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I've been telling tales ever since I was little. Yes, that old author cliche. From a very early age, I would sit my poor brother down in the living room, draw the curtains, and tell him the extravagant tales of Janet and John, an unlikely pair of very young children who would mostly go on the Voyages of Sinbad, complete with kidnappings by rocs (huge, mythical bird), sailings on mighty ships and giants and beasts and all sorts.
I write to see the reactions in people's faces as they read something I have written. I would always peer intently into my father's eyes as he read one of my stories and if he smiled, or laughed or changed his expression, I would make him read the relevant part out loud and make him tell me exactly why it had affected him.
That's the reason why it is so fun to write stories for children. Their reactions are priceless. Kids seem to have so much more fun in fiction than grownups do.
I can't sit in front of every reader and gaze into their eyes, looking for a reaction any more, but (I hope!) I can imagine their delight at reading the description of Norbert de Strangle or cheering on Simon Cup as he battles his inner and outer demons.
I come back to this page again and again to read the lovely feedback left by readers. I've met some of them in person now and that has been a rare, lovely, magical treat.
I hope you love my books and i really look forward to reading what you think about any of my stories and silly tall tales. Please find me on Twitter, AmazingUmbrella, or AnilaSyed1 on Facebook.
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