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Tin Soldiers
Buy Tin Soldiers by Davies, Neil (ISBN: 9798266099852) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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At last! My first novel, Tin Soldiers, is available to purchase on Amazon!
It has been almost three weeks since Tin Soldiers was released...it has been so exciting to see the book out and about in the wild! It has been spotted in a school reading room, on a plane, in France and it has even been spotted at a wedding! Please take a look!
www.amazon.co.uk/Tin-Soldiers...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It has been almost three weeks since Tin Soldiers was released...it has been so exciting to see the book out and about in the wild! It has been spotted in a school reading room, on a plane, in France and it has even been spotted at a wedding! Please take a look!
www.amazon.co.uk/Tin-Soldiers...
www.amazon.co.uk/Tin-Soldiers...
Repost with an iconic fictional band (if you feel like it)
November 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Repost with an iconic fictional band (if you feel like it)
A spotlight on Lizzie ❤️
A supporting character who becomes the centre of a story.
I didn't realise until after I had finished that I had creaeted a character who could be almost be a sister to David Almond's Mina.
A supporting character who becomes the centre of a story.
I didn't realise until after I had finished that I had creaeted a character who could be almost be a sister to David Almond's Mina.
A Spotlight on Lizzie
There were many surprises during the writing of Tin Soldiers. The first major surprise was that I could actually write a story from start to finish. I always knew that I could write a story, but to…
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November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A spotlight on Lizzie ❤️
A supporting character who becomes the centre of a story.
I didn't realise until after I had finished that I had creaeted a character who could be almost be a sister to David Almond's Mina.
A supporting character who becomes the centre of a story.
I didn't realise until after I had finished that I had creaeted a character who could be almost be a sister to David Almond's Mina.
Almost a week on...and the nerves are worse than before the launch! Now I wait to see what people actually think of Tin Soldiers!
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One Week On (Nearly!)
It’s almost a week now since Tin Soldiers launched, and it’s still sinking in that this little story that lived in my head, in notebooks, and in drafts for so long is now out in the world being rea…
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November 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Almost a week on...and the nerves are worse than before the launch! Now I wait to see what people actually think of Tin Soldiers!
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London? Bierkeller? Yes please! Happy Friday everyone!
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
London? Bierkeller? Yes please! Happy Friday everyone!
This day in 1988, the La’s released the greatest song ever written. There She Goes ❤️ This is my favourite - what is yours?
The La's - There She Goes (US Version)
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October 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This day in 1988, the La’s released the greatest song ever written. There She Goes ❤️ This is my favourite - what is yours?
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#Onthisday October 30, 1485, Henry VII was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, marking the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Discover his story in Henry – Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy:
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#Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook
Discover his story in Henry – Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy:
mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T...
#Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
#Onthisday October 30, 1485, Henry VII was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, marking the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Discover his story in Henry – Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy:
mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T...
#Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook
Discover his story in Henry – Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy:
mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T...
#Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook
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Book Launch Spotlight: Elizabeth Boleyn: The Life of the Queen's Mother, by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/10/book... @sophiebwaterman.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Book Launch Spotlight: Elizabeth Boleyn: The Life of the Queen's Mother, by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/10/book... @sophiebwaterman.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch
Wordle in 2 💥 🤘🏻
Best go back to bed as it’s all down hill from here.
Best go back to bed as it’s all down hill from here.
October 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Wordle in 2 💥 🤘🏻
Best go back to bed as it’s all down hill from here.
Best go back to bed as it’s all down hill from here.
I’m Neil and I write historical fiction for children and am currently writing an adult comedy - and I have dabbled in spooky short stories.
Childhood fears included (and still do) The Woman In Black as portrayed by Pauline Moran…and the book itself is chilling 😱 I’m now scared of heights 🙄
Childhood fears included (and still do) The Woman In Black as portrayed by Pauline Moran…and the book itself is chilling 😱 I’m now scared of heights 🙄
Hi! I'm Rebecca! I write a mix of fantasy, sci-fi, horror, mystery and romance. (Or some mishmash thereof.)
