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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

When schools use generative AI to create flyers, logos and art deco, they are telling their art students that their work does not and will not matter. They are making it clear that the arts, which are already hard to make a career out of, is now even more fruitless. Educators should know better.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

PLA was an incredible time. I signed a ton of books, got a ton of free goodies, ate some great food, explored a little bit of Minneapolis. Write up to come on my Substack soon!

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

They giving away free books on the Goodreads. Go enter! www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

COPE FIELD IS A FOREWARD INDIES FINALIST! It's been amazing to see this novel find its readers and continue getting recognition.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

If you're nearby, see me this weekend at YANovCon ------ Feb. 28, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Young Adult Novelists Convention (YANovCon) at the Belmont Library, Belmont, California. Free half-day YA author event with panels, workshops and signings.

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Flux Books @fluxbooks.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We are absolutely thrilled that COPE FIELD is a 2026 Printz Honor Book! Huge congratulations to author @tlsimpson.bsky.social and thanks to @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! ❤️

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

My sophomore novel COPE FIELD was named a Printz Honor Book today. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to far too many people to name here. I want to say that never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this could happen, but I have always dreamed big. And you should, too.

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Dave Scheidt @davescheidt.com · 11/01/2026

Nancy undefeated.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Check out the new newsletter, wherein I talk about officially knowing the thing a lotta people have probably already figured out and how that heals the little baby travis inside all of us substack.com/home/post/p-...

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oops i have ADHD

A different kinda newsletter today

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Cope Field is one of Kirkus Reviews' top 100 YA books of 2025. COPE FIELD IS ONE OF KIRKUS REVIEWS' TOP 100 YA BOOKS OF 2025!

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Hit send on the next round of ACCELERANT edits this morning. This might be the most complicated and complex book I've written in my life. Can't wait to be able to share it with all of y'all.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA. "Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."

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Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Cope Field by T.L. Simpson

Craw’s voice and inner anger as he deals with abuse, expectations, and living in a place the book says “many don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!

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Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!

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Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Cope Field by T.L. Simpson

Craw’s voice and inner anger as he deals with abuse, expectations, and living in a place the book says “many don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Sat down to chat with Andy Davidson author of IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN, THE HOLLOW KIND and THE BOATMAN'S DAUGHTER about craft, social media, horror and more. Check it out and give me a follow if you like this kind of thing!

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Word by Word: Andy Davidson

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Oh, hey. STRONG LIKE YOU is an Arkansas Gem. library.arkansas.gov/.../arkansas...

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Amazing and awesome. So honored to be selected.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

It's been a minute, but I'm back with more author chats. Scope this one if you like cozy fantasy. In conversation with Markelle Grabo, author of Call Forth a Fox.

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Word by Word: Markelle Grabo

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Sat down with Jeff Wooten for the latest edition of Word By Word. We talk a little craft, a little bit about debut year. I forgot to ask him why he's so scared to fight me in the Barnes & Noble parking lot.

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Word by Word: Jeff Wooten

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Jeff Wooten @jeffwooten.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Had a good day at Little Rock’s @barnesandnoble.com with @tlsimpson.bsky.social and @johnhornor.bsky.social and many others. John and Travis are good people.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Sat down with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne to chat book marketing and more. Plus, I finally realized my longterm dream of having a fake magic card made using my book cover.

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Word by Word: Tatiana-Schlote-Bonne

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Flux Books @fluxbooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

“COPE FIELD will punch you in the gut, break your heart, and somehow put it back together again....It deserves to be an instant classic.” —@trishlundy.bsky.social, author of THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY WITH MURDER COPE FIELD by @tlsimpson.bsky.social is out now! ⚾ northstareditions.com/flux/cope-fi...

“COPE FIELD will punch you in the gut, break your heart, and somehow put it back together again. T. L. Simpson writes an unflinching story about one teen boy’s reckoning with his anger issues and the insidious truth hidden behind his father’s perfect public image. It deserves to be an instant classic.” —Trish Lundy, author of The One That Got Away with Murder

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Me and fellow 2024debut Freya Finch, author of RISE (Disney/Hyperion), sat down to chat writing recently. Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/tlsimpso...

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T.L. Simpson in conversation with Freya Finch, author of Rise (Disney/Hyperion)

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Flux Books @fluxbooks.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

“With a voice that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go until its gut-wrenching final page, Simpson weaves a heartbreaking tale.... A beautiful, important novel.” —MK Pagano, author of GIRLS WHO BURN COPE FIELD by T. L. Simpson is available now! ❤️ northstareditions.com/flux/cope-fi...

“With a voice that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go until its gut-wrenching final page, Simpson weaves a heartbreaking tale of the complicated nature of love, loss, and family. A beautiful, important novel.” —MK Pagano, author of GIRLS WHO BURN

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I interviewed NYT bestselling author Marc. J Gregson, author of the ABOVE THE BLACK trilogy. Check it out, and while you're there, subscribe to my newsletter.

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Word by Word: NYT bestselling author Marc J Gregson

T.L. Simpson in conversation with Marc J. Gregson

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I sat down with Matteo L. Cerilli, author of LOCKJAW (Tundra, 2024); middle grade ghost story SOMETHING'S UP WITH ARLO (HarperCollins Canada, 2025); YA noir BAD IN THE BLOOD (Tundra, 2025); YA gamer action FATHOM FALL (Bloomsbury, 2026) to talk craft. Check it out!

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Word by Word

In conversation with Matteo L. Cerilli.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Superman may have fixed whatever was wrong with me

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

petition to stop calling it AI "art" and them AI "artists." It's not art and they aren't artists.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

I’ll be putting my journalism experience to good use by publishing Q&A articles with authors on Substack. We’ll dig deep into craft, talk about inspiration, method, process and more. We’ve got NYT bestsellers on deck, career authors, debuts and more. It’s going to be awesome. Link in bio!

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I got suspended on threads for telling someone arguing that AI writing is still writing to “eat shit” Not sorry

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Flux Books @fluxbooks.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

“COPE FIELD is a home run. A gripping modern classic, full of so much heart and grit and punk rock tenacity, each word refuses to leave you dry-eyed. T. L. Simpson simply doesn’t miss.” — @freyafinch.bsky.social (RISE) Out now! @tlsimpson.bsky.social ⚾️❤️ northstareditions.com/flux/cope-fi...

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We started a Discord for traditionally published authors with books coming out in 2026. It's gotten a good number of authors, but we require MORE! Yell at me if you'd like an invite.

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

We are starting to get a good number of authors. Get in on this!

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I started a discord for author networking. Holler at me if you're a traditionally published author with a book coming out in 2026 for an invite!

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2026 Author Boost

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T.L. Simpson @tlsimpson.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I started a discord for author networking. Holler at me if you're a traditionally published author with a book coming out in 2026 for an invite!

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2026 Author Boost

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