children’s fiction

  • I love Dawn Pisturino‘s poetry and when I saw she’d written a middle grade book for children, I knew I wanted to read it. The cover certainly caught my eye, as did the blurb: Alina has a big problem. Her father is a popular mystery writer. Her mother is a glamorous movie star. Left in

    Read more →

  • If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. All I ask is that there’s nothing offensive. My guest this week is Darlene Foster whose latest book,

    Read more →

  • I’d been meaning to read this series after hearing so many good things about Darlene Foster‘s Amanda books. I have to admit that I started with book ten as it intrigued me. So I now need to go back and read the earlier books, but you don’t have to have read the whole series to

    Read more →

  • The Secret Dragon – Reviews

    I’ve been delighted by the response to my first children’s book, The Secret Dragon, and thank you to those of you bought it – for children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and even yourselves. I’ve had some lovely reviews. Here are a few snippets from just a few: The Secret Dragon is a brilliant choice for a

    Read more →

  • Book News – Book 2

    It’s been just over two weeks since The Secret Dragon came out and I’ve been completely overwhelmed by the support for the book. I’ve even received some reviews already – thank you to those of you who have reviewed it. I’m so grateful. My plan is to have at least a book out a year

    Read more →

  • 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

    Read more →

  • 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

    Read more →

  • 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

    Read more →

  • 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:

    Read more →