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Q: What were you like at school?
A bit too brainy for my own good. Now I'm not such a clever clogs and I'm much happier.
Q: Which three words describe you best?
'I am very ...' Oops! That's my three words!
Q: What is your favourite word?
Hey! I'm a writer. I have lots of fave words. Can I choose two? Ok, there's 'lugubrious' and 'satsuma'. I get really lugubrious when I don't eat satsumas!
Q: What are you afraid of?
Anything fat and hairy that has more than two legs!
Q: How long have you been a writer?
About ten years.
Q: Where do you do your writing?
Anywhere. You'll often see me scribbling at street corners until the police come and carry me off.
Q: Where do you get your greatest ideas from?
I wish I knew. They just seem to pop into my head like lemon sherbet.
Q: Which of your own characters do you most identify with?
The Newt in the Suit. He always gets to do the things I never did as a child.
Q: What was your favourite book as a child?
The Lord of the Rings. I remember being glued to my Gran's couch for about three days while I got through all 900 pages. She had to bring me my meals and snacks and everything. It was great!
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
Always carry round a notebook, and whenever something pops into your head (however silly) just write it down. Also, read lots and lots of books!
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The Newt in the Suit
ISBN
9780340988671
Published By
Hodder Children's Books
Status
In Print
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