Authorly Honest

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An awfully honest, warts-and-all insight into the writing, feelings, finances and life of a children's author.

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About Simon Philip

Simon lives on the south coast of England, although he occasionally leaves to buy milk. He's obsessed with kids' books: reading, writing, buying AND smelling them. Simon's have been published in 20+ languages - one of which he actually understands!

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