A huge congratulations to Sophie Cameron Cynthia So (they/them) and #HarryWoodgate. We are so proud to have three titles on the Longlist for the 2024 Children's and YA Polari Prize! 🎉 #PolariPrize2024

You know you've recently taken improv classes when you read this as...

"Computer, can I have a cookie?" "I think Astro...naut...I hope you enjoyed that joke instead." "Computer, shut off life support."

Any tips for hiking the Appalachian trail? I'm prepping this week. First step: learn to confidently spell "Appalachian."

Andrew is truly a hidden gem. If you're not familiar with his work, how's a great time to jump in!

Whew! #TropicalStormDebby is hiking the Appalachian trail the day before I am.

Four days of just this was sooooooo refreshing.

Can confirm this is also only $0.99 in the US right now. Looking forward to it, Natali Simmonds 🔥 MY DAUGHTER'S REVENGE out now! 🔥

It's been (checks notes)...almost exactly two months. *cracks knuckles* The move is over, time again for writing!

Next time you get a 1-star review, just remember a critic once wrote this about one of the most beloved classics of all time. The New Yorker, 8-19-39. WIZARD OF OZ review.

Have I finally been hit by the Mandela Effect, or did these signs say "falling rocks" back when we were kids? #mandelacatalogue

Actual footage of me restarting my WIP. Clear-cutting the chaff, while also trying to forge ahead.

Hahaha! Today I learned Chat-GPT sounds like "Cat, I farted" in French and I can't stop laughing 😆 😹 🔇🔊Sounds on for "chat j'ai pété"

Motivational perspective for your Friday. What's everyone working toward? I'm deep in my next novel, finally having restarted after the move. #WritingCommunity

Monday Vibes. Where's my caffeine drip?

In this interview, you'll find me doing my impression of someone who stays positive in the face of massive trials and tribulations. Thanks to CanvasRebel for the opportunity to chat! canvasrebel.com/meet-james-sch…

Did I just invent a new #lifehack? Am I a cat? Or is this madness? Unable to concentrate (wicked headcold), I fought off the chills by lying in the sun...cue excellent fever dreams re: how to up the impact of my WIP finale!

It's possible I should have just taken Tylenol, but I *do* like the ideas as I read them the next morning!

My query stats, in a Sankey diagram. tl;dr over 25 months I queried 216 agents, and had 214 rejections/no-replies. 11 agents requested manuscripts, and 2 agents offered rep. (the second offer came after nudging with an offer of rep) 1/🧵

Resharing for the Monday crowd! ✨