industry support, clever characters, and a lot of humour, these stories are cleaning up one laugh at a time. The characters Walter,...
