Friends and family here in Scotland and around the world have asked me how they should buy the book. They want to know what would benefit me most as a brand new author. As an author at the beginning of my career, what I need help with the most is getting word out about myContinue reading “How to Buy a Golem Book (and Spread the Word)”
Monthly Archives: November 2011
“How to Make a Golem” has been officially launched
“How to Make a Golem (and Terrify People)” has been officially released. Thanks to Floris Books for throwing me a fabulous book launch party last night–they even supplied the guests with chocolates in the shape of eyeballs! That is truly attention to detail. Thanks also to everyone who came out to hear me read andContinue reading ““How to Make a Golem” has been officially launched”
Emily Dodd: Inspiring Children to Care about Wildlife
Emily Dodd, the education officer for the Scottish Seabird Centre, talks about the role of storytelling in communicating science to children and in inspiring them to care about the maritime environment and its birds. She also discusses her experiences using GLOW, a digital learning network, to share the story of Percy the Puffin with classesContinue reading “Emily Dodd: Inspiring Children to Care about Wildlife”