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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Woohoo, my first review for Pax & The Secret Swarm is out. Thanks for this lovely review Jamie 👏😁📘

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

One week to go! Out this time next week Expect the usual mix of school troubles, villainous officials, a peek beyond the wall surrounding New London and much more 😁

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Not that active on Bluesky at the moment (as you can tell!) But just wanted to share this lovely news with you all Very excited for these new stories to make it out into the world

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Good luck to all the teachers, assistants, librarians and pupils heading back to school this week. If you would like a remote visit from me, have a look at the post below. Best suited for years 5-6 and 7-8, I aim to inspire a love of reading and writing stories set in the future

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

This 👇 Just starting to line up some exciting posts in the run-up to publication, as well as organising a book launch party and lots of school visits Can't wait to share book three with you all! 😁

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

TEASER ALERT After an exciting conversation with my publisher yesterday, I might* have some news to share soon Watch this space 😄 * I do

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

⭐ '1984 meets Harry Potter'! ⭐ Check out the 'London Falling' series by @dbarker22000.bsky.social! Book 1: Pax and the Missing Head 👉https://amzn.to/46xAwB3 Book 2: Pax and the Forgotten Pincher 👉https://amzn.to/46RrnU4 Book 3: Pax and the Secret Swarm 👉 bit.ly/4lFszAc

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Can't wait! And look at that lovely cover 😍

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Book 3 comes out in October Pax & The Secret Swarm - the biggest adventure of them all!

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I've just finished the excellent Undercover Angel Crash Landing Great fun! I whizzed through it and am now looking forward to the next instalment

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Congrats Alex. Really enjoyed book one, so looking forward to this 😀👏📘

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

My copy is ordered. Can't wait to read

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

In a major scientific breakthrough, I defied the laws of physics this weekend. I dropped a slice of pizza and it landed the right way up! Einstein, eat your heart out How was your weekend?

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

And book 3 is coming later this year Pax & The Secret Swarm publishes in October Can't wait to share the end of this trilogy with readers 😁📘

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

I am so excited for readers to get their hands on this final part of the trilogy. And to share the amazing cover soon. Eek! Just received the cover quote from an author I admire and respect and it left me a little 🥲

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

A very belated update of what I read in April davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/reading/ An eclectic but brill mix! The Legendary Scarlett & Browne Jonathan Stroud The Safe Keep Yael van der Wouden Ramsey's Raiders by Commando Comics #amreading

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Very excited for my sessions with years 7 and 8 at Luckley House today. Thanks to Debbie & Kat for organising Hopefully to inspire some readers with a discussion of my London Falling series @tinytreebooks.bsky.social and to share creative writing ideas #edutwitter

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Our 3rd panto script is up on the Lazy Bee website now George & The Dragon An exciting tale of a brave knight, kind-hearted princess & a scheming witch trying to get her son on the throne. With not one, but TWO dragons 🐲⚔️🏰👸 www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/Scripts/Scri... @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social

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George and the Dragon by David and Fiona Barker

An original two-act pantomime, in which the hero has to slay a dragon to win the hand of the pricess. At least, that's the theory. George and the Dragon by David and Fiona Barker. Read the complete s...

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I'm the latest interviewee in Eddie's Launchpad wonderful podcast, out today. Link on this website www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk Please take a listen if you'd like to hear about how I got started, what inspired me and all about my latest books

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School | Dogsthorpe

Dogsthorpe Infant School. #DreamBelieveShine

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Curtain up in just under 11 hours. Eek! The Quince Players proudly presents Emma by Jane Austen Get your tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/quinceplayers

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Been very quiet on here lately due to life being taken over by rehearsals for a show The Quince Players' production of Emma, by Jane Austen, starts on Thursday. It's going to be a cracker Tickets still available on www.ticketsource.co.uk/quinceplayers #amdram

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

My monthly newsletter has just landed on Substack, covering my latest writing, reading and dice rolling adventures. Have a read (for free!) here: open.substack.com/pub/dabwrite... #Newsletter #Substack

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EPISODE TWELVE: MUTTON CHOPS

Treading the boards

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

India-Pakistan tensions rising as India threatens to withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty... If a world war for water sounds like an exciting setting for a thriller then look no further than Blue Gold davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/books/bluego... #thrillers @bloodhoundbooks.bsky.social

