Bec Tonks
@bectonks-authillo.bsky.social
Author / Illustrator *seeking representation* #PB #MG #YA #NewAdult #amquerying @SCBWI_BI member
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Bec Tonks
@bectonks-authillo.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Earlier this year, I was awarded a DYCP Grant from the Arts Council England
I’m currently developing my practice and YA manuscript with @cbcreative.bsky.social
#excitingtimesahead #author #illustrator #dycp
I’m currently developing my practice and YA manuscript with @cbcreative.bsky.social
#excitingtimesahead #author #illustrator #dycp
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Anyone in Wolverhampton on Friday and wants to pop in to @waterstoneswton.bsky.social to do some free Halloween crafts or buy a signed copy of Grimogen Darkstar, I'll be there from 12-1pm 🎃👻📚🦇🐈⬛
#GrimogenDarkstar #Waterstones #Wolverhampton #halfterm #halftermactivities #childrensbooks #Halloween
#GrimogenDarkstar #Waterstones #Wolverhampton #halfterm #halftermactivities #childrensbooks #Halloween
October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Anyone in Wolverhampton on Friday and wants to pop in to @waterstoneswton.bsky.social to do some free Halloween crafts or buy a signed copy of Grimogen Darkstar, I'll be there from 12-1pm 🎃👻📚🦇🐈⬛
#GrimogenDarkstar #Waterstones #Wolverhampton #halfterm #halftermactivities #childrensbooks #Halloween
#GrimogenDarkstar #Waterstones #Wolverhampton #halfterm #halftermactivities #childrensbooks #Halloween
Honourable Mention for second place.
Thank you @write-mentor.bsky.social for all you do for our creative community and for the opportunities your amazing efforts bring to writers.
Thank you @keslupo.bsky.social for taking the time to read my work.
#WritingCommunity
Thank you @write-mentor.bsky.social for all you do for our creative community and for the opportunities your amazing efforts bring to writers.
Thank you @keslupo.bsky.social for taking the time to read my work.
#WritingCommunity
October 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Honourable Mention for second place.
Thank you @write-mentor.bsky.social for all you do for our creative community and for the opportunities your amazing efforts bring to writers.
Thank you @keslupo.bsky.social for taking the time to read my work.
#WritingCommunity
Thank you @write-mentor.bsky.social for all you do for our creative community and for the opportunities your amazing efforts bring to writers.
Thank you @keslupo.bsky.social for taking the time to read my work.
#WritingCommunity
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Thank you to @tinytreebooks.bsky.social - my copies of Grimogen Darkstar Bat-Cat-Tastrophe have arrived!
Here's my unboxing video of my spooky little Grim Reaper 🤩📚
Out on the 18th September ✨🐈⬛🦇
#GrimogenDarkstar #childrensbook #spookyseason #reading #kidlit #WritingCommunity #writing #halloween
Here's my unboxing video of my spooky little Grim Reaper 🤩📚
Out on the 18th September ✨🐈⬛🦇
#GrimogenDarkstar #childrensbook #spookyseason #reading #kidlit #WritingCommunity #writing #halloween
September 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Thank you to @tinytreebooks.bsky.social - my copies of Grimogen Darkstar Bat-Cat-Tastrophe have arrived!
Here's my unboxing video of my spooky little Grim Reaper 🤩📚
Out on the 18th September ✨🐈⬛🦇
#GrimogenDarkstar #childrensbook #spookyseason #reading #kidlit #WritingCommunity #writing #halloween
Here's my unboxing video of my spooky little Grim Reaper 🤩📚
Out on the 18th September ✨🐈⬛🦇
#GrimogenDarkstar #childrensbook #spookyseason #reading #kidlit #WritingCommunity #writing #halloween
Developing doodles.
Drawing just for fun is a great way to reset my creativity especially when I’ve been super focused on a project for a while and I need to shake out the tightness.
#doodles #sketchbook #illustration
Drawing just for fun is a great way to reset my creativity especially when I’ve been super focused on a project for a while and I need to shake out the tightness.
#doodles #sketchbook #illustration
July 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Developing doodles.
Drawing just for fun is a great way to reset my creativity especially when I’ve been super focused on a project for a while and I need to shake out the tightness.
#doodles #sketchbook #illustration
Drawing just for fun is a great way to reset my creativity especially when I’ve been super focused on a project for a while and I need to shake out the tightness.
#doodles #sketchbook #illustration
April 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Botanical base layers
YA romance coated in nature. Wild flowers entwine character and mood, and one of the best parts of the process is capturing these elements in charcoal.
@aceagrams #dypc
#youngadultfiction #illustratednovel #graphicnovel #crossover
YA romance coated in nature. Wild flowers entwine character and mood, and one of the best parts of the process is capturing these elements in charcoal.
