By popular request a festive message from Billie the dog!

Happy Christmas Season to visitors of my blog.

Every year I get childishly excited by the sparkle of Christmas. Today has launched me into the festive spirit. I ran with thousands of other Santas through Victoria Park In London. What must a small child waking up this morning have thought at the sight? 

The tree is up and Billie is experiencing his very first Christmas! He was born on Christmas eve so he is very much looking forward to his first birthday!

Snuggling on the sofa with a bit of tinsel! What more could a dog want!

Happy Christmas,

With festive love,

From Billie and Sita X

What books made you?

I was asked by MyKindaBook (the great interactive site hosting articles, features and information about all Macmillan Children's Books authors) to write a piece about a book I read as a teen that had a huge impact on me. You can win a copy of my latest book 'Kite Spirit' as well as a copy of Hardy's classic 'Tess' if you write in with your own 'book that made you.' Click on the MyKindaBook link below to read more...

http://mykindabook.com/blog/december-2013/sita-brahmachari-the-teen-book-that-made-me