So pleased to see this gorgeous cover out in the world. It's perfect for this most heart-warming of MGs. Counting down to Sept publication day already. Well done Juliette Forrest and #DavidDean. Thank you to the team Scholastic UK

Happy Book Birthday to the glorious #DastardlyDuo by the mega-talented Burhana Islam (is catching up). Thank you to the great team Knights Of

2 days to go until we are back with Arthur, Ren and Cecily!! Jennifer Bell stunning illustration by Paddy Donnelly #Legendarium

Very pleased indeed to see Mountain Rescue Dog by Juliette Forrest getting a shout out from Charlotte Eyre in the Bookseller. It's a terrific, heart-warming tale of the special bond between a girl and her dog. Thank you Scholastic UK and Lauren Fortune thebookseller.com/previews/the-m…

A treat for all and flagged by Charlotte Eyre in Friday's Bookseller (thank you, Charlotte). Woodland Magic 2: Deer in Danger by Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks thebookseller.com/previews/woodl… What could be more adorable than a baby deer saved from danger?!

Early morning swim yesterday. (Slightly later) early morning walk today. It's true what they say about the early bird and the worm (sorry, worm).

Swimming in Galway Bay early this morning, with the Clare hills in the distance. Beach was deserted, apart from me, one other swimmer and some seagulls. Bliss!

To celebrate the launch of #TheMountainRescueDog I'm giving away 2 FREE copies. Fancy a rollercoaster of an adventure for your school, class or library? Know someone who loves dogs? 🐾 Follow & RT to enter. Winners picked on Sunday 4th Sept. UK only. Good luck! #giveaways #free

Would any teachers or librarians like a letter for their school, class or library about my new book? For all those interested in adventure, dogs, Search & Rescue dog training, the great outdoors and nature. Perfect for KS2/KS3. Please DM me if so. #edutwitter #RfP #dogsoftwitter

Swimming between rain showers early this morning. Fab to be back in the sea following a break whilst in London for work. (Fab to be in London too, mind you.)

Lunchtime swim today. Recommend it highly. Water: perfect. Galway Bay: empty. Bliss.

SPREAD THE WORD!! Our 2023 Picture Book Open Day to discover unpublished authors and illustrators in the North, Scotland and Ireland is happening in June! Submissions are now OPEN and close 30th March. For further information: bit.ly/OpenDayHN23 Thanks BookBrunch

No time to go for a swim this week. Having to make do instead with looking at snaps of the sea taken after swims last week. Freezing - but oh so beautiful!

Hear hear! A smashing read for all lovers of Middle Grade, written by a smashing author. Thank you too the whole team Little Tiger Books and to the cover illlustrator Abigail Dela Cruz.

The STARÓG Prize is here! Win a book deal and an agent! Open to children's writers with Irish nationality and/or resident on the island of Ireland. A terrific team behind it Gráinne Clear Madeleine Keane Walker Books Opens on 1 May. Full details at starogprize.com

Entry is now open for the Staróg Prize! #StarogPrize #Irishwriting Madeleine Keane PaperCuts