Historical fiction author Marie-Louise Jensen introduces us to the hidden world of smuggling – the backdrop to her latest novel Smuggler’s Kiss. Isabelle is rescued from drowning by the crew of a notorious smuggling ship, and finds herself in a world of adventure, romance, and a thrilling fight for justice. Researching smuggling is a tortuous […]
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Sally Prue on the influence of her childhood on her latest novel, Song Hunter : the story of a girl at the dawn of the Ice Age. ‘Hm,’ said my husband Roger. ‘This is a very autobiographical novel, isn’t it.’ Now the startling thing about Roger’s comment is that the book in question was my novel Song Hunter; and Song Hunter is not […]
Read moreThe wonderful Gill Lewis shares her thoughts on a matter close to her heart, and central to her fantastic novel White Dolphin: the protection of our oceans and sea life. When was the last time you scrambled over rocks on the beach and probed deep into the pools of water left by the ebbing tide? […]
Read moreWhat would your perfect superpower be? Ali Sparkes shares hers . . . Fly? Be invisible? Able to spit acid? Or control other people’s bowel movements..? I get asked a lot about the superpower I would choose if I could have one, so I’ve given it a lot of thought. Most people fancy flying or […]
Read more. . . to our brand new Children’s Books blog, where OUP authors, illustrators, and publishing team will be bringing you news and views from the world of children’s books. If you have an interest in children’s books and who creates them, this is the place for you. A sneaky peek of what’s in store for […]
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