by Estelle Maher | Feb 27, 2026 | Blog
Following a recent interview with A.J. Tor about the inspiration behind Lilly & Bo: To Japan We Go!, we’re excited to celebrate that the book is officially out today! Inspired by a real-life cycling adventure through Japan, this charming story brings friendship,...
by Estelle Maher | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog
What inspired you to write Ty-Rock-osaurus Rex? The story was inspired by my two boys. They’re obsessed with dinosaurs, music and being wild. I also wanted to create something that celebrated being yourself, so they never felt lost in this crazy world. How long did...
by Estelle Maher | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog
What inspired you to write The Emotional Hustle in the first place? I was so tired of striving and never being able to switch off. It left me feeling broken, but when I learnt about the human mind and neuroscience, everything dropped into place. I understood why life...
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...
