ADHD Awareness Month Fiction: 22 items for $25.00 itch.io/b/3300/adhd-... Proud to have THE PLAYERS: ACT 1 included in this fabulous bundle - available // 1st & 15th October. A big thank you to @eliseswritings.bsky.social for organising. #neurodiversity #adhd #historicalfiction

🎭🎲🥁🎻💀⚔ In recognition of #ADHDAwareness Month, "The Players Act 1" eBook is only 99p/99c (1st-17th Oct). Neurodiversity is nothing new & #histfict can reflect this♥️ Why not take a look? Amazon mybook.to/ThePlayersAct1 Kobo www.kobo.com/ebook/the-pl... Cover: Sarah Christie #BookSky #neurodiversity

My latest #StoryGodmother newsletter went out yesterday with an ADHD theme. It's for #kidlit writers & includes a free coaching competition & free webinar on writing diverse characters. All free. Sign up if you're interested. Thanks! buttondown.com/storygodmother #writing #kidlit #BookSky #kidlitUK

It's #NationalPoetryDay here in the UK on October 2nd and this year's theme is PLAY. Our 'hobbies' and 'toys' editions are both packed full of playing themed poetry and we'll be sharing some of these this week...

A double-whammy in this month's (October) Writing Magazine: a feature about the story behind the story for my #historicalfiction novel "The Players Act 1: All The World's A Stage", and an article about the importance of voice in #picturebooks! @writersonline.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kidlit

WRITERS! The @writersonline.bsky.social Children's Book Prize is now open for unpublished/unagented writers. www.storygodmother.co.uk/index.php/op... There's more info in my newsletter for writers, along with free resources and competitions: buttondown.com/storygodmother #WritingCommunity

🎭LAST DAY OF #Players1715 BLOGTOUR🎭 Thank you to @mjporterauthor.bsky.social for the review on this last stop. Thanks to all the bloggers for arranging interviews, reviews and guest posts. And a big thank you to @rachelsrandoms.bsky.social for organising the tour. #BookSky #histfic 🎭🥁🎻💀⚔️🎲

🎭DAY 6 #Players1715 BLOG TOUR PART TWO🎭 "a fun read, with overdramatic characters, great banter, a heartwarming found family vibe and an unshakeable sense of hope" Big thanks to Moonflower Reader on Insta for the review of The Players: www.instagram.com/p/DNtBteVWAAi/ #histfic #BookSky 🥁🎻🎲💀⚔️❤️‍🩹

🎭DAY SIX OF THE #Players1715 BLOG TOUR🎭 A very big thank you to A Knight's Reads for the lovely interview - I really enjoyed answering these thoughtful questions. 🎭🎻🥁🎲⚔️💀❤️‍🩹 #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #shakespeare #BookSky aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/08/23/t...

🎭DAY FIVE OF #Players1715 BLOG TOUR🎭 A big thank you to Joanne at @portybelle.bsky.social for the very fun quickfire questions on today's leg of the tour. Much appreciated. Find out the answers here: portobellobookblog.com/2025/08/22/t... #historicalfiction #histfic #Shakespeare #BookSky 🎭🥁🎻🎲💀⚔️❤️‍🩹

🎭DAY FOUR OF BLOG TOUR: PART 1🎭 "Amy Sparkes writes with care and sensitivity about friendships, families, finding your place in the world and working through adversity" Thank you to Portable Magic for the review. Check it out here: portable-magic.com/2025/08/21/a... #histfic #BookSky #Players1715

"Clever, funny and highly enjoyable" A big thank you to Rambling Mads for the amusing review of #Players1715 You can check it out here: ramblingmads.uk/2025/08/20/b... #historicalfiction #histfic #BookSky #Shakespeare @rararesources.bsky.social

This has made my day today. You always make yourself vulnerable when you put your stories out into the world, but when readers connect, it is worth it entirely ♥️ 🎭🎻🥁💀🎲⚔️❤️‍🩹 #Players1715

A big thank you to @rararesources.bsky.social for organising the #Players1715 blog tour which kicks off today! And thank you to @leftontheshelf1.bsky.social for the interview. Which character in The Players am I most like? Take a peek and find out. #histfic #historicalfiction #BookSky #Shakespeare

🍌5% off🍌 Amazon (UK) is offering 5% discount on #Players1715, saving a whole 41p! You can buy 2 bananas with that. So, you get a health boost and a book*. What more could you want? *Bananas not included with book www.amazon.co.uk/Players-Act-... #BookSky #comedyandtragedy (and bananas) #histfic

