#EarthDay 2026

As we celebrate Earth Day Miss Ruby Heart wanted to share a teaser from one of her favourites. 'You have to Nurture Nature' by Daniel Thompson 

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Meet The Author Monday #07 Fiona Foyer

Hello Book Lovers, well can you believe it is week seven of our #MeetTheAuthorMonday blog. This week let me introduce you to Fiona Foyer, to the readers of her children's books she is often known as Auntie Fiona.

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Meet The Author Monday #05 Cheryl Burman

Hello Book Lovers, how has #NationalYearOfReading been for you? Charlotte L. Taylor and I are really excited as time is flying by and we will soon be celebrating reading with Herefordshire Libraries and new start up book clubs for ages 9 to 11 years.

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Meet The Author Monday #03 C.A. Ashitey

This week I am introducing yet another wonderful author joining Charlotte L. Taylor and I for 'The Lyde Court Book Fayre'. Let's give a big, warm welcome to C.A. Ashitey! Like all the authors joining in with our interviews, Carol was sent a selection of questions, not necessarily to do with the books she writes but more to get ‘up close and personal’. So, without further ado, here are the questions Carol chose to complete:

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Meet The Author Monday #02 Charlotte L Taylor

A big, warm welcome to Charlotte L. Taylor! This lovely lady is the mastermind behind all these wonderful book events celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026. I really don't know how she manages to do so much with having three beautiful daughters to bring up. Running her own business Wild Wood Press and then organising all our exciting events. I am so glad I am now retired and able to offer her my service.

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Meet The Author Monday #01 Rose English

A big warm welcome to Rose English. Like all the authors joining in with our interviews Rose was sent a selection of questions, not necessarily to do with the books she writes but more to get #UpCloseAndPersonal and have a little bit of light-hearted fun. So, without further ado here are the questions Rose chose to complete. There are five sections asking questions about Childhood, Fantasy, Work/Writing, Relaxation and Personal. Please feel free to leave comments below or visit, like and share the authors social media pages found at the end of the questions.

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