Katharine Orton
@katharineorton.bsky.social
Author, human, quite sleepy.
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It’s finally time for some book news and a super fancy cover reveal ✨😅
Thrilled to say that THE TRAITOR MOTH is coming out with @simonkids.bsky.social in April 26 and introduces a mg fantasy world of moths, mutants, and fiercely loyal clans. Check out this beauutiful cover by @cafween.bsky.social
Thrilled to say that THE TRAITOR MOTH is coming out with @simonkids.bsky.social in April 26 and introduces a mg fantasy world of moths, mutants, and fiercely loyal clans. Check out this beauutiful cover by @cafween.bsky.social
Thrilled to have learned that The Traitor Moth is a Junior Library Gold Standard Selection! Amazing to have this prestigious backing but also it means so much to me to know the book will be making its way into libraries. Thank you @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social !
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Thrilled to have learned that The Traitor Moth is a Junior Library Gold Standard Selection! Amazing to have this prestigious backing but also it means so much to me to know the book will be making its way into libraries. Thank you @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social !
The book proofs - aka ARCs in the US (advance reader copies) - of The Traitor Moth! Coming in April 26 🖤 🌙 ✨
October 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The book proofs - aka ARCs in the US (advance reader copies) - of The Traitor Moth! Coming in April 26 🖤 🌙 ✨
It’s nearly Sponsored Write time! Link to donate below.
October 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
It’s nearly Sponsored Write time! Link to donate below.
I’m doing the sponsored write for Macmillan Cancer Support again this year, along with many others. Our sponsors get the stories! Please consider supporting us.
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Green Ink Sponsored Write 2025 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Help Green Ink Sponsored Write at the Writers' Gym raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support
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October 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I’m doing the sponsored write for Macmillan Cancer Support again this year, along with many others. Our sponsors get the stories! Please consider supporting us.
www.justgiving.com/page/somewhe...
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Dug this up in the garden the other day. Looks like a decorative ring but I wonder what it is, who it belonged to and when, etc etc
October 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Dug this up in the garden the other day. Looks like a decorative ring but I wonder what it is, who it belonged to and when, etc etc
Kid’s asking me why I’m not playing Silksong yet after waiting literal YEARS. I… don’t know? Feel like I need to mentally prepare. Hollow Knight was SO beautiful, and you only get to play something for the first time once, does that make sense?
SO excited though. #Silksong
SO excited though. #Silksong
a cartoon character is sitting on top of a pile of skulls in a video game .
ALT: a cartoon character is sitting on top of a pile of skulls in a video game .
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September 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Kid’s asking me why I’m not playing Silksong yet after waiting literal YEARS. I… don’t know? Feel like I need to mentally prepare. Hollow Knight was SO beautiful, and you only get to play something for the first time once, does that make sense?
SO excited though. #Silksong
SO excited though. #Silksong
Barnes & Noble premium members, I’m told there’s 25%off all pre orders for the next couple of days, including on my book The Traitor Moth 👀just saying! It’s free to join if you’re not a member already. Go grab a bargain
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The traitor moth
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September 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Barnes & Noble premium members, I’m told there’s 25%off all pre orders for the next couple of days, including on my book The Traitor Moth 👀just saying! It’s free to join if you’re not a member already. Go grab a bargain
www.barnesandnoble.com/s/The%20trai...
www.barnesandnoble.com/s/The%20trai...
www.barnesandnoble.com/s/The%20trai...
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18 October: we write. 19 October: we edit. 20 October: world-exclusive anthology published, all for Macmillan Cancer Support.
@sarahbrooks.bsky.social @rhi.bsky.social @rozkaveney.bsky.social @katharineorton.bsky.social
@sarahbrooks.bsky.social @rhi.bsky.social @rozkaveney.bsky.social @katharineorton.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
18 October: we write. 19 October: we edit. 20 October: world-exclusive anthology published, all for Macmillan Cancer Support.
