#WellThisisAwkward looks like it might have similarities to #SwimmingforBeginners and I’m excited to get stuck in. Big thanks for my proof copy, @emmafinniganpr.bsky.social and @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social. Out in September.

Children’s Books North Network and New Writing North launch picture-book prize The new Children’s Books North Network Prize will be the first prize focused on Northern picture-book creators.

The brilliant northern powerhouse, Emma Layfield, is at it again! This time with a much needed prize for aspiring picture-book writers & illustrators based in the North of England. 🎉
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An Evening with John Niven | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with John Niven today.

Hi Mark, @nivenj1.bsky.social will be in Manchester with @mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social which isn't tooooo far from Chester!
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An Evening with John Niven | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with John Niven today.

And here's the link for Manchester tickets!
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Hi Andy, @nivenj1.bsky.social will be Abergavenny with James Dean Bradfield on 16 July if that was of interest (and a bit closer)...
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I'm interviewing John onstage on the 22nd July in Manchester - should be a fun night. Especially if we starting drinking about 5pm, as is usual.

JOHN NIVEN: THE FATHERS with GUY GARVEY JOHN NIVEN discusses THE FATHERS his hilarious and heart-breaking account of fatherhood, marriage, class & masculinity. With GUY GARVEY

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THE FATHERS in conversation with GUY GARVEY
17 JULY London tickets tinyurl.com/Fathers21Soho
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JOHN NIVEN: THE FATHERS with GUY GARVEY JOHN NIVEN discusses THE FATHERS his hilarious and heart-breaking account of fatherhood, marriage, class & masculinity. With GUY GARVEY

Hi there, tickets for this event are available here - tinyurl.com/Fathers21Soho

WE RIDE AGAIN.

Incredibly enough the tour for new novel begins on THE 12TH OF JULY in my beloved hometown of Irvine. Obviously I understand a fair few Ayrshiremen might be otherwise employed that day. More chairs to come, but I can reveal the lovely Chris MCQueer will be chairing Glasgow on 14th

'Brilliant on power, perception and identity': Best contemporary books Sara Lawrence reviews the best contemporary books out now.

Who Wants to Live Forever by Hanna Thomas Uose is out on 27 March!
'I LOVED this addictive, beautifully written novel about romance, life and immortality...The world described is recognisably ours...It’s entirely believable and therefore utterly terrifying.'
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The most brilliant book!
And I'm thrilled to be reunited with @nivenj1.bsky.social for the PR trail... We first worked together on Kill Your Friends, which was a scarily long time ago!

I've been assured he'll be appearing here soon!

I couldn't be more thrilled for Richard. He's the most wonderful writer and Question 7 is an extraordinary book, one of the best I've read. And what a thing to be the first author to win both the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Booker. Congratulations.

Like so many bookish types, I’m new here over the weekend and have put together a book publicist and bookish journalist starter pack to help us all find each other over here in the sunlit uplands of Bluesky. go.bsky.app/Ao2gR6R