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Morpeth School & Sixth Form @morpethschool.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Bookdrop is a free half-termly @authorfy.bsky.social newsletter for teens to support reading for pleasure at home and at school. Download the latest issue here: authorfy.com/bookdrop-new...

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

This is so lovely! Thank you Max for taking the time to message me. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Imagination Island books. Grubby is one of my favourite characters too!

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Thanks SO much Bev!!!! Hope you’re well xxx

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Bev Humphrey @libwithattitude65.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Happy #bookbirthday @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social #GillArbuthnott Whether you want to laugh, meet a historical figure or learn more about your brain, these fab books have got you covered @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @farshorebooks.bsky.social @templarbooks.bsky.social 🙂

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

I have so much news for you!!! 😂 Hope you’re well?

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

✨ NEWS!!!!! ✨ In honour of International Friendship Day, I’m ridiculously excited to introduce you to your new BFF - Riley Wright! 🥳 RILEY WRIGHT IS ALWAYS WRONG is the first in a funny, illustrated, diary-style series for ages 7+. Full announcement: www.thebookseller.com/rights/farsh...

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Naomi Jones @naomijones1.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

This week we’ve been joined at Words and Pictures by inspirational creative writing entrepreneur and author @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social We discovered how she created her own opportunities and why it’s so important to ‘think big’. Read more here: naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/words-and-...

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Why we all need to think big and create our own opportunities

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Happy reading! I hope you enjoy your trip to the island 🏝️🌈

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

✨ 50% OFF AUTHOR EVENTS ✨ As the offer went down so well last year I’m offering 50% off KS2 author visits for the rest of 2025. If you’d like a visit that’s high-energy, interactive & inspires ALL pupils to put pen to paper, do get in touch! ✉️ info@meltaylorbessent.com

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Ahhh I so hope you enjoy it lovely Rashmi xxx

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

How did I miss this beautiful bit of book post? Imagination Island: Race to Echoes Edge! LOVED Book 1 and can’t wait to read this!! 👀 🎉 #KidLitUK @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social (art by Alessandro D’Urso)

A proof of Imagination Island Race to Echoes Edge wrapped in rainbow tissue paper and ribbons with a postcard on top that reads Greetings from Imagination Island in big gold lettering.

A proof of Imagination Island Race to Echoes Edge. There are 4 children on the cover riding rainbow waves on magical manta rays with a dragon flying alongside them.

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

So glad you got a copy, Richard!!! I hope you enjoy the chaos of part 2 xx

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Thanks to @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social and @harpercollins.bsky.social for this delight in the post today. The first one was a rip roaring ride and I can’t see the follow up being anything less! Can’t wait to continue the adventure.

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Naomi Jones @naomijones1.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

One of the best bits of awards ceremonies is getting to hang out with lots of other authors! @hannahgold.bsky.social @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social @sharnajackson.com Tom Percival Joseph Coelho Alex Wharton Jeffery Boakye

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Another WRITE FOR FUN challenge has been added to my YouTube channel and this time it’s the ‘Change The Title’ challenge ✏️📖🎬 This is a super quick and easy challenge, based on grabbing a bundle of books and changing the titles! #WriteForFun #creativewritingforkids

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Just in time for National Storytelling Week next week, my next WRITE FOR FUN video is live on YouTube and this one’s about a story structure I created over 15 years ago!! ✍🏼📖👵🏻 Learn how to use WISPS at YouTube.com/@writeforfunwithMTB 🎬

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

And then there were TWO!!!!! ✨🌈📚 Race to Echoes Edge isn’t officially publishing until 27th March but my advance copy arrived today and I’m OBSESSED! The illustrations by Alessandro D’Urso are 😍👌 If you’d like to pre-order a copy, head to www.waterstones.com/book/race-to...

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks SNOW much for sharing xx

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I love this!!! Hope we can take even more selfies next year ❤️

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

These are my #TopNine most-liked posts this year. A celebration of 10 years of @redbreastedbird.bsky.social & ‘Murder Most Unladylike,’ double celebrations with the wonderful @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social , & a host of fabulous books! I wonder what new adventures 2025 will hold? #childrensbooks

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ME AND THE CHRISTMAS CARROLLS!!!!!! ❤️🎄🎅🏼 I hope everyone has a gorgeous festive season and a 2025 that is full of cheer. (P.s. if anyone gets a copy of The Christmas Carrolls 1 2 or 3 for Xmas do feel free to send me pics! I love seeing them!!! ✨)

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

🎄✨ DID YOU KNOW… ✨🎄 1) I applied to be a Christmas elf in Lapland when I was 19 but was told I was ‘over qualified’ (true story!) 2) I’m allergic to real Christmas trees 3) You can order a discounted copy of The Christmas Carrolls at uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-... before Xmas!

