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Cocka-Poodle-Do Launch
We are delighted to announce the launch date of our fourth book 'Cocka-Poodle-Do' a new book of funny verse. It will officially be...

Jo Burke
Aug 2, 20192 min read
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Comedy, book news and reviews
Spring has well and truly sprung and we hope you are having fun. Look who features on Jo's new comedy show poster. Yes, it's 'Jelly Dog'...

Jo Burke
Apr 1, 20192 min read
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Mr & Mrs Custard
Jo Burke (me) and Phillip Price (artist, illustrator & wonderful human) tied the knot on Saturday 20th October. Our ceremony took place...

Jo Burke
Nov 8, 20182 min read
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Inspirational Venice
Custard Towers closed for a little mini break during the Easter Holidays. Illustrator Phillip Price and I headed to stunning Venice for...

Jo Burke
Apr 16, 20181 min read
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How to self-publish
Want to write and publish your own book? Of course you do everyone does. Don't they? They say everyone has a book in them but so few...

Jo Burke
Mar 27, 20182 min read
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Teaching success in Germany
It is always lovely to hear fabulous feedback about my books from schools. So you can imagine how absolutely delighted I was to receive...

Jo Burke
Jan 25, 20182 min read
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Personalised books - Black Friday online special offer
Order now only £14.99 We know there's nothing quite like unique and personalised presents for that extra special Christmas gift for loved...

Jo Burke
Nov 21, 20171 min read
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Website revamp
As you will know I am regularly at Greenwich Market signing copies of my books. However, I am aware that many of you won't be local and...

Jo Burke
Oct 5, 20171 min read
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Winter heart warmers
It never seems to stop here at Custard Towers! Delivery and stock check of hundreds of beautiful books today. It would appear that there...

Jo Burke
Sep 11, 20171 min read
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Summering up
Phew! What a summer it's been. I've signed hundreds of copies of 'Standing on Custard', launched 'A Squirrel's Tail' and opened an...

Jo Burke
Sep 5, 20171 min read
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Colourful & Creative
Yesterday was the first Sunday trading for Standing on Custard at Greenwich Craft Market. We had a wonderfully busy day full of real life...

Jo Burke
Jul 31, 20171 min read
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Mouse Hunt
Hello and thank you to adorable four year old Hannah. She fell in love with 'Standing on Custard' when she spotted our stall at...

Jo Burke
Jul 16, 20171 min read
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This little book went to market
Amazing news! You can now buy our books, cards and prints at Greenwich Craft Market. We will be there Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to...

Jo Burke
Jul 6, 20171 min read
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Eggciting Easter Offer!
We are delighted to find that Standing on Custard is proving to be a popular Easter gift. To ensure a timely Easter delivery please order...

Jo Burke
Apr 10, 20171 min read
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Asparagus Pickle's First Day Out
#dolls #adventures #toys #childrensbooks #childrenscharacters #trains #spring #sunshine #trees #books #reading
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Mar 22, 20171 min read
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Exhibiting at Autism Expo
We are delighted to be attending, exhibiting and holding readings at the AKOAutismExpo. Join us this Saturday 11th March at Brunel...

Jo Burke
Mar 7, 20171 min read
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Monday Magic!
You know you are in the right business when as part of your daily routine you receive photos of children and families enjoying your work....

Jo Burke
Feb 27, 20171 min read
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New business cards
Take a look at our business cards or as we prefer to call them our 'Mini Masterpieces'. We hope you love them as much as we do. They are...

Jo Burke
Nov 18, 20161 min read
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Framed & mounted prints
Quiet as... and Fat Cat mounted and framed for one of our customers. If you would like one of our characters from 'Standing on Custard'...

Jo Burke
Nov 14, 20161 min read
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Happy artist
Ah look at Phil surrounded by some of our characters! #books #reading

Jo Burke
Nov 5, 20161 min read
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