Woohoo! Today I received my 3rd distinction in a row (my 4th on the course) and I'm absolutely made up.
For this project I had to interview an author of my choice, and I decided on the very fabulous Caroline Smailes, whose book 99 reasons why I had just finished reading. 
Along with those questions, i prepared a book review and critically compared the writing styles of three completely different magazines. 
Job done! Am very pleased! Now just this Final Major Project to do by 11th June. Hmmm cuppa tea first I think!
 
I love the idea that Roald Dahl had this little shed at the bottom of his garden where he would take himself off to write. His own little sanctuary, filled with things that inspire him, writing novel after novel and not sharing his ideas with anyone until he had a completed first draft. I wish I was that disciplined. Maybe I could be, if I cleared out my shed, removed the flymo, bikes and probably the odd mouse. I could paint the inside pink and fill it with lots of girly things. And it would be mine. No noisy kids or xbox playing boyfriends allowed! And I would get an amazing amount of writing done! Hmmm, yeah Roald is definitely an inspiration.
 
I've been reading Roald Dahl books this week for some inspiration. I have not been disappointed! They are every bit as exciting as I remember!

My all time favourites are Charlie and the chocolate factory ( I think I've seen the film 100 times) and The BFG.  The imagination behind these stories is one of a genius and if I could write something even as half as good as any of his books, I would be a very happy woman!


Now tell me, which book/s of Roald's were your favourites as a child and why?  Have you read any of them as an adult and was there any difference in how you felt about the story?
Would LOVE to know your thoughts :) x

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