I was both pleased and grateful to meet the pupils at Fernwood School and I would like to thank Carol Williams for providing the opportunity for the visit as well as the English department being present.
The year 7 group were a delight to talk to and hope that they had gotten something out of the session as I did; I know Charlie would have liked to have made friends with the group.
Today, we discussed the fundamentals and the processors it took for me as author to get writing, with the aim of divulging hints and tips to stimulate the whole creative writing process within the pupils.
They were attentive, enthusiastic and had several questions for me to answer. It was just a shame that the session seemed to end so soon as they had several more questions to ask.
Elements of the book were discussed also and the lucky winner of the raffle won a free, signed copy of Dragonstone; I look forward to the review.
A return visit is planned for next year, whereby a book reading will take place as well as in-depth look at the book and the characters for those who have read it.
I thank the library for holding a copy of the book and they have requested another copy to stock.
Warmest Regards and thanks to my old school.
Keep on writing Fernwooders and a Merry Christmas to you all!!
James Stuart
