Rachel Delahaye
@racheldelahaye.bsky.social
Childish writer. 🇬🇧 + 🇦🇺. Carnegie-nominated.
Rep: @agentalicewilliams.bsky.social
My type on paper
YA: Splinters 🪞 Electric Life ⚡
MG: Day of the Whale 🐋 Mort the Meek 🐦⬛Little Animal Rescue
School talks / workshops KS1-KS3
www.racheldelahaye.com
Rep: @agentalicewilliams.bsky.social
My type on paper
YA: Splinters 🪞 Electric Life ⚡
MG: Day of the Whale 🐋 Mort the Meek 🐦⬛Little Animal Rescue
School talks / workshops KS1-KS3
www.racheldelahaye.com
I'm appearing at Clifton Lit Festival next month with a talky workshop on writing for YA, exploring themes, voice and the absolute privilege of publishing fiction for this readership. Come and join me, Bristol people! Open to everyone. Tickets at cliftonlitfest.com/litfest-even... #cliftonlitfest
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I'm appearing at Clifton Lit Festival next month with a talky workshop on writing for YA, exploring themes, voice and the absolute privilege of publishing fiction for this readership. Come and join me, Bristol people! Open to everyone. Tickets at cliftonlitfest.com/litfest-even... #cliftonlitfest
Goodbye, great man. Funny, was only thinking of him last week at @timminchin.bsky.social show, thinking how Tim is in the new Tom. Razor sharp and raucously comedic, with lyrical hangovers and brilliant preamble. #RIP #TomLehrer
July 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Goodbye, great man. Funny, was only thinking of him last week at @timminchin.bsky.social show, thinking how Tim is in the new Tom. Razor sharp and raucously comedic, with lyrical hangovers and brilliant preamble. #RIP #TomLehrer
I was trapped in its spell, pinned by beautiful storytelling and the fate of three girls, joined across time by their Wicca ways and ghostly fates. With whispers of mythology yet totally fresh, and woven with haunting gossamer prose... #ghost by @finbarhawkins.bsky.social @zephyrbooks.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I was trapped in its spell, pinned by beautiful storytelling and the fate of three girls, joined across time by their Wicca ways and ghostly fates. With whispers of mythology yet totally fresh, and woven with haunting gossamer prose... #ghost by @finbarhawkins.bsky.social @zephyrbooks.bsky.social
YA's answer to Sex Education (tv), brings huge issues like pregnancy and coercion into focus without sacrificing humour. Brilliant characters, un-sugar-coated and real, Tia distils teen emotion into immediate, must-read verse. Adored #NotGoingToPlan @tiafisher.bsky.social @hotkeybooks.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
YA's answer to Sex Education (tv), brings huge issues like pregnancy and coercion into focus without sacrificing humour. Brilliant characters, un-sugar-coated and real, Tia distils teen emotion into immediate, must-read verse. Adored #NotGoingToPlan @tiafisher.bsky.social @hotkeybooks.bsky.social
Over the flippin' moon #Splinters is shortlisted for the Southern Schools Book Award! #SSBA
@troikabooks.bsky.social
@agentalicewilliams.bsky.social
@troikabooks.bsky.social
@agentalicewilliams.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Over the flippin' moon #Splinters is shortlisted for the Southern Schools Book Award! #SSBA
@troikabooks.bsky.social
@agentalicewilliams.bsky.social
@troikabooks.bsky.social
@agentalicewilliams.bsky.social
Ah. Goodreads gives with one hand and slaps your face with the other. I'm obviously only tempted to shout the good stuff, but this could be the most brutal ever and I want to keep it real for you. 😂 #ElectricLife, dividing GoodReads since 2023.
June 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Ah. Goodreads gives with one hand and slaps your face with the other. I'm obviously only tempted to shout the good stuff, but this could be the most brutal ever and I want to keep it real for you. 😂 #ElectricLife, dividing GoodReads since 2023.
Seagull hiding in my shed with a totally broken wing. What do I do? 😢 (seagull haters, stand down for this one please).
June 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Seagull hiding in my shed with a totally broken wing. What do I do? 😢 (seagull haters, stand down for this one please).
Hey, I just visited Goodreads and didn't end up slamming my head on a tear-stained keyboard. Thank you 2025. Keep it up. #ElectricLife @troikabooks.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hey, I just visited Goodreads and didn't end up slamming my head on a tear-stained keyboard. Thank you 2025. Keep it up. #ElectricLife @troikabooks.bsky.social
Gone, four months ago today. Still finding the loss very hard to process. 😢 #RocketDog
May 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Gone, four months ago today. Still finding the loss very hard to process. 😢 #RocketDog
Apparently it's not a dire wolf, but a genetic cocktail that mimics one. However, if it has an insatiable hunting instinct for humanoid cheese wotsits, I'm willing to overlook.
April 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Apparently it's not a dire wolf, but a genetic cocktail that mimics one. However, if it has an insatiable hunting instinct for humanoid cheese wotsits, I'm willing to overlook.
