An interview exclusive with globally adored children's author and illustrator Harriet Muncaster!!

Our very special guest children's author and illustrator HARRIET MUNCASTER doesn’t need much introduction - her books are published in 27 different languages around the world and we feel like we have been on a journey with her over the last 4 years as she grows her characters from much-adored half-vampire half-fairy Isadora Moon, to Isadora’s naughty cousin half-fairy half-witch Mirabelle and coming soon - the enigmatic whiskling Victoria Stitch… Harriet Muncaster, much-loved children's author and illustrator. Interview first aired 3rd September 2020. When did Harriet get into illustration? Why would Harriet love to live in a tree? What was the inspiration behind Victoria Stitch? Who was she based upon? Find out what little miniature goodies Harriet made to show us? Why is Harriet so fond of Whiskling Wood? Did you know that Victoria Stitch Bad and Glittering is actually less than half the originally submitted wordcount? How could you follow in her footsteps? Find out about her journey through university to being an internationally published author. Introducing Victoria Stitch … with Royal blood and an attitude to match she’s guaranteed to cause trouble. Twins, Victoria Stitch and Celestine, are denied their royal birth-right. Celestine accepts the decision with good grace, but Victoria Stitch is consumed with her obsession for power. The twins are like moonlight and sunshine–could it be possible to break free of the role you have been given, rewrite your story, and change your own destiny? Join the fabulous Harriet Muncaster to hear all about her brand new character Victoria Stitch, and the miniature world of Wisklings. Harriet talks about the inspiration and origins of the character Victoria Stitch, and how she uses miniature models to visualise her world. Buy your copy from us online here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/47/97801927... About Harriet Muncaster… Harriet loves visiting schools to share her passion for creating new stories through words and pictures and when she’s not working hard in her studio on her next book, Harriet delivers events at literary festivals and bookshops. She loves everything magical, sparkly, and teeny-tiny … but always with a sprinkle of gothic. She has a passion for creating miniature people and worlds. Harriet lives with her husband and daughter in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. Title: Victoria Stitch Bad and Glittering Author/Illustrator: Harriet Muncaster Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP) ISBN: 9780192773579 Publication Date: 3rd September 2020 This is a multi-award winning Moon Lane Group online children’s author event in association with OUP and Liz Scott PR. Moon Lane is dedicated to raising equality in children’s books; equality of access, representation and roles in the publishing industry.