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Gigga Black, the author of 'The Scritch', released her book in September 2019. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating her since she was published.  1. Did you always dream of becoming an author? It’s always been a private desire of mine to become published 2. What was your first job? My first job was apple picking in an orchard in Somerset for cider makers when I was 10 years old 3. How did you come about w...

Reading as a teenager really shapes who you’re as an adult. Remember reading Harry Potter for the first time and realising which Hogwarts house you belonged to? We’ve picked out our favourites at Pegasus that will make you reach your true potential as an adult!   The Written Stars Hannah Carstens There are certain things they don't teach you in school: 1) evolution messes up sometimes; 2) jumping off high buildings can be hazardous to your health; an...

Ethne Cullen, the author of 'Tangled Webs' and 'The Water's Depth', released her book in September 2019. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating her since she was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Yes, even as a teenager I was writing short stories for my family to read. I also entered poetry writing competitions. What was your first job? I was a school teacher before moving to teach...

Books have been preparing us for adulthood all along, and we didn't even know it at the time, secret messages that we should bring with us right through to adulthood. So we've put together a list of the best quotes from favourite children's books! ‘What day is it?’, asked Winnie the Pooh. ‘It’s today,’ squeaked Piglet. ‘My favourite day,’ said Pooh.” — A. A. Milne, The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh "Of course, it is happening inside your head, Harry,...

Martin Morton, the author of 'The Water's Edge' and 'The Water's Depth', released his book in September 2019. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating him since he was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Yes. It’s many years since my first attempt was rejected but the little flame burnt on. What was your first job? Astronomer, doing research at Imperial College in London. (It’s...

Now the festivities are over and the novelty of the new year has worn off, we face a long month of cold dark misery. If you’re one of those people where January just sort of gets to you then you’ve come to the right place. We recommend you escape the January blues with these great books… Splashes of Hues Neha Batool Neha Batool's new anthology, Splashes of Hues, combines accessibility and depth. These warmly appealing poems concern deep and personal themes ...

Did you always dream of becoming an author? No it was a skill I didn’t know I had until late in life. I always had a passion for words and reading. I knew I could write factual material, articles, reports and academic material but never considered fiction. What was your first job? At 17 I began my working life as a secretary in the Chief Constable’s office for the West Suffolk Police. How did you come about writing your book? Was...

Reading has proven to improve concentration, reduces stress, improve memory and make us smarter. Plus, it’s fun (unless you’re not reading the right book that is) If your new year's resolution is to read more then we’ve put together a list to help you reach your goal in 2020! Read-only what you want to read Don’t read something just because it’s what everyone is talking about at the moment, or it’s the best seller in your nearest book store. Inste...

Did you always dream of becoming an author? Like most authors, I read widely and wrote stories from a young age. The idea of publishing a novel came much later in life. What was your first job? Aged sixteen, I went to sea in the British merchant navy where I trained and then worked as a ship’s navigating officer. How did you come about writing your book? Was that your intention or did you start writing for fun? While at sea I wrote seve...