Ian Hunter - Children’s Author
@ianhcreates.bsky.social
THE SHOE CREEPER - MG Horror 25.09.25!
FYN CARTER - MG Sci-Fi Adventure series
Kindness counts!🫶
FYN CARTER - MG Sci-Fi Adventure series
Kindness counts!🫶
Home after setting up ready for #LondonComicConWinter this weekend! Extra excited for this as will be seeing lots of lovely people and writer friends who will be there for #YALC 🥳
If you’re attending, please come say hi, and check out my #books. I’ve got some bundle offers happening this time 😁
If you’re attending, please come say hi, and check out my #books. I’ve got some bundle offers happening this time 😁
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Home after setting up ready for #LondonComicConWinter this weekend! Extra excited for this as will be seeing lots of lovely people and writer friends who will be there for #YALC 🥳
If you’re attending, please come say hi, and check out my #books. I’ve got some bundle offers happening this time 😁
If you’re attending, please come say hi, and check out my #books. I’ve got some bundle offers happening this time 😁
Hi all. If you are a #booksprout reviewer, there are a limited number of Audible codes available for a review copy of The Shoe Creeper (UK and US)! This is for a fixed time (review due by 25th Nov 2025). Link below!
#booksprout #audible #audio #audiobook #kidlit #spooky #review #theshoecreeper
#booksprout #audible #audio #audiobook #kidlit #spooky #review #theshoecreeper
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Hi all. If you are a #booksprout reviewer, there are a limited number of Audible codes available for a review copy of The Shoe Creeper (UK and US)! This is for a fixed time (review due by 25th Nov 2025). Link below!
#booksprout #audible #audio #audiobook #kidlit #spooky #review #theshoecreeper
#booksprout #audible #audio #audiobook #kidlit #spooky #review #theshoecreeper
Also, Ginny is keeping me company this afternoon. She truly loves a notebook, and she’s clearly quite interested in giving Fyn 1 another read! Love my furbabies!
#fyncarter #kidlit #writing #planning #cats
#fyncarter #kidlit #writing #planning #cats
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Also, Ginny is keeping me company this afternoon. She truly loves a notebook, and she’s clearly quite interested in giving Fyn 1 another read! Love my furbabies!
#fyncarter #kidlit #writing #planning #cats
#fyncarter #kidlit #writing #planning #cats
It’s a bit scary (the fear of finding eeky things in the writing), but I am actually really enjoying the story (as strange as it feels to say that about something I’ve written) and refamiliarising myself with the characters.
#fyncarter #furbaby #planning #books
#fyncarter #furbaby #planning #books
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It’s a bit scary (the fear of finding eeky things in the writing), but I am actually really enjoying the story (as strange as it feels to say that about something I’ve written) and refamiliarising myself with the characters.
#fyncarter #furbaby #planning #books
#fyncarter #furbaby #planning #books
I haven’t posted monthly goals for a little while, but now I’ve started planning Fyn Carter 3, I’m going to return to them to share the journey. I’m currently reviewing Fyn 1-2 to make clear notes I can more easily refer back to. Ginny is of course helping (she loves sitting on an open notebook).
November 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I haven’t posted monthly goals for a little while, but now I’ve started planning Fyn Carter 3, I’m going to return to them to share the journey. I’m currently reviewing Fyn 1-2 to make clear notes I can more easily refer back to. Ginny is of course helping (she loves sitting on an open notebook).
I can hold off no more. It’s time to start a new notebook…
#fyncarter #writing #planning #kidlit #books
#fyncarter #writing #planning #kidlit #books
November 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I can hold off no more. It’s time to start a new notebook…
#fyncarter #writing #planning #kidlit #books
#fyncarter #writing #planning #kidlit #books
I wasn’t sure what to post for Halloween, but I found this pic yesterday that I’d taken a while ago, and it seems to fit the foot!
If you’ve been reading The Shoe Creeper in real time (or have already finished), you know it’s all about to kick off for Ethan and his friends!
#halloween #reading
If you’ve been reading The Shoe Creeper in real time (or have already finished), you know it’s all about to kick off for Ethan and his friends!
#halloween #reading
October 31, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I wasn’t sure what to post for Halloween, but I found this pic yesterday that I’d taken a while ago, and it seems to fit the foot!
If you’ve been reading The Shoe Creeper in real time (or have already finished), you know it’s all about to kick off for Ethan and his friends!
#halloween #reading
If you’ve been reading The Shoe Creeper in real time (or have already finished), you know it’s all about to kick off for Ethan and his friends!
