So, I finally NOT chicken out and attended this meet up organised by Natalia Ohara (author) and Lauren Ohara (illustrator). They are so nice! I was furious actually. Being just recently moved to UK, the only friends I have are my husband Adrian and my friend from Singapore Shaun (we met occasionally coz he live far away!) oh if I could included owl’s friends and his family! So aside of communicating with them and sales person at coffee shops / market. I have not talking to strangers for more than 5 minutes! So, I went there earlier coz I am hungry and first met the creative duo sister they are so sweet and kind. They made sure everyone has the chance to talk to each other. I can imagine how tiring that was coz back in the day I always organised events and workshops so yeah! Kudos to both of them!! Do check out their instagram HERE (if anyone reading this) they have published several books! I’ve read one of it Hortense and the Shadow. I love the book! It reminds me a lil bit of Peter Pan and his shadow. I just love magical stories :)

So, I met lots of authors and illustrators. Having them talk about the industry in raw no edit no sugar coating is so so refreshing and inspiring. I mean, it inspired, encourage me in some way. It is fun to listen to their stories. I might have made a friend too!!! We might meet up next month for his husband’s exhibition at Tate Modern. How cool is that? I am so looking forward! :)

Please please check out this book! buy it for you son, daughter, nephew, niece or even yourself! I am going to get my own copy next month! need to save up coz I splurge too much on magazine this month.