I’ve been a fan of Esther since her facebook page went up and if you haven’t met her I bet you’ll love her too. I first blogged about her on this site and GirlsHeartBooks way back in 2016 (Esther the Wonder Pig – Megan Rix / Ruth Symes) and have followed her ever since. Such a star. She’s been poorly in hospital since May but has now finally gone home: http://@estherthewonderpig
Woohoo! Only 7 days to go till the UKMG Extravaganza at Nottingham Central Library from 1-4. I am so looking forward to it – especially as I’m going as both of myselves – Ruth Symes with my Secret Animal Society and Bella Donna books; and Megan Rix with my award winning dog hero books. Before… Continue Reading
This year was my first time at the Edinburgh Book Festival and the first time that I’ve been asked to be part of the Amnesty International Imprisoned Writers series. I was there on the 30th August which is the International Day of the Disappeared (#DayoftheDisappeared) and was asked to speak about a tiny few… Continue Reading
One of the hundreds of things that make being a children’s book writer the best job in the world is when I get to give out prizes. Earlier this year PDSA, the UKs leading veterinary charity, asked if I’d like to be part of their 2015 Writing Competition – Pet Tales. ‘Yes please.’ ‘Could you… Continue Reading
As some of you know I’m very lucky to have two writing careers. One as Ruth Symes and one as Megan Rix. Ruth tends to write for slightly younger children than Megan. She also tends to be a bit less high profile although my books as Ruth Symes sell all over the world. Recently I… Continue Reading
Sorry it took a bit longer than I’d hoped to post these medals for animals created by the girls from Bedford Girls School. I think they’re fantastic! Well done everyone. 🙂 Continue Reading