M. G. Leonard
@mglnrd.bsky.social
🖋️Author - Time Keys - The Ice Children - The Twitchers - Adventures on Trains - Beetle Boy
She/Her
🪲Posting about author-y book-y nature-y stuff.
🐞Agent: Kirsty McLachlan
❓Use my website for ALL enquiries: www.mgleonard.com
She/Her
🪲Posting about author-y book-y nature-y stuff.
🐞Agent: Kirsty McLachlan
❓Use my website for ALL enquiries: www.mgleonard.com
The Adventures of Portly the Otter, is a new collection of adventures set in the world of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows. 🦦 written by me & illustrated by Polly Dunbar.
Out on 26th March 2026 in hardback Pre-order now! 📚
Out on 26th March 2026 in hardback Pre-order now! 📚
November 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The Adventures of Portly the Otter, is a new collection of adventures set in the world of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows. 🦦 written by me & illustrated by Polly Dunbar.
Out on 26th March 2026 in hardback Pre-order now! 📚
Out on 26th March 2026 in hardback Pre-order now! 📚
Christmas is coming.
If you’re looking for a stocking filler for a young reader, may I suggest THE ICE CHILDREN.
Available wherever you get your books.
If you’re looking for a stocking filler for a young reader, may I suggest THE ICE CHILDREN.
Available wherever you get your books.
November 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Christmas is coming.
If you’re looking for a stocking filler for a young reader, may I suggest THE ICE CHILDREN.
Available wherever you get your books.
If you’re looking for a stocking filler for a young reader, may I suggest THE ICE CHILDREN.
Available wherever you get your books.
Got some awesome book post today. I loved Asterix as a kid. It began my fascination with Romans. You never know where a child’s reading habits will lead…
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Got some awesome book post today. I loved Asterix as a kid. It began my fascination with Romans. You never know where a child’s reading habits will lead…
Getting morning pages written. Yes, even on a Sunday.
Apologies for the extreme glamour of my ‘Author’s Fit’. My art calls for pyjamas, a fleece & Uggs. The fine beverage for such an occasion? Why it’s Yorkshire Gold. No I haven’t brushed my hair, nor washed my face. This is a wild & decadent life.
Apologies for the extreme glamour of my ‘Author’s Fit’. My art calls for pyjamas, a fleece & Uggs. The fine beverage for such an occasion? Why it’s Yorkshire Gold. No I haven’t brushed my hair, nor washed my face. This is a wild & decadent life.
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Getting morning pages written. Yes, even on a Sunday.
Apologies for the extreme glamour of my ‘Author’s Fit’. My art calls for pyjamas, a fleece & Uggs. The fine beverage for such an occasion? Why it’s Yorkshire Gold. No I haven’t brushed my hair, nor washed my face. This is a wild & decadent life.
Apologies for the extreme glamour of my ‘Author’s Fit’. My art calls for pyjamas, a fleece & Uggs. The fine beverage for such an occasion? Why it’s Yorkshire Gold. No I haven’t brushed my hair, nor washed my face. This is a wild & decadent life.
To celebrate National Non-fiction November, & it’s theme of Timeless Treasures… here’s my only book of factual nature writing THE BEETLE COLLECTOR’S HANDBOOK. The incredible internal illustrations are by @CNahaboo
Available to buy through your local bookshop or online.
Available to buy through your local bookshop or online.
November 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
To celebrate National Non-fiction November, & it’s theme of Timeless Treasures… here’s my only book of factual nature writing THE BEETLE COLLECTOR’S HANDBOOK. The incredible internal illustrations are by @CNahaboo
Available to buy through your local bookshop or online.
Available to buy through your local bookshop or online.
There’s no greater gift that you can give to a child than a love of reading. The benefits are multitudinous & there are NO downsides. That is why I am supporting @thetimesbooks & @thetimes Get Britain Reading Campaign. Pledge your support & SHARE: link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...
November 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
There’s no greater gift that you can give to a child than a love of reading. The benefits are multitudinous & there are NO downsides. That is why I am supporting @thetimesbooks & @thetimes Get Britain Reading Campaign. Pledge your support & SHARE: link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...
Good morning on this gorgeous autumnal Saturday from me and my dog.
