Continuing my answers to the questions schools asked in my Blame My Brain competition, I’m answering the questions posed by the second runner up, the Upper 5 year...
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A video of me talking to camera about the teenage brain, Wasted, Twitter and being a writer. Filmed at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. I’ll be back this...
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A very useful piece about sleep deprivation and its prevalence in different countries, on the BBC website. Do read the whole thing as there’s a range of points...
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Drop into this section to learn more about my books for young people and info for schools. All my books are different, so I hope there's one (or more...) that you might enjoy. 
I give honest advice to writers about all aspects of writing, publication and promotion. So honest, in fact, that I'm known as the Crabbit Old Bat. I also critique MSS and submissions - honestly. 
For teenagers, teachers, parents, social workers, mental health workers or anyone who wants reassurance, inspiration and fascinating brain science. Includes free downloads.
