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  I will have 2 new books published in mid 2013, which is very exciting! The first is Gordo and I am just doing the last few illustrations for this new adventure book – click here to find out more about it. The other book is The Day Joe Simmonds Disappeared, and I am about half way […]


Posted at: March 13th, 2013 - 11:35 am - Number of Comments » 10

  Hello again, Since my last blog I’ve been busy as usual! There have been more Waterstone’s Signing days and also some School Visits. I thoroughly enjoy both of these; I meet many interesting people and children as well as always selling lots of books. So they are great fun and help to get the […]


Posted at: May 7th, 2012 - 9:48 am - Number of Comments » 2

Hello Kingdom of Gems fans! Since my last blog, I have enjoyed quite a few Waterstone’s Signing Event days and some wonderful school visits. In this way I am meeting people who are already enjoying The Kingdom of Gems as well as introducing the trilogy to new readers. In between Waterstone’s Signings and school visits, […]


Posted at: March 20th, 2012 - 10:20 am - Number of Comments » 4

Hello KOG fans! In the last few weeks I have visited some schools, been signing books at Waterstone’s in Market Harborough, Kettering, and Coventry and planning a new story for KOGworld! The new story happens of course in The Kingdom of Gems, but has a surprising Christmas flavour to it (I’m not telling you how!). […]


Posted at: December 9th, 2011 - 5:52 am - Number of Comments » 0

Hi there Kingdom of Gems fans! It’s about time I posted an up-to-date blog for you… so here it is! I will be posting regularly now. My plan is to write a blog each week, so keep a look out. The kingdom of Gems trilogy is gradually becoming better known.  To help this along, I […]


Posted at: November 27th, 2011 - 4:52 am - Number of Comments » 19

Today I am very pleased to announce that The Glass Prison (third book in The Kingdom of Gems trilogy) is officially released! You can now buy it from most Waterstones around the country, or you can get your copy of The Glass prison online now by clicking here Best Regards, Jasper


Posted at: October 8th, 2010 - 5:36 am - Number of Comments » 14

Hello Kingdom of Gems Fans, Today I have some great news! The Glass Prison (the final book in The Kingdom of Gems trilogy), has been printed! It just arrived back from the printers a couple of days ago. This means that you will be able to get your copy from this website on THIS Thursday […]


Posted at: October 4th, 2010 - 11:50 am - Number of Comments » 8

. . Hi Kingdom of Gems fans, I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas. I’m having a great time with my family. I’m very excited about the publication of The Silver Well. Yes, it will be in February/March.  You might be saying “At last!” – so am I! It is a great relief, and […]


Posted at: December 28th, 2009 - 2:26 am - Number of Comments » 13

Hello, One step closer to publishing! The Silver Well and The Glass Prison are both finished and my New York agent has them. He is approaching publishers now. It is a great relief that things are finally moving forwards and I should have more news for you soon. Why do things like this usually take […]


Posted at: February 10th, 2008 - 2:56 am - Number of Comments » 26

More delays I’m afraid! Both my US agents, the New York literary agent and CAA, the Hollywood agent, have strongly recommended finishing the whole trilogy before making a move with publishers and then films. They are top quality experts and their advice does make absolute sense, so I really have no choice. To get The […]


Posted at: November 24th, 2007 - 11:08 am - Number of Comments » 2