“Why fit in when you were made to stand out?”

Sox is a microbe.  One day, he trips and is catapulted into a human body. He bumps into Nova, or rather, Nova crashes into him! 

Publisher: Blossom Spring Publishing
Genre: Children
Page Count: 29 pages

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Nova says strange things, making Sox feel confused.  Soon, the mysterious Bammies start chasing them. It all sends Sox into a sizzle!

Join Sox in an adventure with crashes, chases, sizzles and giggles along the way.

My Review

Sox in a Sizzle is written in rhyme. This makes it easy to read and understand, and entertaining for younger children.

Sox went out walking,
Stepping forward, unaware.
That slipping on their saggy sock
Would fling them swiftly in the air!

Sox is a microbe who is accidentally catapulted into a human body. Here he meets Nova who tells him:

“Get your skates on snappy,” Nova shrieks.
“The Bammies are coming,
And we need to be quick.
Find somewhere to hide, or we’ll be in a fix!”

Sox and Nova must hurry to get away from the Bammies. It all sends Sox into a sizzle.

Sox in a Sizzle is aimed at children with autism and is the first in a series of short stories with neurodivergent characters at its core. I would like to have known what the Bammies are.

Many thanks to @ZooloosBT  for inviting me to be part of this blog tour.

About the Author

Sox in a Sizzle is the first of what I envision will be a series of books of short, fun,
playful stories with neurodivergent characters at its core. I am an autistic creative artist
based in North Yorkshire, UK. I was nonspeaking until aged 15 and developed a passion
for reading from a young age. Books were both my escape and connection with the
world.

My background is in mental health nursing. I then retrained and completed a diploma in Art & Design and a BA Fine Art degree. Leading on to be a freelance artist. I have set up art and wellbeing groups in a broad range of community and hospital settings. As well as delivering support for autistic adults with a late diagnosis.

When not creating, I find much joy in live music, getting out walking in nature, and being inspired to read new authors at my book group.

My son was diagnosed as autistic at age 5. I remember it creating a sense of complete isolation for both of us, at that time. Not being in contact with any other adults or children who understood. We are all different and unique in our own way. I believe it’s important to celebrate and accept difference. To be happy with who we are, has a huge impact on our health.