KLAXON! The Guppy portholes are open from 9 today until 5pm on Friday 21st June! Looking for a fabulous new voice in YA fiction - be brave and submit your manuscript!

Today is your #LastChanceToRegister to vote! All you need is your NI number - young people born between 2002 - Jan 2011, you can find it on any Child Trust Fund paperwork. PLEASE use your vote!🗳️ You can register here: gov.uk/register-to-vo…

#dogsatpollingstations Pooch’s first General Election, long overdue!

I have high expectations for Yvonne’s second #DeloresMackenzie spooky adventure. Pre-ordered and can’t wait! 👻

I love these books. They’re for you if I win Alyson Williams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏳️‍🌈 and especially the sheep!

Win 📘📘📘 and a 🐏. Two days left to enter. Thank ewe.

We’re thrilled to announce the title of the 2025 MA in Writing for Young People Anthology: “INKLAND”. Shared here through the pens, brushes, and imaginations of our cohort. Art credits: Sally Ashworth (Sally Ashworth), Sarah Dyer (Sarah Currie Dyer), Eimear Conboye.

A Reminder To disable Musk’s AI known as Grok from sweeping up data you have to use Twitter/X on the web It doesn’t work on your mobile app Here’s what to do ⏬️

Settling in for my last morning Gladstone's Library to complete a wonderful few days focusing on my manuscript.

Get your copy of #TheDarkandDangerousGiftsofDeloresMackenzie for 50% off ready for the publication of book two THIS WEEK!! 👻👻👻👻👻👻👻 fireflypress.co.uk/books/delores-…

Happy book birthday, Yvonne 🥳🥳🥳💐 Can’t wait for my copy to get here ❤️

When you want to settle down to read your gripping new book but the dog is in your chair 🙄#TheHauntedLifeOfDeloresMackenzie by @Eviewriter

Fully expecting this to be enormously funny. One to watch out for!

'On Writing for Young People' Conference, 24-25 Oct, Online. Featuring Sally Ashworth on the pressing question, ‘Help, My Protagonist is 14! Should I Hit Delete and Start Again?’. Info: tinyurl.com/6rf32t7c #OnWriting2024

'On Writing for Young People' Conference, 24-25 Oct, Online. Featuring Tracy Curran on the knotty question, ‘Picturebook Writers: Is it Fine to Write in Rhyme?’. Info: tinyurl.com/6rf32t7c #OnWriting2024

#WashingtonPost it’s time

Conference fomo? Fear not! We're offering access to recordings of the panel sessions for only £11. Watch again at your leisure before 1st Feb (doesn't include the keynote/workshops). eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing-f… #OnWriting2024

To celebrate finishing my first fell race of the year, a competition. Please RT to have a chance of winning this copy of my fell running book for children. Armistice Runner. (Not the beer. That’s for me.) Deadline 5th Jan. Thank you and Happy New Year. tompalmer.co.uk/armistice-runn…

Booking is open for general admission to #NYALitFest25 👉️ bit.ly/3WRVI11 Programme announcement to follow!

Our festival programme is officially live, and you won't want to miss out on this incredible lineup! 🎉 From thought-provoking panels to amazing author signings, there’s something for everyone. Check it out and grab your tickets now. nyalitfest.wordpress.com/programme/