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By: Lynne Chapman,
on 11/22/2009
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Yes, there were real-life celebs staying at our hotel in Stockton, and not just the literary types we expected. I was rather disappointed that it had to be Jeremy Clarkson (who I don't even like) and the team from Top Gear (that I don't even watch). Still, a tad surreal to be drinking at the same bar with them, all the same.
By: Lynne Chapman,
on 8/20/2009
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By: Lynne Chapman,
on 6/22/2009
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Some good news - the programme for the Edinburgh Festival is finally published, so I can tell you what I'm up to, without getting my knuckles rapped!
I'm really excited, as I've not been invited to Edinburgh for several years and then suddenly I'm asked to do 3 different events at once!
I start on Weds August 19th at 10am, with a re-run of Hay's A Lark in the Ark storytelling, with Peter Bently in our snazzy T-shirts.
After lunch it's another joint event, with author Julia Jarman, reading Class Three All at Sea and Class Two at the Zoo, at 1.30pm. We did a similar event a while ago in Lichfield, which was hilarious. You can see some photos in the Picture Gallery.
I have the rest of that day free to visit other events. I rather fancy a talk by Neil Gaiman, as I love his wonderfully dark work, and Gerald Scarfe is a must.
Next morning, on Thursday 20th at 10am, I am doing a storytelling on my own (though I will be kept company by Stinky! the baby warthog and his swarm of flies). There will of course be all the usual silliness, plus smelly songs and pongy drawings.
All my events are suitable for 4 - 8 yrs and cost £4. Tickets go on sale today. If you want to book a place visit the festival site or call 0845 373 5888.
By happy coincidence, my good friend Lydia Monks, also based in Sheffield, is doing events on the same days, reading her new book Eeeek, Mouse! (sequel to the wonderful Aaaarrggh, Spider!), so we will be able to travel together.
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By: Lynne Chapman,
on 11/22/2009
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Yes, there were real-life celebs staying at our hotel in Stockton, and not just the literary types we expected. I was rather disappointed that it had to be Jeremy Clarkson (who I don't even like) and the team from Top Gear (that I don't even watch). Still, a tad surreal to be drinking at the same bar with them, all the same.It was Gala Dinner night of the Northern Children's Book Festival, and a lovely occasion. All the authors, illustrators and organisers had a really nice meal together, and then just hung-out and chatted in the hotel bar, getting to know new people and catching up with old friends.
It was great to chin-wag with friends Julia Jarman and Lydia Monks, but I also met Steve Cole (author of the best-selling Astrosaurs series) for the first time, who was great fun.
I was thrilled to meet author / illustrator Jan Fearnley too. I love her Mr Wolf books. We were all having such a nice time, we didn't get to bed until well after midnight.
Next morning, we were up bright and early(ish) to strut our stuff for the big Gala Day. Kids came from miles around in huge numbers (many in fancy dress) and a great time was had by all.
As well as all the different author events, and the bookshop with authors signing until their hands fell off, there were actors running around dressed as Heroes and Villains (the theme of the day), so you were likely to get whisked into an adventure with Robin Hood. Plus, all the libraries in the region manned stalls (dressed as pirates, knights in armour, damsels in distress....) where children could do craft activities or get their faces painted.
I was told one little boy refused to go home at the end, because it was 'the best party ever!'.
I took my camera, but was so busy all day, that I completely forgot to get it out - sorry folks! And I was kept company on the train home by Lydia and Steve, which was lovely, but meant I didn't do a single drawing either. I did a few on the way up, but I'll share those with you next week, when I tell you about my other adventures 'up North'...
It was great to chin-wag with friends Julia Jarman and Lydia Monks, but I also met Steve Cole (author of the best-selling Astrosaurs series) for the first time, who was great fun.
I was thrilled to meet author / illustrator Jan Fearnley too. I love her Mr Wolf books. We were all having such a nice time, we didn't get to bed until well after midnight.Next morning, we were up bright and early(ish) to strut our stuff for the big Gala Day. Kids came from miles around in huge numbers (many in fancy dress) and a great time was had by all.
As well as all the different author events, and the bookshop with authors signing until their hands fell off, there were actors running around dressed as Heroes and Villains (the theme of the day), so you were likely to get whisked into an adventure with Robin Hood. Plus, all the libraries in the region manned stalls (dressed as pirates, knights in armour, damsels in distress....) where children could do craft activities or get their faces painted.
I was told one little boy refused to go home at the end, because it was 'the best party ever!'.
I took my camera, but was so busy all day, that I completely forgot to get it out - sorry folks! And I was kept company on the train home by Lydia and Steve, which was lovely, but meant I didn't do a single drawing either. I did a few on the way up, but I'll share those with you next week, when I tell you about my other adventures 'up North'...
see my work at www.lynnechapman.co.uk
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By: Lynne Chapman,
on 8/20/2009
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Hello! I am at this moment sitting in the Author's Yurt at the Edinburgh Festival. It's a big tent, sort of a cross between an igloo and a tepee, where we can hang out between events. There is coffee (and wine!) on tap and they even supply freebie sandwiches.
My events are now all done. They went really well and I'm having a lovely time. It was great fun working with Peter Bently and Julia Jarman again - our sessions together were chaotic but hilarious (no real rehearsal time, as we live at opposite ends of the country).
