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Young Stock Magazine
My sheep and I have been featured in a wonderful magazine for kids called Young Stock Magazine
Mar 241 min read


The Country Smallholder
I am so happy to be in this wonderful countryside magazine again - and it’s such a fabulous article too!
Feb 281 min read


Yorkshire Post Article
Whoop! I’m so happy with this beautifully written article in The Yorkshire Post.
Feb 181 min read


Exciting Competition!
I’m very happy to announce that The Country Smallholder, are running a giveaway for Merlin Finds His Magic!
Jan 281 min read


Very excited to reveal this..!
Most people only know that I am a crazy Yorkshire woman with pet farm animals but they might not know about the wider purpose.
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Give the gift of reading this christmas
Merlin Finds His Magic is the perfect Christmas gift for young animal lovers - a beautifully illustrated countryside adventure. On his...
Nov 27, 20241 min read


SPECTACULAR NEWS!
I've been dying to share this since we filmed it back in March and now I can! My book launch for Merlin Finds His Magic was on channel...
Nov 15, 20241 min read

Therapy Sheep Article in Country Smallholder
A fab article about Grace's therapy sheep in the August issue of Country Smallholder Magazine.
Jul 25, 20241 min read

Review in Snapshot Magazine
Whoop! I got a full page in this rather fabulous, glossy arty magazine from the Algarve! The lady who produces it is herself a...
Jul 2, 20241 min read

Merlin on Tv
Merlin appeared in a special TV feature about his very important job as a therapy sheep as well as being star of a children's book!
Apr 29, 20241 min read

Book Launch at The Little Bookshop
What a fabulous time! It's always a huge stress to do a book signing event. My mind whirs with terrible thoughts, "Will anyone turn up?"...
Mar 22, 20241 min read


I was on BBC Radio Leeds
It was such a fantastic experience! It was at BBC Leeds with a fabulous presenter who asked some really great questions. Have a listen...
Mar 22, 20241 min read

Meet me in Norfolk on 18th May
On May 18th 2024, I'll be heading to Norfolk to appear at the inaugural Redwings Book Festival! Held at the Redwings Caldecott Centre, I...
Feb 21, 20241 min read

Cute Little Article!
Isn't this a lovely little article? It's such an exciting thing to see yourself in print. Merlin knows how to pose for photos doesn't he?...
Feb 19, 20241 min read

Book signing at Pickering Book Tree on 27th March
Join me at Pickering Book Tree on Wednesday March 27th 2024. I will be signing copies of Merlin Finds His Magic and there will also be...
Feb 7, 20241 min read

White Rose Book Cafe on 23rd March
Come along to the White Rose Book Cafe in Thirsk during the Easter Holidays. I'll be there on Saturday 23rd March between 11am and 12pm....
Feb 6, 20241 min read

Exciting News For You
My publisher, Brown Dog Books, has created a discount code! If you buy Merlin Finds His Magic you can get my first novel, The Yard - How...
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Join me at The Little Bookshop on 2nd March
I'll be signing some copies of my brand new children's book Merlin Finds His Magic at The Little Bookshop in Chapel Allerton. Come along...
Jan 25, 20241 min read

It’s Here!
My first ever children’s book has been published today and it’s so popular that it’s sold out on Amazon already! A print run is hastily...
Jan 23, 20241 min read

Magical Merlin!
I was bowled over by this wonderful article written by the lovely Julian Norton. It's all about my beloved pet sheep Merlin and how he...
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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