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I'm excited to reveal the cover illustration and design I created for the latest Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery book by Debbie Young! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Let me know what you think in the comments. This book is published by the wonderf
Another week or two, before the military orchids are ready! #naturephotography #botany #botanyphotography #orchid #orchids #orchidlover #ukorchidswildflowers #wildflowers #wildflowerseason
Hello, Sir! #cardinalbeetle #beetle #thenaturebugclub #beetles #minibeasts
Monkey Orchid #nativeorchids #wildorchid #wildorchids #orchids #orchidlovers #orchidflower
A happy Paul! Out for an orchid walk, surrounded by Green Winged and Early Marsh Orchids!
I am thrilled to reveal the new cover illustration and design I created for Olivia Spring's latest book, My French Wedding Date. Working on @ospringauthor's's enjoyable books is always a pleasure, but I must admit, this one is my favorite so far!
So excited to share the fourth cover I designed and illustrated for Michelle Salter's Iris Woodmore Mystery series! Published by the brilliant Boldwood Books. #cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #cozymysterylover #cozymysterybooks #cozymysteryauthor @m
How I love this man. #dapper #verysmart #suchalovely
Paul and I are ready to party! (I just need to stop obsessing over my tan lines 😖) #80thbirthday
Thank you @florarobins457 and their class for sharing their fun tadpole display. They have been studying the complete lifecycle of frogs! I'm also happy to see that my book was featured with "Growing Frogs" by @nicolakidsbooks. It's an h
I am thrilled to share with you a cover illustration that I have created for a wonderful author named @juliednomo at Happy Day Press. Julie is a self-published writer who specializes in creating books that feature characters with autism. Her midd
I am thrilled to announce that on Saturday, May 20th, I will be joining Leah Mohammed and Elena Mannion for a fun-filled day of book signing and celebrating children's literature at @waterstoneswot. We will be available to sign books and answer any
Yesterday,@paullawston and I hiked more than 12 miles in South Downs and had the pleasure of discovering several Early Spider Orchids and Early Purple Orchids during the first UK orchid walk of 2023. It was a truly enchanting experience, even if I
I am excited to share that Mia Makes a Meadow was recognized with a Highly Commended award in the Best Picture Book Category at the Oxfordshire Picture Books Award 2023. I want to thank everyone who voted, as well as my publisher @pikkubooks, edito
Hello Friends! I'm curious to know if any of my books hold a special place in your heart and why. Your feedback would mean the world to me, especially since I'm currently working on book four. If there's anything you'd like to see in my next bo
Thank you to all the teachers, staff and children for the wonderful day at Belmont School in Harrow! Thank you, @harrowsls for inviting me to visit! I can’t wait to see you again soon! #schoolvisit #primaryschool #forestschool #authorlife #
Happy 12th Wedding Aniversary to my lovely Paul! Thank you for all the tea, boardgames, adventures and friendship! Love Rx
🐸 Please help more readers discover my books! 🌼 Positive reviews help other readers feel confident about choosing a book, so please visit @toppsta Amazon or GoodReads and share your positive book review! #booksforkids #picturebook #children #rais
Last evening in Sicily! #birthdaymeal #holidaysnaps

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Review in Little Green Space!

Little Green Space is an award-winning environmental project and magazine, based in the UK’s Peak District national park. This month, they published a wonderful review of Finn’s Garden Friends!

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