Me: I am writing for children. These are fun books and my escape from writing SERIOUS DARK FICTION (TM) because I needed a lighter-hearted project.
Also me: Heroic self-sacrifice! Portents! Creepy settings! Existential panic!
Oops. Oh well, I would've eaten this stuff up as a kid. 😂
Ah! It said 'my review' at the end of the text but nothing more, and I thought I couldn't see something else. No worries and thank you for sharing!
It doesn't show! Hope you have a wonderful time and find plenty of new readers 😁
This stall looks so good! I need to get some little book stands 🤩
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed Cam's story 🥰✨
This is such a wonderful review - thank you!
Do you have a link to the review as well as the blurb, please? I'd love to share it!
Such a nice review!
Thank you for the lovely review!
Be on the look out for lots of posts about BBNYA 2025 finalist ‘A Gift of Words’ by
@rosdando.bsky.social over the coming days!
For the next few days, keep an eye out for posts from @bbnya.bsky.social - A Gift of Words is getting its finalist blog tour! Still delighted with how well it did, and hoping it reaches a wider audience. Thank you to BBNYA for the opportunity! 😁✨
#WIPSnips from February 15th: 'never'
A short snippet from book three (due to publish autumn of 2026).
This was an utterly delightful way to start the festive season! So proud of my anxious ball of magic, and thank you to everyone who read and enjoyed Cam's story.
Heir of Swansgrove by KJ Pritchett
Day 3 of middle grade and YA indie book recs! The Heir of Swansgrove by KJ Pritchett.
"I read the first hundred pages of this story in a single sitting because I could not put it down."
Find it here: www.amazon.co.uk/Heir-Swansgr...
The Power of the Wouivre by Emma Hine
Day 2! The Power of the Wouivre by Emma Hine.
"A fun time travelling romp of a read."
Find it here: www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Wouivr...
The Doppelganger by Samantha Middleton
Day 1! The Doppelganger by
@smiddleton-author.bsky.social
"Teenage love story with a twist."
Find it here: www.amazon.co.uk/Doppelganger...
Unmissable books for teens and tweens leading up to Christmas! I will make this a thread so folks can go back and easily find previous days. Each post will share key information and includes an idea of the romance and swearing within. Please like, share, and comment to help boost everyone's reach!
JK Rowling pledges to keep up fight against SNP trans policies Author vows to bankroll campaigners after Scottish government fails to pay group's legal fees in Supreme Court equality case
It cannot be made clearer.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
One of these days I'm gonna ask you to model for Nell so I can put together a cover for Wishfire and put that out into the world... (none of the models in stock photos look remotely like her)
Art vs. Artist
Digital artwork of a boy with golden curls carrying a girl with red hair, the tips dyed blue, through a snowy woodland.
Loki! (He's been my favourite for over thirty years, I couldn't not include him in my debut novel!)
(Here he is with my best ADHD girl, Alice. Gorgeous artwork by @bmwillows.bsky.social )
Thank you for sharing! 🧡
If you don't like supporting Bezos (me neither), both this book and its sequel are available as paperbacks - signed! and you get extra merch, too - from me. ko-fi.com/rosdando/shop
This is my first time (in my forties) and I regret all the times I ever assumed twist = sprain.
Dear lord. No. This shit is not remotely the same as 'going over on my ankle' which I had previously thought. The novelty has distinctly worn off by this point, unlike the bruises and swelling and pain.
I sprained my ankle just before the start of term and I am BORED of this nonsense now. What do you mean I still can't walk or drive anywhere after five weeks?!
This is ridiculous.
A Gift of Words by Rosalind Dando. Cover image shown against an autumn background. White text reads: BBNYA 2025 finalist! "Filled with magic and heart" "Four of my five children read this and loved it" "Fab blending of everyday life, magic, and Norse mythology."
Ok, I'm gonna need readers with tweens and teens who are fully into the autumnal witchy vibes to get on board with my magical books set in October with ravens, a Norse god and found family vibes.
(Written by an anti-AI and gentle queer AuDHD author)
Available here: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Thank you so much - delighted to be here!
Congratulations to all of the other finalists :D
Absolutely delighted to announce:
My anxious firstborn book boy is a FINALIST in the BBNYA 2025 and I couldn't be more delighted! Thank you *so much* to those who read and voted for Cam and his story, and huge congratulations to everyone else who made the finals.
As of August 28, 2025, Shadow Spark Publishing and author Rosalind Dando have officially parted ways. I wish nothing but the best for Shadow Spark Publishing and look forward to their future creative endeavours.
First review to make me get a bit tearful - I'm so proud of this book and can't wait for her to get out into the world. Ten days to go!
Preorder the ebook here: books2read.com/u/bpodKk
Preorder the signed paperback here: ko-fi.com/rosdando/shop (UK only, I'm afraid, due to the tariffs situation)