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Hi 👋 I've had published dystopian James Bond-like thrillers @bloodhoundbooks.bsky.social & children's adventures set in the near future @tinytreebooks.bsky.social + pantomime scripts New sci-fi story coming next year Currently working on a comedic fantasy davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/books/

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David Barker | Books

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Looking for a new series to read? I have 2 trilogies to tempt you with: davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/books/ @bloodhoundbooks.bsky.social @tinytreebooks.bsky.social The Gaia trilogy: dystopian spy thrillers as 2 British agents race to save the world The London Falling series: Harry Potter meets 1984

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

@devonbookclub.bsky.social Just finished The Safe Keep by Yael van der Wouden Not really my kind of book but beautifully written and powerful ending #devonbookhour

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Hi Ian For other Bluesky folks out there come and join in the fun at 8pm (nearly) every Monday. No passports required 😁 #Devonbookhour

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I dusted off the signing pen and may have some exciting news to share with you at some point in the near future. Here's a very cryptic clue...

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

My latest monthly newsletter is now available to read on substack and it's completely free. 😁 Click here to read open.substack.com/pub/dabwrite... And if you like it, don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends!

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EPISODE ELEVEN: MARCHING ON

A Spring in my step

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Thanks Lisa Right back at you! 👏📘

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

This sounds great, Louie 👏📘

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I've just updated my events page, with some recent lovely feedback from teachers whose school I have visited this year. Please take a look if you are interested in booking me for the summer term. davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/events/ #edutwitter

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

#HappyWorldBookDay to all the readers, writers, illustrators, teachers, librarians, publishers, agents and anybody else involved in the world of books Fiction, non-fiction, verse, comics, literary, old, new Let's celebrate the wonder of what you can find between the covers

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I had a lovely time at Heathside Walton this morning, talking to the year 7s & 8s, hopefully inspiring their reading & writing as well as telling them all about the #LondonFalling series @tinytreebooks.bsky.social Was blown away by how many books were bought! Thanks to the staff for help

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Started a new project last week Pantsing it out No idea of the plot yet No idea of the age range I'm aiming for Just enjoying the writing Feels very strange but quite enjoyable #amwriting

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

A quick visit to Ivybridge bookshop to say hello to Matt and sign copies of our books. Here's Fiona with her latest brill Do Not Eat The Egg Copies of Pax are in store too @tinytreebooks.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

The father of vertical farming, Dickson Despommier died this month. His ideas fed into my dystopian middle grade adventures, the London Falling series, described as Harry Potter meets 1984 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social Buy a copy (at Bookshop.org) & find out more bit.ly/3X92m2R bit.ly/3U5xuPh

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Just finished this fab follow up to Mission Microraptor. Another great adventure full of humour and action. Bravo Philip Kavvadias 👏 @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Congratulations to my amazing writing friend, @thomasleedsbooks.bsky.social on the publication of the third part in the Jayben series Jayben and the Dragon Stone is out today! @hodderfiction.bsky.social

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Congratulations on the book birthday of Cloud Nine Sue 🥳👏📘

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Happy 8th book birthday to my amazing wife, @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social Do Not Eat The Egg is out today! 🥳👏😍

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Feeling rather jaded this morning after staying up to watch Superbowl LIX but what a win for the Eagles. Amazing performance from them and worthy winners. #SuperBowlLIX #Eagles

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Off to do a hygge style author visit this afternoon for Esher High School. Chilled out audience, drinking hot chocolates, snuggled in blankets. Sounds great. Just hope I can try to emulate their relaxed vibe. Wish me luck! #schoolvisit davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/events/

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

My latest monthly newsletter is now available to read on Substack dabwrites.substack.com/p/episode-ni... Keep up to date on all my writing (and non-writing pursuits) Enjoy

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EPISODE NINE: THANK GOODNESS THAT’S OVER!

January truly is the longest month

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Blue Gold, my thriller about water security tensions in Asia, is coming true... China is building a massive hydro-dam in Tibet, threatening the flow of water to India & Bangladesh. Find out more here: davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/books/bluego... @bloodhoundbooks.bsky.social

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

A dystopian adventure series that grips & won't let go Gone on, you know you want to Get a copy of Pax & The Missing Head and/or Pax & The Forgotten Pincher & see what all the kids have been queuing up to buy at my author events this month bit.ly/40ogw2v bit.ly/3XN5G4N @tinytreebooks.bsky.social

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I had a fab time meeting all your enthusiastic and attentive pupils. Some great questions. And getting mobbed for signed books afterwards... wow!

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