I have overcome my obscene envy (for I really wish I had written this book) to say Happy Publication Day to #clemfatalehasbeenbetrayed by @evewersockimorris.bsky.social. This FRESH & VERY FUNNY bobby-dazzler will take you to the cleaners and rinse you of all your laughs. @littletigeruk.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I have overcome my obscene envy (for I really wish I had written this book) to say Happy Publication Day to #clemfatalehasbeenbetrayed by @evewersockimorris.bsky.social. This FRESH & VERY FUNNY bobby-dazzler will take you to the cleaners and rinse you of all your laughs. @littletigeruk.bsky.social
1.30 Granary Sq, Kings Cross. Protest.
They didn't pay for our books, they didn't ask for our books, they stole our books. In 2024, Meta made $164.5b. You'd need to save $100 a day for over 3m years to get close to this.
They can afford to pay creatives. But they don't want to.
#MetaBookThieves
They didn't pay for our books, they didn't ask for our books, they stole our books. In 2024, Meta made $164.5b. You'd need to save $100 a day for over 3m years to get close to this.
They can afford to pay creatives. But they don't want to.
#MetaBookThieves
April 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
1.30 Granary Sq, Kings Cross. Protest.
They didn't pay for our books, they didn't ask for our books, they stole our books. In 2024, Meta made $164.5b. You'd need to save $100 a day for over 3m years to get close to this.
They can afford to pay creatives. But they don't want to.
#MetaBookThieves
They didn't pay for our books, they didn't ask for our books, they stole our books. In 2024, Meta made $164.5b. You'd need to save $100 a day for over 3m years to get close to this.
They can afford to pay creatives. But they don't want to.
#MetaBookThieves
RIP Iceman. You were a little odd, a lot of fun, hella good looking and a real genius. #ValKilmer
April 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
RIP Iceman. You were a little odd, a lot of fun, hella good looking and a real genius. #ValKilmer
It's #InternationalMermaidDay! Shout out to author of The Mermaid Call, @alexcotter.bsky.social, and to @emmanorris.bsky.social who needs to finish her fishy manuscript, Belongsong. Please enjoy one of my favourite murals.
March 29, 2025 at 8:05 AM
It's #InternationalMermaidDay! Shout out to author of The Mermaid Call, @alexcotter.bsky.social, and to @emmanorris.bsky.social who needs to finish her fishy manuscript, Belongsong. Please enjoy one of my favourite murals.
What an utter delight to finally meet @bobstoneauthor.bsky.social of @writeblendbookshop.bsky.social ! Long live independent bookshops and those who run them with such passion. Bob's particularly brilliant ❤️
March 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
What an utter delight to finally meet @bobstoneauthor.bsky.social of @writeblendbookshop.bsky.social ! Long live independent bookshops and those who run them with such passion. Bob's particularly brilliant ❤️
A photo you’d use as an album cover
Indie music. Album title: Idle Vice.
*my grandfather in Switzerland
Indie music. Album title: Idle Vice.
*my grandfather in Switzerland
March 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A photo you’d use as an album cover
Indie music. Album title: Idle Vice.
*my grandfather in Switzerland
Indie music. Album title: Idle Vice.
*my grandfather in Switzerland
March 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Playing WordFeud and channelling Leslie Phillips.
*I am still chuckling at my move, proving I am but a simple creature.
*I am still chuckling at my move, proving I am but a simple creature.
March 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Playing WordFeud and channelling Leslie Phillips.
*I am still chuckling at my move, proving I am but a simple creature.
*I am still chuckling at my move, proving I am but a simple creature.
My work innie is driving to a school visit. My work innie has important and mysterious work to do. #severance
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😱
March 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
My work innie is driving to a school visit. My work innie has important and mysterious work to do. #severance
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Elvis,the Kumquat Special.
(Featuring Orange You Lonesome Tonight)
(Featuring Orange You Lonesome Tonight)
March 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Elvis,the Kumquat Special.
(Featuring Orange You Lonesome Tonight)
(Featuring Orange You Lonesome Tonight)
Need an easy #WorldBookDay costume? Throw on a couple of props and pretend you've read a #MortTheMeek book. Get around awkward questions by answering 'you'll have to read it and find out' if anyone asks. Although do read it and find out, because they're fun stories about a pacifist. #middlegrade
February 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Need an easy #WorldBookDay costume? Throw on a couple of props and pretend you've read a #MortTheMeek book. Get around awkward questions by answering 'you'll have to read it and find out' if anyone asks. Although do read it and find out, because they're fun stories about a pacifist. #middlegrade
I made an official banner (because I'm supposed to be up late editing, so of course I did).
February 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I made an official banner (because I'm supposed to be up late editing, so of course I did).
I dreamt about my dog last night. The first time since he died. And I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to concentrate today. Sorry, I just had to tell someone*. I loved him so deeply.
*everyone.
*everyone.
February 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I dreamt about my dog last night. The first time since he died. And I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to concentrate today. Sorry, I just had to tell someone*. I loved him so deeply.
*everyone.
*everyone.
Sharing my most touching message this year, from the USA. It illustrates how important stories are right now - how they provide not only inspiration but a haven for young minds. In a scary world we need books more than ever #LittleAnimalRescue @littletigeruk.bsky.social @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Sharing my most touching message this year, from the USA. It illustrates how important stories are right now - how they provide not only inspiration but a haven for young minds. In a scary world we need books more than ever #LittleAnimalRescue @littletigeruk.bsky.social @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social