I'm about halfway through Control Alter Delete by KL Kettle. It's a speculative YA thriller that tackles themes of technology & power. What would you choose a beautiful untrue life or a broken true one? @klkettle.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social @netgalley.bsky.social #ControlAlterDelete

Tomorrow. #CoverReveal #controlAlterDelete 1200 @littletigeruk.bsky.social

✨ CONTROL ALTER DELETE – COMING 2026 The world of #ControlAlterDelete is almost here… and you can pre-order now from Waterstones with 25% off using code OCTOBER25 (14–17 October, online only). #BlackMirror meets #ReadyPlayerOne with a side order of #Paprika bit.ly/48YWwI7

my new book got announced today. Out Feb 2026 and already available to pre order #BlackMirror meets #ReadyPlayerOne! ‘Control, Alter, Delete’ is the new speculative YA thriller tackling themes of technology and power dynamics.#ControlAlterDelete www.instagram.com/p/DPv50GNDwS...

This new author care toolkit, explaining a lot of the hidden things about the publishing business, could come in handy for new authors. Haven't had a proper look yet but sharing before I forget! www.thebookseller.com/news/society...

I’ve missed having a screaming (“what!”) at the telly moment. Thanks RTD.

So if engaging JKRs ire is what makes me come out, then here it is. I’m Asexual. It’s taken me over 30 years to recognise myself. The challenges are real. I’m quiet about it because that’s my choice. But if i have to shout it out to stand shoulder to shoulder with my tribe - I will. 💜🤍🩶

Go! Mammalian Nurturable!

Do yourself a favour and brighten up your day and the world by following these lovely LGBTQIA+ bookshops. You’re welcome. 🌈 go.bsky.app/G321HCf

Search the LibGen database here, and peer inside a pirated library of millions of books and research papers used by Meta and others:

Anyone know of a UK or EU equivolent? @societyofauthors.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social @alcs.co.uk ?

Great response from Margaret Atwood to my piece in @theatlantic.bsky.social . "...they could at least buy me a coffee." www.theatlantic.com/books/archiv...

#WorldBookDay2025 means it’s time to grab a new read (also double points @waterstones today!) If you’re looking for a gripping dystopian thriller about gender-based oppression & power, check out #TheBoyIAm. In 2025, these conversations matter more than ever. 📖 www.waterstones.com/book/the-boy...

It’s been a long day. many world book day workshops; an amazing (AmAZiNG @wordtheatre.bsky.social ) show at the @oldvictheatre.bsky.social … I have one question…. do I stay up and watch the next episode of Severence without my OH and risk marital collapse… or do I sleep. Both have strong appeal.

#WorldBookDay2025 means it’s time to grab a new read (also double points @waterstones today!) If you’re looking for a gripping dystopian thriller about gender-based oppression & power, check out #TheBoyIAm. In 2025, these conversations matter more than ever. 📖 www.waterstones.com/book/the-boy...

Tonight’s Severence episode was one of the best things I’ve ever seen. Like a NYT Short Story and yet more.

looks like this is my main hangout now then :)

Kids in bed. Tummy’s full. Finishing off the night with #DoctorWho and the finale of #Arcane ! :)

Anyway, further to my post yesterday, here’s a list of all the LGBTQ+ books published in the UK this year. 19 pages of entertaining, funny, thrilling, thought-provoking, empathy-building titles which deserve to be on any list, from Queer Lit in Manchester. 😍 www.queerlit.co.uk/collections/...

Children's books should be for ALL CHILDREN! But the new Reflecting Realities report from @theclpe.bsky.social shows a worrying decline in representation. Publishers need to respond and do better: we need books for EVERYONE! #literacy #kidlit #ukkidlit #WeNeedDiverseBooks clpe.org.uk/research/clp...

LOOK look! The superhero’s secret identities have all been revealed!

I've updated my starter pack of UK & Ireland indie bookshops, which now stands at just under 80 entries, go.bsky.app/5ZWcsLN More seem to be joining Bluesky all the time, let me know of any I've missed! #kidlitUK #UKkidlit #bookshops

Eeeppp I just got invited to the book launch for #IceApprentices by Jacob! I mentored him VERY briefly over a year ago and now i get to celebrate this amazing boo.k coming out with simon&schuster. I couldn’t be MORE gushy and excited. Oooh how I love the #ukkidlit community

If you see this, post a photo of a beach from your camera roll

Hello! Reposting a thread of starter packs to help anyone spending their Sunday trying to find UK children’s book people. Most are being updated so if you checked them before, you may find new additions. #kidlitUK These two are (mainly) UK children's authors go.bsky.app/GLnmxCv go.bsky.app/3hvsJPY

The Literary Events Starter Pack is up to 23, if you know of festivals or literary events that are on Bluesky please let me know go.bsky.app/PHw99bS

Hello everyone!

We're feeling festive today! Who wants to win this tote bag of goodies? Like this post! Give us a follow. You don't have to, but resharing is appreciated 💕 Enter by 7pm Sunday 24th November 2024. We'll pick a winner on Monday. UK only. #kidlituk

since I mentioned starter packs for finding people to follow, here’s a thread of some to get you cookin’!

I’m doing an Isabel Allende course on BBC Maestro. Here’s today’s gem on the magic of storytelling: “It’s organic. It’s intuitive. You have to enter a dimension of dream, of intuition, of premonition, in order to surrender to the process of writing. And that is absolutely magical.” Love. ❤️

#kidlituk #ukya #ukkidlit #booksellers I’d quite like to do a Christmas swag giveaway to anyone who is gifting #TheBoyIAm and so would love your advice on how to do it ! I’ve already reached out to my local bookshop. Is that the best way?

So on reflection. I prefer bluesky. Damnit.

If you would like to be added to this starter pack so member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators BI can find each other easily, please pop your name below :) go.bsky.app/KBvYZbZ

🔔🚨‼️News: ‼️🚨🔔 I’m available full time in Jan 2025 for school, library and bookshop visits/workshops. If you’re interested do reach out here or via email [email protected]

Resharing this thread of starter packs because we still see new arrivals from the #ukkidlit #kidlit community. You’ll find authors, illustrators, agents and more.

For those of you looking for authors of middle grade children's books, we've got you covered here: go.bsky.app/RwXPjHm Still adding! #kidlituk

@finnlongman.bsky.social Hiya! Just joined Bluesky, would you mind adding me on any #ukya starterkit list you’re setting up x

Hi #ukkidlit starterkit lists

Hellloo! Let’s connect Blue Sky peeps. My debut novel #TheBoyIAm came out in 2021 & working on my next books. I follow back anyone into the same things as me including YA, SciFi, thriller & spec fiction bod who is interested in kindness and the fair distribution of power :)

ok. I joined. Y’all better not be kidding. It was this or myspace.

Thinking of trying to make this #UKYA list a reality. If you're a YA author in UK or Ire* and would be interested in being included, let me know. *The UKYA hashtag usually covers both so is a misnomer but I guess it's to do with the setup of the publishing industry etc etc