Jay Davison
jaydauthor.bsky.social
Jay Davison
@jaydauthor.bsky.social
Northern Irish author, husband, dad.

'The Knight Thief' (2nd Place, Faber Action! Prize) - coming in 2027 with
@FaberChildrens
Great advice here!
Hello #SummerOfStory!

Day 26: Effective Fight Scenes

Disclaimer: This is a prompt game to discuss common writing tips & techniques, not an attempt to tell people how to write

Over to you: Do you agree a good fight scene is all about narrative purpose, stakes, and character?

#WritingPrompt
August 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
@rburrows.bsky.social is amazingly talented and versitile, its a pleasure to read her stuff, no matter the genre or format!
My #LiftToTheSky this week goes to my fantastic crit group who tirelessly read and comment on my poetry. We are not a poetry crit group! 😂 Thanks and sorry @jaydauthor.bsky.social @jetheridgebooks.bsky.social @svtworks.bsky.social Shireen and Clare. PS Shireen has a brilliant picture book out!
July 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
My kids wanted to put on a 'show' this afternoon. Usually this involves 20 minutes of 'rehersals' before playing music, singing & dancing. I should have realised the 'rehersals' were too quiet.
The show was an indoor slip'n'slide, with soap & water on the floor.
Time to get the towels out.
May 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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So, I think it's time I begin, in detailed specifics, talking about the mess that is Unbound / Boundless as a book publisher, in essence stealing most of a years royalties from me and many other authors, as a result of poor financial decisions, and legal BS.

Please read and share this thread.
May 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Show us your writing process in a gif
May 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I spent most of 2024 writing an MG book.

A friend suggested entering it in the inaugural 'Faber Action! prize'.

I didn't win...
but I'm pretty happy with 2nd place. 🤯
faber.co.uk/journal/fabe...
Hopefully you'll see The Knight Thief on shelves in 2027!
Faber Announces Winner of Action! Prize
Faber launches the Action! Prize in direct response to research from the National Literacy Trust that reveals children’s reading enjoyment is at its lowest level in almost two decades, and that the problem is most acute for boys.
faber.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Morning @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social Here is my #PoemsAbout #dawn - written after a 6am walk before hitting WBD at school yesterday - it’s short! 😊 Happy Friday!
March 7, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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February 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this.

www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
AI and copyright - blog - Chris Haughton - AI and copyright
The blog of designer and author Chris Haughton. Chris was listed in Time magazine's DESIGN 100 for his fair trade design work for PEOPLE TREE.
www.chrishaughton.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Ever notice how often your characters shrug, nod their heads, or look at things? These generic gestures don’t bring them to life. Let’s dig into how to write gestures and beats that are fresh, meaningful, and layered with character.

A writerly 🧵

#writingcommunity #amediting
a man wearing a green shirt is making a sad face .
Alt: star trek characters nodding
media.tenor.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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It's here! Thrilled to reveal 'The Scream of the Whistle' cover by the incredible Micaela Alcaino. It's May Eve, and the veil between worlds is thin. Join Ruby Darke on the ghost ride of her life...

Out 5th June.

Pre-order: shorturl.at/E5aXz
shorturl.at/oLTwA
January 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Picture book giveaway! 🦍🌸

I'm giving away five signed copies of my nonfiction IVAN picture book.

Repost and follow me for a chance to win! I'll choose and notify five random winners Monday, January 13. 🍃

#TheOneAndOnlyIvan #kidlit
January 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
At the beginning of 2024, I set myself the challenge of trying to write a longer form story.
365 days and 102475 words later (almost double my targeted word count)...
#writing #kitlit #mg #firstdraft
January 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Love this Christmas present - perfect for some light Christmas Day reading! Merry Christmas/happy holidays everyone! #Christmas #kidlit #writing
December 25, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Storytime is a favourite time of the day for our family. Not only do the kids love it, my wife and I love the downtime and cuddles with the kids before bed. It's also been the biggest influence in pushing me to start/keep writing my own stories. #kidlit #reading #books #literacy
READING ALOUD CHANGES CHILDREN'S LIVES FOREVER! Just 10 minutes a day can be enough to help them find the love of books, and become lifelong readers. So whatever else you do, always find the time to read aloud – and the more you do, the better! #literacy #reading #books
December 9, 2024 at 7:07 PM
It's been a good month so far for buying books on the kindle - a nice mix of MG and slightly more adult fare. The only trouble is deciding which one to start with!
December 8, 2024 at 8:03 PM
This is a great list of kids books by some very talented Irish authors!
Today for #BookElves2024 I'd like to share some brilliant Irish picture books.

For children aged 2+ Chris Haughton is one of the best in the world. I like to call him the Toddler Whisperer - his books are perfect for this age younger group and so stunning to look at.

#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 7, 2024 at 7:12 PM
An amazing resource for anyone interested in #kidlit
November 27, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Lots of useful info in this interview with one of my favourite fantasy authors!
November 27, 2024 at 11:58 AM
@davemcc.bsky.social my initial thoughts are that this is almost exactly like twitter before companies started using it - will probably still use twitter to follow all the United news etc!
November 13, 2024 at 8:40 AM
@davemcc.bsky.social welcome to BlueSky my friend! (You are the first ever irl friend I've followed from my alternate personna!)
November 13, 2024 at 8:38 AM