Hi, I'm Nina!
I'm the author of Fiona Fry and the Hair-Raising Showdown, a funny, confidence-building adventure written to help children discover resilience, courage and the confidence to have another go.
I believe every child deserves to know that mistakes aren't failures, they're simply part of learning, growing and becoming brave enough to keep trying.
My hope is that every child who meets Fiona discovers that they are capable of far more than they realise.
Read My Story ↓I Know What It Feels Like To Be Scared...
For as long as I can remember, I was terrified of speaking in public.
Not just a little nervous. Absolutely terrified.
The thought of standing in front of people made my heart race. I'd avoid it whenever I could.
Then something unexpected happened. Writing Fiona Fry challenged me to live the very message I wanted children to learn.
Since then I've spoken on BBC Radio Lancashire, UCB Radio, visited schools and shared Fiona's story with hundreds of people.
Do I still get nervous? Absolutely. But courage isn't about never being afraid. It's about taking the next small step anyway.
discovers through Fiona Fry."
Why I Keep Going
There are lots of children’s books.
But my hope has never simply been to write another story.
My hope is that one child who feels nervous finds the courage to have another go.
One child who thinks they aren’t good enough starts believing in themselves.
Because resilience isn’t something we’re born with. It’s something we learn.
Fiona Fry in the Media
From writing Fiona Fry to facing my fear of public speaking and raising money for Mercy Ships, it’s been lovely to share the story along the way.
Facing My Fear of Public Speaking
How volunteering as a speaker helped me confront one of my biggest fears — and taught me a very real lesson about resilience.
The Story Behind Fiona Fry
Talking about writing the book, its message for children and how every sale helps support Mercy Ships.
Helping Families Beat Summer Holiday Boredom
How the free Screen-Free Summer Adventure Pack is helping families find creative alternatives to screens.
Read the Article →This Book Is More Than Just a Story
The story behind Fiona Fry, its resilience message and the mission to raise money for Mercy Ships.
Read the Article →Media Enquiries
Are you a journalist, broadcaster or podcaster interested in Fiona Fry, children’s resilience, my journey from fearing public speaking to becoming a volunteer speaker, or my £100,000 Mercy Ships fundraising challenge?
I’d love to hear from you.
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