Thanks for Seadog

 THIS is why I do what I do … an email from a fan of Seadog. “Dear Claire,Just wanted to say a big “Thanks!” for “Seadog”.We have a 3 1/2 year old who borrows it from the library every time it’s there.I just asked Oscar what...

Conferences

I’ve just been in Sydney for the Walker Conference followed sharply by the SCBWI International Conference.The Walker Conference was for authors and illustrators who work with Walker Books and was a great way to meet all the Walker team and learn more about how...

Making sourdough bread

Last year, Julia, Kate and I ran a 2 hour workshop on making sourdough bread (as part of the Newport Folk Festival). This year, we did it again.  Part of the magic of copresenting this workshop is that the audience get to see how differently we make the bread, despite...

I’ve been a-beaching!

  We’ve been to the beach for a bit. Don’t let anyone tell you there’s no fun to be had on a winter beach. It was fabulous.   This beach was awash in giant kelp, only freshly shared with the shore. Tough as leather, heavy as wet rope.  A tiny plover,...