Turning Strangers into Friends

Did you know that oak trees live for hundreds of years—some more than 1,000— they’re home to hundreds of species. Its strength comes from its deep roots and, moreover, from the rich web of life it supports—and is supported by.

There’s a beautiful truth we can learn from trees: they grow, they thrive through connection. Giving. Taking. Sharing.

I felt compelled to write something new, something that’s rooted in my own childhood. It’s one that keeps resurfacing time and time again these days, as if it wanted me to share it. This story is one about friendship, old and new ones, of second chances and the healing power of a meaningful apology.

Coming this autumn, when the oak tree will be changing colours once again - A Tree for Everyone.

I can’t wait to share it with you.

We’re thrilled to announce that Kind Little Hands, the heartwarming children’s book celebrating empathy and kindness, is now available at all Antoine bookstore branches across Lebanon!

For more information, visit: www.antoineonline.com

Even more exciting—Paperworks in Cyprus has become the first EU bookshop to stock all of my titles! It’s such an incredible milestone for me, and I’m deeply grateful to Paperworks for making my books accessible to more readers across borders.

Thank you for all the continued love and support.

Paperworks in Cyprus

Kind Little Hands is now exclusively featured on the Autumn Reads podcast on Spotify—perfect for bedtime, cozy moments, or even in the car with your little ones.

I also had the pleasure of chatting with the lovely host, Autumn, about the inspiration behind the book, the journey of creating it, and so much more. And psst… there's a little treat in there for anyone who enjoys raw poetry and a behind-the-scenes peek into my writing process.

Tune in now on Spotify—just search Autumn Reads or follow the link HERE

for readers in Australia and New Zealand — my titles are available both online and in store! Whether you prefer browsing the shelves or shopping from your screen, you can find my books near you.

👉 Head to the Stockist section to see which shops and libraries carry them — and happy reading!

Thrilled to announce that Lola’s publishing journey is entering a new chapter!

Please say hello to ‘لولو’ or ‘Lulu’ who is about to hop! hop! hop! on to her Arabic publishing adventure!

We’ve been around for a while and it’s time to let you all know…

Here’s a my new blog post how the UAE Authors Group for children’s writers started out.

Get yourself a cup of tea (or coffee) - this post goes beyond 20 seconds.

Christmas is very nearly here … time for the cosy jumpers to come out and share a little more toy bunny love ❤️ .

Thanks so much to Helen and producer Milanie for inviting me on the programme this week to talk about my new book - Hop Lola Hop - A Magical Christmas Adventure 🎄🐰

Not sure if I ever get used to the idea of answering questions rather than asking them but Helen made it all feel so easy. Thank you !

Chatting toy bunnies, writing for little humans, publishing tips and more details about our upcoming “Lola mini movie”🎥 this coming Friday.

Support your local indie this Christmas.

Signed copies of Lola’s Christmas Adventure are now available at the Little Bookshop in Cookham, Berkshire.

We have a growing list of independent bookshops that carry our titles. If you are a bookseller and interested to find out more about the Hop Lola Hop series, do get in touch.

Our books are available via Gardners and BookSource in the UK.

In Australia, our titles are distributed by Woodslane.

For stocking inquiries in the UAE and Middle East, feel free to get in touch directly or reach out to our local distributor CIEL.

Our former local bookshops in Wimbledon Villages continues to support the Hop Lola Hop series.

Support your local indie this Christmas.

Why not visits your favorite bookshop today (they love to see you) and ask about my books.

Lola’s Christmas Adventure features in the December issue of Wimbledon Time & Leisure Magazine

Signed copies of Lola’s Magical Christmas Adventure now available at Books Kinokuniya Dubai Mall.

Purchase your copy online or visit the shop in Dubai Mall

November 2023 -Hop Lola Hop features in Kirkus Reviews Magazine ‘Indies Worth Discovering’ Annual Booklist

Every story has a home and so does our little toy bunny series.

This Christmas we are thrilled to see Lola and her friend Ella return to the place that provided many happy memories for our young family.

September 2023 - Hop Lola Hops features in Publishers Weekly Indie Spotlight

A special mention of second our toy bunny adventure in the September edition of Publishers Weekly Spotlifght

Read my interview with Expatwoman, where I talk expat life and the reason I chose to swap a busy newsroom career for the world of children’s books.

There’s always time and room for stories wherever you go.

My experience of the 2023 Emirates LitFest has been one filled with memories of many firsts !!!

Being invited as an author … at a literature festival …well, that was a first for me.

We’re thrilled to see Hop Lola Hop has made it on the shelves of Waterstones Ealing and Wimbledon branches.

Pick up your signed copy of Hop Lola Hop at Polka Theatre in Wimbledon.

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