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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I would be so grateful if everyone who sees this could give it a repost. Due to some unforeseen expenses, finances are tough, but I really do have a lot of positive stuff to offer. Website: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk Sending huge love to all @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social #BackToSchool #EduSky

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Louise McLaughlin author she / her @louisemclaughlin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Win To celebrate the release of Disclosure, we're giving away signed copies of Discovery and Disclosure, plus a bundle of Scottish goodies. ✅ Plus receive - Deviation: Wandering Gods FREE Closes 13th Oct #competition #freebooks #freebies #freecompetition #booksky dl.bookfunnel.com/ldpyvzdffr

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The Last Death Poet by Stephen Daly. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo... #kidlit The Last Death Poet is a gripping Belfast-set novel where visions of the city's past draw Michael into Irish folklore, family mystery and first love, ...

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The Last Death Poet by Stephen Daly

The Last Death Poet is a gripping blend of Irish myth, paranormal mystery and coming of age, set in contemporary Belfast's shadows.

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 01/04/2026

Check this space tomorrow for the incredible trailer to #WeAreDragon, the final chapter in the #IAmWolf trilogy! I'm SO excited about this book. The whole series has been so much fun and everyone working on it has been amazing. Not long to go now! @nosycrow.bsky.social #bcemercer #kidlituk

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Maisie Chan 🐼 CHI CHI THE PANDA out now! 🎋 @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

LIVERPOOL! I'm going to be doing a free event about the Tiger Warrior on Sat 21st Feb 11am - 12pm at the Central Library in Liverpool. Perfect for the Lunar new year - aimed at 6+ cultureliverpool.co.uk/events/maisi...

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LizBick.bsky.social @lizbick.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

A very fun Book Club session yesterday! The children were so excited to start reading this new book! @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social Hope you like their trees! #amreading

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Writing on the Wall @wowfest.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Calling all aspiring children’s writers! ✨ WriteNow, Penguin Random House programme to seek out, nurture and publish writers from under-represented communities is back for its tenth year. Applications close 7 January 2026. Apply or find out more here: shorturl.at/oZGpH

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Writing on the Wall @wowfest.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

#BookHighlight | everything grows when you bury it Debut poetry collection by Melissa Grindon, tracing the seasons of grief, growth, & renewal ✨ Fun fact: Melissa was our #PulpIdol 22 Champion, and we couldn’t be prouder of her journey! 📖 amzn.eu/d/iRhpJhT

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Cheshire Novel Prize @saranaidinecox.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Please share widely and follow us and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

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Cheshire Novel Prize @saranaidinecox.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Coming soon - episode 1 of The Tortured Writers Podcast wherever you get your podcasts on 8th November 2025! Tag a friend and follow us to win a pre-order of @willrdean new book #Adrift out February 2026. #TheTorturedWritersPodcast #writers #writingpodcast #WritingCommun

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Writing on the Wall @wowfest.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

🌟 Dive into Natalie Denny's world of Keisha Jones! 🌟 Get ready for a thrilling ride with Natalie Denny’s Keisha Jones series, packed with heart, humor, and unforgettable twists. ✨ Don’t miss out! 🎟️https://bit.ly/477KFVN 🛒https://bit.ly/3J4jtza

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Tom Griffiths @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Fancy another alternate reads poster? There’s a wealth of brilliant children’s books around memories and/or intergenerational relationships so instead of reading Grandpa’s Great Escape, here are some alternatives. Which other books would you include? #kidlituk

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Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Calling all new Year 7s!! Want to know what secondary school is really like? 📚 🏫 🎓 Try seeing it through the eyes of grumpy trainee angel Phoebe Speedwell 🪽 as she embarks on her first top-secret mission and arrives on the first day of school... #kidlituk #MG #funnybooksforkids #schoollife 🧵 (1/3)

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Stuart White @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

£2 PAPERBACK! If you want a MG Sc-Fi adventure for the younger readers in your life, the Ghosts of Mars paperback is currently only £2 on Amazon! Literally never been cheaper for a physical book! amzn.eu/d/348S5f5

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LizBick.bsky.social @lizbick.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

@londonbessie.bsky.social Thank you for a great workshop tonight. Brilliant ideas!

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 23/07/2025

This week's #middlegrade is Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit by #ClareHarlow. It's a twisty, atmospheric mystery with lots of great imagination and characters, and I really enjoyed it – more here!👇 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #IAmReading #KidLitUk #Tidemagic

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I Am Reading: Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit by Clare Harlow

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LizBick.bsky.social @lizbick.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Two fantastic books by @alastairc.com Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #amreading

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Amy Sparkes @amysparkes.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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...

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Writing Key Moments

Learn how to use key moments (internal and external) to create dynamic, engaging and memorable storytelling.

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Helen Cullen @wordsofhelen.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

On 25.06 ,we have our first free Brunel Uni online publishing webinar with editors Joelle Owusu from #MerkyBooks, @samjordison.bsky.social from @galleybeggars.bsky.social and Katie Bowden from @4thestatebooks.bsky.social Register here to demystify publishing: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-e...

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Meet the Editors

Brunel University of London is hosting a series of writing workshops and publishing webinars for aspiring writers.

