Peter Rolland Lauchlan
@peterrolland.bsky.social
(Promotion/Sales)
www.goldfishbooksuk.com
New Book #ToysatNight
#FayeRapoportDesPres / #AnyaLauchlan
Not for Profit Publisher supporting children's charities
www.goldfishbooksuk.com
New Book #ToysatNight
#FayeRapoportDesPres / #AnyaLauchlan
Not for Profit Publisher supporting children's charities
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Delighted to see our new book "Toys At Night" receiving 5 Star Reviews at Waterstones Books. Hopefully this will help support our fundraising efforts. goldfishbooksUK.com
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
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The rabbit thought for a moment before asking,
"Do you wish you were a bear?"
"No," said the red panda.
"I am happy with what I am."
"That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand.
Everyone thinks you are a bear,
and everyone thinks I am a hare!"
Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan
An ideal gift.
"Do you wish you were a bear?"
"No," said the red panda.
"I am happy with what I am."
"That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand.
Everyone thinks you are a bear,
and everyone thinks I am a hare!"
Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan
An ideal gift.
November 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The rabbit thought for a moment before asking,
"Do you wish you were a bear?"
"No," said the red panda.
"I am happy with what I am."
"That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand.
Everyone thinks you are a bear,
and everyone thinks I am a hare!"
Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan
An ideal gift.
"Do you wish you were a bear?"
"No," said the red panda.
"I am happy with what I am."
"That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand.
Everyone thinks you are a bear,
and everyone thinks I am a hare!"
Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan
An ideal gift.
The rabbit thought for a moment before asking,
"Do you wish you were a bear?"
"No," said the red panda.
"I am happy with what I am."
"That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand.
Everyone thinks you are a bear,
and everyone thinks I am a hare!"
Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan
An ideal gift.
"Do you wish you were a bear?"
"No," said the red panda.
"I am happy with what I am."
"That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand.
Everyone thinks you are a bear,
and everyone thinks I am a hare!"
Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan
An ideal gift.
November 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The rabbit thought for a moment before asking,
"Do you wish you were a bear?"
"No," said the red panda.
"I am happy with what I am."
"That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand.
Everyone thinks you are a bear,
and everyone thinks I am a hare!"
Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan
An ideal gift.
"Do you wish you were a bear?"
"No," said the red panda.
"I am happy with what I am."
"That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand.
Everyone thinks you are a bear,
and everyone thinks I am a hare!"
Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan
An ideal gift.
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Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home is the beloved #childrensbook that started it all -- the Stray Cat Stories series, which raises funds for non-profit #animalrescue. Based on a true story! Purchase your copy today for a young animal lover in your life. #books #booksky
Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home (Stray Cat Stories)
Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home (Stray Cat Stories) [Despres, Faye Rapoport, Petersen, Laurel McKinstry] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home (Stray Cat Stories)
www.amazon.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home is the beloved #childrensbook that started it all -- the Stray Cat Stories series, which raises funds for non-profit #animalrescue. Based on a true story! Purchase your copy today for a young animal lover in your life. #books #booksky
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More wonderful press for “Toys at Night” and the good causes it is supporting! Im so peoud to be part of this project! #books #booksky #childrensbooks
NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK ‘TOYS AT NIGHT’ RAISES FUNDS FOR LOCAL HOSPICE – AND UKRAINE
A new picture story book illustrated by Isle of Wight artist Anya Lauchlan has just been released, with proceeds supporting
www.islandecho.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
More wonderful press for “Toys at Night” and the good causes it is supporting! Im so peoud to be part of this project! #books #booksky #childrensbooks
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My latest blog post -- on dating an Olympic skier, telling a classical conductor to "cool it," and accepting that maybe I have a chip on my shoulder (stressing the importance of each of us -- and of the new book, Toys at Night).
fayerapoportdespres.com/the-chip-on-...
#booksky #childrensbooks
fayerapoportdespres.com/the-chip-on-...
#booksky #childrensbooks
The Chip on My Shoulder
Everyone is important -- and that's the message of this blog post and the new children's book, Toys at Night.
fayerapoportdespres.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My latest blog post -- on dating an Olympic skier, telling a classical conductor to "cool it," and accepting that maybe I have a chip on my shoulder (stressing the importance of each of us -- and of the new book, Toys at Night).
fayerapoportdespres.com/the-chip-on-...
#booksky #childrensbooks
fayerapoportdespres.com/the-chip-on-...
#booksky #childrensbooks
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Nice piece by journalist Alex Cooper about our new children's book "Toys at Night" Thanks also to The Supporters' of Cowes Library for their input.
We welcome all the support we can get for this worthwhile project.
GoldfishbooksUK.com #blueskybooks
#Art #Literature #children #charity
We welcome all the support we can get for this worthwhile project.
