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National Memorial Arboretum
28 Sep 2016

Half-term storytelling

by Helen | posted in: Events, First World War stories | 13

Looking for something to do in the October half-term? Then why not come along to the National Memorial Arboretum on Monday 24th October for some story reading and story workshops? I will be giving an author talk at 10.30am, based around … Read More

11 May 2016

Legends in the making

by Helen | posted in: Events, First World War stories, Historical fiction, No Stone Unturned | 0

Pupils at Wilmcote CofE Primary School have been trying their hand at writing their own legends following a visit I made there at the end of April to run a morning’s story writing workshop. I worked with children in Years 4, … Read More

Signing
14 Apr 2014

The Ghost of the Trenches

by Helen | posted in: Events, First World War stories | 0

A massive thank you everyone who came along to the local, Stratford-upon-Avon launch of my latest book The Ghost of the Trenches and other stories from the First World War on Saturday (12 April). Waterstones made me so welcome once again – … Read More

Waterstones invite
25 Mar 2014

Book signing at Waterstones

by Helen | posted in: Events, First World War stories, Stratford upon Avon Literary Festival | 0

I am delighted to announce the official Stratford-upon-Avon launch of my brand new collectionThe Ghost of the Trenches and other stories from the First World War at Waterstones, Stratford-upon-Avon, on Saturday 12th April. Do come along and say hello. I will … Read More

Journeys workshop civic hall
27 Feb 2014

The start of a fabulous journey

by Helen | posted in: Events, First World War stories, Stratford upon Avon Literary Festival | 0

I am delighted to be acting as the Children’s Events Coordinator once again for the Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival. Now in its seventh year, the festival is a big event in the town’s calendar and, I am proud to say, is now … Read More

wine and canapes
26 Oct 2013

Friday night drinks with my MP

by Helen | posted in: Comment, Events, First World War stories | 0

I was feeling pretty pleased with myself by the end of yesterday afternoon. The kids had just come home from school to start their half term and I had just finished writing my share of the stories for two collections … Read More

Grasmere
10 Sep 2013

On the Wordsworth trail

by Helen | posted in: Comment, First World War stories, Travel | 0

I have come over all poetic this morning which is not normal for me on a Tuesday. However, I have been fired up by a rather damp but wonderful weekend in the Lake District – a landscape which has inspired … Read More

One Day In Oradour book signing Waterstones
15 Jun 2013

Book signing at Waterstones

by Helen | posted in: First World War stories, One Day In Oradour, Stratford upon Avon Literary Festival | 0

It was great to see so many people there and I am proud to say that we cleared the shop of its entire stock of the book. It was lovely to catch up wth so many family, friends and former … Read More

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