Helloooo,
It’s HOT here in the UK at the moment! But does the weather ever influence what you like to read? Do you like to stretch out in the sun with an equally sunny book (Sharna Jackson’s High Rise Mystery, for example, a murder mystery that’s set during a heatwave), or do you prefer to take your mind somewhere icy and cold with a book like Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s The Way Past Winter, or my very own Nevertell? I think I might try doing both (although lately I’ve been doing neither, because I’ve been reading books set in space… ).
Here’s what I’ve been up to recently:
Getting started on draft two of my new book. I have never planned a book more thoroughly (I usually totally wing it) and I’ve really enjoyed doing things differently this time. I’ve loved getting into this story again and I’m looking forward to seeing this new draft take shape.
Virtual school visits with a special twist - because these visits were with my own former school, Coston Primary in Greenford! I loved chatting about writing with my Coston family, seeing my old classrooms, and also learning that all the classes are still named after birds.
Writing my last postcards to the schools who’ve been my BookPenPals this year. It’s been great getting to know them and being in contact with book recommendations. If you’re a writer, illustrator or involved with a school, do check out this great scheme!
That’s all from me for now. Stay well and keep cool - ‘til next time,
Katharine