We need great transparency around the topic of money in publishing, in my opinion. Anyone else agree? shorturl.at/0boEf

📚💰 Ever wondered how long it takes to earn out an advance? I dive into the details in my latest Substack post. If you're navigating publishing/curious about the numbers, this is for you. 👉 shorturl.at/UNb1H Share your thoughts — I’d love to hear them! #Publishing #Booksky #AuthorJourney

Otter-Barry-tastic tonight 🥳 #SqueakSquawkRoar and #Boing publish TOMORROW! ✨✨ #Excited #PoetryRocks

Just enjoying a cup of tea and staring at my name in print! What a gorgeous publication The Toy is! (Illustration by Evelyn Marsh) #poetryforchildren #poetryforkids #writingforchildren #poetrycommunity #poetry

How exciting! @thetoypress.bsky.social magazine has arrived with 23 pages of amazing space themed poems and stories. As well as wonderful illustrations! Buy here: thetoypress.com/shop/ So thrilled to be part of this with my first printed poem! 🪐🌏🚀

Happy 1st December! This month we will be shining a spotlight on some of our fabulous illustrators in... The Toy Advent Calendar! First up is Dani Ryles who provided an array of animals for our pets edition including this glorious goldfish.

Would love to know your approaches to handling criticism & rejection - a fundamental part of a creative career! Do you sulk? Vent? Rage? Or go for a walk and (literally) take it all in your stride? I’ve shared MY approach here: shorturl.at/cDzi4 #authorlife

This is such a lovely review! Thank you 😊

As promised I have written a song for all of you here on Bluesky. It goes like this. I hope you like it. youtu.be/ycj5Kflwb9k #ScrollTheMusical @bsky.app