Verona McColl
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Author of the middle-grade Accidental Archaeologist Adventure Series. www.veronamccoll.com
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thequillandquiver on Instagram: "Indie Authors Where Are You? - My name is Carrie and I am the owner of The Quill & Quiver bookshop based in Corby, Northamptonshireā¦"
Indie Authors Where Are You? - My name is Carrie and I am the owner of The Quill & Quiver bookshop based in Corby, Northamptonshire. I am looking for Indie authors that would like to be on our bookshelves. There is a link on our website to complete the form. Just go to our āWork With Usā section on the website. www.quillandquiver.co.ukIf you arenāt an indie author but know one you think we should have on our shelves. Comment or tag them and we will check them out. #corby #bookshop #indieauthor #indiebooks #author
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about 10 hours ago
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GRAPHIC NOVELS - Build Lifelong Bookworms.
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3 days ago
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Steven A Hauer
19 days ago
Ever been just one inch away from losing everything? This is the true story of how a teenage hunting trip nearly ended my life ā and how that moment gave me a mission to live with purpose.
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Walking the streets of Glasgow, Scotland.
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Graphic Novel agents. My artist and I are transforming my original middle-grade adventure series (written but not published) into our long-anticipated GRAPHIC NOVEL. Looking for a literary agent. No Ai used.
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Nadine Kitto šØš¦ on Instagram: "Kids love graphic novels. Donāt fight it. Prepare yourself with great titles for ages 8-12. What graphic novel would you add?"
929 likes, 63 comments - kittoreads on May 28, 2026: "Kids love graphic novels. Donāt fight it. Prepare yourself with great titles for ages 8-12. What graphic novel would you add?".
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13 days ago
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GRAPHIC NOVELS - Breaking down the barriers to book reading.
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13 days ago
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GRAPHIC NOVELS - The stepping stone from social media to reading.
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17 days ago
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School Reading List
17 days ago
Favourite books for 9 year olds, chosen by children. Including titles by Rob Biddulph, Terry Deary, Maz Evans, Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo, Matt Haig, Roald Dahl, Joanna Nadin & R.L. Stine.
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Books for 9 year olds
Books for 9 year olds - favourites chosen by children including titles by Rob Biddulph, David Walliams, Maz Evans & Elena Favilli.
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20 days ago
"The heartbreak is constant. The magic is heavy. The consequences are brutal. And the women? They rise. Again, and again. Even when the world tries to grind them into dust. Itās emotional, itās eerie, itās powerful."
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18 days ago
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about 2 months ago
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Robin's gorgeous Queen Nefertiti ready for our new graphic novel taking shape as we speak.
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about 2 months ago
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DearEditorDotCom
3 months ago
The article about 1st quarter 2026 covers the hard stuff, but this is in it, too.
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SPELL 30 from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. A poem to help the deceased navigate the underworld. Anubis is weighing the heart of the deceased against Ma'at's feather of truth on her giant balance.
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2 months ago
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New Video: 15-Minute Tai Chi Flow for Mobility and Toning Watch today's new video hereā¦ https://urlgeni.us/youtube/k_6q 15-Minute Tai Chi Flow for Mobility &...
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2 months ago
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Charlie Mackesyāthe artist, illustrator, and author of the smash success, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horseādescribes his process as āmaking a mess on paper over and over and over again.ā āPeople often just see an end product,ā Mackesy said.
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Newsletter - Billy Oppenheimer
"Unfailingly interesting, delightful, and well-written." Every Sunday, around 6 PM (CT), I send out the SIX at 6 newsletter. You can subscribe here: Subscribe Or email me, and I'll add you. Read previ...
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3 months ago
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4 months ago
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Meet Robin, the wonderfully talented illustrator of the new middle-grade adventure series THE 9 BOWS OF ANUBIS.
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
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Spell 30 from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. A poem for surviving the afterlife. Written 5,000 years ago on the base of a scarab beetle.
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3 months ago
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The 9 Bows of Anubis. Book 1 in The Accidental Archaeologist Adventure Series. OUT SOON!
