Ask the Author: Dan Metcalf
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Dan Metcalf
The Curse of the Cairo Cat came from a trip to the British Museum and a painting that my neighbours brought back from a trip to Egypt. It was of a statue of a golden cat, and the idea simply popped into my head. From there, Lottie was born and has lived in my head ever since!
Dan Metcalf
Secret things. If I told you, I'd have to kill you. Or at least give you a wedgie.
Dan Metcalf
The commute. I have to walk to my laptop and I'm there!
Dan Metcalf
Doesn't exist! Have you ever heard of a plumber with plumber's block? A chef with cooking block? It's a job like any other. If you can't do it, then do something else.
Dan Metcalf
Give up now, you don't stand a chance! If you can ignore that advice, you're halfway there.
Dan Metcalf
I look at a photo of my wife and children and remind myself that if I don't write, they don't eat!
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