• I’ve always been fascinated by ancient Egypt. My mum and dad bought a book about Tutankhamun, whose tomb was found in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. I was only young, but I devoured the book and became fascinated with tombs and mummies. I was fortunate to live near Highclere Castle in Newbury, Berkshire,

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  • I hope you’re having a good week. Here’s a new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 70 words using the following three words in it somewhere: Here are your funny stories: Anne is Writing: Sitting

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your word prompt this week is KIND The first thought that comes to my mind for this word is being kind. If you look around at the world today, there’s not enough kindness; it can seems as if it’s been forgotten. As with many words, kind does have other meanings: a group which has similar

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  • Now there’s a surprise…

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  • Here’s a new limerick challenge for you at the start of this new week. Your word is: ROCK Last week’s prompt was TOUCH. You came up with some clever limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a camel called Clive Thought it was high time he learned to sky dive Flying high in the plane In a

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  • Signing Books

    I had a wonderful time at my local children’s bookshop last weekend, signing books and meeting children. I’d armed myself with colouring sheets and stickers, and they went down well. Remember, if anyone would like a signed copy of the book and some stickers, just let me know: estherchilton@gmail.com

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  • Birdfair Podcast

    Some of you may remember that I was part of the team from The Society of Environmental Authors and Journalists attending the Global Birdfair at Rutland, UK, last month. Here is our video if anyone would like to take a look: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalBirdFair

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  • Hi there. I hope you’re having a good week. Here’s a new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 70 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 28 words using the following three words in it somewhere: Here are your super stories: Sarah W:

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your word prompt this week is SMALL When I think about the word small, I can think about it negatively – small-minded people or people making you feel small. But I prefer to associate it with wonderful, positive connotations, such as taking pleasure in the small things or achieving small victories. What does it mean

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