Lynne

Hi

My Name is Lynne Garner and I've been writing for as long as I can remember. However I began writing professionally in 1997 when I produced a two page monthly column for a craft magazine called Popular Crafts.

Since that time I've have over 20 books and over 200 features published. I started writing non-fiction and fulfilled a life-long ambition in 2007 when I had my first story published. That story took the form of a picture book entitled A Book For Bramble which has been translated into five languages. My second traditionally published book The Best Jumper has been recorded by the BBC and aired on the CBeeBies radio channel.

In 2010 I had 11 of my picture book titles turned into apps by Mad Moment Media Ltd, which are available for use on the iPhone and iPad via iTunes. In 2011 five of these were turned into eBooks, which are available for download from Amazon and I hope more will follow.

I teach creative writing for the Workers Educational Association and teach a number of classes via distance learning including 'How To Write A Picture Book.' This course is mainly taught through http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com however I also take individual students via my website http://www.lynnegarner.com

Finally in my spare time I walk the dog (a lot!) and help run a non-funded hedgehog rescue centre called Herts Hogline. We rescue sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, which is where the idea for my very first story A Book For Bramble came from. Now for a cute hedgehog picture!

I hope you enjoy reading the blogs on the Picture Book Den and discover new picture books that you can share with the children in your life.