My childhood fears included spiders, cockroaches and The Ring (amongst other things).
#HorrorWritersChat
My childhood fears included spiders, cockroaches and The Ring (amongst other things).
#HorrorWritersChat
Hola, Horror Writers. I'm going to post and eat as I've pretty much just walked in. But, we're all about it today, so close to Halloween!
Tell me tell me. What scared you as a child?
No links, no hawking books please, till the end. Thanks Thanks.
#HorrorWritersChat
Tell me tell me. What scared you as a child?
No links, no hawking books please, till the end. Thanks Thanks.
#HorrorWritersChat
October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I’m Neil and I write historical fiction for children and am currently writing an adult comedy - and I have dabbled in spooky short stories.
Childhood fears included (and still do) The Woman In Black as portrayed by Pauline Moran…and the book itself is chilling 😱 I’m now scared of heights 🙄
Childhood fears included (and still do) The Woman In Black as portrayed by Pauline Moran…and the book itself is chilling 😱 I’m now scared of heights 🙄
Thank you to everyone for your support and kind comments! Tin Soldiers, my debut novel is finally out! Launch day wasn't without its traumas and hiccups of course, but it is a moment I won't forget. Now to become a publicist! Any advice welcome!
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Tin Soldiers Marches Out Into The World!
There was a time when I was ready to let it gather metaphorical dust on my hard drive and move on to other projects. There was a time when I told myself it had served its purpose — proof that I cou…
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October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you to everyone for your support and kind comments! Tin Soldiers, my debut novel is finally out! Launch day wasn't without its traumas and hiccups of course, but it is a moment I won't forget. Now to become a publicist! Any advice welcome!
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Something that remains true…
October 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Something that remains true…
At last! My first novel, Tin Soldiers, is available to purchase on Amazon!
Tin Soldiers
Buy Tin Soldiers by Davies, Neil (ISBN: 9798266099852) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
At last! My first novel, Tin Soldiers, is available to purchase on Amazon!
I’m currently revisiting a wonderful book by James Aitcheson. The Harrowing tells of the aftermath of the Norman conquest. It is bleak but powerful and follows five characters and their journeys. Are they fleeing the Normans or their own secrets?
What are you all reading today? #BookSky #AmReading
What are you all reading today? #BookSky #AmReading
It's Monday again and today I'm reading Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
October 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I’m currently revisiting a wonderful book by James Aitcheson. The Harrowing tells of the aftermath of the Norman conquest. It is bleak but powerful and follows five characters and their journeys. Are they fleeing the Normans or their own secrets?
What are you all reading today? #BookSky #AmReading
What are you all reading today? #BookSky #AmReading
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Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
A great review - and a book that sounds like a fantastic read. I love that it features a touch of supernatural without being terrifying for younger readers. Sounds like an absolute must for any school library.
My parents still talk about the summer of 76! I was born during a storm in 77!
My parents still talk about the summer of 76! I was born during a storm in 77!
A gorgeous, supernatural middle grade that I thoroughly enjoyed, Yesterday’s Ghost by Tanya Landman is on sale now from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social 👻
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
Cover illustration © 2025 Tom Clohosy Cole I think there’s a general assumption that tales of the supernatural will be scary, and ghost stories in particular tend to fall under that umbrella …
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October 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A great review - and a book that sounds like a fantastic read. I love that it features a touch of supernatural without being terrifying for younger readers. Sounds like an absolute must for any school library.
My parents still talk about the summer of 76! I was born during a storm in 77!
My parents still talk about the summer of 76! I was born during a storm in 77!
Two days until the release! My debut novel, Tin Soldiers! #author #amwriting #kidslit #WW1 #historicalfiction
October 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Two days until the release! My debut novel, Tin Soldiers! #author #amwriting #kidslit #WW1 #historicalfiction
Eek! Look at what the postman brought today! It’s getting real!
October 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Eek! Look at what the postman brought today! It’s getting real!
“Transferred to the front. Something big is going to happen but I don’t know what.”