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3 months ago
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#owls
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4 months ago
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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing | The Shit About Writing Team | Substack
A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more! Click to read The Shit No One Tells You Abou...
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4 months ago
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adriagoetz on Instagram: "Iām excited to share my 2026 manuscript wishlist in which I go into exhausting detail about what Iām looking (and not looking š) fā¦"
Iām excited to share my 2026 manuscript wishlist in which I go into exhausting detail about what Iām looking (and not looking š) for this year! āØ #MSWL #literaryagent
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4 months ago
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4 months ago
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An interesting table showing shopping trends for different age groups. Good to target your readers/ purchasers more specifically.
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4 months ago
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5 months ago
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a3w_editorial on Instagram: "Writers, youāre out here doing SO many things right and I donāt think you hear it enough. Look. I roast you a lot on this app. But ā¦"
Writers, youāre out here doing SO many things right and I donāt think you hear it enough. Look. I roast you a lot on this app. But I also scream internally (in a good way) when your writing does this stuff. I love your messy drafts, but I love your clever, intentional choices even more. Wanna learn a revision system that will level up your writing? Comment FIX and Iāll send the link. #writersofinstagram #amwritingfiction #amediting #writingtips #writingcommunity
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5 months ago
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Writing Historical Fiction to Bring Ancient History to Life for Middle Grade Readers.
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5 months ago
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Aaron decides not EVERYTHING is bad when visiting his dad in Egypt.
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5 months ago
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Well, I missed the Scottish snow blizzard but not the rain forecasted for the next few days. Good indoor writing weather. āļø
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5 months ago
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2026 International Book Fairs: A Comprehensive List
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2026 International Book Fairs: A Comprehensive List - Kotobee Blog
Step into the world of 2026 book fairs, where new stories, author talks, and the buzz of fellow readers come together to inspire your next literary adventure.
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Successful Queries: Brent Taylor and āViolet Thistlethwaite Is Not a Villain Anymore,ā by Emily Krempholtz
Find Emily Krempholtzās successful query to agent Brent Taylor for her debut novel, Violet Thistlethwaite Is Not a Villain Anymore.
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6 months ago
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Calls for submissions worth checking out.
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6 months ago
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Sounds okay to me.
7 months ago
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Sharny and Julius on Instagram: "You asked me to do one for Dads with Teen Daughters. Here it isā¦"
As a father, you play a vital role in your teenage daughter's life. Being a steady presence, providing a safe haven, and offering emotional support can help her navigate the unpredictable world of ado...
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8 months ago
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Halloween book for middle grade (8-12 yrs) readers. Magical, historical, heartwarming story set in ancient Egypt.
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Available on Amazon and popular book sellers.
8 months ago
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The 25th Helsinki Book Fair
I attended the 2025 Helsinki Book Fair last week.
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8 months ago
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Help your kids discover and enjoy history in this epic adventure series set in ancient times. Written for 8-12 years with short illustrated chapters to encourage reluctant readers. Available from most online sellers.
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9 months ago
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Ā» 30 Magazines and Anthologies Publishing Horror Fiction
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9 months ago
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Cambodian monks leaving the temple. Each morning the tread the city of Phnom Penh asking for alms.
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10 months ago
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Daily Submittable Deadlines
11 months ago
Best writing and poetry festivals to submit to each day on submittable.
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Novels. Short Stories. Poetry. Fun contests.
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WILDsound Writing Festival Submission Manager
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Praise for the Aaron Thanos middle grade adventure series. 8-12 year old illustrated historical fiction books. Suitable for reluctant readers. 5* reviews. Check it out now.
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Kathryn Crowley
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Kathryn Crowley
Review of āSpell 30. Book of the Deadā (Author Verona McColl) Primary teachers are always seeking resources that will help their pupils learn in a fun and interesting way. This book āSpell 30. Bookā¦
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11 months ago
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The best middle-grade book to discover for 8-12 year olds. Packed with adventure, growing up, history, discovery, friendship, feeling different, diversity, Muslim girl, tweens. OUT NOW. 3 book series.
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