What is the first job you had?

The first job I had was when I was 12. I started looking after a three year old girl who lived at the end of our street. I looked after her every Saturday afternoon and a few evenings for over a year. It was fun as I got paid for playing with a gorgeous little girl...

What is your favourite film and why?

I have a quite a few favourite films, however there are two that top the list. The first is The Court Jester with Danny Kaye. I fell in love with this movie in my teens when we would see it on TV regularly. It also stars a very young Angela Lansbury. The story is fun...

Do you prefer tea or coffee?

My first choice for hot drink is a nice cup of tea, or better still, a cup of chai. When I go out to a cafe, I often order a chai latte, although I can be quite fussy. I’ve taught my kids how to make me a nice cup of tea in my favourite mugs, although they are...

Do you have any pets?

This week, I’m moving away from questions about Swallow Me, NOW! to answering a more personal question: Do you have any pets? Technically, I don’t have a pet, however my 10 year old has a pet blue tongue lizard called Jazz. She has been with us now for...

How did you come up with the title?

This is a question my kids asked me, so I thought I’d answer it here. The working title for Swallow Me, NOW! was Sam’s Solution as it tells of the solution Sam came up with to her problem with bullying. At every step of the way, it was suggested that it be...