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Did I save the cat?!
Hello friends. I was recently asked to write an article about my Zero Point Girl story and it was published today on the website ‘Save The Cat!’ Check it out if you are interested! https://savethecat.com/success-stories/how-i-wrote-the-script-and-the-novel-of-zero-point-girl
Rob Holmes
Jan 161 min read


Five Star Review for Zero Point Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Zero Point Girl - R D Holmes Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2025 One of the easiest 5 star ratings I've ever given. Loved the story and how it progressed, keeping you immersed in the world of adventure on the seas, aliens, facing real-life enemies. Main characters, you can instantly relate to, on a literal voyage of discovery. Would recommend to anyone if any age, even if not your usual genre. Cannot wait to see if there will be a sequel, I
Rob Holmes
Jan 71 min read


From babies to books!
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Rob Holmes
Dec 5, 20251 min read
Book review
Very grateful to get this great review from fellow Indie author V. S. Nelson. Zero Point Girl is available now from Amazon in paperback and Kindle format. #youngadult #teenbooks #scifibooks #yabook #teenscifibooks #teenscifi #disclosure https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FrNhyTwWg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Rob Holmes
Dec 3, 20251 min read


First secondary school visit!
I have just come back from my first author visit to a secondary school to talk to the students about Zero Point Girl. “Rob was one of the most enthusiastic, eloquent and inspiring authors that has ever visited ICC. Students were really engaged and asked very insightful questions that Rob answered with gusto…. Your talk was really fascinating, and the students were very intrigued with the idea of the blurred lines between fiction and really scientific discoveries. “ (From the
Rob Holmes
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Bookshop launch!
Had a lovely audience for my Zero Point Girl book launch tonight at The Ivybridge Bookshop. Good to see some teenagers attend from Ivybridge Community College. I explained the journey of writing the book, after writing the screenplay first. Then read the prologue to tweak people’s curiosity! One person bought the book because he said he wanted to find out what happened next! Prologue job done ✅ I really enjoyed myself! Thanks to Matt for letting me come in and launch my n
Rob Holmes
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Book launch event at Ivybridge Bookshop - 11th November 5.30pm
Come along for a signed copy and to hear me read from the book. Let Matt at the bookshop know if you are planning to attend. Thanks. See you there! https://www.ivybridgebookshop.com The Ivybridge Bookshop 18 Fore Street Ivybridge Devon PL21 9AB Tel 01752 963 521Email info@ivybridgebookshop.com
Rob Holmes
Oct 23, 20251 min read


At last, my new young adult novel is out!
After a long year of writing and editing, Zero Point Girl - the novel for young adults, is now available to buy from Amazon. Paperback and Kindle version. The audiobook is being recorded this month! Exciting times! https://amzn.eu/d/hYgdXkJ
Rob Holmes
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Summer term school visit
Really enjoyed my school visit to St.Andrews school in Buckland Monarchorum this week. Great questions from the children. Lovely happy...
Rob Holmes
Jun 19, 20251 min read


Innovation talk at The University of Plymouth
I was very fortunate and honoured to be a guest speaker at the University of Plymouth yesterday and had a brilliant two hours sharing my...
Rob Holmes
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Another wonderful Children's Mental Health week
I have just finished my second Children's Mental Health week, where I send schools a free bookmark and they watch the Master Owl film in...
Rob Holmes
Feb 12, 20251 min read


A big week for Master Owl (and me!)
I had an amazing start to Children’s Mental Health Week, visiting Goosewell Primary School in Plymouth. Such a good visit and another 400...
Rob Holmes
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Happy Christmas!
Master Owl and I wish you a very happy and mindful Christmas and New Year. I will be back in 2025 with my third Master Owl book!! Can’t...
Rob Holmes
Dec 23, 20241 min read


having a great time at Kenn
Had a great visit to Kenn Primary school recently. Lovely feedback from the teachers: “Hello Rob, Thank you so much for visiting us...
Rob Holmes
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Go with the flow
Five years ago I wrote 'The Little Drop of Water'. So now I simplified the story into a poem and set it to music. This is the result. If...
Rob Holmes
Nov 23, 20241 min read


Sing a long!
I love this reggae version of now Miss Bunny met Master Owl! Check it out! https://youtu.be/IWXcODwG7LU
Rob Holmes
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Master Owl - the musical!
I love musicals and wondered what a Master Owl musical might sound like... Well this is what AI created for me! I have to say I think...
Rob Holmes
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Lots of exciting news!
Hello Master Owl fans. After a lovely restful summer, the autumn has got off to a great start. Firstly, I am delighted to announce that I...
Rob Holmes
Oct 15, 20241 min read


More mindfulness magic!
Just back from a fantastic visit to All Saints Babbacombe school in Torquay. Great questions from the children and a wonderful response...
Rob Holmes
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Being, hear.
I had an inspiring meeting in London today with an amazing charity called Auditory Verbal Uk. They support families with children born...
Rob Holmes
May 21, 20242 min read
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