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

#BookAdvent Day 14 ‘The Christmas Carrolls,’ by @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social , illustrated by @selomsunu @farshorebooks.bsky.social If you haven’t already discovered this tinseltastic series about a family who live and breathe Christmas 365 days of the year, now is your chance….

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Thank you so much Russell! Your ongoing support honestly means the world!

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Oh that’s gorgeous!!! I’m so glad you could make it. As ever I barely got to speak to anyone at length and just screamed in everyone’s face about how much I love them but I think that’s a sign of a good night!? 😂❤️

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Do let me know if you’d like to come next year!

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

What an AMAZING night!! Thank you to everyone that came to the 2024 KidsLit Christmas Party 🎄🎉🥂 It was incredible to have so many talented, creative & inspiring people in one room & especially lovely to catch up with old publishing friends & make some new ones.

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Jennifer Jamieson @jenjamieson.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

The @authorfy.bsky.social Xmas party was (kids) LIT!! 🌟🔥✨ MASSIVE thanks to the queen of kidlit Christmas @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social already excited to next year! 🎄

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Agnes MG 🧚 in Faedom @agnesmg.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Kidlit authors getting festive at the @authorfy.bsky.social Christmas party hooray 🍾🎉🌟🍭🎊✨ Thank you @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social for throwing such a fab bash🎉❣️ #childrensbooks

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Jennifer Claessen @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Thank you @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social for an always wonderful start to the season at the Kidlit Christmas Party! You’re the festive dream queen 🧑🏻‍🎄❤️📚

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

It’s KIDSLIT CHRISTMAS PARTY DAAAAAAY!!!!!! 🎉✨🎄 Can’t wait to see everyone later. And there have been a couple of cancellations so if anyone would like their tickets do ping me a DM xx

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

As someone who normally works full time and squeezes writing in here & there, I’m living my best author life this week! ✨ 3 school events ✨ a bookshop signing ✨ handing in draft 1 of Imagination Island 3 ✨ planning a VERY exciting new project ✨ And it’s the KidsLit Xmas Party tomorrow!

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

It’s the KidsLit Christmas Party THIS FRIDAY!!!!! 🎉🎄🎅🏼🥂 After a few cancellations, everyone on the waiting list now has a ticket but I’ve got x2 tickets left so if you’re a children’s author, illustrator, agent or publisher & you’d like to come, do DM me!

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Roar adventures are the BEST adventures!!!! I started the new ‘Dragon Riders of Roar’ this morning and haven’t been able to put it down 😍🐉✨ @jennymclachlan.bsky.social has written another thrilling, fantasy-fuelled adventure & I wish I could stay on Roar forever!

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

LUCAS!!! This is huge!! Massive congratulations! Xxxx

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Lucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I really cannot believe that I won The Times - Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition today! I am very excited for everyone to read my novel, I am absolutely blown away by this! #booksky

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Ha! I love that!!! At least she attempted to join in 😂

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

There are many reasons to love reading but here’s just one… you can read ANYWHERE!!!!! Expertly demonstrated by my 3 year old dropping everything to read some non-fiction to the fish, sharks and sting rays on holiday this morning 😂

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Working on a top secret project (while on holiday for my birthday / anniversary) and cannot WAIT to share this one with you!!!!

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Wooooah!!! HELLO NEW FOLLOWERS!! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m a little quiet this week as I’m away celebrating my birthday (today) and 20 year anniversary (8 years married!) with my husband ❤️ I’m currently sitting in a dark corner working on a top secret writing project while my son sleeps 😂 Hoping to reveal all soon!

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Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social · 16/09/2024

From the girl who’s allergic to everything (cats, dogs, horses, grass, chocolate!) I spent a lot of my childhood wishing I could have a pet (all I had was 3 fake 🐠🐟🐡). That’s what inspired my next ‘Write for Fun’ writing prompt. Watch the full video at YouTube.com/@writeforfunwithMTB

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