It's always nail-biting when you send something new out into the world, especially a 'first'. #Players1715 is my 1st book for adults & 1st #historicalfiction. Grateful for encouraging words from early readers. www.amazon.co.uk/Players-Act-... #Shakespeare #BookReview #BookSky Cover: Sarah Christie

Today the curtain rises on my adult #histfict debut: THE PLAYERS ACT 1: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE. These broken but beautiful players have been with me a long time. I've walked beside them, listened to their pain, chuckled at their antics and despaired at their decisions for many years now. #BookSky

Today the curtain rises on my adult #histfict debut: THE PLAYERS ACT 1: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE. These broken but beautiful players have been with me a long time. I've walked beside them, listened to their pain, chuckled at their antics and despaired at their decisions for many years now. #BookSky

Over the moon to see 'The House At The Edge of Magic' beautifully illustrated by @benmantle.bsky.social shortlisted for the Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards! A huge honour. Congratulations to the other authors and illustrators in all categories. #thehouseattheedgeofmagic #BookSky #kidlit

ONE WEEK TO GO! 'The Players Act 1' is out on 29th July & I found these photos last night whilst sorting storage on my phone. Allow me to introduce Minchin. He adores photoshoots and it's lovely working with a skull with a good sense of humour (and mischief). We get on well. #Players1715 #BookSky

Only 10 days until 'The Players Act 1: All the World's A Stage' is out! In the 1700s, Shakespeare reliably draw a crowd and was often performed by strolling theatre companies. Discover each main character's favourite Shakespeare quote. #Players1715 #BookSky #historicalfiction #Shakespeare

**Writers** I'm running a free character workshop for subscribers of my Story Godmother newsletter (also free). Friday 11th July - so sign up quick if you'd like to come along. Details of the workshop in the newsletter: buttondown.com/storygodmother Thanks!

So lovely to be invited onto this. Thank you @writersonline.bsky.social for letting me chat away about everything from finding buried treasure to the importance of emotion to the Writing Magazine Children's Book Prize!

Reading for pleasure is the right of every child. Proper funding for libraries and librarians essential

***WRITERS*** Two months to go until the Writing Magazine Children's Book Prize submission window opens again. We are looking for picture book and chapter book entries from unagented and not-yet-published authors. Very excited! For more info: www.storygodmother.co.uk/index.php/op... #kidlitUK

Proof copies have just arrived! So happy to finally hold a copy. Thanks to my husband, Alyn, for formatting, Cat Camacho for editing & Ally Wilkes for proofreading. Cover: Sarah Christie 🎭🎻🥁💀🎲⚔❤️‍🩹 Paperback available: 29th July www.amazon.co.uk/Players-Act-... #BookSky #HistoricalFiction #Players1715

Delighted to say that a paperback edition of THE PLAYERS ACT 1 can be ordered from 29th July. Can't wait to share this story of comedy & tragedy, Shakespeare & swords, heart & hope. It's been a joy to work on 🙂 🎭🎻🥁🎲💀⚔️❤️‍🩹 #players1715 #BookSky #histfic Cover: Sarah Christie adults.amysparkes.co.uk

Excited to run this #writingclass on Key Moments on 1st July 7pm BST, exploring: What key moments are Why they're important When they're most effective The relationship between key moments & readers Using them in plot, character, emotion & theme For more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-ke...

Happy Book Birthday to #TowerAtTheEndOfTime, out today in Canada and US! To all the readers over there: hope you enjoy the next part of the adventure ♥️ Thanks to all at @simonkids.bsky.social, @barnesandnoble.com and Indigo Kids for the amazing special editions! #HouseAtTheEdgeOfMagic #BookSky

I set myself the challenge of writing a script which told a story in about 2 minutes. I can't tell you how much fun it was filming this. A lot of laughter, and working with some very talented people. An absolute joy ♥️

The characters stand behind the curtain, waiting for their turn on the stage... While they wait, here's a little teaser we made. 🎭🥁🎻⚔️💀🎲❤️‍🩹 Curtain rise: 29th July Cover: Sarah Christie Fiddle: Philip Belsham Filming: @swordandfiddle.co.uk adults.amysparkes.co.uk #historicalfiction #BookSky #HistFic

This was an intriguing video to make. How do you communicate the feel and tone of a novel in a teaser video? "Totems" representing some of the characters seemed the easiest way but getting that stopwatch to spin at the right speed and face forward as it landed was a small exercise in frustration!

