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Zen Doodling by Carolyn Scrace

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:36:37 +0100

One of our most exciting titles published this month is Zen Doodling by the illustrator Carolyn Scrace. The book introduces the concept of doodling as a way to focus one’s mind and encourage a sense of inner calm and tranquility. Packed with inspirational designs and ideas, tips and projects, Zen Doodling shows how to create beautiful drawings that reflect innovation, brilliance and infinite possibilities. It can be done anywhere and needs no special equipment – surprise yourself with how vibrant and exciting the results can be!

The book has already received some fantastic reviews:

“This book is the ultimate tool for anyone that is trying to start Zen Doodling as it walks you from beginning to end and helps you to even come up with some starting doodles as well.” Dad of Diva’s Reviews

“Zen Doodling brings out the child in us and offers delight in patterns, colors, and combinations of different forms. This playful and enchanting instruction book inspires us to do that and more!” Spirituality & Practice

The book is available to buy here and posted below are some spreads from the book featuring Carolyn’s colourful Zen Doodles for you to use as inspiration.

MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR - DAVE ANTRAM Dave Antram has lived in...

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:02:00 +0000

MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR - DAVE ANTRAM

Dave Antram has lived in Brighton ever since his birth in 1958. He has been married to his wife Linda for more years than he can remember and they have two children, Sadie and Russell. He studied illustration at Eastbourne Art College under the tuition of Mark Pepe. Over the following 20 years he has worked as a designer/illustrator for various studios, before concentrating full time on book illustration. He has illustrated over 100 children’s books since, mainly historical and humorous, including 70 in the popular ‘Danger Zone’ series!

Who is your favourite artist?

Hans Holbein

Who is the person who has influenced you the most?

Victor Ambrus

If you weren’t an illustrator, what would you be doing?

Laying on a beach in Spain!

What is the biggest obstacle you face when drawing?

Drawing hands

Do you listen to anything when working?

Radio 4

What is the best thing about being an illustrator?

Working my own hours

What’s your favourite book?

High Rise, JG Ballard

What’s your favourite film?

Toy Story 1 and 3

What’s your guiltiest pleasure?

Cheese

What do you do when you are stuck for inspiration?

Annoy my wife

What’s your favourite holiday destination?

Paris

Who / what makes you laugh?

The Office

Which of the books you have worked on is your favourite?

Danger Zone - Great Fire of London

What time of day are you most productive?

Early mornings

Do you have a motto? If so, what is it?

If you want to retire rich, don’t become an illustrator :)

Where do you do most of your work?

In my studio

What’s your proudest accomplishment?

My children

Any advice for budding illustrators?

Practice makes perfect

What’s the one thing you would take to a desert island?

My cat

SPLAT-A-FACTS HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR A BRITISH BOOK DESIGN...

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:40:00 +0100

SPLAT-A-FACTS HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR A BRITISH BOOK DESIGN AND PRODUCTION AWARD!

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Zog’s wacky Splat-A-Fact series of activity books has been shortlisted for a British Book Design and Production award! The awards are selected by BPIF, Oxford Brookes University and The Publishers Association and showcase the superb quality of the British book design and production industry. You can find out more about who we are up against in the Brand/Series Identity category by clicking here.

Good luck Professor Zog and watch this space!

ROSIE GLOW FARM WITH FAMLOOP! The much-loved Rosie Glow...

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:31:36 +0100

ROSIE GLOW FARM WITH FAMLOOP!

The much-loved Rosie Glow Farm lift-the-flap series is now brought to life on the iPad!

The animals who live on Rosie Glow Farm have a host of stories to tell, and in this colourful and humorous series, you’ll meet each one. First, meet Hector the Sheep as he tries he best to avoid having his precious wool chopped off by Jimmy Chop-Chop!

Now Hector also comes with fun, engaging activities connected to Famloop, so parents and family can play together and stay connected both at home or on the move.

Activities include: Record and share your skills in ‘Singing to Hector’ to make him blush, ‘Guess the shadow’ mini game to get acquainted with the Rosie Glow residents, ‘Connect-the-dots’ and learn to draw Elvis the Rooster, ‘Design’ your very own jumper for Hector the Sheep…and many more to come.

