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NEWS!
I was recently interviewed by BBC Cymru Wales about Nurse Ted and Fly me Stories (more below!). Catch up on BBC Sounds. I was also recently interviewed on the Carolyn Williams show (video here!) where I talk about the power of stories. "Painting Pictures with Words," an online art inspired creative writing course commissioned by Literature Wales with the Royal College of Psychiatrists Wales, ran from 26th June 2020 to 24th July 2020 (please see projects for further information). The participants are currently finishing their amazing stories! The National Lottery Funded Mindfully Creative Project with the Mountain Movers recently came to an end. What an amazing year of creativity it was. All of their work is currently being compiled into their own book! A new compendium, "Social Issues Stories, Activities and Lesson Plans for Schools," commissioned by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, will be out in 2020 / 2021. "Emily is being bullied, what can she do? A story and anti-bullying guide for children and adults to read together," published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, is now available from Amazon and to order from any bookstore. Fly Me Stories, my new social enterprise, creates magical adventures for children who are unwell in hospital, hospices and at home. Each special illustrated personalised story takes the child on an exciting adventure, away from their hospital bed. The project was initially part-funded by Natwest, along with a successful crowdfunding campaign. Please visit www.flymestories.com for more information. "Adventures with a Cardboard Box" 2nd Edition, set in Gower, South Wales, is now available from Amazon and Cover to Cover bookstore, Mumbles, Swansea. "Nurse Ted: A Children's Guide to Terminal Illness" is now available from Amazon and www.nurseted.com. For author visits (talks on anti-bullying or cancer) please use the contact form. To book an after-school club or tutoring sessions, also please use the contact form or email artfulwritingclub@gmail.com. |
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Children's Picture Books
I write and illustrate my own picture books and also accept commissions, with clients ranging from individuals to charities, hospitals and other large organisations. I provide a complete picture book creation service as well as freelance illustration. The slideshow below shows some images from my published picture books as well as other commissioned picture book projects. My own books are available from Amazon. For picture book commissions, please email me to discuss your project and for an individual quote.
Custom Portraits and Illustrations
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In 2016, I set up Belrose Design to create custom portraits and illustrations. Please see below for examples. Orders can be processed by emailing belrosebooks@yahoo.co.uk or through my store. |
Nurse Ted
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In 2015, I set up a company with Kerry Hyde, a neuro-oncology nurse, to create a series of picture books to explain cancer and other serious illnesses to children. I created the Nurse Ted character to put children at ease and write and illustrate the Nurse Ted stories whilst Kerry produces factual information and advice at the end of the books for families who are coping with difficult diagnoses. The book series is now used around the UK in hospitals, hospices and cancer support centres. Please see below for examples and visit our website www.nurseted.com for further information. Recommended by Little Parachutes, The Brain Tumour Charity website, Brainstrust, and other Cancer Charities. Nurse Ted was chosen by ex Dragon Den's Theo Paphitis as an SBS winner and Jacqueline Gold as a Wow Winner. "Nurse Ted: A Children's Guide to Terminal Illness" is the third book of the series and is now available from Amazon or to order from any bookstore.
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Reviews
"We are proud to support Nurse Ted. Children whose parents are affected by a brain tumour can face a difficult and uncertain time and there has been a lack of information for them to help them understand what is happening. Nurse Ted will be a very helpful resource for families in future."
The Brain Tumour Charity.
"Nurse Ted is an excellent resource to help a carer mediate the diagnosis of a brain tumour with a child. There can be nothing more difficult than talking with a child about what it means to have a brain tumour. This book, with its beautiful illustrations and clarity of language, makes this less daunting. It's a gift to any adult who is living with this diagnosis."
Brainstrust, The Brain Cancer People.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for turning my dream to reality. I wish this had the choice of 10 stars as what Ffi has done for me is nothing short of amazing. Having seen the brilliant art work she had done for a friend I felt completed to make contact. For 5 years I sat on a piece of writing, not knowing what to do with it. Once I'd seen her art work, I knew what I wanted to do with it. From first contact to completed piece, Ffi was extremely professional, she kept me in the loop, asking questions and sending sneak peeks along the way. By the end I was given the most amazing, beautiful book that had stunning illustrations that words cannot do justice for. My book has now been seen by all sorts of people and every single one has commented on the stunning, accurate and mesmerising art work. Thank you Ffi for bringing my words to life in such an amazing way."
"I just wanted to say you did a fantastic job on the illustrations and helping me get Waistcoat Charlie printed into a book. I love it. You got the characters spot on and even managed to translate Gary's teenage handwriting! It was a hit with the whole family and by far the favourite present. It's been talked about non stop!"
"Ffi helped us to bring our ideas to life. It was so easy to work with her."
"I cannot recommend Ffion enough! She is a very talented lady indeed. Communication was fast and Ffion couldn't have been lovelier! This picture is a beautiful likeness to my nephew (she has him spot on) and he is going to love it! Fabulous quality of print. Will absolutely buy from here again!"
"What a wonderful gift for my daughter for Christmas. A fantastic likeness and personalised with her favourite theme. I was amazed at how quickly I received the picture too. I will definitely use Belrose Design again!"
"Service has been amazing. Very patient and kept us informed at all times. If there were more stars I would give them."
"Wow, what an incredible book." [Nurse Ted].
"I'm totally blown away by this very special and endearing book." {Nurse Ted Brain Tumour Book.].
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Ffion Jones T/A Belrose Books and Belrose Design. Nurse Ted Limited Company number: 09799593.
Ffion Jones T/A Belrose Books and Belrose Design. Nurse Ted Limited Company number: 09799593.
