I have been writing for many years in a number of different genres, from books for babies up to books for 11 year-olds plus. I like to try new things and tackle new subjects, so I don't limit myself to one type of book. One month I might be writing about history, and the next month I might be creating an imaginary story. Examples of my work have been selected for national Key Stage study in the UK, and in the USA I was commended by the Library of Congress for my work in non-fiction, which they felt encouraged reluctant readers. I work with visuals always in mind, and love the challenge of getting across information or an exciting story with good graphics to back it up. Lately I have been blogging about the craft of writing, and I've also appeared at National Book Festivals, which I think of as the most challenging thing of all to do! I get a lot of emails from children around the world, inspired by one of my books they have read, and that gives me great pleasure.
1: Here come the Romans: Gravestone of Longinus
1: Dressing like a Roman: Channel Tunnel hare
1: A Roman town: Durnovia (Dorchester)
1: Roman gods: The Uley Mercury
1: A magical swim: Bath Roman baths
1: Meet the army: The Ribchester Helmet
1: Fight!: Bignor Gladiator Mosaic
1: A letter from the north: Vindolanda Tablets
1: I'm in charge: Head of Hadrian
1: Buying the best: Kingsmead Bowl
1: A Roman villa: Chedworth
1: Roman Burials: Boscombe Down Cemetery
1: A buried hoard: Mildenhall treasure
1: Glossary, timeline and further information
1: Index