The characters stand behind the curtain, waiting for their turn on the stage... While they wait, here's a little teaser we made. 🎭🥁🎻⚔️💀🎲❤️‍🩹 Curtain rise: 29th July Cover: Sarah Christie Fiddle: Philip Belsham Filming: @swordandfiddle.co.uk adults.amysparkes.co.uk #historicalfiction #BookSky #HistFic

In case you didn't see this. #WritingCommunity #kidlituk #writingcompetition

One of my favourite bands!

Those who have already said they’d read, I’ll be in touch soon. Anyone else want to be part of this brilliant initiative to help lgbtq+ writers?

🇬🇧 UK PRIMARY SCHOOLS 🇬🇧 I’m currently offering a FREE virtual school visit to anyone who buys a set of my funny fantasy chapter book series THE CONJUROR’S COOKBOOK from the signed books section of my website. CLICK HERE for more info and Ts&Cs. CLICK HERE for sample chapters. #VirtualVisits #KidLitUK

**Writing Magazine Children's Book Prize** Very excited that this is running again this year. We have seen some fantastic results from this competition, including winners signing with agents, and books picked up for publication. Here's what you need to know: #writingcompetition

Happy Pride Month. Pride Readers is back, baby

My next newsletter for readers is out today & includes a sneak-peek at the first chapter of THE PLAYERS ACT 1: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE. 🎭🥁🎻🎲⚔ If you'd like to take a look, please subscribe here: buttondown.com/AmySparkesAu... #BookSky #historicalfiction #Shakespeare #Players1715 #InclusiveFiction

My next newsletter for readers is coming out tomorrow and I'm so excited to share with you a sneak-peek at the very first chapter of THE PLAYERS ACT 1: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE. 🎭🥁🎻🎲⚔ If you'd like to take a look, please do subscribe here: buttondown.com/AmySparkesAu... Thank you! #BookSky

My next newsletter for readers is coming out tomorrow and I'm so excited to share with you a sneak-peek at the very first chapter of THE PLAYERS ACT 1: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE. 🎭🥁🎻🎲⚔ If you'd like to take a look, please do subscribe here: buttondown.com/AmySparkesAu... Thank you! #BookSky

#SundayMorningBookChat this morning is a potential controversial subject: audiobooks. Do you listen to them/ like them? What audiobooks would you recommend? Here are four books where the narration has added to the enjoyment of the book complete with the narrators!

If you'd like a sneak-peek at my debut adult novel, "THE PLAYERS ACT 1: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE", my next newsletter for readers is coming out in a few days and I'm sharing the opening chapter: buttondown.com/AmySparkesAu... Just over two months until the book is published! Yeek! #BookSky 🎭⚔️🥁🎻❤️‍🩹

In this month's issue of Writing Magazine you can read all about the winners of the 2024 Writing Magazine Children's Book Prize. Huge congratulations to talented writers - Gillian Leech, Charlotte Dale and Gemma Callaghan (@writergem)! The competition is running again this autumn.

A big thank you to Mary Ward and Bethany Malcolmson at Writers Online for inviting me onto the podcast today, talking about writing life, emotion, and what happens when you go digging up your Grandad's garden... Episode coming soon. Catch up with previous episodes here: rss.com/podcasts/wri...

Really excited to share some key features of my new PLAYERS book, coming out in July. These are some of my favourite elements in storytelling. If it sounds up your street, you can pre-order PLAYERS here: www.amazon.co.uk/Players-Act-... Thank you! #BookSky

I used to be so ill with ME that I needed a wheelchair to get around and missed years of school. It had a profound effect on my life. Thinking of everyone affected by #MEcfs.

And so the curtain rises... 🎭🎻🥁🎲🔨⚔️ As revealed in my newsletter recently, I'm delighted to share the cover of my next book, THE PLAYERS - ACT 1: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE. Fabulously designed by Sarah Christie at Studio Christie. Very excited and grateful to work with such talented creatives #BookSky

My first newsletter for readers (adults & kids!) is going out tomorrow, and includes a cover reveal and a special giveaway! If you'd like to sign up and haven't yet, there's still time to do so: buttondown.com/AmySparkesAu... Thanks very much! #booksky