After connecting to FamLoop with the FamLoop iPhone App, parents & invited family members can:

- Play & learn with your kids wherever you are

- Encourage your child to learn and improve their reading

- Parents have complete control over their child’s account and the sharing of updates

- Kid’s creation gallery stores all your child’s videos, pictures and other fun activities

Find Rosie Glow Farm on the itunes store here.

CATCH OF THE DAY! Fishing Book Reviews have named Rob...

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:12:08 +0100

CATCH OF THE DAY!

Fishing Book Reviews have named Rob Beattie’s Fishing, A Very Peculiar History their book of the month!

“I wish there were more books about fishing like this one – by turns witty, anarchic, informative and fun, but mostly completely barking … worth buying as a bog book … as good inside as it looks from the outside.”

To read the full review and discover the net’s largest collection of fishing book reviews, visit their website.

Fishing, A Very Peculiar History is available from our online store for £7.99.

MEET THE AUTHOR - JIM PIPE To discover more books by Jim, click...

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:59:00 +0100

MEET THE AUTHOR - JIM PIPE

To discover more books by Jim, click on the picture to be taken to our online shop.

Favourite colour?
Yellow.

Do you listen to anything when working?
All the time – music without words when I need to concentrate, like jazz or classical, funky stuff when things are going well, and VERY LOUD rock when I’m doing something boring on the computer.

Person who had the most influence?
I had fantastic history teachers all the way through school. One of them, Mr Williams, was also very cool. He drove a giant motorcycle into school and we all called him Shakey Starlight, the name he used in his band, Rocket 88. Another one used to be in the army and was great at describing battles and all the bloody bits in history.

Who is your favourite author?
Roald Dahl wrote very funny books for children and adults.

If you weren’t an author, what would you be doing?
I would love to have been a musician… though it’s hard to make any money!

How do you do your research?
I read as many big books as I can on the subject and pick out the bits I find interesting.

When did you start writing?
About 15 years ago. I was a big fan of horror movies and the first book I wrote was about Dracula, investigating the facts behind the story.

Favourite film of all time?
Hard to say, but I’ve watched Strictly Ballroom more times than any other film – always makes me laugh, and one of the characters in it really reminds me of my dad!

What do you do in your free time?
I love watching movies, but I’m in several bands in Dublin so I spend most of my free time playing in late-night clubs or at weddings.

What do you do when you are stuck for inspiration?
I go for a walk. By the time I’m back at my desk I usually know what I’m going to do.

Favourite holiday destination?
Northern California. It’s got everything – these amazing giant trees, gorgeous beaches, wonderful skiing and delicious wines – and I’ve got some great friends living in San Francisco.

Who or what makes you laugh?
Really bad puns. My favourite joke goes: What’s orange and sounds like a parrot Answer: A carrot. I know, it’s terrible.

Your favourite guilty pleasure?
Chocolate – big bars of it!

Favourite book you have written?
Usually the book I’m working on – it’s exciting seeing it come together. When I look back at books I’ve finished, I always think I could have done them better!

What time of day are you most productive?
My biggest brainwaves come first thing in the morning, while I’m lying in bed hoping that I won’t have to get up.

How long does it take to write a book?
That would be telling!

Last book you read?
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. The main character is a nasty piece of work but it’s a great read.

Words to live by?
Enjoy your food!

Do you ever visit schools?
Sometimes I go to schools to organise photoshoots for a book.

Where do you work?
I have an office in an old building in Dublin that used to be a woollen mill. It has very high ceilings, so it’s freezing in winter and very hot in summer (so hot that sometimes I work in just my shorts and flip-flops). However, it’s got lots of space, so I have room for all my music gear and my bands can rehearse there at night when everyone in the offices nearby has gone home.

Jim has written many of our Peculiar History titles such as:

London, Ireland, The Tudors, World War One, World War Two, Titanic, Ancient Egypt and Cricket.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN ELIZABETH II! To celebrate the...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:12:46 +0100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN ELIZABETH II!

