Claire Fayers
@clairefayers.bsky.social
Children's author. Fantasy and Welsh folklore. Hobbies include boardgames, piano, gardening and cooking. Owned by two cats. She/her. 📚🐱🐱
A fantastic day on Saturday. 100 miles travelled, 10,000 steps walked, 8 bookshops visited and a lovely pile of reading purchased. Thanks to all the lovely booksellers who took part. #bookshopday #choosebookshops
October 13, 2025 at 7:57 AM
A fantastic day on Saturday. 100 miles travelled, 10,000 steps walked, 8 bookshops visited and a lovely pile of reading purchased. Thanks to all the lovely booksellers who took part. #bookshopday #choosebookshops
I'm excited to be a #bookshopday ambassador. I'm celebrating with a grand tour to sign and buy books. This may be dangerously expensive! First stop, Chepstow Books. @booksaremybag.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I'm excited to be a #bookshopday ambassador. I'm celebrating with a grand tour to sign and buy books. This may be dangerously expensive! First stop, Chepstow Books. @booksaremybag.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social
Dragons at the Dieppe kite festival. The conditions weren't the best for flying but the final day was glorious.
September 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Dragons at the Dieppe kite festival. The conditions weren't the best for flying but the final day was glorious.
Congratulations and happy publication @pgbellwriter.bsky.social Really looking forward to getting my teeth into this.
September 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Congratulations and happy publication @pgbellwriter.bsky.social Really looking forward to getting my teeth into this.
We've nearly finished the cat climbing wall and Idris decided to check it out before we put the last shelf in. He's having a great time bouncing all over it while I watch, terrified.
August 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We've nearly finished the cat climbing wall and Idris decided to check it out before we put the last shelf in. He's having a great time bouncing all over it while I watch, terrified.
My sister informed me it was Claire Day yesterday, and apparently it is Claire Day in the States today. I await your accolades!
August 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
My sister informed me it was Claire Day yesterday, and apparently it is Claire Day in the States today. I await your accolades!
I'm on the final stretch of edits on my exciting new project. Aiming to finish this week. I think I've got the right edit/tea balance for optimal performance.
August 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I'm on the final stretch of edits on my exciting new project. Aiming to finish this week. I think I've got the right edit/tea balance for optimal performance.
Looking for something to do this week? I'll be running two children's writing workshops for the libraries Summer Reading Challenge on Friday, 1st August. 10:30-11:30am in Abergavenny library and 2:30-3:30pm in Gilwern library. Places are free, but please book as spaces are limited.
July 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Looking for something to do this week? I'll be running two children's writing workshops for the libraries Summer Reading Challenge on Friday, 1st August. 10:30-11:30am in Abergavenny library and 2:30-3:30pm in Gilwern library. Places are free, but please book as spaces are limited.
I'm having lunch in @book-ish.bsky.social They have new cakes!
June 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I'm having lunch in @book-ish.bsky.social They have new cakes!
Cover reveal! Here it is - the fantastic cover for Dirk Jones is NOT the Chosen One by Gatlin Perrin, coming from @fireflypress.bsky.social You can read all about the book, and an interview with the author here. preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
May 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Cover reveal! Here it is - the fantastic cover for Dirk Jones is NOT the Chosen One by Gatlin Perrin, coming from @fireflypress.bsky.social You can read all about the book, and an interview with the author here. preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
I am doing my first cover reveal today! I'm just a bit excited. All will be revealed at noon.
May 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM
I am doing my first cover reveal today! I'm just a bit excited. All will be revealed at noon.
Time for a cuppa before heading over to Monmouth for the FCBG conference. I'm looking forward to a weekend of book talk.
April 12, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Time for a cuppa before heading over to Monmouth for the FCBG conference. I'm looking forward to a weekend of book talk.
Today I played how many times can I microwave the same cup of tea and forget to drink it. Current score 5, with potential to rise to 6 in the next 20 minutes.
April 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today I played how many times can I microwave the same cup of tea and forget to drink it. Current score 5, with potential to rise to 6 in the next 20 minutes.
Has anyone else noticed Google search suggestions getting weird lately?
March 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Has anyone else noticed Google search suggestions getting weird lately?
Quite accidentally, all my school visits start at 10.30am this week so I'm enjoying getting up at a civilised hour. Sending positive vibes to authors who need to be up at 5am. #worldbookweek
March 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Quite accidentally, all my school visits start at 10.30am this week so I'm enjoying getting up at a civilised hour. Sending positive vibes to authors who need to be up at 5am. #worldbookweek
A belated Happy St David's Day! I finished the first draft of a new top secret thing on Saturday and celebrated with a walk up mount Skirrid. Fantastic views from the top!
March 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A belated Happy St David's Day! I finished the first draft of a new top secret thing on Saturday and celebrated with a walk up mount Skirrid. Fantastic views from the top!
Lovely book launch at Chepstow Books this evening for @hazelhitchins.bsky.social It's great to see Babs and Aggie out in the world.
February 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Lovely book launch at Chepstow Books this evening for @hazelhitchins.bsky.social It's great to see Babs and Aggie out in the world.
Do you know any young writers within reach of Abergavenny? The annual Youth Writing Competition has extended its deadline to March 3rd. There's an award ceremony and mentoring sessions as prizes.
February 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Do you know any young writers within reach of Abergavenny? The annual Youth Writing Competition has extended its deadline to March 3rd. There's an award ceremony and mentoring sessions as prizes.
The house is very quiet without Tallis asking to be let in/out every two minutes. Cassie (the white one) is doing her best to get us out of bed every morning and keep us active. Rest in peace, Tallis, our beautiful big boy.
January 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The house is very quiet without Tallis asking to be let in/out every two minutes. Cassie (the white one) is doing her best to get us out of bed every morning and keep us active. Rest in peace, Tallis, our beautiful big boy.
Book signing Saturday was great fun. I met some real characters and signed a book for a dog. That's it for this year. This week is writing week. Let's see how many words I can do by Christmas.
December 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Book signing Saturday was great fun. I met some real characters and signed a book for a dog. That's it for this year. This week is writing week. Let's see how many words I can do by Christmas.
Writers who write by hand, what do you do with all your finished notebooks? They are stacking up rapidly. At this rate I'll run out of space for new ones.
December 11, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Writers who write by hand, what do you do with all your finished notebooks? They are stacking up rapidly. At this rate I'll run out of space for new ones.
The weather is howling in Swansea but the Christmas lights are shining. Time for a quick coffee before heading to Waterstones for book signings.
December 5, 2024 at 4:15 PM
The weather is howling in Swansea but the Christmas lights are shining. Time for a quick coffee before heading to Waterstones for book signings.
Hello to new followers! I write middle grade fantasy and Welsh myth and legend retellings. You can find my books and events details on my website. I also run an occasional newsletter for book recommendations, news and writing prompts. Sign up here: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/215932...
December 3, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Hello to new followers! I write middle grade fantasy and Welsh myth and legend retellings. You can find my books and events details on my website. I also run an occasional newsletter for book recommendations, news and writing prompts. Sign up here: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/215932...
That's my office decorated.
December 1, 2024 at 6:18 PM
That's my office decorated.
Today was a heavy day of writing and planning so I rewarded myself with a walk by the canal. Can't believe it was snowing yesterday!
November 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Today was a heavy day of writing and planning so I rewarded myself with a walk by the canal. Can't believe it was snowing yesterday!