GoldfishbooksUK.com #blueskybooks
#Art #Literature #children #charity
September 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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September 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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"Toys at Night" gripped one customer enough at the Medina Bookstore on the Isle of Wight that she walked out with a purchased copy after leafing through it, and more news about this charitable children's book: fayerapoportdespres.com/charitable-c... #booksky #books #chiildrensbooks
Toys at Night Available in More Stores
Now available through Gardners, including in the U.S.A., Toys at Night is gaining a global readership while doing good with its charitable reach.
fayerapoportdespres.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"Toys at Night" gripped one customer enough at the Medina Bookstore on the Isle of Wight that she walked out with a purchased copy after leafing through it, and more news about this charitable children's book: fayerapoportdespres.com/charitable-c... #booksky #books #chiildrensbooks
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I just created a page on my site where readers can buy my books direct, using Ingram Sparks' new e-commerce links. Has anyone else tried this? fayerapoportdespres.com/buy-fayes-bo... #books #booksky #writingcommunity
Buy Faye's Books Direct! - Faye Rapoport DesPres
Some readers prefer not to shop at online book outlets. We’ve put together some direct sale links that we hope add up to cheaper prices while helping the proceeds get directly to the author and to the...
fayerapoportdespres.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I just created a page on my site where readers can buy my books direct, using Ingram Sparks' new e-commerce links. Has anyone else tried this? fayerapoportdespres.com/buy-fayes-bo... #books #booksky #writingcommunity
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I want to thank those who paid MORE for their direct U. S. purchases of the new #childrensbook “Toys at Night,” & asked me to donate the extra to one of the causes supported by the book. Today I made a donation to Paws of War, which helps bring stray animals befriended by U.S. troops to the U.S. TY!
October 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I want to thank those who paid MORE for their direct U. S. purchases of the new #childrensbook “Toys at Night,” & asked me to donate the extra to one of the causes supported by the book. Today I made a donation to Paws of War, which helps bring stray animals befriended by U.S. troops to the U.S. TY!
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Professional child carer in Fleet, U.K. reading “Toys at Night” to her charges. I love photos like this! Visit www.goldfishbooksuk.com for more info. on my latest collaboration with artist Anya Lauchlan - a very special charitable project. #booksky #childrensbooks #book #books #fables
September 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Professional child carer in Fleet, U.K. reading “Toys at Night” to her charges. I love photos like this! Visit www.goldfishbooksuk.com for more info. on my latest collaboration with artist Anya Lauchlan - a very special charitable project. #booksky #childrensbooks #book #books #fables
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Absolutely delighted that "Toys at Night" is helping to raise money for the Glasgow Children's Hospital, as per this wonderful sponsorship featured in the Glasgow Bell newspaper: www.glasgowbell.co.uk/govan-econom... #books #childrensbooks #Glasgow #Scotland
What can Govan’s past tells us about its economic present?
A blueprint for a sunnier Govan
www.glasgowbell.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Absolutely delighted that "Toys at Night" is helping to raise money for the Glasgow Children's Hospital, as per this wonderful sponsorship featured in the Glasgow Bell newspaper: www.glasgowbell.co.uk/govan-econom... #books #childrensbooks #Glasgow #Scotland
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Delighted to see our new book "Toys At Night" receiving 5 Star Reviews at Waterstones Books. Hopefully this will help support our fundraising efforts. goldfishbooksUK.com
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Delighted to see our new book "Toys At Night" receiving 5 Star Reviews at Waterstones Books. Hopefully this will help support our fundraising efforts. goldfishbooksUK.com
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
Delighted to see our new book "Toys At Night" receiving 5 Star Reviews at Waterstones Books. Hopefully this will help support our fundraising efforts. goldfishbooksUK.com
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Delighted to see our new book "Toys At Night" receiving 5 Star Reviews at Waterstones Books. Hopefully this will help support our fundraising efforts. goldfishbooksUK.com
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
#Art #literature #children
@waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
@islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social
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So proud of this project!
Just donated 20 copies of our new book to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity as part of our fundraising drive for this worthy cause. Hopefully we can raise some cash for them by sales of
"Toys at Night"at #Waterstones in #Scotland.
@glasgowbell.bsky.social
@waterstones.bsky.social #blueskybooks
"Toys at Night"at #Waterstones in #Scotland.
@glasgowbell.bsky.social
@waterstones.bsky.social #blueskybooks
October 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
So proud of this project!
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"How green was my valley"
"The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan.
#painting #tradition #SchoolofParis
#Chagall.
#Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape
AnyaLauchlan.com
"The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan.
#painting #tradition #SchoolofParis
#Chagall.
#Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape
AnyaLauchlan.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"How green was my valley"
"The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan.