I have been looked after really well by my publishers, who took me out for gorgeous meals the last couple of evenings (thanks guys!). I've been to a talk by Ian Rankin, and another by the wonderful Gerald Scarfe. For the first time ever, I met Simon Puttock, author of Big Bad Wolf is Good and I also sat in on the storytelling by my good friend Lydia Monks.
It's been REALLY windy and because the whole thing is done from inside tents, it feels like we could all be whisked away at any moment! It's mostly not rained in the end, but then the skies opened this morning, which of course gets rather noisy on the tent roof when you are reading stories! But the sun has just come out, so I think I will wander into town and see what is happening at the Fringe. Just got to sample another sandwich first...
My events are now all done. They went really well and I'm having a lovely time. It was great fun working with Peter Bently and Julia Jarman again - our sessions together were chaotic but hilarious (no real rehearsal time, as we live at opposite ends of the country).
I have been looked after really well by my publishers, who took me out for gorgeous meals the last couple of evenings (thanks guys!). I've been to a talk by Ian Rankin, and another by the wonderful Gerald Scarfe. For the first time ever, I met Simon Puttock, author of Big Bad Wolf is Good and I also sat in on the storytelling by my good friend Lydia Monks.
It's been REALLY windy and because the whole thing is done from inside tents, it feels like we could all be whisked away at any moment! It's mostly not rained in the end, but then the skies opened this morning, which of course gets rather noisy on the tent roof when you are reading stories! But the sun has just come out, so I think I will wander into town and see what is happening at the Fringe. Just got to sample another sandwich first...
see my work at www.lynnechapman.co.uk
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By: Lynne Chapman,
on 6/22/2009
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Some good news - the programme for the Edinburgh Festival is finally published, so I can tell you what I'm up to, without getting my knuckles rapped!I'm really excited, as I've not been invited to Edinburgh for several years and then suddenly I'm asked to do 3 different events at once!
I start on Weds August 19th at 10am, with a re-run of Hay's A Lark in the Ark storytelling, with Peter Bently in our snazzy T-shirts.
After lunch it's another joint event, with author Julia Jarman, reading Class Three All at Sea and Class Two at the Zoo, at 1.30pm. We did a similar event a while ago in Lichfield, which was hilarious. You can see some photos in the Picture Gallery.I have the rest of that day free to visit other events. I rather fancy a talk by Neil Gaiman, as I love his wonderfully dark work, and Gerald Scarfe is a must.
Next morning, on Thursday 20th at 10am, I am doing a storytelling on my own (though I will be kept company by Stinky! the baby warthog and his swarm of flies). There will of course be all the usual silliness, plus smelly songs and pongy drawings.All my events are suitable for 4 - 8 yrs and cost £4. Tickets go on sale today. If you want to book a place visit the festival site or call 0845 373 5888.
By happy coincidence, my good friend Lydia Monks, also based in Sheffield, is doing events on the same days, reading her new book Eeeek, Mouse! (sequel to the wonderful Aaaarrggh, Spider!), so we will be able to travel together. see my work at www.lynnechapman.co.uk
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Oh, I am glad you had such a good time !
I know some of Lydia Monks' books and I love her work. It makes me smile most of the time ;-)
I wish I could meet you one day ;-)
hey lynne
thanks for your lovely comments on my blog.
glad you are having a nice time in edinburgh. the yurt is great isn't it? have you seen the luggage shed which is magical attached to it?... all a trifle narnia!
your blog is smashing... you look so busy and creative. very inspiring indeed.
take care and perhaps we will bump into each other at an orchard do (i think i have met you before, but you probably don't remember!)
enjoy the rest of the festival
It's time for my temper-tantrum:
I want to be a children's illustrator RIGHT NOW!!!!! Not now but RIGHT NOW!!!!
You are having soooo much fun. Wish I was there.
Thanks for your fantastic workshops at Stockport Art Gallery and Stockport Library on Tuesday 11th. It was a great way to start our summer programme of activities designed to bring reading to life.
All the children and parents had a great time and produced some really exciting work. It was also very inspiring to see your sketches of people on the train! What a productive and positive way to spend time on your arduous journey.
Thanks again and good luck with your exhibition - It looks great!
Jackie Mellor (Stockport Art Gallery)
Thanks all - back safe and sound now, in the real world again!
Leigh - Aha! I'm sure I will know you as soon as I see your face, I'm just totally rubbish at names (or do you mean that we met at that stage in the party where I was already too drunk to remember anything?!!)
Co - I agree, and you should hear Lydia read them too: she's smashing!
Wow! Sounds like great fun Lynne and it kinda scares the bejeezums out of me! So many childrens book Illustrators and Authors have to attend and participate in speaking events, signings, and readings. It makes my stage fright sense tingle!!
If I may ask a question please? When you divide your time between self promotion, book promotion, book keeping, and Illustrating, what percent of your time goes to what? And which is your favorite? Ok..that was two questions, sorry. :(
Hi Mighty Kwan - yes, a bit scary at first but I really enjoy the events now, so well worth having a go at, if you've not tried it yet.
The balance of work is always a tricky one and not planned, just muddled through! I try to do admin and emails first thing and aim to get that out of the way between 8 - 10am, but sometimes it eats up until lunchtime, if there are lots of school visits to arrange. The blog is done after work, early evening.
I allow 2 solid months off for promotional events - March and October, then as many more individualy days as I can fit in around my work deadlines.
Book keeping is only done sensibly if I'm not busy: mostly it's done all together at the last minute when the accountact is after me.
As for favourites: illustrating and events are joint top (a perfect combo) and are gonna knock the spots off admin any day!