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The Author Who Came To TeaSeason 1 Episode 6 - When Vashti Hardy Came To TeaIn this episode we discuss the lengths Vashti goes to create the worlds for her stories, her excitement about being on Blue Peter and how every word really does count as an author.2021-09-0831 min
The Author Who Came To TeaSeason 1 Episode 5 - When Ross Montgomery Came To TeaIn this episode we discuss Ross's unfortunate experience with the queen, stealing ideas from children and how his cacti collection is ever growing. Ross's latest picture book 'Ten Delicious Teachers' is available at Jacqson Diego Story Emporium. 2021-08-2529 min
The Author Who Came To TeaSeason 1 Episode 4 - When Lindsay J Sedgwick Came To TeaIn this episode Lindsay discusses representation through characters, how to get into screen writing and delves into the world of Wulfie. 2021-08-1133 min
The Author Who Came To TeaSeason 1 Episode 3 - When Justin Somper Came To TeaIn this episode we discuss Justin's love of stories, the origins of the Vampirates and the importance of libraries.
Justin's Books are available here https://bit.ly/3xXtwLJ 2021-07-2140 min
The Author Who Came To TeaSeason 1 Episode 2 - When Simon James Green Came To TeaIn this episode we discuss the importance of seeing yourself and the world around you reflected in books as you grow up, playlists for Llamas and we learn just how competitive Simon James Green is.
Simon's books are available here https://bit.ly/3hogXDq2021-07-0730 min
The Author Who Came To TeaSeason 1 Episode 1 - When Hollie Hughes Came To TeaIn this episode we spoke to the amazing picture book author Hollie Hughes about jacket potato cars, how picture books are made and why chocolate hobnobs are better than the sum of their parts.
This interview was recorded during lockdown over zoom, and before the announcement that Hollie’s The Girl and the Dinosaur (illustrated by Sarah Massini), had been shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2021.
Books Available here https://bit.ly/2TQLwbn2021-06-2332 min
The Author Who Came To TeaPilot: When Justin Coe Came To TeaIn this episode we interview the amazing spoken word artist and poet, Justin Coe. We hear about how he almost wasn’t here today as he accidentally set his bills on fire, talk biscuits and get VIP access to the Magic of Mum's, his new book coming out on the 6th of February 2020.
To find out more about us and our guest see: jacqsondiego.com and justincoe.co.uk2020-02-0136 min
The Author Who Came To TeaPilot: When Ellie Irving came to teaWhen award winning author Ellie Irving joined us at Jacqson Diego Story Emporium for tea, we talked about her books, what influenced her as a writer and many, many other interesting things. Don’t fret if you haven’t already read her books, all will be explained with no spoilers.
To find out more about us and our author see: jacqsondiego.com and ellieirving.com2019-12-2321 min