@aceagrams #dypc
#youngadultfiction #illustratednovel #graphicnovel #crossover
April 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Botanical base layers
YA romance coated in nature. Wild flowers entwine character and mood, and one of the best parts of the process is capturing these elements in charcoal.
@aceagrams #dypc
#youngadultfiction #illustratednovel #graphicnovel #crossover
YA romance coated in nature. Wild flowers entwine character and mood, and one of the best parts of the process is capturing these elements in charcoal.
@aceagrams #dypc
#youngadultfiction #illustratednovel #graphicnovel #crossover
Books, books, books…
Well, that’s LBF 2025 ticked off.
Feet tired but creative mind inspired! 🙌
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #dycp
#lbf2025 #londonbookfair
Well, that’s LBF 2025 ticked off.
Feet tired but creative mind inspired! 🙌
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #dycp
#lbf2025 #londonbookfair
March 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Books, books, books…
Well, that’s LBF 2025 ticked off.
Feet tired but creative mind inspired! 🙌
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #dycp
#lbf2025 #londonbookfair
Well, that’s LBF 2025 ticked off.
Feet tired but creative mind inspired! 🙌
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #dycp
#lbf2025 #londonbookfair
February 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
‘She had fire in her hand, flames at her fingertips while water trickled down. Magic held in her palm, and she used it to protect his heart from harm.’
Illustrated novel development @aceagrams #dycp
#yaromance #childrensbooks #graphicnovels
Illustrated novel development @aceagrams #dycp
#yaromance #childrensbooks #graphicnovels
February 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
‘She had fire in her hand, flames at her fingertips while water trickled down. Magic held in her palm, and she used it to protect his heart from harm.’
Illustrated novel development @aceagrams #dycp
#yaromance #childrensbooks #graphicnovels
Illustrated novel development @aceagrams #dycp
#yaromance #childrensbooks #graphicnovels
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#WriteCBC task from @evswrites.bsky.social: Your protagonist has answered an advert to be a lodger. They haven’t met the owner, but they've been sent a key. When they open the front door, they get a strong sense of the homeowner. How does the house evoke the owner? What can they see, smell or hear?
February 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#WriteCBC task from @evswrites.bsky.social: Your protagonist has answered an advert to be a lodger. They haven’t met the owner, but they've been sent a key. When they open the front door, they get a strong sense of the homeowner. How does the house evoke the owner? What can they see, smell or hear?
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If you're a writer concerned about AI please fill out this survey. You don't need to be a Society of Authors member to take part.
societyofauthors.org/2025/01/21/w...
societyofauthors.org/2025/01/21/w...
January 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
If you're a writer concerned about AI please fill out this survey. You don't need to be a Society of Authors member to take part.
societyofauthors.org/2025/01/21/w...
societyofauthors.org/2025/01/21/w...
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For those who don’t subscribe to Authors Publish: here are some publishers looking for books. No agent required.
#amquerying #publishers #BluePit
Make sure you research them thoroughly authorspublish.com/10-manuscrip...
#amquerying #publishers #BluePit
Make sure you research them thoroughly authorspublish.com/10-manuscrip...
10 Manuscript Publishers Open to Submissions in January 2025
This list focuses on ten publishers that we are excited about that are open to submissions this month. Some are only open for a short period of time, others will be open the whole month and beyond. A
authorspublish.com
January 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
For those who don’t subscribe to Authors Publish: here are some publishers looking for books. No agent required.
#amquerying #publishers #BluePit
Make sure you research them thoroughly authorspublish.com/10-manuscrip...
#amquerying #publishers #BluePit
Make sure you research them thoroughly authorspublish.com/10-manuscrip...
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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
manuscriptwishlist.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Hello! Here’s my #artvsartist and a little look back at 2024.
Thank you for all your support, I'm so grateful to be part of this creative community and excited for what 2025 has in store.
#artvsartist24 #artvsartist2024
Thank you for all your support, I'm so grateful to be part of this creative community and excited for what 2025 has in store.
#artvsartist24 #artvsartist2024
January 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Hello! Here’s my #artvsartist and a little look back at 2024.
Thank you for all your support, I'm so grateful to be part of this creative community and excited for what 2025 has in store.
#artvsartist24 #artvsartist2024
Thank you for all your support, I'm so grateful to be part of this creative community and excited for what 2025 has in store.
#artvsartist24 #artvsartist2024
Here’s a wintery illustration from one of my #wip picture book stories featuring a reindeer, a little robin and a tiny mouse. It’s a story that has heart and other than feeling the winter’s chill (brrrrr) I hope this brings a little festive sparkle.
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustrators
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustrators
December 19, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Here’s a wintery illustration from one of my #wip picture book stories featuring a reindeer, a little robin and a tiny mouse. It’s a story that has heart and other than feeling the winter’s chill (brrrrr) I hope this brings a little festive sparkle.
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustrators
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustrators
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True luxury is found in the simplest moments.
