I visited Coppice Junior School in Solihull a little while ago. They've sent me lots of letters, full of questions, so here are some answers..!
from Megan and others What's your favourite hobby?
I like repairing old computers. I've had to fix my own clunky old machine so much over the years that I'm now quite good at it.
from Libby, Alisya, Holly and lots of others What's your favourite book you've written?
If I really had to pick one, it would probably be Pants On Fire. I just love the main character, Tom Bland, he's so snobby and self-centred, he's very entertaining to write about.
from Eden What's your favourite movie?
Probably Bride Of Frankenstein, made in 1935, starring Boris Karloff.
from Joshua, Hamza and others If you weren't a writer, what would you be?
I'd have to work in a bookshop or a library. I couldn't be away from books!
from Lucy Are any of your family writers?
No, but several are artists. I'm the only one in my family who's no good at art. My son and my daughter design a lot of my book covers these days.
from Beth and others Are you writing more books?
Yes, I've just finished a non-fiction book called “You've Got To Read This”, which is about the history of books and writers.
from DJ What was your favourite thing to do at school?
History. Definitely.
from Rhiannon, Emma and many others How long does it take to write a book?
On average, a few months. However, I do have something I've been working on for about 5 years now, and still haven't got right! One day, though...
from Grace What is your favourite food?
Anything Chinese. I love sweet n' sour pork, or stir-fried vegetables. I also love fish. And chocolate.
from Joe, Gemma and Liberty Do you have a pet?
No, I'm allergic to animal hair, I can't go near dogs or cats, anything like that. And fish are a bit dull. Except to eat.
from Ben and others Do you like football?
Sorry, no. I really don't like any sport at all, I'm afraid.
from Ella Can you speak a different language?
Je peux parler un peu français, mais c'est tout. Mes compétences linguistiques ne sont pas très bonnes. Je souhaite qu'ils étaient meilleurs.
from Ben Do you have an Xbox 360?
No, but my son does. I do play games on it sometimes. I love the Lego ones! I'm doing Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean at the moment.
from Reece Where do you go on holiday?
This year, nowhere, unfortunately. Last year, we went to Weymouth in Dorset.
from Gemma Do you have any brothers and sisters?
Yes, I have two younger brothers.
from Megan and others What's your favourite hobby?
I like repairing old computers. I've had to fix my own clunky old machine so much over the years that I'm now quite good at it.
from Libby, Alisya, Holly and lots of others What's your favourite book you've written?
If I really had to pick one, it would probably be Pants On Fire. I just love the main character, Tom Bland, he's so snobby and self-centred, he's very entertaining to write about.
from Eden What's your favourite movie?
Probably Bride Of Frankenstein, made in 1935, starring Boris Karloff.
from Joshua, Hamza and others If you weren't a writer, what would you be?
I'd have to work in a bookshop or a library. I couldn't be away from books!
from Lucy Are any of your family writers?
No, but several are artists. I'm the only one in my family who's no good at art. My son and my daughter design a lot of my book covers these days.
from Beth and others Are you writing more books?
Yes, I've just finished a non-fiction book called “You've Got To Read This”, which is about the history of books and writers.
from DJ What was your favourite thing to do at school?
History. Definitely.
from Rhiannon, Emma and many others How long does it take to write a book?
On average, a few months. However, I do have something I've been working on for about 5 years now, and still haven't got right! One day, though...
from Grace What is your favourite food?
Anything Chinese. I love sweet n' sour pork, or stir-fried vegetables. I also love fish. And chocolate.
from Joe, Gemma and Liberty Do you have a pet?
No, I'm allergic to animal hair, I can't go near dogs or cats, anything like that. And fish are a bit dull. Except to eat.
from Ben and others Do you like football?
Sorry, no. I really don't like any sport at all, I'm afraid.
from Ella Can you speak a different language?
Je peux parler un peu français, mais c'est tout. Mes compétences linguistiques ne sont pas très bonnes. Je souhaite qu'ils étaient meilleurs.
from Ben Do you have an Xbox 360?
No, but my son does. I do play games on it sometimes. I love the Lego ones! I'm doing Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean at the moment.
from Reece Where do you go on holiday?
This year, nowhere, unfortunately. Last year, we went to Weymouth in Dorset.
from Gemma Do you have any brothers and sisters?
Yes, I have two younger brothers.
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