August 11th would have been Enid Blyton’s birthday. Today I pay tribute to this remarkable writer and look at how her books influenced my own without me even realising it.

Why it’s a special year for my Kearton Bay series, and why it will always have a special place in my heart.

Venturing into the East Yorkshire countryside, and a stately home that ticks all the boxes to become the star of my Kearton Bay series.