These are links to some of the people and organisations that have helped me in my work...
The National Association of Writers' Groups does sterling work in helping both groups and individual writers to progress. NAWG offers a treasure house of good advice, plus news of competitions, etc. Their annual Festival of Writing in Durham is a brilliant event. Take a look at NAWG's website to learn more - www.nawg.co.uk
My friend Chris Sellars offers teacher training and student workshops on 3D graphics and animation. Find out more at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/morsel
Free Spirit Writers offer a drama and creative writing package based on the story of Kit and Mary Brown. Kit Brown was a fisherman in Victorian Bridlington and was part of the lifeboat crew during the great gale of 1871. The workshops are preceded by a performance of the dramatic events of Kit's life. The workshops can focus on English, History, Art, Music and Drama. To find out more contact Mike and Diane Wilson - www.freespiritwriters.me.uk.
David Thomson is a learning consultant in education and business. One of his specialities is study skills linked with emotional resourcefulness. To find out more about his work, contact David via david@futuremind.co.uk
Sandi Patterson is an artist whose work has a delightful childlike style. She created the book covers for my first two Double Dare Gang books. To find out more about her work go to http://www.splotdot.co.uk/
Pumpkin Books specialises in publishing SF, Fantasy & Horror. They published the mosaic novel Horror At Halloween in which I have a story. Pumpkin Books
Stella Hender has over the years supplied me with some fine pictures for use in schools. Her work has been published in several of my educational books. Hundreds of teachers and children have gained inspiration from her Cat and Firework picture!
Check out her website - stella.illustrator
Chris Pepper has also let me use his work, including the image that appeared on the cover of my Science Fiction Minitales Book. See more of his stuff at http://www.20-20art.com/
Karl Lawson is a true fan of SF, Fantasy & Horror. He can make up and paint any model kit you like, and do brilliant customizations. Welcome to Karizma (Art & Design)
Creative Partnerships is an organisation that does a huge amount to bring creativity back into schools. I've done a lot of work with their support in Norwich. Check out the website - www.creative-partnerships.com
Mike Fleetham at Fernhurst Junior School has set up a website which shows how Accelerated Learning techniques can be applied within the classroom very practically. Go to: www.thinkingclassroom.co.uk