October 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Good morning on this gorgeous autumnal Saturday from me and my dog.
Support @bbccin by bidding on a lot in the Children in Read auction. My lot can be found here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
October 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Support @bbccin by bidding on a lot in the Children in Read auction. My lot can be found here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
Today is the last day of this Waterstones offer. Preorder now for 25% off The Impossible Gladiator, book 3 in the TIME KEYS series 😃📚 www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...
October 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Today is the last day of this Waterstones offer. Preorder now for 25% off The Impossible Gladiator, book 3 in the TIME KEYS series 😃📚 www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...
10 years ago I met Barry Cunningham of @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social He published my first 3 books & launched me into a career I love. Barry has always believed in beetles 🪲for which I am grateful. Last night I attended his retirement party. It was lovely to get to say thank-you & see old friends.
October 14, 2025 at 6:57 AM
10 years ago I met Barry Cunningham of @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social He published my first 3 books & launched me into a career I love. Barry has always believed in beetles 🪲for which I am grateful. Last night I attended his retirement party. It was lovely to get to say thank-you & see old friends.
From TODAY - Tues 14th Oct - until Midnight on Friday 17th Oct, if you preorder THE IMPOSSIBLE GLADIATOR from Waterstones ONLINE & enter the code: OCTOBER25
at checkout, you’ll get 25% off RRP
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Rome… if you want to.
at checkout, you’ll get 25% off RRP
waterstones.com//campaign/oc...
Rome… if you want to.
October 14, 2025 at 6:04 AM
From TODAY - Tues 14th Oct - until Midnight on Friday 17th Oct, if you preorder THE IMPOSSIBLE GLADIATOR from Waterstones ONLINE & enter the code: OCTOBER25
at checkout, you’ll get 25% off RRP
waterstones.com//campaign/oc...
Rome… if you want to.
at checkout, you’ll get 25% off RRP
waterstones.com//campaign/oc...
Rome… if you want to.
Happy Bookshop Day! To celebrate I'll be in Book Nook Hove at 2pm talking, reading, signing and generally hanging out and celebrating my favourite type of shop. Come and join me. It’s free.
October 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Happy Bookshop Day! To celebrate I'll be in Book Nook Hove at 2pm talking, reading, signing and generally hanging out and celebrating my favourite type of shop. Come and join me. It’s free.
Travel to Ancient Rome with the Time Keys on their next adventure to the Roman Colosseum. I’m thrilled to reveal the 3rd in the Time Keys series, The Impossible Gladiator, illustrated by @manuelsumberac coming 12 February 2026 Pre-order now @waterstones
www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...
www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...
October 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Travel to Ancient Rome with the Time Keys on their next adventure to the Roman Colosseum. I’m thrilled to reveal the 3rd in the Time Keys series, The Impossible Gladiator, illustrated by @manuelsumberac coming 12 February 2026 Pre-order now @waterstones
www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...
www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...
Good Morning, from Sheffield. I’ll be revealing the gorgeous cover of Time Keys 3 at 9am, by @manuelsumberac so stay tuned! 👀
October 10, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Good Morning, from Sheffield. I’ll be revealing the gorgeous cover of Time Keys 3 at 9am, by @manuelsumberac so stay tuned! 👀
It’s Bookshop Day on Saturday. To celebrate I’ll be popping in to my local, Booknookhove at 2pm to talk timetravel and trains. Come along and say Hi. It’s free. I’ll sign stuff and read stuff, it’ll be fun! 😃
October 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It’s Bookshop Day on Saturday. To celebrate I’ll be popping in to my local, Booknookhove at 2pm to talk timetravel and trains. Come along and say Hi. It’s free. I’ll sign stuff and read stuff, it’ll be fun! 😃
Good morning from the borders of Scotland. Going to be spending the day with the wonderful bookshop @mainstreethare visiting schools.
October 8, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Good morning from the borders of Scotland. Going to be spending the day with the wonderful bookshop @mainstreethare visiting schools.
HUNT FOR THE GOLDEN SCARAB is a @waterstones paperback of the year! 😃 This is such fabulous news!
