Welcome to the wacky world of Cordelia Arbuthnott.
Cordelia wants to be a bestselling author, and is keen to practice, but real life keeps getting in the way!
At least the mysteries Cordelia gets caught up in give her plenty of inspiration for her stories. But does her imagination run away with her in real life?

Full of top tips for aspiring writers!

'This endearingly wacky character will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Wilson.'
Fiona Lafferty, online review

'Light-hearted and humorous, while remaining inspiring. Excellent and gripping.'
The School Librarian

'A delightful mystery . . . written with a tongue in cheek.'
Liverpool Echo

Girl Writer: Castles and Catastrophes

Cordelia Arbuthnott wants to write books. Not the sort that her aunt, the bestselling children’s author Laura Hunt writes, but literary masterpieces.

So when she finds out that her dreaded new school Falmer North is having a writing competition, she's delighted. She just knows her medieval love story, The Lady of the Rings, will win the romance category.

But writing a masterpiece is trickier than she expected. What with wanting to make a good impression at Falmer North, sorting out her best friend Callum's home problems, and coping with her eccentric family, real life just keeps getting in the way.

Welcome to the wacky, hilarious world of Cordelia Arbuthnott. And for readers who are also aspiring writers there are some fantastic top tips on getting your story right.

‘Couldn’t put it down. Must have Pritt Stick on my paws.’ Xerxes, the author’s cat

‘Cordelia writes so well she makes me feel I should put the quill back in my ostrich.’ JK Rolling

'The book is packed with advice on story-writing which is both light-hearted and humorous, while remaining inspiring. An excellent and modern read.'
The School Librarian

Girl Writer: Sleuths and Truths

Cordelia Arbuthnott is determined to become a world famous author and her latest passion is writing the adventures of Shirley Holmes, Sherlock’s younger sister. But as she gets stuck into The Bat of the D’Urbervilles, her interest in a real life mystery involving her schoolmate, Viola, deepens.

With the help of her best friend Callum, she discovers that Viola’s dad is in jail for bank robbery. Cordelia is convinced he’s not the real culprit and the three of them are determined to prove his innocence. But are they right?

Packed with top tips for aspiring writers, this is the second book in Ros Asquith’s hilarious Girl Writer series.

‘Undoubtedly the best book ever about an aspiring girl writer searching for justice in a cruel world.’ Prof Arbuthnott, BA Hons, MA

‘A truly fishy tale with something for everyone, even me.’ Blue, the author’s goldfish

'A delightful mystery with a youthful feel, and written with a tongue in cheek and a definite nod to humour.'
Liverpool Echo

Girl Writer: Spies and Lies

Cordelia Arbuthnott is determined to become a world famous author and her latest passion is writing the adventures of Shirley Holmes, Sherlock’s younger sister. But as she gets stuck into The Bat of the D’Urbervilles, her interest in a real life mystery involving her schoolmate, Viola, deepens.

With the help of her best friend Callum, she discovers that Viola’s dad is in jail for bank robbery. Cordelia is convinced he’s not the real culprit and the three of them are determined to prove his innocence. But are they right?

Packed with top tips for aspiring writers, this is the second book in Ros Asquith’s hilarious Girl Writer series.

‘Undoubtedly the best book ever about an aspiring girl writer searching for justice in a cruel world.’ Prof Arbuthnott, BA Hons, MA

‘A truly fishy tale with something for everyone, even me.’ Blue, the author’s goldfish