#painting #tradition #SchoolofParis
#Chagall.
#Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape
AnyaLauchlan.com
"The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan.
#painting #tradition #SchoolofParis
#Chagall.
#Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape
AnyaLauchlan.com
"How green was my valley"
"The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan.
#painting #tradition #SchoolofParis
#Chagall.
#Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape
AnyaLauchlan.com
"The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan.
#painting #tradition #SchoolofParis
#Chagall.
#Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape
AnyaLauchlan.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"How green was my valley"
"The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan.
#painting #tradition #SchoolofParis
#Chagall.
#Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape
AnyaLauchlan.com
"The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan.
#painting #tradition #SchoolofParis
#Chagall.
#Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape
AnyaLauchlan.com
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Fine art card "Yellow Poppies and Bluebells" by Anya Lauchlan
Goldfishbooksuk.com
#Art #FlowersonFriday
Goldfishbooksuk.com
#Art #FlowersonFriday
October 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Fine art card "Yellow Poppies and Bluebells" by Anya Lauchlan
Goldfishbooksuk.com
#Art #FlowersonFriday
Goldfishbooksuk.com
#Art #FlowersonFriday
Fine art card "Yellow Poppies and Bluebells" by Anya Lauchlan
Goldfishbooksuk.com
#Art #FlowersonFriday
Goldfishbooksuk.com
#Art #FlowersonFriday
October 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Fine art card "Yellow Poppies and Bluebells" by Anya Lauchlan
Goldfishbooksuk.com
#Art #FlowersonFriday
Goldfishbooksuk.com
#Art #FlowersonFriday
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It's good to see that our new children's picture/story book #ToysatNight is now available from bookshops across the UK including #Waterstones and #TGJones
GoldfishbooksUK.com
#Blueskybooks #kidslit
GoldfishbooksUK.com
#Blueskybooks #kidslit
October 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's good to see that our new children's picture/story book #ToysatNight is now available from bookshops across the UK including #Waterstones and #TGJones
GoldfishbooksUK.com
#Blueskybooks #kidslit
GoldfishbooksUK.com
#Blueskybooks #kidslit
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Gorgeous collab and an awesome cause for kids in Ukraine! What inspired Toys at Night, and which character from the center spread is your fave?
September 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Gorgeous collab and an awesome cause for kids in Ukraine! What inspired Toys at Night, and which character from the center spread is your fave?
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We’re related, if you squint really hard: Me and Vincent Van Gogh.
New blog post- five marriages and a brother away from van Gogh. lindaksienkiewicz.com/five-marriag...
#mondayblogs #writersky #artistsky
New blog post- five marriages and a brother away from van Gogh. lindaksienkiewicz.com/five-marriag...
#mondayblogs #writersky #artistsky
Five Marriages and a Brother Away from Vincent van Gogh - Linda K Sienkiewicz
A combination of actual genetics and five marriages indicate I'm related to Vincent Van Gogh. A history chain for the win. We are family!
lindaksienkiewicz.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We’re related, if you squint really hard: Me and Vincent Van Gogh.
New blog post- five marriages and a brother away from van Gogh. lindaksienkiewicz.com/five-marriag...
#mondayblogs #writersky #artistsky
New blog post- five marriages and a brother away from van Gogh. lindaksienkiewicz.com/five-marriag...
#mondayblogs #writersky #artistsky
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Thank you! The fables in Toys at Night were inspired by model toys used by Anya Lauchlan @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social to teach a young Ukrainian girl to paint. I could never choose a favorite character as they are all quite special!
September 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Thank you! The fables in Toys at Night were inspired by model toys used by Anya Lauchlan @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social to teach a young Ukrainian girl to paint. I could never choose a favorite character as they are all quite special!
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“A true friend will always be right behind you.” The center spread artwork from “Toys at Night”—my new collaboration with artist @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social - 200 books will be donated to children’s hospitals and schools in #Ukraine. For info. and copies: contact@goldfishbooksuk.com #books #booksky
September 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“A true friend will always be right behind you.” The center spread artwork from “Toys at Night”—my new collaboration with artist @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social - 200 books will be donated to children’s hospitals and schools in #Ukraine. For info. and copies: contact@goldfishbooksuk.com #books #booksky
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The Herald (largest newspaper in Scotland) has printed a feature story about “Toys at Night” and how the unusual histories of the artist, writer (me) and publisher converged for this special and unusual book. Read here: shorturl.at/H1BtU #childrensbooks #booksky #blueskybooks #books #Scotland
October 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Herald (largest newspaper in Scotland) has printed a feature story about “Toys at Night” and how the unusual histories of the artist, writer (me) and publisher converged for this special and unusual book. Read here: shorturl.at/H1BtU #childrensbooks #booksky #blueskybooks #books #Scotland