‘I never have enough time’ is a common phrase we hear in our everyday lives but what, exactly, is time? It is, essentially, a construction that we, as humans, have devised to make sense of the world around us. It is an ephemeral measure of a day and how we structure what we do through it. Read More →
Author Archive for Richard Young – Page 14
Music has an amazing power of recall- listening to one song can transport you back to a particular time in your life, indeed, music and songs can shape your life, they can teach you about the world around you and amazing emotions can be conveyed through a single note. Read More →
Do you ever think what you might have done differently if you had another life? Read More →
I am a creature of habit, like many of us are. I feel that lockdown has rather accelerated the habitual nature, certainly for me. I have got into my routine, albeit it fairly limited at present, and it is easy to forget that the rest of the big wide world exists sometimes. Lockdown has made many of us become fairly insular and while such a state was entered into with trepidation a year ago, it has now become the norm and the thought of venturing out of it again can feel quite a daunting prospect. Read More →
A touching story about the power of having a friend to support and encourage you.
In this case, it helps that the friend is the fastest animal in the world!”
Stephanie Smith
“Athena the Cheetah” is a tale of loss, grief and finally acceptance. Beautifully illustrated and rich with emotional depth, “Athena the Cheetah” will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face.
Jhonti Bird
“The healing power of wild creatures is the central theme of this sweet children’s story about love and loss. A power to which I can testify having lived much of my life in wild Africa, seeking often the balm of nature to give me courage and strength.
Athena the cheetah celebrates the happiness that animals can bring to us and we can give back to them- symbolising a relationship with the natural world that is increasingly important to nurture as we deepen our understanding of our dependence on the biosphere for survival.”
Saba Douglas Hamilton
Thank you, Dunkeld School, for letting me share my stories with you! The classes all responded enthusiastically to the stories and asked some interesting questions. I was pleased to see that there were so many writers in the class. I am pleased that Mercy the cat was such a hit with you all- being a kind and thoughtful person obviously always wins out!
A really happy session celebrating my stories with Sandymount School in Ireland. Thank you for making it so much fun. I loved seeing all the children engage with the stories so enthusiastically, rubbing their eyes with Conrad and scratching their heads with Colin the captain. I am really pleased that much fewer of you are scared of spiders now too!
I really enjoyed sharing my stories with Broomwood Hall School, the best birthday treat! The children engaged in the reading and asked lots of interesting questions. They were full of exciting animal ideas for future stories too! Aye aye’s were a new one on me, along with snakes, squirrels and minty the dog because of the mint shapes she has on her fur! Thank you for providing the chance to celebrate with all my fictional characters and you!
Thank you, Daliburgh School, for letting me share my stories with you! I loved sharing stories with children who actually know what peat is! The children really engaged well with the stories and I even learnt a word or two of Gaelic!