To celebrate the Queen’s 86th birthday tomorrow, why not find out more about the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her Diamond Jubilee? Take a look at our online shop to find some fascinating books about the Queen and our royal family. Including a very peculiar guide to royal etiquette and plenty of bizarre trivia, A Very Peculiar History: 60 Years A Queen is a vivid and fascinating biography of one the most significant public figures of our times.

COMMEMORATE 100 YEARS OF THE TITANIC It boasted libraries, palm...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:26:00 +0100

COMMEMORATE 100 YEARS OF THE TITANIC

It boasted libraries, palm trees, swimming pools, a 50-phone switchboard and was nearly as tall as the Eiffel Tower. No, she’s not a skyscraper, she’s the Titanic! To commemorate the centenary of the sinking of the White Star Liner RMS Titanic, take a look at some of the fascinating books from Book House, delving into the human stories of both crew and passengers and the incredible feats of engineering and design involved in her conception, construction and maiden voyage. Whether you want to be kept entertained for hours by wacky activities and quirky games in the Splat-A-Fact Titanic Activity Book or you’re interested in taking a more pecuuliar look at the history of the Titanic, we have something for everyone on our online shop.

SPECIAL OFFER ON SALARIYA ONLINE SHOP Visit the Salariya Online...

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:32:12 +0000

SPECIAL OFFER ON SALARIYA ONLINE SHOP

Visit the Salariya Online Shop to take advantage of an exclusive online special offer. You can now receive a FREE Splat-A-Fact title when you order any TWO of the hilarious activity books from the Splat-A-Fact series. Packed full of puzzles, doodles, jokes and activities and featuring amazing facts about the topic, do not miss this opportunity to get your hands on a surprise extra title for COMPLETELY FREE!

So head on over to shop.salariya.com to grab your free copy!

FROM BRIGHTON TO YORKSHIRE – LATEST EBOOKS FROM SALARIYA This...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:59:00 +0000

FROM BRIGHTON TO YORKSHIRE – LATEST EBOOKS FROM SALARIYA

This week we’ve got quite the range of new ebooks for you! If you’re the type to plan ahead then ‘Christmas, A Very Peculiar History’ may well be for you. ‘Yorkshire, A Very Peculiar History’ and ‘Cricket, A Very Peculiar History’ will go hand in hand for sporting northerners. Downton Abbey fans on both sides of the pond will discover the fact behind the fiction in ‘Victorian Servants, A Very Peculiar History’, and ‘Brighton, A Very Peculiar History’ is a quirky love letter to our home in the South.

You can find all these ebooks and many more in the Very Peculiar History series in the Kindle store and iBookstore, as well as many other online ebook retailers. Just search for ‘very peculiar history ebook’.

MORE SALARIYA EBOOKS TO TICKLE YOUR BRAIN BUDS This week sees...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:55:00 +0000

MORE SALARIYA EBOOKS TO TICKLE YOUR BRAIN BUDS

This week sees the release of the ebook versions of five new titles in the ‘Very Peculiar History’ series: ‘Egyptian Mummies’, ‘London’, ‘Rations’, ‘World War One’ and ‘Wales’.

So whether you’re excavating ancient tombs, navigating the ‘big smoke’, reminiscing about conflict or visiting the land of laver bread, there’s an ebook out there for you!

Remember that our ebooks are universal, readable as they are on your desktop, laptop, your Kindle, your iPad or any other ereader as a .pdf, .epub or .mobi file!

Just search the Kindle store, the iBookstore or the ebook retailer of your choice for ‘Very Peculiar History’.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘BOZ’!If you want to celebrate the...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:34:00 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘BOZ’!

If you want to celebrate the bicentenary of Charles Dickens and haven’t got the time to get stuck into his literary works, why not pick up a Graffex edition (abridged graphic novel) of one of his most famous works? Or check out the fascinating history of the man himself by reading ‘Charles Dickens, A Very Peculiar History’ in either pocket-size hardback or ebook edition!

