Emma Finlayson-Palmer
@finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social
Autistic Working class 🏳️🌈 Writer, Artist, Editor, SEN TA & Tombstone Tourist 🪦
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One half of Word Witches editorial ✍️
#AutumnMoonbeam #MegaMerle - out now! #ukteenchat #SCBWI #WriteMentor #Room204
One half of Word Witches editorial ✍️
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"We're thrilled to announce that we've acquired new titles from Michelle Hird, @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social, @brianfredauthor.bsky.social, Susannah Haydn, and Victoria Byron — publishing in 2025 and beyond.
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Tiny Tree Acquires New Titles for Release in 2025 and Beyond
Tiny Tree Books is pleased to announce new titles from Michelle Hird, Emma Finlayson-Palmer, Victoria Byron, Brian Frederick, and Susannah Haydn.
https://tinytreebooks.com/2024/12/13/tiny-tree-acquisition-december-2024/"
Absolutely thrilled to be joining @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for my first author-illustrated book 📚🎉📚🎉📚🎉
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#kidlit #writing #writerslife #author #illustrator #writementor #MG
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We won't be running #WriteCBC in December, but stay tuned for our #CBCWinterStory25 challenge on Instagram – more details coming soon! 🎄☃️🎅
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November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
We won't be running #WriteCBC in December, but stay tuned for our #CBCWinterStory25 challenge on Instagram – more details coming soon! 🎄☃️🎅
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I'm being brave and showing a first draft excerpt from Faerie 4 (the first official one!), although this will likely be part of book 3. It just fits them so well
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'm being brave and showing a first draft excerpt from Faerie 4 (the first official one!), although this will likely be part of book 3. It just fits them so well
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Today’s the day you can WIN with CBC! I learnt so much from their writing hist fic course, and I’m so excited to read YOUR entries. Good luck everyone 🤞🤞🤞
#WriteCBC task from @jessicabull.bsky.social: Write an exchange in which a character says one thing but communicates something else entirely. Allow your narrator to draw their own conclusions as to what is really being said. Extra points if you make it festive!
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Today’s the day you can WIN with CBC! I learnt so much from their writing hist fic course, and I’m so excited to read YOUR entries. Good luck everyone 🤞🤞🤞
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#WriteCBC task from @jessicabull.bsky.social: Write an exchange in which a character says one thing but communicates something else entirely. Allow your narrator to draw their own conclusions as to what is really being said. Extra points if you make it festive!
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#WriteCBC task from @jessicabull.bsky.social: Write an exchange in which a character says one thing but communicates something else entirely. Allow your narrator to draw their own conclusions as to what is really being said. Extra points if you make it festive!
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When Demi met Kainen 😳
If you're looking for a fun YA fantasy read with magic, mayhem and a lizard called Leo, The Trouble With Fairies is only 99p today - the book that started the entire Faerie universe!
www.amazon.co.uk/Trouble-Fair...
If you're looking for a fun YA fantasy read with magic, mayhem and a lizard called Leo, The Trouble With Fairies is only 99p today - the book that started the entire Faerie universe!
www.amazon.co.uk/Trouble-Fair...
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
When Demi met Kainen 😳
If you're looking for a fun YA fantasy read with magic, mayhem and a lizard called Leo, The Trouble With Fairies is only 99p today - the book that started the entire Faerie universe!
www.amazon.co.uk/Trouble-Fair...
If you're looking for a fun YA fantasy read with magic, mayhem and a lizard called Leo, The Trouble With Fairies is only 99p today - the book that started the entire Faerie universe!
www.amazon.co.uk/Trouble-Fair...
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 11th November 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @cliffmcnish.bsky.social here on BlueSky, who will be chatting all about his spooky YA - Lily's Monster. All welcome to come along and join in the chat 🙂
#YA #writerslife #LilysMonster #CliffMcNish
#YA #writerslife #LilysMonster #CliffMcNish
November 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 11th November 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @cliffmcnish.bsky.social here on BlueSky, who will be chatting all about his spooky YA - Lily's Monster. All welcome to come along and join in the chat 🙂
#YA #writerslife #LilysMonster #CliffMcNish
#YA #writerslife #LilysMonster #CliffMcNish
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Absolute pleasure, Emma. Do hope you enjoy GHOST, and if you do, please drop by Amazon/Good Reads to let me know ;->
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November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Absolute pleasure, Emma. Do hope you enjoy GHOST, and if you do, please drop by Amazon/Good Reads to let me know ;->
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Most of writing, I think, it pure grit and determination. You have to get to the desk, and write, even when things seem hard and slow. Only a few words? Doesn't matter, you made it there. Remember, 'walking is writing.' So as things come to you, record or write them in your phone.
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Most of writing, I think, it pure grit and determination. You have to get to the desk, and write, even when things seem hard and slow. Only a few words? Doesn't matter, you made it there. Remember, 'walking is writing.' So as things come to you, record or write them in your phone.