December 18, 2024 at 8:59 PM
True luxury is found in the simplest moments.
ONCE UPON A WINTER
PINE, in this instance, pinecone.
The fourth prompt for Orange Beak December prompt challenge.
.#OnceUponAWinter2024 #OrangeBeak #PromptChallenge #Illustration
PINE, in this instance, pinecone.
The fourth prompt for Orange Beak December prompt challenge.
.#OnceUponAWinter2024 #OrangeBeak #PromptChallenge #Illustration
December 12, 2024 at 4:02 PM
ONCE UPON A WINTER
PINE, in this instance, pinecone.
The fourth prompt for Orange Beak December prompt challenge.
.#OnceUponAWinter2024 #OrangeBeak #PromptChallenge #Illustration
PINE, in this instance, pinecone.
The fourth prompt for Orange Beak December prompt challenge.
.#OnceUponAWinter2024 #OrangeBeak #PromptChallenge #Illustration
Reposted by Bec Tonks
Hi #WritingCommunity! Something very exciting is coming to Bluesky next month . . .
We're excited to announce that our annual #5ActFestiveStory writing competition will be hosted here this year. Join us from Mon 9 Dec to Mon 16 Dec.
www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-...
We're excited to announce that our annual #5ActFestiveStory writing competition will be hosted here this year. Join us from Mon 9 Dec to Mon 16 Dec.
www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-...
November 28, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Hi #WritingCommunity! Something very exciting is coming to Bluesky next month . . .
We're excited to announce that our annual #5ActFestiveStory writing competition will be hosted here this year. Join us from Mon 9 Dec to Mon 16 Dec.
www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-...
We're excited to announce that our annual #5ActFestiveStory writing competition will be hosted here this year. Join us from Mon 9 Dec to Mon 16 Dec.
www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-...
The MAGICIAN
Orange Beak Dec prompt challenge.
Oh and the last books I read were Fourth Wing and Iron Flame so this is a way of helping me out of a serious book slump. They were soooo good. Who knew I would love fantasy and dragons so much?
#OnceUponAWinter2024 #romantasy #illustration #orangebeak
Orange Beak Dec prompt challenge.
Oh and the last books I read were Fourth Wing and Iron Flame so this is a way of helping me out of a serious book slump. They were soooo good. Who knew I would love fantasy and dragons so much?
#OnceUponAWinter2024 #romantasy #illustration #orangebeak
December 2, 2024 at 9:27 PM
The MAGICIAN
Orange Beak Dec prompt challenge.
Oh and the last books I read were Fourth Wing and Iron Flame so this is a way of helping me out of a serious book slump. They were soooo good. Who knew I would love fantasy and dragons so much?
#OnceUponAWinter2024 #romantasy #illustration #orangebeak
Orange Beak Dec prompt challenge.
Oh and the last books I read were Fourth Wing and Iron Flame so this is a way of helping me out of a serious book slump. They were soooo good. Who knew I would love fantasy and dragons so much?
#OnceUponAWinter2024 #romantasy #illustration #orangebeak
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I've shared this before. Seems like a good time to share it again.
November 29, 2024 at 6:48 PM
I've shared this before. Seems like a good time to share it again.
Just a little pleased with the wreath I made last night 😁 starting feel festive 🎄🎄🎄
November 30, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Just a little pleased with the wreath I made last night 😁 starting feel festive 🎄🎄🎄
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It's exactly a month until Christmas Day and 9 of my festive reads are still just 99p each to download! They're guaranteed to get you in the seasonal swing!
🎄✨️💕✨️🎄✨️💕✨️🎄
www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Home-f...
🎄✨️💕✨️🎄✨️💕✨️🎄
www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Home-f...
November 25, 2024 at 6:12 AM
It's exactly a month until Christmas Day and 9 of my festive reads are still just 99p each to download! They're guaranteed to get you in the seasonal swing!
🎄✨️💕✨️🎄✨️💕✨️🎄
www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Home-f...
🎄✨️💕✨️🎄✨️💕✨️🎄
www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Home-f...
Folktale Week 2024 - Day 7 Last Day
Thank you #folktaleweek2024
BLOSSOM - Flowers bloom from the shade, beauty and strength is in nature made.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekblossom
Thank you #folktaleweek2024
BLOSSOM - Flowers bloom from the shade, beauty and strength is in nature made.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekblossom
November 24, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Folktale Week 2024 - Day 7 Last Day
Thank you #folktaleweek2024
BLOSSOM - Flowers bloom from the shade, beauty and strength is in nature made.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekblossom
Thank you #folktaleweek2024
BLOSSOM - Flowers bloom from the shade, beauty and strength is in nature made.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekblossom
100% Yes!!! 🙌
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 3
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Day 3
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
November 23, 2024 at 8:05 AM
100% Yes!!! 🙌