Buy ‘Graffex: Oliver Twist’ at the Salariya Shop
Buy ‘Graffex: Great Expectations’ at the Salariya Shop
Buy ‘Graffex: David Copperfield’ at the Salariya Shop
Buy ‘Graffex: A Tale of Two Cities’ at the Salariya Shop

Buy ‘Charles Dickens, A Very Peculiar History’ HB at the Salariya Shop
Buy ‘Charles Dickens, A Very Peculiar History’ ebook for Kindle from Amazon
Search ‘charles dickens peculiar history’ in Apple’s iBookstore

CHECK OUT THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO OUR EBOOK EDITIONS Poetry,...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:07:00 +0000

CHECK OUT THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO OUR EBOOK EDITIONS

Poetry, plays, royalty and bombs – that’s what we’ve got in store for you this week! Take a tour of literary history with ‘Robert Burns, A Very Peculiar History’ and ‘William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History’, hang out with some weird rulers in ‘The Tudors, A Very Peculiar History’ and ‘Kings and Queens, A Very Peculiar History’, and discover the bravery of a nation in ‘The Blitz, A Very Peculiar History’.

Just search for ‘very peculiar history’ in Amazon’s Kindle Store or Apple’s iBookstore.

GOT AN E-READER FOR CHRISTMAS? THEN GET PECULIAR!As you sit...

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:54:00 +0000

GOT AN E-READER FOR CHRISTMAS? THEN GET PECULIAR!

As you sit there, poring over the luxurious screen of your new device, fresh out of its bubble-wrapped slumber, you might want to consider actually getting some books to read on it! And what better place to start than the ever-growing library of Very Peculiar History titles from Salariya, five more of which have just popped up on Amazon’s Kindle Store and Apple’s iBookstore (with more e-retailers to follow).

‘Charles Dickens, A Very Peculiar History’ coincides with the great author’s bicentenary and ‘Queen Elizabeth II, A Very Peculiar History’ traces the regal and sometimes bizarre journey of our current monarch, who celebrates her Diamond Jubilee this year. Whilst we’re on the topic of ‘Great Britons’, you can check out our Peculiar History of many more of those too!

Not to be left behind, ‘Ireland, A Very Peculiar History’ tells the tale of a great nation’s birth and growth, and as for ‘Whisky, A Very Peculiar History’… well, it’s certainly worth a shot!

Just search ‘Very Peculiar History’ on the Kindle Store and iBookstore to find a treasure trove of quirky info that’s bound to entertain and enlighten in 2012 and beyond.

A WORLD OF PECULIAR HISTORIES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS – SALARIYA...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:16:00 +0000

A WORLD OF PECULIAR HISTORIES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS – SALARIYA EBOOKS LAUNCHED IN MULTIPLE E-READER FORMATS

Salariya is pleased to announce that from today the first five books in our popular ‘Very Peculiar History’ series are available as ebooks from e-retailers worldwide, including Amazon and iBookstore.

What’s more is you don’t have to track down a specific device on which to read them, as these ebooks are available in a range of formats. So whether you have Kindle, Kobo, iPhone, iPad or even a trusty laptop, you’ll be able to dip into the quirkier side of history at the tap of a button or a swipe of your finger.

So far the following ‘Peculiar History’ titles are available as ebooks: Golf, Titanic, The Olympics, Scotland Volume 1 and Scotland Volume 2. But the coming months will see the release of the entire series of ‘Peculiar History’ titles, which range from Great Britons to Vampires and Charles Dickens to The Blitz, as universal ebooks.

Just search for ‘a very peculiar history ebook’ at your chosen e-retailer to find these wonderful, humourous and fact-filled books in the downloadable format that suits you.

We hope you enjoy this popular series in a new format, and remember that the deliciously-designed, pocket-sized ‘Cherished Library’ hardback editions make great gifts too!

Buy ‘Golf, A Very Peculiar History’ at the Amazon Kindle Store
Buy ‘The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History’ at the Amazon Kindle Store
Buy ‘Titanic, A Very Peculiar History’ at the Amazon Kindle Store
Buy ‘Scotland, A Very Peculiar History – Volume 1’ at the Amazon Kindle Store
Buy ‘Scotland, A Very Peculiar History – Volume 2’ at the Amazon Kindle Store

SHOP.SALARIYA.COM IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Just in time for the...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:26:24 +0000

SHOP.SALARIYA.COM IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

Just in time for the festive period, our very own online shop has swung open its doors to all-comers. Here you’ll be able to purchase any of our 600+ books directly from us, with absolutely FREE postage and packaging to any UK address!

