‘How to Create Art After Children Blow Up Your Life’ 20 filmmakers, novelists, and comic book writers from around the globe weigh in about how becoming parents impacted their creativity and careers. colehaddon.substack.com/p/how-to-creat…

I don't know who needs to hear this, but I'm reminded once again today that the best way to fix structural issues in a first draft is to stop stropping like a recalcitrant toddler denied a lollipop and to actually sit down and do the work. It seems to be working better here.

We are in the Edinburgh News RegencyAuthor for our panel on all things scandalous and unladylike - join us on the 27th! Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu…

To all the poets out there: I'm pulling together a new anthology for Macmillan, and I would love to read your submissions. If you've any poems about FEELINGS - joy, happiness, anxiety, sadness, etc - I'd love to hear from you! Please DM me.

👀📚Check out my SEPTEMBER 2024 Children’s Books I’m Most Excited About video on my YouTube channel. Please subscribe! 📖🌟Each month, I put together #ComingSoon videos previewing my most anticipated children’s books releases to bump up your TBRs! ➡️ youtu.be/WF0gsc7taS8?fe…

This was a lovely idea… On holiday in France this summer, my beloved baby daddy secretly took these pictures of me writing The New Book. The idea was a study of the author at work. What it became was a catalogue of how gormless I look when writing… But I dig it.

I was very honoured to be asked to be part of this brilliant piece about how becoming a parent affected my creativity. Balancing being any sort of mum with any sort of writer has been a constant tightrope - and one I'd never change. Warning: Maz uses a bad choice word herein...

I LOVE these books - funny and naughty, just like their creator xxx

Oh my GodsSquad… Just when I think I can’t adore you more, you propel WLTGO to one of its highest Amazon rankings to date. It’s presently the bestselling Greek and Roman kidlit book on the big river - the entirety of the rest of the Top 20 is Percy Jackson! We take the wins xxx

I’ve got some exciting book news for you later today… #clues

THIS! (Also Ms F, have you noticed how The Whole of Publishing is back from their summer retreats in Tuscany? My inbox went berserk yesterday...)

Well here’s some amazing news for anyone who loves to read… MORE M. G. Leonard on the way! Maya is a powerhouse - talented, hardworking and a bloomin’ great mate. Absolutely delighted for you, my gorgeous girl - this will be EPIC! Xxx

YES!!! OH WHAT A KNIGHT is out Thursday week, the final adventure for the Home Farm Heroes… xxx

Oh helloooooo Kaos…

When authors are depicted on screen, they never have to source scientific calculators, nor pop down Aldi for dishwasher tabs, nor clean up the skank beneath a broken fridge/freezer. They just wear scarves and muse in coffee shops. I want to be that author, please.

Maz Evans That author does not write as good as what you do though.

My new book, Midnjght Treasure, is out today, published by Hachette Children's Group and with a wonderful cover by Alla Khatkevich. Tyrannical vampirs, an orphaned werwolf, magical treasure, talking books - what more do you want? Can’t wait for you to get your fangs into it!

OK so this bad boy is out next week and I've got me hands on a proper copy. Here's a sneak peak pf a few poems. This is a ks3/ks4 collection, older themes, older wordssssss Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK

GodsSquad... this is your ONE WEEK warning! OH WHAT A KNIGHT will fight its way onto the shelves on 12 Sept, the final instalment of the WLTGO universe. Vesper and Aster must travel to Camelot to awaken King Arthur and his knights... but it's never that simple, eh? xxx

This. Just all the this. Piers Torday is one of the finest writers breathing and this is an utter gem, as is he. Midnight Treasure is out today with Hachette Children's Group, sink your teeth in... xxx