Action Susie, Canyonista

Posted on 21. Sep, 2009 by susie in books i've been reading, films, holidays

Generally, I like to stay at home with a nice cup of tea and my laptop, attempting to think literary thoughts while watching Gilmore Girls reruns.  But once in a while I like to sleep in a tent, build a campfire, and locate a hill to yomp up (or down: down is nice) – and [...]

The Fabulous Bake-A-Boy Challenge!

Posted on 02. Apr, 2009 by susie in books i've been reading, cooking, films, girl meets cake, kids' books i've been reading, other writers, telly

In honour of Heidi’s imaginary boyfriend in GIRL MEETS CAKE, here’s a challenge for you: why not make your own yummy gingerbread boyfriend? (Or girlfriend, or entirely platonic buddy who you might have a bit of a crush on…) Bake yourself a boy, decorate him in suitably delicious fashion, and send me a [...]

Paris, je t’aime

Posted on 14. Jan, 2009 by susie in biscuits and lies, books i've been reading, films, girl meets cake, holidays, other writers, telly

Contains Mild Peril

Posted on 04. Jun, 2008 by susie in big woo, biscuits and lies, books i've been reading, films, internet, kids' books i've been reading, other writers

The kidlit world is getting its undies in a right old knot over publishers’ plans to include age guidance on children’s books. Those against include, well, probably every children’s writer you’ve ever heard of. Except for Meg Rosoff who, in typical fashion, is swimming against the tide, and thinks it might be quite [...]

Hear me roar!

Posted on 15. May, 2008 by susie in biscuits and lies, books i've been reading, doctor who, films, internet

Or possibly just mumble a bit in a slightly incoherent fashion. I have the grand privilege of guesting on the Litopia After Dark podcast on Friday evening, and promise to do my level best to be thrillingly audible. (I could aim for debonair and sparkling but, you know, it’s been a long week: [...]

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