On the homepage you’ll find special offers, latest releases and gift ideas for all the family. Right now, if you order any two Salariya books, you’ll receive a copy of our amazing augmented reality picture book Tyrone the Clean O’ Saurus COMPLETELY FREE!

So head on over to shop.salariya.com and grab a giftie or two!

GORILLA JOURNAL AUTHOR CAROLYN FRANKLIN SHORTLISTED FOR...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:13:00 +0000

GORILLA JOURNAL AUTHOR CAROLYN FRANKLIN SHORTLISTED FOR EDUCATIONAL WRITERS’ AWARD

We’d like to say a huge congratulations to author and illustrator Carolyn Franklin for being nominated, alongside just three other authors, for the 2011 Educational Writers’ shortlist, organised by ALCS and the Society of Authors. About the book, published by Book House, the judges remarked:

“[It] looks and reads like a real journal with a great mix of informative text, sketches and photographs.”

We wish her the very best of luck at the awards ceremony (with drinks at the House of Commons!) on 6th December!

Find more information about the award on the Society of Authors website here.

Taking a look through the Gorilla Journal (sister title to Lion Journal, also penned by Carolyn), it’s easy to see why she was nominated. The book is a wonderful scrapbook of incredible close-up photographs and sketches that tell the story of a girl’s trip to the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where she comes face-to-face with a variety of wildlife. Filled with animal facts, and with an environmental message, Gorilla Journal recounts the experience of a lifetime.

Buy Gorilla Journal (PB)

FROM THE DEEPEST, DARKEST DEPTHS OF BOOK HOUSE TOWERS, WE WISH...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0000

FROM THE DEEPEST, DARKEST DEPTHS OF BOOK HOUSE TOWERS, WE WISH YOU A HORRIFICALLY HORRID HALLOWEEN!

Mwa ha ha ha! Mwa ha ha HA HA HA *cough cough gasp*… ahem.

For the ghastliest and grisliest All Hallow’s Eve, look no further than the ghoulish goods on offer from Salariya’s well-stocked cauldron of real-life horrors.

From blood-soaked activity books and compendiums of terrifying, unsolved mysteries to classic horror novel apps and Victor Frankenstein’s secret medical journal, you’re bound to find something for the tiny terror in your life!

Vampires, A Very Peculiar History
The Danger Zone: Avoid Being a Salem Witch!
Graffex: Dracula
Graffex: Dracula iPhone app
Graffex: Frankenstein
Graffex: Frankenstein iPhone app
The Secret Journal of Victor Frankenstein: On The Workings of the Human Body
How To Draw: Vampires, Ghosts and other Halloween Horrors
Professor Zacharias Zog’s Spooky Activity Book
Top Ten Worst: Creepy Mysteries You Wouldn’t Want To Know About

IN THE WRITER’S CHAIR – RUPERT MATTHEWSThis week on...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:16:00 +0100

IN THE WRITER’S CHAIR – RUPERT MATTHEWS

This week on ‘In The Writer’s Chair’, we put our questions to Wales, A Very Peculiar History and Danger Zone author Rupert Matthews.

1. Who is your favourite author? Ooooooo, tricky. I think either Terry Pratchett or Bernard Cornwell right now, but this can vary.

2. Who is the person who has influenced you the most? My Grandmother.

3. If you weren’t an author, what would you be doing? Probably teaching history somewhere.

4. What is the biggest obstacle you face when writing? I never have enough time to achieve all that I want to do.

5. Do you listen to anything when working? Yes, I have the radio on turned down low – usually Classic FM

6. What is the best thing about being an author? Being able to research really interesting topics.

7. What’s your favourite book? I really enjoyed reading Pyramids by Terry Prachett, but I’m not sure I have a favourite as such.

8. What’s your favourite film? Gosh, so many to choose from. The Dambusters, Zulu, A Knight’s Tale, Waterloo, Angels One Five, A Matter of Life and Death, The Great Escape, The Searchers. I am a real boy when it comes to movies.

