Linda Strachan
Writer for Children & YA - Former Chair of Society of Authors in Scotland - W&A Guide to Writing for Children & YA - Hamish McHaggis series - The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites ( fact/fiction- MG)
@lisajallen.bsky.social
Children's author. Debut MG book UNDERCOVER ANGEL out June 2025 https://amzn.to/3QmPi6q with Tiny Tree!!! Short stories: Paperbound Magazine and Buzgaga. Poems: The Dirigible Balloon and Parakeet Magazine www.lisajallen.com
@bozzybookfest.bsky.social
Bestselling authors bring biography and memoir to life at Boswell Book Festival. Join us for a weekend of in-person and live-streamed talks from 9-11 May.
@writingawards.bsky.social
International Writing for Children/YA competition. https://www.searchlightawards.co.uk/competitions/
@tomwriting.bsky.social
Children's author by night. Winner, Searchlight Best PB 2024; 15 other competition LL and SL. Repped by Georgia Tournay-Godfrey @ The Bright Agency
@gavin-crippin.bsky.social
Writes stuff. Hachette Children’s Novel Award Winner 2024 - New Writing North Searchlight Awards - winner 🏆- Best Novel Opening for Children or YA
@kidsdotradio.bsky.social
Studies show kids thrive with media designed for their growth and well-being. That’s why Kids.Radio/app offers kid friendly music, podcasts, audiobooks, jokes, prizes and more, all free from harmful algorithms. With Kids.Radio, they can have control.
@bookshelfie.bsky.social
The Self-Pub Hub (Indie Book Review Site) Accepting book submissions now! https://book-shelfie.com/submit-book/
@adamgordon1978.bsky.social
Professor of Care of Older People at University of Nottingham. Immediate Past President of British Geriatrics Society. Clinical Academic. Interests in frailty, dementia, care homes, pre- and periop geriatrics and clinical education.
@kathrynross.bsky.social
Literary agent with Fraser Ross Associates, book-lover, walker, single cat lady still searching for the right cat.
@jamesdempseyauthor.bsky.social
I write Fantasy, sometimes Sci-Fi. Husband, and father of two girls. Living in Edinburgh. Some time academic philosopher and corporate ethics consultant. BHAFC fan.
@gollancz.bsky.social
Gollancz is the sci-fi, fantasy & horror list of @orionbooks.bsky.social ✨ The UK’s No. 1 SFF publisher by TCM sales since 1927 🏆 linktr.ee/Gollancz
@caitlindavies.bsky.social
Writer, #BadGirls, #QueensoftheUnderworld, #PrivateInquiries, historian, swimmer, jumble lover. Thanet, Kent. Rep by Robert Kirby, United Agents. https://www.caitlindavies.co.uk/ Seaside art https://www.instagram.com/7baysbroadstairs
@cullens-s.bsky.social
An Ocean tales children's author who loves to spread hope & joy to all Ocean kids around the world 🌎. https://amzn.to/3AaKtZb
@allkidsbooks.com
🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers! 🔗 KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com 👧 Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers. ✍️ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
For the best children's books, look for the bear! www.Walker.co.uk
@ffijonesbooks.bsky.social
Children’s Author and Illustrator and Wellbeing Practitioner. Mental Health Advocate. www.ffijones.com
@louisamacdougall.bsky.social
Children's author based in the Hebrides. Rory and the Snack Dragons, the Highland Cowgirl & the Great Auks Great Escape. Mostly #kidlit books and wildlife. louisamacdougall.co.uk
@lozzawriting.bsky.social
Writer, Edinburgh. Editor: @frazzledlitmag BOTN nominated 2024. On all socials same name. Writing for children: @lozzakidwriting Website: www.lozzawriting.com Editing: www.kofi.com/lozzawriting
@gitaralleigh.bsky.social
Writer/Poet/Lecturer/ex-doctor. Kids: The Destiny of Minou Moonshine 🐘 The Voyage of Sam Singh 🦜 @zephyrbooks.bsky.social Poetry: Siren 🧜🏽♀️ @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social A Terrible Thing 🧝🏽♀️ (Bad Betty Press) https://linktr.ee/gitaralleigh
@katewiseman.bsky.social
Award-winning writer of novels for adults and children. The Red Tunic, The Mudlark Mysteries, Icarus & Velvet, Gangster School, Evolution. Mudlark, tutor, history & animal lover.