#halloween #reading
The Shoe Creeper audiobook is available now! You can find it on Audible and Amazon, and it will be showing on Apple Books very soon! Various links are also on the ‘Shop’ section of my website.
#audiobook #kidlit #books #halloween #spooky
#audiobook #kidlit #books #halloween #spooky
October 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The Shoe Creeper audiobook is available now! You can find it on Audible and Amazon, and it will be showing on Apple Books very soon! Various links are also on the ‘Shop’ section of my website.
#audiobook #kidlit #books #halloween #spooky
#audiobook #kidlit #books #halloween #spooky
Thanks again to all the readers, authors, and book lovers I got to speak with, and to all who bought a book and/or merch. If you’re soon to start a Fyn Carter adventure or discover The Shoe Creeper, I hope you love it! If you do, please spread the word.
Ian x
PS - Check out that sweet fan mail! ☺️
Ian x
PS - Check out that sweet fan mail! ☺️
October 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Thanks again to all the readers, authors, and book lovers I got to speak with, and to all who bought a book and/or merch. If you’re soon to start a Fyn Carter adventure or discover The Shoe Creeper, I hope you love it! If you do, please spread the word.
Ian x
PS - Check out that sweet fan mail! ☺️
Ian x
PS - Check out that sweet fan mail! ☺️
…truly ready to zonk out!
As you may know, I’ve spent the last few weeks ensuring I’m in a better place to pick up on words and a better routine soon. I really can’t wait to do this, and I’m going to take my learnings so far and do things differently in 2026.
As you may know, I’ve spent the last few weeks ensuring I’m in a better place to pick up on words and a better routine soon. I really can’t wait to do this, and I’m going to take my learnings so far and do things differently in 2026.
October 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
…truly ready to zonk out!
As you may know, I’ve spent the last few weeks ensuring I’m in a better place to pick up on words and a better routine soon. I really can’t wait to do this, and I’m going to take my learnings so far and do things differently in 2026.
As you may know, I’ve spent the last few weeks ensuring I’m in a better place to pick up on words and a better routine soon. I really can’t wait to do this, and I’m going to take my learnings so far and do things differently in 2026.
…plenty of other readers! A few chats will really stick with me! Teeth - Looking forward to checking that out, Helen, and The Shoe Creeper is off to Norway! Thanks, Kathinka!
I’ve had a hectic few months and do think I needed more of a recharge before this one, but it was enjoyable, and now I’m…
I’ve had a hectic few months and do think I needed more of a recharge before this one, but it was enjoyable, and now I’m…
October 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
…plenty of other readers! A few chats will really stick with me! Teeth - Looking forward to checking that out, Helen, and The Shoe Creeper is off to Norway! Thanks, Kathinka!
I’ve had a hectic few months and do think I needed more of a recharge before this one, but it was enjoyable, and now I’m…
I’ve had a hectic few months and do think I needed more of a recharge before this one, but it was enjoyable, and now I’m…
MCM Comic Con London 2025!
I tried to narrate a video but messed it up, so here are some pics instead! 🤪
Thank you, everyone who came to see me at Writers Block over the weekend! I was so happy to talk to returning readers (off the top of my head, Jeremy, Jade, and Marios), as well as meet…
I tried to narrate a video but messed it up, so here are some pics instead! 🤪
Thank you, everyone who came to see me at Writers Block over the weekend! I was so happy to talk to returning readers (off the top of my head, Jeremy, Jade, and Marios), as well as meet…
October 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
MCM Comic Con London 2025!
I tried to narrate a video but messed it up, so here are some pics instead! 🤪
Thank you, everyone who came to see me at Writers Block over the weekend! I was so happy to talk to returning readers (off the top of my head, Jeremy, Jade, and Marios), as well as meet…
I tried to narrate a video but messed it up, so here are some pics instead! 🤪
Thank you, everyone who came to see me at Writers Block over the weekend! I was so happy to talk to returning readers (off the top of my head, Jeremy, Jade, and Marios), as well as meet…
Many of you will know that I love attending MCM and have loved my experiences at MCM Comic Con London in the Writers Block area, so I’m really pleased that I’ll be back there this weekend at Excel London for all three days.
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Many of you will know that I love attending MCM and have loved my experiences at MCM Comic Con London in the Writers Block area, so I’m really pleased that I’ll be back there this weekend at Excel London for all three days.
For anyone reading The Shoe Creeper along with the calendar, today we hit chapter 4 and 5! Some spooky things are going on, and life drama is on the up!
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October 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
For anyone reading The Shoe Creeper along with the calendar, today we hit chapter 4 and 5! Some spooky things are going on, and life drama is on the up!
