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* '''BB: Fortunately, we love finding out how people became authors. Who or what inspired you?'''
AD: Books. I was an avid reader from a young age (it wasn't until secondary school, though, that I had any interest in writing). I remember vividly reading all the [[The Chronicles of Narnia by C S Lewis|Narnia]] books in Year 4 and the ''Famous Five'' books in Year 5, as well as realistic football stories by ''Michael Hardcastle'', [[The Beasts in the Jar (Greek Beasts and Heroes) by Lucy Coats and Anthony Lewis|Myths]] and [[The Orchard Book of Swords, Sorcerers and Superheroes by Tony Bradman and Tony Ross|Legends]], [[Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood (Heroes & Heroines Graphic) by Tony Lee and Sam Hart|Robin Hood]] and [[The Sword in the Stone by T H White|King Arthur]]. But my favourite book of all was {{amazonurl|isbn=B0018EVF2Y|title=The King of the Castle by Meriol Trevor}} (sadly long out of print). I first read it when I was ten and absolutely loved it. I have my own copy still and find every bit as magical as I did as a child. That book did more than anything to turn me into a writer.
* '''BB: Unfortunately, children's literature isn't perfect. If you could click your fingers and change one thing about it, what would it be?'''
* '''BB: Fortunately, we've really enjoyed interviewing you, and can't wait to see the new books. Thanks! We're sure our American friends are cringing in embarrassment at the suggested alternative ending from the US publishers!'''
AD: Fortunately , I've enjoyed the interview too! Thanks.
* '''BB: Unfortunately, gulp.'''