@sarahbrooks.bsky.social @rhi.bsky.social @rozkaveney.bsky.social @katharineorton.bsky.social
@sarahbrooks.bsky.social @rhi.bsky.social @rozkaveney.bsky.social @katharineorton.bsky.social
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Announcing new deals for @katharineorton.bsky.social @alechiadow.bsky.social
@comfycozywitch.bsky.social @katemilford.bsky.social + more buff.ly/74Pegs3
@comfycozywitch.bsky.social @katemilford.bsky.social + more buff.ly/74Pegs3
Rights Report: Week of July 21, 2025
New deals for Sarah Dessen, Lynette Noni, Claire Rose, and others.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Announcing new deals for @katharineorton.bsky.social @alechiadow.bsky.social
@comfycozywitch.bsky.social @katemilford.bsky.social + more buff.ly/74Pegs3
@comfycozywitch.bsky.social @katemilford.bsky.social + more buff.ly/74Pegs3
It’s finally time for some book news and a super fancy cover reveal ✨😅
Thrilled to say that THE TRAITOR MOTH is coming out with @simonkids.bsky.social in April 26 and introduces a mg fantasy world of moths, mutants, and fiercely loyal clans. Check out this beauutiful cover by @cafween.bsky.social
Thrilled to say that THE TRAITOR MOTH is coming out with @simonkids.bsky.social in April 26 and introduces a mg fantasy world of moths, mutants, and fiercely loyal clans. Check out this beauutiful cover by @cafween.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It’s finally time for some book news and a super fancy cover reveal ✨😅
Thrilled to say that THE TRAITOR MOTH is coming out with @simonkids.bsky.social in April 26 and introduces a mg fantasy world of moths, mutants, and fiercely loyal clans. Check out this beauutiful cover by @cafween.bsky.social
Thrilled to say that THE TRAITOR MOTH is coming out with @simonkids.bsky.social in April 26 and introduces a mg fantasy world of moths, mutants, and fiercely loyal clans. Check out this beauutiful cover by @cafween.bsky.social
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It's Monday again and today I'm reading Sympathy Tower Tokyo by Rie Qudan, translated by Jesse Kirkwood
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
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What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
August 25, 2025 at 5:33 AM
It's Monday again and today I'm reading Sympathy Tower Tokyo by Rie Qudan, translated by Jesse Kirkwood
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
Can’t wait for Cursed Daughters (Oyinkan Braithwaite). I loved My Sister, The Serial Killer so much
Kirkus Reviews selects CURSED DAUGHTERS as one of their 60 most anticipated fall reads: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/6...
60 Most Anticipated Books of the Fall | Kirkus Reviews
Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.
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August 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Can’t wait for Cursed Daughters (Oyinkan Braithwaite). I loved My Sister, The Serial Killer so much
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Out now, Totally Chaotic History: The Stone Age Runs Wild! by @gregjenner.bsky.social with @brennawalks.bsky.social, illustrated by @rikinparekh.bsky.social, is a brilliantly funny kids’ guide to all things Stone Age!
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@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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Totally Chaotic History: The Stone Age Runs Wild! (TCH 3) by Greg Jenner with expert interruptions from Dr Brenna Hassett, illustrated by Rikin Parekh
Cover illustration © 2025 Rikin Parekh I’m pretty sure that much of what I know – or, more accurately, what I think I know – about history is wrong and for prehistory I’m even more cert…
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July 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Out now, Totally Chaotic History: The Stone Age Runs Wild! by @gregjenner.bsky.social with @brennawalks.bsky.social, illustrated by @rikinparekh.bsky.social, is a brilliantly funny kids’ guide to all things Stone Age!
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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Want to see a 90 year old scam letter? This was in our airing cupboard! Claims to be from a Spanish relative who’s been imprisoned for “a noble and just political cause”, and offers a share of £31000 that in exchange for looking after his daughter. It’s a version of many of today’s scam emails!
July 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Want to see a 90 year old scam letter? This was in our airing cupboard! Claims to be from a Spanish relative who’s been imprisoned for “a noble and just political cause”, and offers a share of £31000 that in exchange for looking after his daughter. It’s a version of many of today’s scam emails!
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Happy #PublicationDay to @gregjenner.bsky.social @rikinparekh.bsky.social and… me! This has been the most fun I have ever had writing a book, hands down — exactly the way archaeology ought to be ;) (otherwise I’d get a real job, wouldn’t I) www.walker.co.uk/978152952249...
July 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Happy #PublicationDay to @gregjenner.bsky.social @rikinparekh.bsky.social and… me! This has been the most fun I have ever had writing a book, hands down — exactly the way archaeology ought to be ;) (otherwise I’d get a real job, wouldn’t I) www.walker.co.uk/978152952249...
Looks like another absolute cracker from Dan here!
The #Nightwatchman has sent @dansmithauthor.bsky.social a second file! Mysterious lights, numbers, personality changes - what really happened to the children of Wintermoor? Coming September 2025. Hear from Dan about the next instalment of the #NightHouseFiles here: bit.ly/44iU9w4...
