I was interviewed by Kidscape as part of the 2025 Anti-Bullying Week conversations, we spoke about my anti-bullying book Big Little Voice Colours the Grey celebrating its 5th year, the books impact and my personal journey delivering the anti-bullying message. You can read the full interview here.
Thank you to the lovely Jenny from Merryn.org who interviewed me about my journey into writing and what inspired me to write as a child. She also delved into the greatest moment of my career so far and also what advice I would give to other aspiring authors. You can read it here.
Receiving my Small Business Sunday Award from Theo Paphitis
February 2025
I was recently invited to the #SBSEvent2025 at the ICC Birmingham, joining fellow #SBS winners for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration. I also met Theo Paphitis who presented me with my winner’s certificate and I gifted him my Big Little Voice® and Dino Cloud® books and goodies. It was an amazing day and a completely surreal experience.
Meeting the Editor-In-Chief of Broxtown
December 2024
Many thanks to all who voted for me as their Broxtown Community Champion, I had very fierce competition from the other candidates and although I didn’t win, I’m very happy to have come Runner Up. I also had the opportunity to meet the wonderful Broxtown Editor-in-Chief Emeka Ogbonnaya.
My nomination for the Broxtown Community Champion Award
November 2024
I’m so excited to have been nominated for the Broxtown Community Champion Award for my anti-bullying work in the borough.
The work I do and the books I write are to support children through, what can sometimes be, a difficult childhood. I would love your vote so I can shine a light on what I do and help many more children.
Please cast your vote here
Interview with BBC Upload on BBC Radio London talking all things anti-bullying
November 2024
Ahead of Anti-Bullying Week, I was interviewed by Amelia Poamz for BBC Upload on BBC Radio London. We spoke about the Big Little Voice books, we discussed the topic of bullying and also the creative journey that led me to publish Big Little Voice Colours the Grey.
Being Featured in The Hertfordshire Mercury
August 2024
I was absolutely overjoyed to have got a boost on X (formerly Twitter) from Theo Paphitis and to have been welcomed into the #SBS winners family.
I tweeted Theo about my books and my business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and I was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet by him to his 474,000 X followers. The weekly initiative, set up by Theo in 2010, now has over 4,000 #SBS winners and supports small businesses in the UK.
I’m so humbled to have been selected as a winner. It’s incredible to think that it all started with me writing a book to help my bullied son. That one book then grew into a series and later a business and that has now been recognised by Theo.
Winning the ‘Business Mum of the Year’ award in the 2023 Global Women’s Business Awards.
December 2023
I was delighted to have won the ‘Business Mum of the Year’ award in the 2023 Global Women’s Business Awards. The awards hosted by the Women’s Business Club, recognises outstanding achievements in business leadership.
The category judge, Mandy Rees of Mother of Life said “I decided the ‘Business Mum of the Year’ award should go to MG Vaciago for the amazing anti-bullying work she does through her business. MG and her son have come through some really difficult times and have transformed that into something really positive and they have an incredibly powerful message to spread which MG does with huge passion and enthusiasm whilst also juggling a really busy family life.”
Thank you to everyone who voted for me and to the judges for finding me so deserving of this award.
Winning a finalist award in the 2023 IAN Book of the Year awards.
November 2023
Big Little Voice Dries my Tears earned a Finalist award in the 2023 IAN Book of the Year awards in the children’s and juvenile fiction category. Copies are available to buy from all book retailers.
Interview with Settle Stories for Anti-bullying week 2023
November 2023
I was interviewed by Settle Stories ahead of my workshop for the 2023 Yorkshire Festival of Story, you can read the interview here
My appointment as Author Ambassador for Troubador Publishing.
November 2023
I was recently named as an Author Ambassador for Troubador Publishing. I am honoured to have been chosen to be part of the amazing team. Thank you to Troubador for all their support on my publishing journey.
Winning the Borough of Broxbourne award.
March 2023
I was absolutely thrilled to have won a Borough of Broxbourne award for my anti-bullying work in the borough. Thank you so much to everyone who nominated me and for all the support you have all given me.
Winning a finalist award in the 2022 IAN Book of the Year awards.
November 2022
Big Little Voice Behind the Smile earned a Finalist award in the 2022 IAN Book of the Year awards in the children’s and juvenile fiction category. Copies are available to buy from all book retailers.
Winning the #SmartSocial award.
October 2022
Big Little Voice® won the #SmartSocial award. This award presented by MarketMe is given to businesses that have the best and most innovative use of social media to promote their business.
