Anna Mainwaring
@annamainwaring.bsky.social
Author. Teacher. PhD in progress
YA novels: Rebel with a Cupcake and Tulip Taylor
WIPs: contemporary verse novel/gothic romance
YA novels: Rebel with a Cupcake and Tulip Taylor
WIPs: contemporary verse novel/gothic romance
This little book and I am off to meet up with my fellow writers and to celebrate our year. Sometimes writing is so solitary - it's good to chat and share ideas. Hopefully there will be mince pies
December 14, 2024 at 9:21 AM
This little book and I am off to meet up with my fellow writers and to celebrate our year. Sometimes writing is so solitary - it's good to chat and share ideas. Hopefully there will be mince pies
It's a blustery old day out there but it's time to write ans then put up the Christmas tree. Bauble time!
December 7, 2024 at 8:27 AM
It's a blustery old day out there but it's time to write ans then put up the Christmas tree. Bauble time!
I devourer her books as a child. Mostly because I knew I wasn't supposed to read them!
November 25, 2024 at 1:41 PM
I devourer her books as a child. Mostly because I knew I wasn't supposed to read them!
Well this is rather bleak for us all isn't it?
November 25, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Well this is rather bleak for us all isn't it?
My current library haul - I'm loving The Square of Sevens so far
January 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM
My current library haul - I'm loving The Square of Sevens so far
I've just finished this and ripped through it
January 6, 2024 at 6:25 AM
I've just finished this and ripped through it
I've hidden away in a cafe before work to write for half an hour before the paid work begins
January 5, 2024 at 9:07 AM
I've hidden away in a cafe before work to write for half an hour before the paid work begins
Book 2 of 2024. My current folk horror/ghost story obsession continues
January 3, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Book 2 of 2024. My current folk horror/ghost story obsession continues
I feel very 'seen' in this passage. I had a torch so I never burned my pyjamas but otherwise this sums up what I read as a child. I also pretended to be ill so I could finish a book and my mother, knowing full well there was nothing wrong with me, let me. Love you, Mum!
January 2, 2024 at 2:23 PM
I feel very 'seen' in this passage. I had a torch so I never burned my pyjamas but otherwise this sums up what I read as a child. I also pretended to be ill so I could finish a book and my mother, knowing full well there was nothing wrong with me, let me. Love you, Mum!
I've escaped from the house to read and write. Got very wet feet on the journey!
January 2, 2024 at 11:59 AM
I've escaped from the house to read and write. Got very wet feet on the journey!
Other people seem to write with faithful dogs and needy cats. I have a manic hamster as my writing/editing companion
November 11, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Other people seem to write with faithful dogs and needy cats. I have a manic hamster as my writing/editing companion
I love candles in the dark. Especially with more than a hint of menace.
October 31, 2023 at 9:22 PM
I love candles in the dark. Especially with more than a hint of menace.
My #Hallowe'en read. Looks fabulous and sounds just like my kind of books. Diving/sneaking in now
October 28, 2023 at 11:49 AM
My #Hallowe'en read. Looks fabulous and sounds just like my kind of books. Diving/sneaking in now
This afternoon's reading - I'm intrigued. I will attempt some editing this evening. But then there's a good forecast and a clear moon, so maybe a fire pit beckons?
October 25, 2023 at 1:44 PM
This afternoon's reading - I'm intrigued. I will attempt some editing this evening. But then there's a good forecast and a clear moon, so maybe a fire pit beckons?
It's been a bit of an adventure through the rain and road closures (thanks Babet!) but I'm finally at my favourite writing place, Gladstone's Library
October 20, 2023 at 1:35 PM
It's been a bit of an adventure through the rain and road closures (thanks Babet!) but I'm finally at my favourite writing place, Gladstone's Library
So I have these and a kindle version of 'Sea of Tranquility' to read over half term. I have high hopes - don't let me down!
October 19, 2023 at 3:50 PM
So I have these and a kindle version of 'Sea of Tranquility' to read over half term. I have high hopes - don't let me down!
Margot would say hi but as you van see she's busy!
October 19, 2023 at 3:44 PM
Margot would say hi but as you van see she's busy!
Rare self-promotion warning! I'm just starting to decompress after a busy half term at a new and lovely school. On the last day, one of my year 10s came up after realising I was an author as well as a teacher. "But you wrote one of my favourite books!" I do forget that they are out there sometimes!
October 19, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Rare self-promotion warning! I'm just starting to decompress after a busy half term at a new and lovely school. On the last day, one of my year 10s came up after realising I was an author as well as a teacher. "But you wrote one of my favourite books!" I do forget that they are out there sometimes!
Exciting - I'm actually out for my first book launch in ages. So looking forward to meeting up with friends face to face!
October 12, 2023 at 4:57 PM
Exciting - I'm actually out for my first book launch in ages. So looking forward to meeting up with friends face to face!
My school was lucky enough to have the amazing Louisa Reid in class this week. They are still buzzing. The Poet really spoke to them
October 11, 2023 at 12:30 PM
My school was lucky enough to have the amazing Louisa Reid in class this week. They are still buzzing. The Poet really spoke to them
I've really been looking forward to this and I hope it lives up to expectation. What a title and cover!
October 8, 2023 at 11:36 AM
I've really been looking forward to this and I hope it lives up to expectation. What a title and cover!
I highly recommend this memoir. Tough, tough read in places but utterly brilliant
October 8, 2023 at 9:59 AM
I highly recommend this memoir. Tough, tough read in places but utterly brilliant
It's a new day and a new start on here. But naps are still needed!
October 7, 2023 at 7:32 PM
It's a new day and a new start on here. But naps are still needed!