June 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Looks like another absolute cracker from Dan here!
Ancient home video of me as a child has surfaced. There was clearly, ahem, some tension between what the adults wanted from me in them and what I as a little kid wanted to do. This culminated in a performance straight out of the dance scene in Dogtooth. Hilarious and remarkable. Left me kinda proud
June 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Ancient home video of me as a child has surfaced. There was clearly, ahem, some tension between what the adults wanted from me in them and what I as a little kid wanted to do. This culminated in a performance straight out of the dance scene in Dogtooth. Hilarious and remarkable. Left me kinda proud
On Friday I will *finally* have some book news to share. And, maybe, even a cover to reveal 👀 ok make that definitely! Understatement to say I’m looking forward to it.
#BookSky
#BookSky
June 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
On Friday I will *finally* have some book news to share. And, maybe, even a cover to reveal 👀 ok make that definitely! Understatement to say I’m looking forward to it.
#BookSky
#BookSky
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This new author care toolkit, explaining a lot of the hidden things about the publishing business, could come in handy for new authors. Haven't had a proper look yet but sharing before I forget! www.thebookseller.com/news/society...
Society of Authors creates new toolkit to 'empower authors'
A new illustrated digital resource called Author Care: a Toolkit for Authors was launched at the National Writers Conference in Birmingham
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June 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
This new author care toolkit, explaining a lot of the hidden things about the publishing business, could come in handy for new authors. Haven't had a proper look yet but sharing before I forget! www.thebookseller.com/news/society...
I’ve never watched Doctor Who in the cinema before but we went on Saturday, as my kid’s got really into this series. It was a lot of fun :) I really enjoyed seeing a bunch of people all just genuinely enjoying something they love together. And I would like that Tom Baker scarf I kept seeing…
June 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I’ve never watched Doctor Who in the cinema before but we went on Saturday, as my kid’s got really into this series. It was a lot of fun :) I really enjoyed seeing a bunch of people all just genuinely enjoying something they love together. And I would like that Tom Baker scarf I kept seeing…
Heartened to see so many group letters sent to the govt about Gaza (lawyers etc) urging greater action to prevent millions from being starved and bombed. But just to say if you’re Joe Bloggs like me, you can still write to your MP or direct to the govt.
contact.no10.gov.uk
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GOV.UK - The best place to find government services and information
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June 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Heartened to see so many group letters sent to the govt about Gaza (lawyers etc) urging greater action to prevent millions from being starved and bombed. But just to say if you’re Joe Bloggs like me, you can still write to your MP or direct to the govt.
contact.no10.gov.uk
contact.no10.gov.uk
contact.no10.gov.uk
contact.no10.gov.uk
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This is the profile Wired did on me last year. Jack (the cat) helped:
@marthawells.com created one of the most iconic characters in 21st-century science fiction: Murderbot, reluctant savior of humanity. Then she faced an existential threat of her own.
The inside story:
The inside story:
How Murderbot Saved Martha Wells' Life
Martha Wells created one of the most iconic characters in 21st-century science fiction: Murderbot, reluctant savior of humanity. Then she faced an existential threat of her own.
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May 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is the profile Wired did on me last year. Jack (the cat) helped:
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Ece Temelkuran:
"What stands between us, humanity, and the dark cloud is the question of faith. Not in God, perhaps, but in the divinely joyous entity that materialises when people come together to defend their dignity"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"What stands between us, humanity, and the dark cloud is the question of faith. Not in God, perhaps, but in the divinely joyous entity that materialises when people come together to defend their dignity"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Can the term ‘cloud fascism’ help us understand – and resist – the hard right? | Ece Temelkuran
Like clouds, far-right ideology moves here then there with absolute randomness. The danger is that those who can, shrink under their umbrellas, warns political commentator Ece Temelkuran
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May 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Ece Temelkuran:
"What stands between us, humanity, and the dark cloud is the question of faith. Not in God, perhaps, but in the divinely joyous entity that materialises when people come together to defend their dignity"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"What stands between us, humanity, and the dark cloud is the question of faith. Not in God, perhaps, but in the divinely joyous entity that materialises when people come together to defend their dignity"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
On Terry Pratchett’s birthday, here’s a treasure I rediscovered recently! I didn’t get to meet him, sadly – but my cousin queued up and got this signed for me 🥰
April 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
On Terry Pratchett’s birthday, here’s a treasure I rediscovered recently! I didn’t get to meet him, sadly – but my cousin queued up and got this signed for me 🥰