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Ros Dando ✨A Gift of Wild available now!✨
@rosdando.bsky.social
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Level 43 AuDHD chaos gremlin. Author, artist, teacher, and owned by three cats. 141 RAADS-R score. Ace and tired.

A GIFT OF WORDS and A GIFT OF WILD (middle grade contemporary fantasy) out now from D&O Publishing

Found in the wilds of Cumbria, UK
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Unmissable books for teens and tweens leading up to Christmas! I will make this a thread so folks can go back and easily find previous days. Each post will share key information and includes an idea of the romance and swearing within. Please like, share, and comment to help boost everyone's reach!
November 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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It cannot be made clearer.

If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
JK Rowling pledges to keep up fight against SNP trans policies Author vows to bankroll campaigners after Scottish government fails to pay group's legal fees in Supreme Court equality case
October 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
rosdando.bsky.social
Art vs. Artist
Digital artwork of a young teenage girl with long, ginger hair dyed purple at the tips. She's wearing a black jumper and behind her is a snowy field and bare-branches of woodland. Tracks in the snow shift from paw-prints to footprints as they come closer. A photograph of a 42 year old woman wearing a pink cardigan and Firefly t-shirt, grinning at the camera whilst holding two books (A Gift of Words and A Gift of Wild). She has long, wavy dark hair and dark eyes, and no make up.
October 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
I sprained my ankle just before the start of term and I am BORED of this nonsense now. What do you mean I still can't walk or drive anywhere after five weeks?!

This is ridiculous.
October 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
Ok, I'm gonna need readers with tweens and teens who are fully into the autumnal witchy vibes to get on board with my magical books set in October with ravens, a Norse god and found family vibes.

(Written by an anti-AI and gentle queer AuDHD author)

Available here: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
A Gift of Words by Rosalind Dando. Cover image shown against an autumn background. White text reads: BBNYA 2025 finalist! "Filled with magic and heart" "Four of my five children read this and loved it" "Fab blending of everyday life, magic, and Norse mythology."
October 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted to announce:

My anxious firstborn book boy is a FINALIST in the BBNYA 2025 and I couldn't be more delighted! Thank you *so much* to those who read and voted for Cam and his story, and huge congratulations to everyone else who made the finals.
bbnya.bsky.social BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · Sep 22
Congratulations to A Gift of Wordsby @rosdando.bsky.social

You are through to the #BBNYA2025 final!!!
Cover for a Gift of Words. Dark and evocative
September 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
As of August 28, 2025, Shadow Spark Publishing and author Rosalind Dando have officially parted ways. I wish nothing but the best for Shadow Spark Publishing and look forward to their future creative endeavours.
September 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
First review to make me get a bit tearful - I'm so proud of this book and can't wait for her to get out into the world. Ten days to go!

Preorder the ebook here: books2read.com/u/bpodKk

Preorder the signed paperback here: ko-fi.com/rosdando/shop (UK only, I'm afraid, due to the tariffs situation)
August 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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bevtwomey.bsky.social
What the Sea Brings is HERE! It’s my #bookbirthday!

You can now buy (and read!!) my cozy fantasy with colorful nuns, kids with huge hearts, and a dash of mermaids.

Available now where all books are sold 🥳

books2read.com/whattheseabrings
A copy of the book, What the Sea Brings, sits in the sand in front of some beach brush
August 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
rosdando.bsky.social
Behold the adorable cuteness of Alice and Loman, as drawn by @bmwillows.bsky.social - I absolutely love this piece! She has captured their energy and chaotic friendship brilliantly.

You can read how their story starts in A Gift of Words, and how it develops in A Gift of Wild (due on 25th August) 😁
A young boy and girl in the snowy woods. The girl is having a piggyback and they are both laughing. He has blond wavy hair and she has long ginger hair with blue tips.
August 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
*taps mic*

Is this thing still on?
July 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
rosdando.bsky.social
Do you like character stickers? Asking for a friend.

(the friend is me - I am trying to decide whether to spend money or not)
July 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
It's such an honour to be in the semi-finals - huge thanks to all the readers and judges who voted for A Gift of Words to progress to the next stage, and those organising everything. And well done and congratulations to all the authors!
bbnya.bsky.social BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · Jul 22
That's our 81 semi-finalists (due to a tie at 80th place) all announced in alphabetical order.

