You might be interested to know that I am not just another author/illustrator. I wear many hats and do many things. You can learn more about me on my biography page.
I self-published my first book for my children. The story of Grandma saving a bumble bee is a true story, it happened during the summer of 2020 when we were allowed to have family visit during the Covid19 lockdown. I’d turned the little experience into a bedtime story and was encouraged to make it into a book. I couldn’t find an illustrator that I liked so I chose to illustrate it myself.
The book has been a great success for me personally. I met a life-long goal, completed what was a difficult project from draft to publish, and my children absolutely love it. I’ve been told my friends and colleagues that their own child has the book, read it, and wanted to read it over and over and not let go. That is an amazing feeling to hear and I am so proud that my little story can bring joy to so many people.
I’ll write an release more books as and when I can find the time. The 12 days of Christmas book came about because I was asked why Grandad wasn’t in the story, and it was Christmas time. I have a few more ideas lined up and hope to get a couple of books released every year. Check back often or sign up to my newsletter.
Based on a true story, Martin’s debut picture book was the result of a two year journey of procrastination.
Here the reader meets Grandma, a loving, retired lady when Barry, a frail little bumble bee desperate for something to drink bumps into her.
Using a traditional remedy of sugar and water,
Grandma brings the bee back to life.
A story that children don’t want to put down.
Highest ranking on Amazon under topic: Beekeeping.
May 2023
Of colonies die per winter in the UK
Total copies sold worldwide since release May ’22.
Updated: May ’23
There are over 200 species of bee in the UK & 20,000 worldwide.
Highest ranking on Amazon under topic: Beekeeping.
May 2023
Of colonies die per winter in the UK
Total copies sold worldwide since release May ’22.
Updated: May ’23
There are over 200 species of bee in the UK & 20,000 worldwide.
A unique twist on the classic Christmas carol first sang in 1558, this book takes the wish lists of Martin’s children, and turns them into the carol you can’t stop singing.
Instead of five gold coins, there are
♪♫♪ 5 Chocolate Coins ♪♫♪
There isn’t a partridge in a pear tree but a
♪♫♪ Big cuddle on the settee ♪♫♪
Grandad will love the chance to sing and spend time with his Grandchildren each and every Christmas.
The year the 12 Days of Christmas song was first published
The amount of days the Feast of the Epiphany lasts for
Total gifts received from the True Love over the 12 days
The average amount spend on Gifts each Christmas in the UK
The year the 12 Days of Christmas song was first published
The amount of days the Feast of the Epiphany lasts for
Total gifts received from the True Love over the 12 days
The average amount spend on Gifts each Christmas in the UK