9. What’s your guiltiest pleasure? Cream teas

10. What do you do when you are stuck for inspiration? Get out a bill that needs paying and wonder how I am going to pay it.

11. What’s your favourite holiday destination? Italy, just love the place as a holiday place.

12. Who / what makes you laugh? Carry on movies - especially Up the Khyber.

13. Which of the books you have worked on is your favourite? I am not sure that I have a favourite. Oh, not true. Whichever one I am working on at the moment is my favourite.

14. What time of day are you most productive? Mornings.

15. Do you have a motto? If so, what is it? Never miss a deadline.

16. Where do you do most of your work? At my desk in my garden office.

17. What’s your proudest accomplishment? Workwise, I suppose having published the first book that was my concept from start to finish – England vs Scotland

18. What has been inspiring you lately? My father. He was in the RAF during the Battle of Britain and I have been doing some work on World War II recently.

19. Any advice for budding authors? Get all the experience you can wherever you can find it. Local newspapers are a good place to start.

20. What’s the one thing you would take to a desert island? An endless supply of soap. I hate being grubby.

Buy Wales, A Very Peculiar History

IN THE WRITER’S CHAIR – JACQUELINE MORLEYWe’re...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:11:51 +0100

IN THE WRITER’S CHAIR – JACQUELINE MORLEY

We’re kickstarting regular blog feature ‘In The Writer’s Chair’, a series of interviews with Salariya authors, with Jacqueline Morley, author of the newly released addition to the Cherished Library canon, ‘William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History’.

1. Who is your favourite author? P.G. Wodehouse – his early period, when the dew was still on him. Pure poetry, every word a winner. Bertie Wooster is my favourite hero – he can make anyone feel they’re a genius.

2. Who is the person who has influenced you the most? My husband. He was an ideas man, though I wouldn’t let him dip the curtains in plaster of Paris to hang in swags on the outside of the house.

3. If you weren’t an author, what would you be doing? Having no other outstanding talents it’s difficult to say. In my ideal world I’d be a fantastically successful opera singer – I love the sound of applause!

4. What is the biggest obstacle you face when writing? Getting what needs to be said into the mean quota of words that illustrated books allow.

5. Do you listen to anything when working? My cat purring.

6. What is the best thing about being an author? True answer: It’s the only thing apart from teaching that anyone will pay me to do. Politically correct answer: I usually write ‘information’ books and I really enjoy the ‘finding out’ stage of the work. In fact it’s a treat to be asked to write on a subject I don’t know a lot about. I learn so much!

7. What’s your favourite book? Children’s book: Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding – read it and you’ll see why. For adults: anything by Thomas Love Peacock – you may not see why.

8. What’s your favourite film? It has to be Ivan the Terrible, part 1. Sends shivers down my spine (It’s not a horror film!)

9. What’s your guiltiest pleasure? See my answer to Question 18.

10. What do you do when you are stuck for inspiration? Make myself a cup of coffee.

11. What’s your favourite holiday destination? Anywhere with good ruins - that mostly means North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. I’ve still got South America to do.

12. Who / what makes you laugh? It’s almost always verbal humour, by which I mean puns, etc. And it’s true the best ones really are the worst. That’s why I’m such a fan of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. I’ve also just been given three DVD’s of Dad’s Army – I love it to death.

13. Which of the books you have worked on is your favourite? Across America with Lewis and Clark – a great story and I think we did it well.

14. What time of day are you most productive? Latish, though being at the computer after 11.45 pm makes my head suddenly feel funny.

15. Do you have a motto? If so, what is it? ‘I must go to bed earlier.’

16. Where do you do most of your work? At home, in libraries, or in book shops snooping.

17. What’s your proudest accomplishment? Three daughters, all clever and beautiful.

18. What’s the one thing you would take to a desert island? Coffee… No, whiskey… No, Toblerone!

You’ll soon be able to purchase Jacqueline’s books through the Salariya Online Shop, which will offer absolutely NO P&P for UK customers (!), but in the meantime you’ll find them wherever books are sold.

Buy William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History