Winning the #Queenof Empowering Children award.
I won the #Queenof Empowering Children award. The Royal Connection Awards are presented to exceptional people who manage inspirational and customer focused small businesses in the UK.
Featuring in ‘In Your Area’
August 2022
Big Little Voice Dries my Tears and Big Little Voice Colours the Grey were featured in ‘In Your Area’ (the UK’s leading local news, information and community platform). The article is regarding the second letter I received from Royalty. You can read the full article here
Receiving a letter from HRH Prince William.
July 2022
I was so excited to receive a letter from HRH the Duke of Cambridge. His Royal Highness said he was very sad to hear about the loss of my father and he was very touched that I thought to send HRH a copy of Big Little Voice Dries my Tears. I feel so privileged to have received a response. I have framed the letter and it now has pride of place in my office, next to the letter I received last year from HRH the Duchess of Cambridge.
Winning a Red Ribbon Award in the 2021 Wishing Shelf Awards
February 2022
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey was the winner of the “Red Ribbon” award in the 2021 Wishing Shelf Awards in the category of books for 6-8 year olds. Copies are available to buy from all book retailers.
Winning a finalist award in the 2021 IAN Book of the Year awards.
November 2021
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey earned a Finalist award in the 2021 IAN Book of the Year awards in the children’s and juvenile fiction category. Copies are available to buy from all book retailers.
Big Little Voice featured in The Hertfordshire Mercury
September 2021
The Hertfordshire Mercury featured an article regarding the Big Little Voice Colours the Grey story and how I received a letter of thanks from HRH the Duchess of Cambridge. I was absolutely stunned to see the headline on the front page of the newspaper and the article itself was wonderful.
Big Little Voice featured in ‘In Your Area’
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey was featured in ‘In Your Area’ (the UK’s leading local news, information and community platform). You can read the full article here
Receiving a letter from HRH Duchess of Cambridge
August 2021
Although not technically a mention, I had to share my absolute joy at receiving a letter from HRH the Duchess of Cambridge. Her Royal Highness said she was very sad to hear the story that inspired Big Little Voice Colours the Grey and was sure the book would go on to help countless other children. I feel exceptionally privileged to have received such a wonderful letter, which I have framed and now has pride of place in my office.
Big Little Voice featured on the Kidscape blog
July 2021
Kidscape have always been hugely supportive of me and my writing. They recently featured my blog post in which I talk about my own bullying experience and how writing helped me through it and how, years later, by writing Big Little Voice Colours the Grey I was able to help other children. You can read it here
Big Little Voice featured in ‘In Your Area’
May 2021
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey was featured in ‘In Your Area’ (the UK’s leading local news, information and community platform). You can read the full article here
Interview with JJ Barnes from The Tableread.
April 2021
I was interviewed by JJ Barnes, who is an author, a writer, a screenwriter, a filmmaker and a YouTuber. I have followed JJ’s projects over the years and it was a huge honour to be the first guest in her new series of Author Interviews. You can read the interview here and you can find out more about JJ on her website.
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey is chosen as an ‘Inspiring book’
I had the huge privilege of meeting Joe Plumb who is a multi-award-winning public figure, specialising in Bullying and Mental Health. He was so supportive of Big Little Voice Colours the Grey that he has featured it as one of his ‘Inspiring books’. Thank you, Joe, for your incredible support.
Interview on the #SheCanDoIt series.
I was also a guest on the #SheCanDoIt series of interviews presented by Sarah Marshall, talking about how Big Little Voice was born and plans for the future.
Feature in Hertfordshire Life
March 2021
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey was featured in the March/April 2021 edition of Hertfordshire Life Magazine.
Interview with Kidscape Ambassadors – The Blossom Twins
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey was reviewed by The Blossom Twins on their website. As Kidscape ambassadors they were the perfect people to give an honest account of what they thought of the book.
Kidscape Anti-bullying charity Features my book.
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey was included in the book recommendations for World Book Day 2021, by the Kidscape antibullying charity. Click here to find out more.
My story is featured in the Kidscape – Real lives, real stories blog series.
The Story behind Big Little Voice Colours the Grey was featured in Kidscape’s Real Lives, Real Stories Campaign in September 2020. You can read the article here.
My story is featured in The Speakmans – Upgrade your life Podcast
My story and that of Big Little Voice Colours the Grey, were also featured in The Speakmans Upgrade your life podcast in August 2020. You can listen to the episode here.
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