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Pleased to share I've joined this century and now have a website - for books, events, news and all that stuffs, visit emilyrandall-jones.com

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HOME | Emily Randall Jones

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Sarah Merrett 🫧A Place of a Thousand Wishes @sarahmerrett1.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

3 signed copies of my brand new middle grade adventure, A Place of a Thousand Wishes to be won. RT and follow @everywithwords.bsky.social by midnight 17th June #MG #kidlit #kidlituk #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #bookgiveaway

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Sefton Libraries @seftonlibraries.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Are you interested in writing? Do you want to make new friends and gain feedback about your work? Well, Bootle library has a regular writing group each Thursday in the Pod. 10.30am until 12.30pm. Over eighteens. You can bring any genre of writing and drop in as often as you like. ✏️💻

Poster with details on about the Bootle Library Writing Group

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Lydscl @lydscl.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

So happy to be part of the cover reveal for Book 3 in the Martin and Stern Series - Left In The Ashes by @brittonbookgeek.bsky.social Available to preorder here - geni.us/RpPg2M it's released on September 18th - I can't wait to read it!

the cover of left in the ashes by anna britton

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Kristina Rahim @krahim.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

It’s publication day! 🍩🥳 Thank you to everyone who helped get this book out there into the world. My wonderful agent Silvia from PFD Agents. My fantastic editor @zoegriffiths.bsky.social and the whole incredible team @nosycrowus.bsky.social and Marina Tena Borras for the stunning cover. #kidslit

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LizBick.bsky.social @lizbick.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Great session at Book Club today sharing a new activity book by @willsliney.bsky.social The kids loved it.

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Justyn Edwards @justynedwards.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

SPRING GIVEAWAY! Signed copy of The Great Fox Illusion Signed giant postcards for classroom/library 30 postcards for your class Plus ANYONE can book a free virtual school visit here: justynedwards.com/free-virtual... To enter: Repost this post Follow me Winner picked at random on 31/3

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LizBick.bsky.social @lizbick.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Just finished reading this! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Very clever. Loved it. Have you read this one @brittonbookgeek.bsky.social ?

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Hi schools and teachers! If you're still looking an author visit for #WorldBookDay2025 (or indeed World Book Day Week 😅) I've belatedly decided to do some virtual visits! I've just finished putting it all together & I'm SO HAPPY with what I have planned - it's going to be FUN. DM if interested!

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Jim Field @jimfield.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Trying it out over here now.

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Jasbinder Bilan @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Hello to all people new over here and the others too!! Sending a little wave to connect to like-minded author and arty types teachers and librarians very much welcome too!! #kidlit #stories #readingforpleasure

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Writing on the Wall @wowfest.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Dear Algorithm, Please help us connect with people who are interested in... 📖Books ✍️Writing 📍Liverpool Events 🎨The Arts 🎭Writing Festivals 🎤Poetry 🏳️‍🌈 ✊🏿Social Justice WoW are a Liverpool charity who run 2 annual festivals, projects, competitions and events all year round! And we #publish books!

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LizBick.bsky.social @lizbick.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Wow! What a fantastic follow up to Anna's first book Shot in the Dark. Dare I say it - this one is even better and had me racing through the pages! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Anna Britton @brittonbookgeek.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Join me at Camberley Library where I’ll be chatting about BOTH of my books 😍 Nab your ticket here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-afterno...

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LizBick.bsky.social @lizbick.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Another excellent read! Loved this story. @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

It's here! Thrilled to reveal 'The Scream of the Whistle' cover by the incredible Micaela Alcaino. It's May Eve, and the veil between worlds is thin. Join Ruby Darke on the ghost ride of her life... Out 5th June. Pre-order: shorturl.at/E5aXz shorturl.at/oLTwA

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WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Our first newsletter of the year is out today - have you read it yet? Inside, we've got our January & February Hub calendar, news about our Novel & Picture Book Awards, and a Final Word from founder @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social Subscribe for free ➡️ writementor.substack.com

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Emma Read she/her @emmaread.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

FAO new followers, I offer editorial support, specialising in developmental and line editing for children’s fiction. For free no-oblig. first page feedback get in touch! www.emdashed.com

Free first page feedback from EmDashED editing

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Stuart White @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy Publication Day to me! And Happy New Year to everyone else! I decided to do a 'silent launch' for this book, but now it's launched, I hope people will begin to buy it and enjoy it! Think Frostblood or like a dark, older version of Frozen!

Cover for Storm Rising, a new YA Fantasy from author Stuart White.
The cover has a cold, frosted texture for the background with ice-shards covered in red blood. Beneath the title, the tagline says '…blood will freeze'. There is a snowflake design, with some fantasy runs behind it, and a cloaked, hooded, dark figure striding towards the reader, an ice-shard projecting from her hand.
Back blurb reads:Eighteen-year-old Corena Storm, feared and cast out by her own parents for her Ice-Witch powers, is sent to the merciless Kurikon—an extremist religious order determined to strip her of magic, believing only the gods should wield such power.

But Corena refuses to be broken. Escaping their clutches, she’s thrust into a deadly game of survival, pursued by the relentless Kurikon and the Queen’s elite killing squad. As she fights to stay ahead, she’s forced to rely on unlikely allies—some old enemies, others new friends.

When she falls for someone unexpected, Corena’s quest for vengeance beco

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