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The importance of valuing the hard work of writers. The effort that goes into good short form writing is frequently undervalued. People often imagine that all it takes is for someone to come up with an idea, sit down and type out an essay, run a spell check, then deliver their work. Of course writing a strong essay is so much more than this; for most of us it’s a long and arduous process, from ... Read more

Today on World Autism Awareness Day, bestselling author Kathy Lette has written a moving article about her son’s challenges with Autism. Part of it can be seen below. Kathy’s book based on her experience with Autism, The Boy Who Fell To Earth,was one of best books of 2012, don’t miss out on your chance to grab a copy today. Told with Kathy Lette’s razor-sharp wit, this i... Read more

The Booktopia Book Guru asks Kathy Lette author of The Boy who Fell to Earth, Puberty Blues, How to Kill Your Husband (and Other Household Handy Hints) and many more… Five Facetious Questions ——————————– 1. Every writer spends at least one afternoon going from bookshop to bookshop making sure his or her latest book is facin... Read more

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai4QpKrrUIA&rel=0] The Boy Who Fell To Earth Told with Kathy Lette’s razor-sharp wit, this is a funny, quirky and tender story of a mother’s love for her son – and of a love affair that has no chance of running smoothly. Meet Merlin. He’s Julia’s bright, beautiful son – who just happens to be autistic. Since Merlin&... Read more