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I am a new author from Gloucester, My Teacher's a Robot! is my debut book and will hopefully be part of the My Teacher Series, the second book My Teacher's a Spy !! will be out later this year and book number 3 has been finished.... Exciting times. This is my website myteacherseries.com where I will aim to give regular updates on the book series, sneak previews and links to the books. You can follow me on Facebook - My Teacher Series - where I give regular updates on events and the book series !! I hope you enjoy my book and I look forward to entertaining you with more..

Scholastic

Great news, Scholastic America love my books and have renewed their contract for another four years until 2029. This means My Teachers a Robot ! and My Teachers a Spy ! will be available in America to purchase for another four years through Scholastic.

To have the backing of America’s biggest Children’s book publishers, who also boast Harry Potter and The Hunger Games as titles they supply is amazing. Along with their teaching resources for educational products, they are a huge supplier of books to the school system and have an outstanding reputation.

To say I am privileged is an understatement, to have their support and confidence in me is fantastic.

Creation !!

Have you ever stopped to stare at creation ? looked around at the world with sheer admiration.

The flowers, the tress and plants that grow, wandering how Mother Nature made them so.

Colours so vibrant life looks like a show, in Summer, Spring and even the Winter snow.

Animals, insects and species of all kind, some they are harmful whilst most are just fine.

From coast to coast along rugged shorelines, beaches that stretch whilst trails unwind.

Hills turn to mountains with snow on their peaks, whilst birds soar high with food in their beaks.

Valley’s that glow in the nightly moon light, howls in the darkness whilst bats take flight.

Waves that crash down over and over again, but sea life continues and never gives in.

Grass that’s so green it doesn’t look real, it’s nice to lie down on and soft to the feel.

Lakes so immense they defy explanation, crystal clear waters that show your reflection.

Out in the forest through a gentle breeze, ambling through countryside what sights are these.

Delight in the sunset, marvel at dawn, stay awake to see it all and try not to yawn.

Have you ever stopped to stare at creation ? get out there and see it you’ll be filled with elation.

Rainy Day

It’s raining again, when will it stop,

On and on it goes, not missing a spot

The sky has gone grey, so dull life is now,

It’s driving me mad, the drip, drop and drip,

I long for the sun, to dry up up the world,

My clothes are just soaked, my umbrella unfurled,

I make my way home, through puddles like lakes,

The weight of my clothes, makes my whole body ache,

Not far to go now, but it’s starting to pour,

Just a bit further, and I’ll be at my door,

Cold rain on my skin, trickles down my wet face,

Can’t stand being sodden, I feel out of place,

Children splashing in puddles, without a care in the world,

A sudden smile on my face, as I recall younger days,

I jump in a puddle, it makes a huge splash,

The kids look around, and everyone laughs,

Exhausted from splashing, I’m sad to be home,

The rains not that bad, it makes me feel young…

More from Me !! ??

Being an Author isn’t easy at times, with your brain swimming with ideas and knowing which ones to write down. Might sound great but trust me, keeping a notebook by your bedside so you can remember most of them is a chore at times…

I have been writing Short Stories and Poems. And I have many more to come, however my question is, do you the reader want to see more of these on the My Teacher Series website ?

I will publish a few to see what you think, I would love to hear your feedback.

10 Years of My Teacher !!

It’s hard to believe but yes it really has been 10 years since the start of My Teacher, with My Teachers a Robot starting the series all that time ago.

After many school and library visits, reading to thousands of children, answering questions and hearing some of the wildest ideas for future books. I am still here writing and children are still enjoying my books.

To celebrate this milestone I will be giving away five signed copies of My Teachers a Spy! along with a limited edition Postcard.

For your chance to win one, just comment on this post the name of the Robot Teacher in my first book My Teachers a Robot!

Five lucky winners will be chosen at random and I will contact you to arrange getting the book and postcard to you.

I am still as excited today to be writing My Teacher books and hopeful that the third book My Teachers an Alien will be released this year, so watch this space and good luck.

Book 3

It’s been a while since I have added to my website, I’ll be honest I have been distracted and a bit lazy at the same time. Being a part-time Author means that my day job comes first and we all have to pay the bills…

I am hopeful that I can get Book 3 – My Teachers an Alien – into production in the next couple of months. Austin Macauley have offered me a contract and seem keen to continue the My Teacher Series as am I.

Watch this space over the next month or so for updates, I am really excited for My Teacher fans to read My Teachers an Alien, it’s very funny and I am sure you will be entertained.

Until then, enjoy My Teachers a Robot! and My Teachers a Spy!

My Teachers an Alien!

My Teacher fans, we have good news and bad, my publisher Austin Macauley absolutely loves My Teachers an Alien! and have offered a Contract. This is fantastic, however due to the current financial instability that with live in, it is a contribution based Contract.

So, to fund this I will be starting a Crowd Funding page with the aim to raise the necessary funds. I will be looking for 100 people to contribute £20 each. As a thank you, all will receive an acknowledgement in the book when it is published and all will receive a free signed copy.

I really hope this attracts contributors that would like to see a humble Author have some success in the Book World and be part of the journey as it happens.

If you would like to be a part of my journey then please visit the Crowd Funding page entitled My Teachers an Alien! – Book publishing.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/my-teachers-an-alien—book-publishing

Thanks

Phil

Time to move on…

Morning My Teacher fans, I know I have been very quiet of late but I have a good reason. Last year was a challenging year, after being diagnosed with Cancer of the Voice Box I have spent the last nine months battling this awful disease.

I am very pleased to say that after some successful Laser Surgeries I am now in remission and keen to move on. I know I’m not Cancer free and will have to have check-ups for five years but it’s a small price to pay to be in this position. I am so grateful to all the wonderful NHS staff, my Doctor and Therapists who have helped me through this.

Cancer is something you never think will happen to you but can I say that the support out there is unbelievable and without the likes of MacMillan I don’t know how my family would have got through this.

This years aim for My Teacher series is to get back out there, I will look to post more often and try to get some events in the calendar. The third book My Teachers an Alien still has an offer on the table from Austin Macauley and is something I will try to figure out and get published.

Thank you for all the support and remember if you’re not sure get checked out.

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Radio Interview on Manchester Community Radio

I was very pleased and surprised to be contacted by Ruth at Manchester Community Radio who asked me to appear on her show.

Obviously I agreed, we recorded an interview where we spoke about My Teachers a Spy !, the MND Association and all things writing.

It really was wonderful to be contacted and asked to do this as this last year has been very quiet, the interview can be heard on Sunday @ 4pm so tune in if you can.