Carol Hedges

The PINK SOFA loves to celebrate a debut novel, so when Amanda Saint suggested paying the Writing Garret a visit, it was delighted. Even...

I was reading this excellent blog post the other day (sorry can't re-find it, have looked) in which the writer said that eventually...

Mum and big sister Dear Little Boy I am writing to you a couple of days before you are due to be born. You are going to enter the w...

Much rejoicing at Hedges Towers this week: BH has finally been offered a job. As some of you know, his contract was terminated at his pre...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Grandma in possession of a small child must be in want of practically nothing. Except advic...

We have now looked at the things you need to do before giving your talk , and some of the ways you can structure and deliver your talk...

It is 2 weeks until Little G's new baby brother enters the world. She is being prepared as best as those around her can do. You must...

My last post looked at book talks in general and some ideas on pre-publicity . Now I'm going to turn my attention to preparing the...

As Little G and I continue our adventures together, I am becoming aware of a slight problem. She is a rather fetching child - ok, I am b...

At some point in your literary career, you may well be asked to give a talk about your books. If you are a children's writer, it is e...