@aliceemross.ft.com
Double identity as writer of children's fantasy and journalist at the FT. Books: THE NOWHERE THIEF (2023), INVESTING TO SAVE THE PLANET (2020). Shortlisted for Breakthrough Book in The Week Junior awards 2024. Rep: @da-childrens.bsky.social
@rebeccarouillard.bsky.social
School librarian, neurodivergent writer, cold-water swimmer. Panel chair: @SparkBookAward.bsky.social ✨ www.swimminginbooks.blog
@taslinpollock.bsky.social
Writer | Contemporary MG | Scottish Book Trust New Writer Awardee 2024 | S1 Leeds Literary LL 2024 | All Stories Mentee 2022 | HarperCollins Academy 2022 | Searchlight Novel Opening SL 2022 | Golden Egg Award SL 2022 | she/her
@lucindahawksley.bsky.social
Author, broadcaster, lecturer & travel writer. Art historian, literature lover, Dickens expert (& descendant). Goldster podcast presenter. President of the International Dickens Fellowship.
@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
@fionadunbar.bsky.social
Human. Wrote a bunch of kids’ books. Writing now, but with other part of brain. London/Greece. She/her
@wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social
An independent bookshop for children and young adults in Retford, North Notts. Quite possibly the cutest little bookshop in the world... wonderlandbookshop.co.uk
@ericajabali.bsky.social
MG and YA author, agented, and on sub with my MG mystery with anxiety rep! #MG #YA #MiddleGrade #Author
@frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Waterstone's UK Children's Laureate Ideas lead to idols. Only wonder leads to truth. Swinging a hammock on the Island of Brilliant podcast https://islandofbrilliant.podbean.com/
@ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social
He/him Children’s author, dad, former teacher of 13 years 🏳️🌈 Contact: ian@thereadingrealm.co.uk Agent: Neil Dunnicliffe at Spring Literary
@ianmthompson.bsky.social
GP, Clinical Informatician, Scottish Country Dancer, Primary Care Clinical Lead in Digital Health and Care at Scottish Government.
@keithrobinson.bsky.social
Illustrator, mostly of books for young persons. I enjoy drawing fantasy, spooky, historical and animal stories. 📚 Rep'd by Emily Talbot at United Agents 🌐 www.keithrobinson.co.uk 📷 Insta: @keithrobinson.illustrator
@mariannedoherty.bsky.social
Manager of Bookzilla and Bookbug apps for Scottish Book Trust. Children’s books and comics enthusiast. Dyslexic. ME/CSF. Here for the kids book chat. All views my own. #UKKidLit 📚🏴
@avalanchechris.bsky.social
Mental health book author who is attempting to archive as much of MAGA's misdeeds on Bluesky. Fantasy card game: https://TerraClash.co.uk https://classwar.netlify.app/
@megan-chapman.bsky.social
Artist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Give me a charcoal line and I will show you my heart’s story. Pair that line with paint and I will show you my life. https://linktr.ee/meganchapmanpaintings
@sarahheditor.bsky.social
Publishing Director, Corvus - an imprint of @atlanticbooks.bsky.social. Reading, editing, TV-watching, chocolate-eating
@ravenbooks.bsky.social
Bookshop 34 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland info@ravenbooks.ie ¦ (01) 278 9509 ¦ 086 3390231 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
@jojojojojo.bsky.social
@catrionaward.bsky.social
USA Today bestselling author of LOOKING GLASS SOUND 🪞💀🪞, THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET, SUNDIAL & more Rep @jennysavill1 & @RStrausAgency Film/TV @mldean_& @unitedtalent
@societyofauthors.bsky.social
The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. Fighting for a nicer industry since 1884. #societyofauthors Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training ✒️https://authr.uk/sp40
@thebookseller.com
At the heart of the book trade since 1858📚 News, charts, previews and more, online & in print. Buyer's Guides, conferences & The British Book Awards (Nibbies)✨
@pennyjoelson.bsky.social
Award winning Author of YA thrillers, protagonists have disabilities/health issues. @EMTeenFiction @SourcebooksFire. Rep by @AnneClarkLit Tutor @citylit
@helenmackenzie.bsky.social
Writer based in Scotland. YA and MG mostly. UV 2020 and Scottish Book Trust New Writer’s Award 2017. Dotty about my spotty dog.
@tamsincooke.bsky.social
Childrens author (Cat Burglar and Stunt Double series) turning Fantasy writer. Loves animals, maps and word games
@portybelle.bsky.social
Scottish #bookblogger, chatting about the #books I've loved. Nature watcher, keen cook, always on the go and love living by the sea! www.portobellobookblog.com
@deestevens.bsky.social
Making TV @ Tiger Aspect Kids (Mr Bean / Charlie & Lola / Super Happy Magic Forest) Making books @ Knights Of (Children’s Publisher of the Year 2022) Selling books @ Round Table Books (Children’s Bookshop of the Year 2023) Irish | they/them
@scattyscribbler.bsky.social
Author. Scottish historical fiction and eco- adventures for kids. 2x Young Quills Winner. 🎭 Teacher, ✝️, 🏴 🇩🇪, Highlands. www.barbarahenderson.co.uk