ANGIE LAKE

‘With the launch of my new middle-grade detective series, Mina Mistry Investigates, I’ve had quite a few interviews, but this is the first time I’ve shared the “how you got published” story. You know, as a writer I am furnished with the skill set to conjure up a rags-to-riches tale of dogged determination and courage, but actually I think that the real story is a bit more peculiar and a lot more interesting.

‘When I received my first offer to write children’s books, becoming a children’s author wasn’t something I had previously considered. Yes, becoming