Congratulations to you all and see you in round two!!
the word congratulations is surrounded by confetti and fireworks
ALT: the word congratulations is surrounded by confetti and fireworks
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July 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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bbnya.bsky.social
Congratulations to Even If We're Broken by @amweald.com

You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2025!!
Cover of Even if we’re Broken
July 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
rosdando.bsky.social
I'm a semi-finalist!

*excited squeaking noises*
bbnya.bsky.social BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · Jul 22
Congratulations to A Gift of Words by @rosdando.bsky.social

You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2025!!
Cover of A gift of Words by Rosalind Dando
July 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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bbnya.bsky.social
Watch this space!! Semi finalists for BBNYA 2025 being announced tomorrow!! 😬
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July 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
Book of my book babies in one pretty graphic! (A couple of wee tweaks to Wild before she's good to go, but I love seeing them like this 🧡)
Book covers for A Gift of Words and A Gift of Wild. Fuck all people see my posts on here these days, so if you really want these describing, let me know.
July 16, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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rosdando.bsky.social
We are here! Check out the beautiful cover for the second book in the Gifts Trilogy - featuring Alice and one of my favourite ravens.

20 days to go until the preorders for the ebook go live, and 50 days until you can get your hands on a paperback for all your autumn reading needs.

*excited noises*
Image shows the full cover for A Gift of Wild. Dark blue background with runic symbols. Golden knotted frame surrounding a digital image of a young teen girl with long ginger hair, wearing a black jumper, smiling slightly at the viewer. Behind her is a snowy, wintry scene of woodlands. Above the frame is a raven, wings outstretched. The title, A GIFT OF WILD and the author's name, ROSALIND DANDO, are in capitals and a Norse-inspired golden font. Image shows a 3D mock-up for A Gift of Wild. Dark blue background with runic symbols. Golden knotted frame surrounding a digital image of a young teen girl with long ginger hair, wearing a black jumper, smiling slightly at the viewer. Behind her is a snowy, wintry scene of woodlands. Above the frame is a raven, wings outstretched. The title, A GIFT OF WILD and the author's name, ROSALIND DANDO, are in capitals and a Norse-inspired golden font. Text beneath reads: Preorders open 25th July! Image shows a 3D mock-up for A Gift of Wild. Dark blue background with runic symbols. Golden knotted frame surrounding a digital image of a young teen girl with long ginger hair, wearing a black jumper, smiling slightly at the viewer. Behind her is a snowy, wintry scene of woodlands. Above the frame is a raven, wings outstretched. The title, A GIFT OF WILD and the author's name, ROSALIND DANDO, are in capitals and a Norse-inspired golden font. The book is surrounded by features of the book: ADHD main character, More magic, more problems, Girl and boy besties, Shapeshifting FMC, More of the grumpy raven, Team Bad Decisions, Found family, and Bullies getting their comeuppance.
July 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
We are here! Check out the beautiful cover for the second book in the Gifts Trilogy - featuring Alice and one of my favourite ravens.

20 days to go until the preorders for the ebook go live, and 50 days until you can get your hands on a paperback for all your autumn reading needs.