Waterstones have championed my books ever since Beetle Boy and I’ll forever be eternally grateful. 🪲
Thankyou to every bookseller who has read & recommended my books.❤️📚
Waterstones have championed my books ever since Beetle Boy and I’ll forever be eternally grateful. 🪲
Thankyou to every bookseller who has read & recommended my books.❤️📚
September 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
HUNT FOR THE GOLDEN SCARAB is a @waterstones paperback of the year! 😃 This is such fabulous news!
Waterstones have championed my books ever since Beetle Boy and I’ll forever be eternally grateful. 🪲
Thankyou to every bookseller who has read & recommended my books.❤️📚
Waterstones have championed my books ever since Beetle Boy and I’ll forever be eternally grateful. 🪲
Thankyou to every bookseller who has read & recommended my books.❤️📚
Dear Teachers, you can find a free downloadable PDF of THE LEGEND OF VIKING THUNDER classroom activities in TES or you can download it from Dropbox. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p1v5y...
September 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Dear Teachers, you can find a free downloadable PDF of THE LEGEND OF VIKING THUNDER classroom activities in TES or you can download it from Dropbox. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p1v5y...
The Legend of Viking Thunder lands in bookshop tomorrow 😃⚡️
September 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Legend of Viking Thunder lands in bookshop tomorrow 😃⚡️
I popped into my local indie Book Nook Hove to sign preorders today. Just two more sleeps until it’s time to travel with The Legend of Viking Thunder!
September 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I popped into my local indie Book Nook Hove to sign preorders today. Just two more sleeps until it’s time to travel with The Legend of Viking Thunder!
The Legend of Viking Thunder is published 1 week TODAY. Preorder your copy through @waterstoneskids to be in with a chance to win your own family visit to Viking Land - at Drayton Manor! www.waterstones.com/win/the-lege...
September 5, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The Legend of Viking Thunder is published 1 week TODAY. Preorder your copy through @waterstoneskids to be in with a chance to win your own family visit to Viking Land - at Drayton Manor! www.waterstones.com/win/the-lege...
Look at the sprayed edge indie bookshop edition of The Legend of Viking Thunder. You can ONLY get a signed & dedicated one via @booknookhove (my local) I’ll be signing & dedicating your orders before publication so you get them in time.
ORDER HERE: booknookuk.com/product/pre-...
ORDER HERE: booknookuk.com/product/pre-...
September 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Look at the sprayed edge indie bookshop edition of The Legend of Viking Thunder. You can ONLY get a signed & dedicated one via @booknookhove (my local) I’ll be signing & dedicating your orders before publication so you get them in time.
ORDER HERE: booknookuk.com/product/pre-...
ORDER HERE: booknookuk.com/product/pre-...
BACK TO SCHOOL this week, so why not order The Legend of Viking Thunder to kick off a term of reading for pleasure. It’s published in 10 days! 😃
September 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BACK TO SCHOOL this week, so why not order The Legend of Viking Thunder to kick off a term of reading for pleasure. It’s published in 10 days! 😃
When you’re researching Spanish Galleons for Time Keys 4 & one moors up in Shoreham port near Brighton!
August 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
When you’re researching Spanish Galleons for Time Keys 4 & one moors up in Shoreham port near Brighton!
The Legend of Viking Thunder is published in 3 weeks!
Get a pattered spr-edge in your local indie bookshop. SIGNED pre-order @booknookhove.bsky.social
Get a purple spr-edge edition @waterstones.bsky.social
Don’t care 4 special editions. Want it delivered, get from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
Get a pattered spr-edge in your local indie bookshop. SIGNED pre-order @booknookhove.bsky.social
Get a purple spr-edge edition @waterstones.bsky.social
Don’t care 4 special editions. Want it delivered, get from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Legend of Viking Thunder is published in 3 weeks!
Get a pattered spr-edge in your local indie bookshop. SIGNED pre-order @booknookhove.bsky.social
Get a purple spr-edge edition @waterstones.bsky.social
Don’t care 4 special editions. Want it delivered, get from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
Get a pattered spr-edge in your local indie bookshop. SIGNED pre-order @booknookhove.bsky.social
Get a purple spr-edge edition @waterstones.bsky.social
Don’t care 4 special editions. Want it delivered, get from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social