My Great-Grandfather’s diary entry before the explosion at Messines Ridge inspired Tin Soldiers — a story of courage, friendship and sacrifice.
Out 28th Oct. #AmWriting #DebutNovel #HistoricalFiction #KidsLit #WWI
My Great-Grandfather’s diary entry before the explosion at Messines Ridge inspired Tin Soldiers — a story of courage, friendship and sacrifice.
Out 28th Oct. #AmWriting #DebutNovel #HistoricalFiction #KidsLit #WWI
Messines Ridge – Where Fact Meets Fiction
At 3:10 a.m. on the morning of June 7th, 1917, nineteen explosive-packed mines were detonated beneath the German lines. It was an attack that would not only change the course of the war but would a…
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October 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
“Transferred to the front. Something big is going to happen but I don’t know what.”
My Great-Grandfather’s diary entry before the explosion at Messines Ridge inspired Tin Soldiers — a story of courage, friendship and sacrifice.
Out 28th Oct. #AmWriting #DebutNovel #HistoricalFiction #KidsLit #WWI
My Great-Grandfather’s diary entry before the explosion at Messines Ridge inspired Tin Soldiers — a story of courage, friendship and sacrifice.
Out 28th Oct. #AmWriting #DebutNovel #HistoricalFiction #KidsLit #WWI
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How about a special offer?
Between today and October 23rd, pre-order 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief' (either on ebook or paperback) and you'll get ebook copies of the entire 'Empire of Ruin' series. Just show me your order confirmation and you'll get the books!
Appreciate you all spreading the word!
Between today and October 23rd, pre-order 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief' (either on ebook or paperback) and you'll get ebook copies of the entire 'Empire of Ruin' series. Just show me your order confirmation and you'll get the books!
Appreciate you all spreading the word!
October 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
How about a special offer?
Between today and October 23rd, pre-order 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief' (either on ebook or paperback) and you'll get ebook copies of the entire 'Empire of Ruin' series. Just show me your order confirmation and you'll get the books!
Appreciate you all spreading the word!
Between today and October 23rd, pre-order 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief' (either on ebook or paperback) and you'll get ebook copies of the entire 'Empire of Ruin' series. Just show me your order confirmation and you'll get the books!
Appreciate you all spreading the word!
In just over two weeks, Tin Soldiers will finally be released! This blog post tells the story behind the story — how my Great-Grandfather's diary from the foot of Messines Ridge inspired my debut novel.
The Real Diary Behind Tin Soldiers
The Real Diary Behind Tin Soldiers
The Real Diary Behind Tin Soldiers
The pages were worn with age — fragile, vulnerable, as if the weight of history might snatch them back at any moment. Each word had been chosen with the greatest care, written in a world where word…
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October 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In just over two weeks, Tin Soldiers will finally be released! This blog post tells the story behind the story — how my Great-Grandfather's diary from the foot of Messines Ridge inspired my debut novel.
The Real Diary Behind Tin Soldiers
The Real Diary Behind Tin Soldiers
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Henry – Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy: "A fascinating look at the life of Henry VII, the first Tudor king. Highly recommended." (Amazon review)
mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T...
#Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook
mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T...
#Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Henry – Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy: "A fascinating look at the life of Henry VII, the first Tudor king. Highly recommended." (Amazon review)
mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T...
#Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook
mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T...
#Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook
My debut novel, Tin Soldiers, is out on October 28th. What is it about and who inspired it?
#WWI #historicalfiction #TinSoldiers #AuthorReel #InspiredByTrueEvents
#WWI #historicalfiction #TinSoldiers #AuthorReel #InspiredByTrueEvents
October 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
My debut novel, Tin Soldiers, is out on October 28th. What is it about and who inspired it?
#WWI #historicalfiction #TinSoldiers #AuthorReel #InspiredByTrueEvents
#WWI #historicalfiction #TinSoldiers #AuthorReel #InspiredByTrueEvents
Well, this is exciting!
Launching on Amazon 28th October!
Launching on Amazon 28th October!
September 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Well, this is exciting!
Launching on Amazon 28th October!
Launching on Amazon 28th October!