First week stumbling back into a sort of routine again, with a new book project on my desk for Puffin.
This year it feels like a slower, groaning start or is just me?

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Here's a starter list of Indie bookshops in the UK on Bluesky - more to be added I'm sure! go.bsky.app/5ZWcsLN #booksellers #bookshops

Yes- it’s fantastic. Do listen if you’re interested in #kidlit and haven’t already.

When a story is stuck, I'll do a quick character sketch of the main character, to get unstuck. And I'll think, how would I feel in that situation? It's a good way of connecting emotionally with my character. #kidlit

Posting a #CoverReveal or #BookBirthday? Credit the ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are you helping boost the artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.

Esp for cover reveals, also credit book designer.

#PicturesMeanBusiness art by @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit

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It's always exciting to receive an early advance copy of a book. Andersen press have done a wonderful job. Couldn't be happier with the production.
#kidlit #picturebooks

A blue dog for my first Bluesky post.
Arlo and Stella enjoying summer in 'Just The Two Of Us' publishing with Andersen Press, Oct '24.