Over the past ten years, I have visited hundreds of both primary and secondary schools. If I had to nominate the most asked question, it would be: where do your ideas come from?

I admit I always ask that question of guest authors and I have huge admiration for those who march around with a notebook and pen tucked into their bag in case an idea strikes. Mine usually strike in the middle of the night and feeling warm and cosy I can’t be bothered to climb out into the cold and find a pen. And yes, as so often happens especiually with ideas of unequalled brilliance, I have forgotten them by morning.Read more ...https://picturesfromthekitchen.wordpr...