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This means you can request it in bookshops, schools, and libraries, and it’s also available online via Amazon, Waterstones, Foyles, Browns Books, and Barnes & Noble. If you spot it elsewhere, please let me know :)
Wishing you happy bookish adventures!
Ian x
#kidlit #bookish #bookworm
Wishing you happy bookish adventures!
Ian x
#kidlit #bookish #bookworm
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Three weeks of having three books!
Thank you to everyone who has picked up at least one of them 😁☺️
I’m pleased to share that The Shoe Creeper now joins the Fyn Carter books in that it is now available ‘wide’.
#books #kidlit #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks
Thank you to everyone who has picked up at least one of them 😁☺️
I’m pleased to share that The Shoe Creeper now joins the Fyn Carter books in that it is now available ‘wide’.
#books #kidlit #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Three weeks of having three books!
Thank you to everyone who has picked up at least one of them 😁☺️
I’m pleased to share that The Shoe Creeper now joins the Fyn Carter books in that it is now available ‘wide’.
#books #kidlit #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks
Thank you to everyone who has picked up at least one of them 😁☺️
I’m pleased to share that The Shoe Creeper now joins the Fyn Carter books in that it is now available ‘wide’.
#books #kidlit #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks
For anyone reading The Shoe Creeper in real time, today is chapter one! 😁📖
#spooky #reading #book #middlegradebook #autumn #October #Halloween #TheShoeCreeper
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#spooky #reading #book #middlegradebook #autumn #October #Halloween #TheShoeCreeper
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October 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
For anyone reading The Shoe Creeper in real time, today is chapter one! 😁📖
#spooky #reading #book #middlegradebook #autumn #October #Halloween #TheShoeCreeper
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#spooky #reading #book #middlegradebook #autumn #October #Halloween #TheShoeCreeper
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Today I was at a craft and gift market in Lymington. It was my first event with three different books on the table (and the first with The Shoe Creeper!), and I honestly had the most amazing day!
#kidlit #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks
#kidlit #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks
October 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Today I was at a craft and gift market in Lymington. It was my first event with three different books on the table (and the first with The Shoe Creeper!), and I honestly had the most amazing day!
#kidlit #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks
#kidlit #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks
The Shoe Creeper (available now) was described by Phil Hickes (author of the Aveline Jones and Shadowhall Academy books, plus The Last Day of October) as:
‘Like Patrick Ness and Roald Dahl got together to write a spooky story’!
#thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors #horrorbooks
‘Like Patrick Ness and Roald Dahl got together to write a spooky story’!
#thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors #horrorbooks
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Shoe Creeper (available now) was described by Phil Hickes (author of the Aveline Jones and Shadowhall Academy books, plus The Last Day of October) as:
‘Like Patrick Ness and Roald Dahl got together to write a spooky story’!
#thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors #horrorbooks
‘Like Patrick Ness and Roald Dahl got together to write a spooky story’!
#thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors #horrorbooks
Please check it and The Shoe Creeper out, as well as The Bestie Bookshelf’s community. Their Annual Spooktacular event for horror fans includes a live author chat on TikTok, on 17th October, at 7 p.m. PST!
#books #halloween #spooky #thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors #kidlit
#books #halloween #spooky #thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors #kidlit
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Please check it and The Shoe Creeper out, as well as The Bestie Bookshelf’s community. Their Annual Spooktacular event for horror fans includes a live author chat on TikTok, on 17th October, at 7 p.m. PST!
#books #halloween #spooky #thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors #kidlit
#books #halloween #spooky #thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors #kidlit
As part of The Bestie Bookshelf’s Annual Spooktacular event for 2025, I was monstrously excited to take part in this interview to discuss my new children’s book, The Shoe Creeper, and parts of my writing process.
#books #halloween #spooky #thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors
#books #halloween #spooky #thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As part of The Bestie Bookshelf’s Annual Spooktacular event for 2025, I was monstrously excited to take part in this interview to discuss my new children’s book, The Shoe Creeper, and parts of my writing process.
#books #halloween #spooky #thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors
#books #halloween #spooky #thebestiebookshelf #spooktacular2025 #horrorauthors
Phew! Not the best lighting, but they are calling to me! #ukteenchat
October 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Phew! Not the best lighting, but they are calling to me! #ukteenchat
I just hoped it would make it feel special to anyone reading it in real time. I couldn’t account for the weather though! I did create a calendar though 😁 #TheShoeCreeper #ukteenchat
October 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I just hoped it would make it feel special to anyone reading it in real time. I couldn’t account for the weather though! I did create a calendar though 😁 #TheShoeCreeper #ukteenchat