*excited noises*
Image shows the full cover for A Gift of Wild. Dark blue background with runic symbols. Golden knotted frame surrounding a digital image of a young teen girl with long ginger hair, wearing a black jumper, smiling slightly at the viewer. Behind her is a snowy, wintry scene of woodlands. Above the frame is a raven, wings outstretched. The title, A GIFT OF WILD and the author's name, ROSALIND DANDO, are in capitals and a Norse-inspired golden font. Image shows a 3D mock-up for A Gift of Wild. Dark blue background with runic symbols. Golden knotted frame surrounding a digital image of a young teen girl with long ginger hair, wearing a black jumper, smiling slightly at the viewer. Behind her is a snowy, wintry scene of woodlands. Above the frame is a raven, wings outstretched. The title, A GIFT OF WILD and the author's name, ROSALIND DANDO, are in capitals and a Norse-inspired golden font. Text beneath reads: Preorders open 25th July! Image shows a 3D mock-up for A Gift of Wild. Dark blue background with runic symbols. Golden knotted frame surrounding a digital image of a young teen girl with long ginger hair, wearing a black jumper, smiling slightly at the viewer. Behind her is a snowy, wintry scene of woodlands. Above the frame is a raven, wings outstretched. The title, A GIFT OF WILD and the author's name, ROSALIND DANDO, are in capitals and a Norse-inspired golden font. The book is surrounded by features of the book: ADHD main character, More magic, more problems, Girl and boy besties, Shapeshifting FMC, More of the grumpy raven, Team Bad Decisions, Found family, and Bullies getting their comeuppance.
July 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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rosdando.bsky.social
Less than a week to go until the full cover reveal, and I am starting to get excited about this one. Look at all the awesome things in this book! Can't believe I get to shout about my best #ADHD girl, Alice :D #middlegrade
A partial cover reveal, with part of the titled 'ft of Wild', a black feathered bird wing, and a blue background with runes. A Gift of Wild trope map. ADHD main character bullies getting their comeuppance more magic, more problems girl and boy besties shapeshifting FMC more of the grumpy raven Team Bad Decisions found family
June 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
rosdando.bsky.social
Less than a week to go until the full cover reveal, and I am starting to get excited about this one. Look at all the awesome things in this book! Can't believe I get to shout about my best #ADHD girl, Alice :D #middlegrade
A partial cover reveal, with part of the titled 'ft of Wild', a black feathered bird wing, and a blue background with runes. A Gift of Wild trope map. ADHD main character bullies getting their comeuppance more magic, more problems girl and boy besties shapeshifting FMC more of the grumpy raven Team Bad Decisions found family
June 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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rosdando.bsky.social
Woot! Cover reveal for book two in the Gifts Trilogy - dropping on the 5th July!

A Gift of Wild is an upper MG / lower YA contemporary fantasy novel with found family, grumpy ravens, neurodivergent representation, and a sprinkling of Norse mythology.
Cover reveal, July 5th 2025 Image shows a mostly-covered book image, with a sliver of a teenage girl with red hair, a section of gold border, and a dark blue background. Featuring: best friends, sibling bonds, extremely bad decisions, more of the grumpy raven, Loki being his best self, supportive family, ADHD rep, mental health rep, magic! Exciting dates! Cover reveal 5th July. Ebooks available to preorder 25th July. Publication date for ebook and paperback: 25th August. A Gift of Wild, book 2 in the Gifts Trilogy, is published by Shadow Spark Publishing.
June 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
rosdando.bsky.social
Woot! Cover reveal for book two in the Gifts Trilogy - dropping on the 5th July!

A Gift of Wild is an upper MG / lower YA contemporary fantasy novel with found family, grumpy ravens, neurodivergent representation, and a sprinkling of Norse mythology.
Cover reveal, July 5th 2025 Image shows a mostly-covered book image, with a sliver of a teenage girl with red hair, a section of gold border, and a dark blue background. Featuring: best friends, sibling bonds, extremely bad decisions, more of the grumpy raven, Loki being his best self, supportive family, ADHD rep, mental health rep, magic! Exciting dates! Cover reveal 5th July. Ebooks available to preorder 25th July. Publication date for ebook and paperback: 25th August. A Gift of Wild, book 2 in the Gifts Trilogy, is published by Shadow Spark Publishing.
June 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
rosdando.bsky.social
Putting together the graphics for the cover reveal (5th July!) and actually starting to get excited about this again.

Just over two months to go until Alice's story is set free on the world...
June 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
rosdando.bsky.social
Book promo for Palestine! I've donated in support of the Palestinian people and will continue to do so.
ech0reads.bsky.social ech0reads.bsky.social @ech0reads.bsky.social · Jun 20
Today's #BookPromoForPalestine is A Gift of Words by @rosdando.bsky.social‬ ✨

You can find their book here: books2read.com/u/bp1lMq

If you can't buy their book, giving them a follow, and boosting the post helps a lot💟
Cover of A Gift of Words against a black background, with gold sparks. On the cover, a young person is looking at the viewer, with a castle in the background. They are encompassed by a gold woven circle, with a bird at the top. The text reads: A Gift of Words, Rosalind Dando. Book cover alt text same as before. The book is set against a purple background, with gold arrows, and tropes. There are gold stars in the bottom left. The tropes are: mental health representation friendships neurodivergent characters magic and mayhem upper middle grade/lower young adult
June 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM