• Not a budding playwright then?

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  • Good afternoon. Here’s a new limerick challenge for you. Your word is: CELLS Last week’s prompt was RICH. You came up with some brilliant limericks: Nicola Daly: Going after the golden snitch In an effort to make himself rich He first stole a broom Set off at a zoom But fell off into a deep boggy

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  • Launch Day!

    At last, it’s here – launch day for The Secret Dragon. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone. You’ve all been so supportive. For those of you who have pre-ordered the book, I hope you and your little ones enjoy it 🥰 If you haven’t ordered a copy yet and would like

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  • Esther Moonstomp Blog

    I love blogging under my own name, but as I’m now also writing for children, I thought it would be good to have a separate blog for the books. I’m planning to feature sneak peeks, giveaways and short stories. I’ve put a few up already. So if anyone would like to take a look and/or

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  • Interview

    I was recently interviewed for a local paper by writer Allison Symes. I’m absolutely thrilled with the piece. You can read it here:

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  • It’s Thursday and time for a story challenge: Can you tell a story in 41 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 57 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your brilliantly crafted stories: Christopher Farley: So this was the gag. After

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  • It’s here – the last stop on my blog tour introducing The Secret Dragon, my new children’s book. Today I’m over on Dawn Pisturino‘s blog. Please pop over and say hi:

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is FAITH For many, this word equates to religion and a particular faith. For others, it may mean a lack of faith. I like to think about it in positive terms and having faith in something – whether it’s religion or a person, perhaps a teacher, friend or family member.

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  • I love this answer…

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  • Happy Monday. Here’s your weekly limerick challenge. Your word is: RICH Last week’s prompt was SNEEZE. You came up with some funny and poignant limericks: Nicola Daly: When his kilt blew up in a breeze Old McDonald let out a big sneeze But all his chuntering and muttering And coughing and spluttering Couldn’t hide the sight

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