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Milo’s Journey – The Dark Isn’t Scary Coming 1st September 2026 September is nearly here. New shoes are being bought. Uniforms are being labelled. Lunchboxes are appearing from cupboards, and grown-ups everywhere are wondering quite how the summer holidays disappeared so quickly. For some children, September is exciting. For others, it can feel a little bit scary. A new classroom. A different teacher. New faces. A bigger school. A different routine. And sometimes, even when e

If you've already met Milo, you'll know that his curiosity has a habit of leading him towards new friends, new adventures — and occasionally a little bit of trouble. Well, this September, there's somebody new waiting for him in Marula Grove. Meet Jai the Jungle Owlet. Fluffy, beautiful and with the most enormous golden eyes, Jai seems perfectly at home high amongst the trees of Marula Grove. Except Jai has a secret. He's an owl who's frightened of the dark. Yes. An owl. And y

Pull up a seat beneath the banyan tree. This is where I share the thoughts behind my stories, the things that make me curious, the conversations that make me think, and occasionally the chaos of life. You'll find posts about writing and storytelling, books in progress, life at fifty, well-being, and the subjects I find myself disappearing down a research rabbit hole to explore. Once a week, i'll also share a little something for you - a well-being thought, an interesting idea