That hour has flown by! Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest again @finbarhawkins.bsky.social you are more than welcome anytime on #ukteenchat 😊
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November 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
That hour has flown by! Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest again @finbarhawkins.bsky.social you are more than welcome anytime on #ukteenchat 😊
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Ah now, that would be a thing. I have good director pals at Aardman, so we shall see ;->>
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Ah now, that would be a thing. I have good director pals at Aardman, so we shall see ;->>
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...Yes, you have to do it all again. But each draft will be better and faster, and the real story will emerge. Did I mention to NOT GIVE UP? ;->> #ukteenchat
November 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
...Yes, you have to do it all again. But each draft will be better and faster, and the real story will emerge. Did I mention to NOT GIVE UP? ;->> #ukteenchat
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...But, the main biggie, is do not stop writing that book. Get to the end of the first draft, then put it in a drawer for a month, and write other things. Then go back to that draft and read it through and start making notes for the next draft... #ukteenchat
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
...But, the main biggie, is do not stop writing that book. Get to the end of the first draft, then put it in a drawer for a month, and write other things. Then go back to that draft and read it through and start making notes for the next draft... #ukteenchat
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Gosh, I’m a bit rubbish about this, but I think the best one I can give is DON’T EFFIN’ GIVE UP!! And don’t beat yourself up if you’re feeling blocked. Just go walk, talk to the blackbirds ;-> and things will loosen up by the time you’re home... #ukteenchat
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Gosh, I’m a bit rubbish about this, but I think the best one I can give is DON’T EFFIN’ GIVE UP!! And don’t beat yourself up if you’re feeling blocked. Just go walk, talk to the blackbirds ;-> and things will loosen up by the time you’re home... #ukteenchat
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I'm giving it a go, like anything it's a time issue, and the other books are under contract, so they come first. But I've been using my workshop to explore younger age group, and they seem to like it, so...
November 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I'm giving it a go, like anything it's a time issue, and the other books are under contract, so they come first. But I've been using my workshop to explore younger age group, and they seem to like it, so...
10, Do you have any writing advice or tips you’d like to share? @finbarhawkins.bsky.social #ukteenchat #ghosthawkins
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November 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
10, Do you have any writing advice or tips you’d like to share? @finbarhawkins.bsky.social #ukteenchat #ghosthawkins
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Yeah, it definitely would. I've script written for Aardman for years on many different things, so it's great to go back into script form - completely different from novel writing and collaborative which I love. So keep 'em crossed, we shall see...
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Yeah, it definitely would. I've script written for Aardman for years on many different things, so it's great to go back into script form - completely different from novel writing and collaborative which I love. So keep 'em crossed, we shall see...
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...And I’ve started the research and exploratory phase on a sequel to ‘Witch’ - it’s set in Ireland a few years later at the time of the Irish rebellion against English rule and the imminent invasion of Cromwell and his New Model Army. #ukteenchat
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
...And I’ve started the research and exploratory phase on a sequel to ‘Witch’ - it’s set in Ireland a few years later at the time of the Irish rebellion against English rule and the imminent invasion of Cromwell and his New Model Army. #ukteenchat
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...I’m keen to write a younger piece, a kind of high seas adventure, so I’ve got that on the go… #ukteenchat
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
...I’m keen to write a younger piece, a kind of high seas adventure, so I’ve got that on the go… #ukteenchat
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Ahar! A few things… ;-> I’m in a very early development phase with a producer on the TV adaptation of ‘Witch’. Very interesting and it’s great working with someone else, but all early days atm as we approach the funding stage... #ukteenchat
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Ahar! A few things… ;-> I’m in a very early development phase with a producer on the TV adaptation of ‘Witch’. Very interesting and it’s great working with someone else, but all early days atm as we approach the funding stage... #ukteenchat
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It always delivers!
November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It always delivers!
9, Can you tell us anything about what you’re currently working on? @finbarhawkins.bsky.social #ukteenchat #ghosthawkins
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November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
9, Can you tell us anything about what you’re currently working on? @finbarhawkins.bsky.social #ukteenchat #ghosthawkins
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Agreed with knobs on. The darkest time of the year when we all draw in to tell each other stories. Gwain and the Green Knight and all that.
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Agreed with knobs on. The darkest time of the year when we all draw in to tell each other stories. Gwain and the Green Knight and all that.
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Plus if it’s going well, there’s a nice pub to walk to with your pages and review your day’s work. No snacks of note - but I do drink an awful lot of tea. I’m trying to cut down my caffeine intake these days, so I tend to switch to herbal teas by mid-morning. I do somewhat swill with peppermint tea!
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Plus if it’s going well, there’s a nice pub to walk to with your pages and review your day’s work. No snacks of note - but I do drink an awful lot of tea. I’m trying to cut down my caffeine intake these days, so I tend to switch to herbal teas by mid-morning. I do somewhat swill with peppermint tea!
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...Even if you feel it’s ‘not going well’ it is really, because you’re there by the sea with your subconscious to percolate things. And hearing the sea and smelling it, swimming in it (if not too cold) all help clear out the cobwebs... #ukteenchat
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
...Even if you feel it’s ‘not going well’ it is really, because you’re there by the sea with your subconscious to percolate things. And hearing the sea and smelling it, swimming in it (if not too cold) all help clear out the cobwebs... #ukteenchat