Nicola Skinner

The first creative project Nicola ever undertook were her childhood diaries, written in lots of different coloured felt-tips, which revolved quite heavily around what she had for lunch and dinner. After working as a journalist and copywriter she had the idea for her first children’s book, BLOOM, in a garden. Bloom was longlisted for the Blue Peter and Branford Boase awards, and was a Guardian Book of the Year.  She lives in Bristol with her family and a mad dog. She is still very keen on lunch and dinner, and felt tips.