Hey, it’s Teal. How are you? Oh my gosh, it’s so much fun to be down on Earth. The smell of grass, the frogs …

   Where would great fun be for you? An aquapark? Disneyland? Planet Joya? Imagine for the day you’re there. When you see your normal surroundings just say to yourself, no I’m really on Joya. See the red paths the purple fields. Or you’re in Disneyland. Hear the screams of the people on the rides, Mickey waving at you. I guarantee you’ll be in a happier state and have more energy all day.

   Happy Wednesday! love Teal xxx

   You walk to school and wonder where all the other children are. When you arrive at the gates, they’re locked. You see shadows at the windows of the school. What are they? You take a step back and notice the sign on the gate. You read it and gasp.

   Why? What is it? Over to you, guys. Happy Tuesday! Freddie xx

   The sun is shining

   The sun is yellow and round

   The sun makes us happy

   Today’s joke is from Cary in Springfield. If you want your name and joke to appear on a Monday blog, send it via the contact page.

   Two nuns were driving down a country lane. Suddenly a vampire jumped on the bonnet.

   “Quick, turn on the windscreen wipers,” the passenger nun said.

   He held on tighter.

   “Swerve,” she said.

   The driver nun swerved the car but the vampire hung on.

    The driver nun turned to the other nun.

   “Show him your cross.”

   The passenger nun unwound the window, shook her fist at him and said, “Get off my flaming car before I get really mad.”

   Happy Monday! Liane x

I’ve visited Shirley Warren Primary School – my mum’s old school! Thanks to the staff and students for such a great visit.

I’ve visited Ranvilles Junior School. Thank you so much to wonderful staff and students. I had such a great time You students are lucky to have Mrs Wigmore Check out their website to see pictures of my visit at http://www.ranvilles-jun.hants.sch.uk

I’ve visited Tanners Brook Junior School. Woohoo. Great pupils, great school, great teachers. Thank you so much. Mrs O’Driscoll, thank you so much for all your help with the book signings.

I’ve visited St. Swithuns Junior School. I wish I’d gone to your school. How gorgeous. Thank you to wonderful staff for looking after me, especially Mrs Brill. I loved the Roald Dahl assembly. And thanks for all your great emails. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great time and have been inspired.

I’ve visited Blackfield Primary School. Thank you to all the lovely staff and students. I had a great time. You’re all great. Thanks for your lovely emails telling me you love the book

I’ve visited Orchard Junior School. You all rock. Thanks for such a great time Thank you, Ms Harling, for all your help

I’ve visited Hollybrook Junior School. Great to see you all in your fab costumes. See you later today.

I’ve visited Bartley Church of England Junior School. WOW. Thank you so much, Mrs Roach for looking after us. Students and teachers it was great to meet you. I had great fun singing opera and rapping. Glad to hear from emails already how you’re writing stories inspired from the visit. Go for it

I’ve answered ALL the emails that have come in this week. Twenty five from one school! Thank you so much for your phenomenal feedback on THE CHRONICLES OF JOYA and I am sooo happy to have inspired so many of you. I had so much fun visiting your schools and meeting you all. It’s been a fantastic week. Thank you

So I’m patting myself on the back for week well done. What have you been up to this week? You have? Well done! Give yourself a pat on the back. Happy Friday! Liane x

   If you like writing horror, there’s nothing wrong with dabbling in another genre too. Have a go at comedy or whatever takes your interest. You may find that what works for you is writing in more than one genre or mixing two genres in one story.

   How about writing a funny horror story? How about writing a romantic thriller? How about historical fantasy? If you force yourself to think out of the box, you’ll allow your hidden ideas and talent to spring forth.

   Happy Thursday! Liane x

   Is it your mum with too much stress? Your friend who’s having a bad time? Take the time to tell them they’re great. Compliment them. A bit of love and attention goes a long way - both ways.

Happy Wednesday! Liane x 

   Yo, guys. Freddie’s in the house. How you doing? Ready to get those creative juices flowing?

   You squeeze toothpaste onto your toothbrush. You frown. The paste fizzes and pops and splutters on the bristles. You raise the brush to your teeth and stop.

   What happens next? Over to you, guys. Happy writing. Freddie xx

   Today’s joke is from Harry. Love it.

   A guy is having a fancy dress party. He opens his door and sees his friend walking down the path with a naked girl on his back.

   “What have you come as?” he asks.

   “I’m a snail.”

   “But you’ve got a naked girl on your back.”

   “That’s Michelle.”

   Happy Monday! Liane x

   It’s Friday again. Time to tell you what I’ve been up to this week.

   I’ve had delivery of THE CHRONICLES OF JOYA bookmarks ready for my tour of schools next week. Exciting.

   THE CHRONICLES OF JOYA has sold out in a local shop. Love it

   I’ve written an article.

   I’ve contacted two agents.

   I’ve been having fun writing and researching in pockets of time.

   So I’m patting myself on the back for a week well done. What have you been up to this week? You have? Well done. Give yourself a pat on the back. Happy Friday! Liane x

   When you’ve found the genre you want to write in, make sure you read all you can in that genre. You’ll get great ideas to help you grow. You’ll see what does work and what doesn’t work so well. You’ll see what’s been done to death and what is fresh and new.

   Also read something in totally opposite genres. This will open your mind to see how some of these characters, storylines or themes can cross over into your genre.

   This goes for non-fiction too. What’s already out there in your field? What elements of bestselling books in other unrelated fields could be used to great effect in your book? Exciting, isn’t it?

   Happy writing! Liane x