Popped into my local library and their display made me think of you Jessica Bull (IS NO LONGER ON X)

Just read 'Strawberries in Spring' by Rick Danforth - No Longer on X in Wyldblood Press - so good! Such a heartfelt take on an old tale.

New review on my children's book blog!

For writers who'd like some intensive writing time followed by expert guidance on picking through the drafty stuff to find the gold: we've a few places left on Ruby Cowling's not here ⛅🌧⛈'s Short Story Goldrush course. 6 weeks online, from 31st Oct. #amwriting londonlitlab.co.uk/course/short-s…

Just one place left on our Post-MA Sessions, starting Nov. Join a group of writers for monthly online workshopping of work-in-progress, over 8 months, with Dr Lily Dunn at the helm. londonlitlab.co.uk/course/post-ma…

My first publication! Delighted to have my short story, Elemental Law, appearing in Issue 5 from @N_V_Press . And it's so pretty! noctivagantpress.co.uk/issues

I have a story in here! Delighted to have my words in this gorgeous publication alongside so many wonderful writers.

Narrative and words are both powerful sources of enchantment; as writers, we can bewitch our readers, transport them, fill them with wonder and lead them to deep meaning. Online Course - 8th February to 2nd May, £295 londonlitlab.co.uk/course/enchant…

11: Ruby Cowling (Ruby Cowling's not here ⛅🌧⛈), "Odam on Till" hingstonandolsen.com/2022/11-ruby-c… #ssac2022

Submissions are now open until 15th January! Send us your best #SeasideGothic fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and images! seasidegothic.com/communication/…

There's one week left to book a space on my new Writing the Past course! We talk, think about, and write historical fiction via Zoom 💖 Course starts on the 22nd May; booking closes on the 19th. Use my code LASTMINUTE for 10% off your fee. eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-the-…

After a nearly-three year hiatus, the booksforourchildren.com blog is about to recommence! Looking forward to children's books chat with you again!

A new post about reading together - silently or not so silently. booksforourchildren.com/2025/11/26/any…

The Scottish Arts Trust Story Awards: Essay: 10 Mar 26, 2000 words, £10 entry, £1000 prize Novel: 10 Mar 26, 5000 words, £19 entry, £1500 prize Short Story: 28 Feb 26, 2000 words, £11 entry, £3000 prize Young Adult Novel: 10 Mar 26, 5000 words, £19 entry, £1500 prize scottishartstrust.org/writing

The novel captures the courage, uncertainty, and quiet determination of those who crossed borders in search of safety, work, or a better future. Sunil Amrith (Sunil Amrith), Ruth Coffey (Ruth Coffey) and Matthew Frame (Matthew Frame) write. Tara Book Company buff.ly/DBIOWXg

I've registered for the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge! Starts midnight on 23 Jan. NYC Midnight

Excited to see our book, Crossings - historical stories for 10-14 year olds about life and migration in India and SE Asia in the early C20th - reviewed in the Times of India's supplement today: mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-… Available from Tara Books: tarabooks.com/shop/crossings/

A sea of thirty million souls mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/sunday-read/a-…

The early entry deadline for the 500-word Fiction Challenge is today! The 4th annual competition kicks off on May 29 and will challenge writers worldwide to create short stories based on genre/action/object assignments. Learn more & register at nycmidnight.com/500. Good luck!