Just finished Lucas Maxwell’s YA debut #AMillionTinyMissilesAllAtOnce - what a rewarding, heartbreaking read. I felt I was there in the snow with Elias as he searched for his brother @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social Thank you for the proof. OUT APRIL 2026

Huge congratulations to Jasmine Richards and the Storymix Books team on the publication of its first book — THE OTHER FATHER CHRISTMAS. It’s a delightful, heartwarming Christmas tale. It was lovely to celebrate last night with so many Storymix writers, supporters and friends! @storymix.bsky.social

Just finished this super fun middle grade. Genuinely funny. I particularly liked how Alex’s parents are so helpful and supportive! @lindsaylit.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

Why don’t Oliver’s other children have any contact with him? #TheArchers

I’m very excited that you can now preorder my debut novel from Blackwell’s Books! blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro... @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social

Congratulations @klkettle.bsky.social ! 🎉

Banned Books Week… so here’s LLAMA GLAMARAMA by me and Garry Parsons - banned in some places in the US because it *checks notes* “promotes a social justice agenda.” It’s about a llama who likes dancing.

Out TODAY - #KeepYourFriendsClose is a super tense, twisty DARK thriller that’s as good as it looks! 🎉🎉🎉 🎉🎉 @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social @penguinbooks.bsky.social

I have two lovely in-person courses starting soon on Thursdays at City Lit in Covent Garden, London. Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg... Do join me and spread the word!

Please train more driving examiners 🙏🏼

Ugh. Adam lording it over Stella with his “One final thing”. So entitled. Highly satisfying response from her! #TheArchers

#TheArchers re the harvest, David said,”Brian is family. I can’t go against his wishes.” How is Brian family to David?

Over on @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social , interviews with Philip Womack, Sue Wallman, and Monique Turner @philipwomack.bsky.social @suewallman.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/23/a...

Got to station in torrential rain, wrung out my skirt, hopped on train and the ceiling is leaking 😱

TONIGHT! At 7pm! I'll be chatting to @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social for the online launch of Real When I'm With You – come and hang out with us! 🌊💕 Grab your free spot here! www.crowdcast.io/c/real-when-...

Find out about how @jandunning.bsky.social's experience of hearing loss in her family inspired The Last Thing You'll Hear in this fascinating post over at The Limping Chicken blog! limpingchicken.com/2025/06/25/a...

** Submissions OPEN ** 🥳 If you're a #KidLit writer in the UK/Europe, #UV26 could be your big break. The anthology has launched 100s of writers' careers - will you be next? Find out more and enter👇 undiscoveredvoices.com Entries close: 8 September 2025 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social

⬇️ If you’re writing a novel THIS is the book you need once you have a first draft. Nobody understands editing and getting to the heart of a story better than Sara Grant. Written with authority and warmth and out now! @authorsaragrant.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

‘There’s a seagull in the library’ sounds like the title of a children’s picture book rather than a sentence I’ve actually just had to say

If the warmer weather is making you feel in need of a cool down @suewallman.bsky.social 's books are sure to bring on the chills! Sue's books are definitely not warm & cosy 😆 If you want to learn more about Sue's writing/ book her for a visit you can do so here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sue-...

So exciting to see the new and amazing Undiscovered Voices team launch the 10th @scbwi-bi.bsky.social anthology with a free event and a series of masterclasses — all on Zoom. You can book your tickets now: undiscoveredvoices.com/news/uv-2026...

#BookReview: WATCH YOUR BACK by Sue Wallman @suewallman.bsky.social #UKYA sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/04/22/b...

Watch Your Back by Sue Wallman Sue Wallman does it again! Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @suewallman.bsky.social @scholastic.bsky.social #YA#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#bookstagram#booksofinstagram#booksforchildren

Next level #birdwatching

Same goes for 'guilty pleasure'. Why is it guilty to find pleasure in a book or a song or a movie? Unless of course you're committing crimes at the same time.

Extremely well put @pierstorday.bsky.social

“I’m a crime writer – I understand theft when I see it.” Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringement. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...

