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,...
by Estelle Maher | Apr 18, 2025 | Blog
To celebrate the publication of two novels, Freyja and Kimyo and Fusa by Graham Pheby today, we’re sharing the story behind the stories in this brilliant new blog. These richly imagined fantasy novels explore love, power, and the future of our world through the eyes...
