Medieval Mashup follows a boy who is struggling with accepting himself and wants to fit in with the cool kids. What was the inspiration for your book?

The inspiration behind this and all my stories is my late son, Leigh. He was born with a physical disability and struggled many times to keep up with his peers from a very early age. The difficult situations Leigh, the character, encounters in these stories are loosley based around Leigh’s child-hood.

Leigh struggles with wanting to be cool and still be himself. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s personality?

Of course, the “real” Leigh, my son. He had a beautiful, shy caring nature and a little cheekiness about him which often surfaced when he was feeling confident. Unfortuantely, his lack of confidence with body image and mobility was always a major concern for him.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

It was important to highlight some of the issues that children with limited mobility face which other children and adult, may or may not have considered.

What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?

Book 3 in Leigh’s Wheelie Adventures is currently in production and will again highlight another issue children with special needs may encounter.

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