Readers of The Supervillain Next Door will know that the final chapter of the book hinted at tough times ahead for our eclectic band of heroes. I’m so glad to announce that the sequel, World’s Most Wanted, is out now. Picking up a few weeks after the events of the first book, the stakes have never been higher as Steve and his friends confront the shocking secrets of Bridgeton’s past!

It has been a real pleasure to revisit some of my favourite characters, and in particular to give characters such as Jill and Peter more of a focus. Peter’s strange transformation was one of my favourite moments in the first book, and this time round he has a whole new set of problems to deal with!

If you were intrigued by the glimpses of Bridgeton’s superheroic past, this book reveals the full story of the heroes’ tragic rise and fall. Nothing will ever be the same…

It’s been a long time coming, but I finally have a title for my upcoming release. Deciding on a title is, for me, the most difficult part of the entire writing process, so I’m delighted (and very relieved) that it’s done.

Which sounds like a good excuse for a competition!

The title of my book is contained within the following anagram: THEMOARRISEEOF

Unscramble it and one lucky person will receive a signed copy of the book when it’s released later in the year.

Good luck!

We’re all living through very strange times at the moment. For most of us, that means spending more time in our homes and looking for ways to keep us occupied, happy and healthy. To provide another option for readers, I thought it would be fun to read The Supervillain Next Door, with the first few chapters below. I hope you enjoy them. If you would like to hear more chapters, please leave a comment. There are lots of twists and turns to come…

I’m so happy to announce that my new book, The Crazy Christmas Job Swap, is now available to buy. It features Santa and the Tooth Fairy, who both get caught up in a gift-giving contest that gets TOTALLY out of control. They eventually decide that there’s only one way to really decide who works the hardest. Swap jobs…

One of the things that most excited me about this story was the fact that I know the Tooth Fairy and Santa are loved by millions over the world, with every child having their personal favourite. I hope that this book sparks a lot of discussion about who works hardest, and perhaps might make some readers change their minds…

If you read the book I would love to hear from you. Are you Team Santa? Are you Team Tooth Fairy? Do you like them both? Let me know your thoughts 🙂

We’re four weeks into the school holidays and while my boys may not be missing school, I certainly am! That’s because one of my favourite parts of releasing The Supervillain Next Door has been visiting schools.

I’ve visited small schools and big ones, talked to packed assemblies and small classes, and it has been the most tremendous fun. Writing a novel can sometimes be a lonely experience when it’s just you and your laptop, so it’s great to get out there and meet readers.

One of my favourite parts of any school visit is the q+a session at the end – often because I never know what sort of questions to expect. I’ve been asked about influences, writing habits and whether I’m as rich as David Walliams (sadly,no!), and have hopefully managed to answer most questions put to me.

I can’t wait until the school visits start up again in the new academic year, and I’m also excited about what I have planned for visits promoting my second book. No spoilers 🙂

The Supervillain Next Door has been out for a few weeks now and it’s been great to hear that readers are enjoying it. One part of the publicity process that I’ve really enjoyed is visiting schools to talk about the book and the writing process. During one visit, one of the children asked me a question that made me think: who was my favourite character?

I’d love to say that I instantly launched into a lengthy prepared answer, but in reality it’s a REALLY tough question to answer – every character in the book was great fun to write, or has a moment that makes me smile. The natural answer might have been to say Steve – after all, he’s the main character and the one who has the difficult task of saving the day.

But when I thought about it some more, I realised that while Steve is great, I had a soft spot for another character: his best friend, Peter. He may not be responsible for saving the day, but still plays a vital role in supporting Steve and being there for him. He’s loyal, dependable and kind, and no matter how scared he might be, he always tries to support his friend. He also features in my favourite section of the book, where his and Steve’s exploration of Mr Hunter’s basement leads to a most unexpected transformation…

So that’s my pick – who would you choose? Leave a comment and let me know!