Publishing looks glossy from the outside. Inside? It’s built on unpaid labour. My first book is out this year. Here’s what I actually got paid, what my contract says, & why most authors can’t afford to do this twice. kristie-de-garis.ghost.io/published-do... #Publishing #Books #Author #Writer

COVER REVEAL! 🌊💕 Delighted to share the beautiful cover of REAL WHEN I'M WITH YOU, out 3rd July 2025 with Scholastic! Designed by Michelle Brackenborough, it really is the cover of my dreams. A SUMMER OF FAKE DATING. A CHANCE TO BECOME HER REAL SELF.

It’s been a week since WATCH YOUR BACK was published. Had a lovely time with @lindsaylit.bsky.social yesterday @waterstones.bsky.social Piccadilly signing books after a celebratory lunch. Thank you Becky!

Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 8th April 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @tamsinmori.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new book - Gargoyles: The Watcher. All welcome to come and join in the chat here on BlueSky 🙂 #MG #Gargoyles #writerslife #kidlit

Work hard and do your best. That’s it. That’s all you can do. So much is outside your control with publishing. Having an agent you like and trust, and who sticks by you, is also key – but again that’s usually out of your control #ukteenchat

I’m having a go at writing something that isn’t a thriller. Don't wanna jinx it so I'll try not to blab about it... I do love thrillers though #ukteenchat

I can write anywhere but for the optimum experience I need a latte (and possibly, ok usually, a snack) next to me. I’m always interested in other people’s writing rituals... #ukteenchat

Not really because I always have hopeful endings & I know it will be (mostly) ok in the end ahaha. But I often feel really sorry for my characters - I put them through a lot! #ukteenchat

I’ve tried younger and also adult. I might have another go at adult sometime but right now I feel immersed in the YA space & it’s where I want to be. I’m interested in young people, their influences, worries and hopes. I also love how agile they are with language #ukteenchat 1/3

I always write in a linear way and I edit that way too, instead of by scenes. I’m easily confused! I’m much more ruthless when I edit though. I rewrote this book at a very late stage (because of worries around motivation). It was hugely stressful but worth it #ukteenchat

Ok.... I reckon they would be WHO CAN KARA TRUST? #ukteenchat

I like writing the intense moments – there’s love, friendship and hate in #WatchYourBack. I’ve discovered over the years I enjoy writing about sibling relationships. I like how Kara’s relationship with her little brother Dillon changes in this book #ukteenchat

Kara’s best friend has ghosted her & she's drawn into an uneasy friendship with Romilly, a girl with no friends. The more Kara hangs out with her, the more unsettling, creepy things happen. Is Romilly trying to take over her life? Kara must work out what’s going on before it's too late #ukteenchat

The main research was police procedural. The school stuff was fairly easy as I worked in a school until quite recently. I don’t get a buzz out of research like some authors so I tend to write until I get to a point where I really need to do some! #ukteenchat

Ask all your thriller related questions tonight between 8 & 9pm #ukteenchat

New #AuthorInterview on #UKYASpotlight: Sue Wallman, Author of WATCH YOUR BACK @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social #UKYA #Interview @suewallman.bsky.social ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/03/17/a...

LOVE THIS BOOK!

Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 18th March 8-9pm GMT with the lovely @suewallman.bsky.social chatting all about her new YA – Watch Your Back. All welcome to come and join in the chat here on BlueSky 🙂 #YA #WatchYourBack #writerslife

An unputdownable #YA Thriller, #WatchYourBack by @suewallman.bsky.social tells the story of Kara who is left on her own when her bestie ditches her and whose new friend Romilly appears to be trying to take over her life. Out 13/03 #ScholasticBooks worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/w...

Sheila is *brilliant* at breaking down what is needed for a professional pitch. An unmissable workshop for anyone querying agents!

World Book Day is upon us, and we are busy getting the shop ship-shape ready! Come along to celebrate with us tomorrow - in costume - to receive goody bags and bookish treats. We are stocked with WBD books in exchange for your vouchers... and our own costume plans are underway.

Today's review...'Watch Your Back' @suewallman.bsky.social Out on the 13th March, I think this is Sue Wallman's best yet! www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/watch-your-back