Book Store Visits
Charity Event – Oxfam Bookstore in York
Just before Christmas 2016, I met a guy named John who ran Oxfam Bookstore, Beverley. We got chatting about the work that Oxfam does – I have to admit, up until that point I didn’t know the depth of their work worldwide. Oxfam don’t just do food relief, but also invest Read more…
School Visits
World Book Day
Nothing makes you happier as an author than knowing that your work is appreciated by kids! And following
Book Store Visits
WH Smiths Hull
I love the city of Hull. The fact it’s the City of Culture in 2017 means that next year there are going to be a number of exciting and high brow events. So thank heavens it’s still 2016 for the next 3 months and they let the riff-raff like me into Read more…
Book Store Visits
Harrogate Waterstones
You know you’re doing something right when you end up in Harrogate. The buildings are pretty. The air is cleaner. The dogs woof posher. It’s the sort of place where you imagine nothing bad ever happens and policemen come round and tuck you in bed at night. The Waterstones Read more…
Book Store Visits
Waterstones York
I really love book shop events. Today I got to spend time with the lovely folks at Waterstones in York. I love doing signing and drawing activities in all bookshops, but sometimes the staff in store are just so positive and professional it really makes your day. I have Read more…
School Visits
Visiting Author & Illustrator: Beverley High School
One of the reasons I love being an author & illustrator is that I get to visit schools and work with pupils in the Arts. I recently visited Beverley Girl’s High School, and two great things came out of the day. Firstly, I had a really enjoyable talk with the pupils and Read more…
School Visits - Local Author
Visiting Author & Illustrator – Saint Mary’s Primary School, Beverley
The best thing about getting my first picture book I Have an Orange Juicy Drink published is getting to read it to fantastic chaps like these guys! Saint Mary’s Primary School in Beverley has got some delightful children and some wonderful staff. We had a wonderful Monday morning doing readings and improving Read more…
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Three Easy Steps to Getting a Picture Book Published.
Hello. As you may know from this earlier post, I’m getting my first picture book published. The title of the book is I Have an Orange Juicy Drink and you can buy it from here. Speaking as a totally biased author, I thoroughly recommend you go and buy it now before Read more…
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First Picture Book Published!
When the BBC documentary team comes round in 20 years time and asks you how many copies of Andrew Sanders’ first ever picture book you bought, do you want to smile happily and say: Three! And with them all being first editions, I was able to sell two and retire off Read more…