Hello! I'm Michelle Robinson and I write funny books for children.
I've written over 40 books so far and I just keep going. I love to perform my stories, sometimes dressed as my characters. In 2020 I won the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards alongside David Walliams. Never heard of him.
You can find out more about me and find some of my best writing tips below. |
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What am I doing right now?
I'm either writing, editing, making videos, daydreaming, cooking, cleaning the house, going for a walk (quite possibly to the bookshop) or having a video call with someone cool. That cool person might be one of my famous author or illustrator friends, or it could be YOU. I do lots of virtual visits with schools - so if you'd like to find out EXACTLY what I'm doing right now, arrange a call with me. You never know, I might even dress up as a sausage.
Growing up (kind of)
I've dreamed of being an author since I was five. Before I learned to write, I'd fill whole notepads with squiggly lines that looked a bit like joined-up writing. I grew up in a working class household and was the first person in my whole family to go to university. It wasn't easy. I had to work a part-time job as well as studying, but I didn't mind.
When I finished university I started working in advertising agencies as a copywriter. I started writing stories in my spare time, early in the morning and late at night. My first real book came out in 2012. I couldn't quite believe it. Forty-something books later, I still can't quite believe it - and I'm still working all the hours I can, in between being mum and all that other grown-up stuff.
What's it like to be an author?
I'm often asked this question. My answer is always the same: it feels BRILLIANT. I love writing and sharing my stories with children. There are still plenty of days when my writing goes wrong. I make mistakes all the time, but it helps me get better. Having actual books with my name on the front reminds me I can do it, so long as I keep trying and don't give up. If you ever find reading and writing tricky, just remember: so do authors.
My writing tips
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I hope you enjoy my stories!
My books are widely stocked and available to order
from all the usual places, including your local library. For signed copies please contact Hunting Raven Books. ❤️ THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ❤️ |