Posts made in April, 2014

The UKYA Oscars

Posted by on Apr 19, 2014 | 4 comments

The UKYA Oscars

So, today is UKYA Day — part of Project UKYA‘s April Extravaganza! There are lots of UKYA-themed posts going up on blogs all over the place today — pop across to Project UKYA’s Twitter where I’m sure lots will be retweeted. For my post, I’m reporting on an exclusive event called the UKYA Oscars. (Very exclusive — attended and judged by…er…me.) In no particular order, I’m pleased to announce the results. *drum roll*   UKYA Oscars Categories & Winners   Most Original Storyline Nikki Sheehan’s Who Framed Klaris Cliff?, about a reality in which imaginary friends are considered dangerous, wins Most...

My Top 5 UKYA Reads

Posted by on Apr 14, 2014 | Leave a comment

My Top 5 UKYA Reads

Yesterday, I popped over to Project UKYA to share my Top 5 UKYA reads. Check them out here and see if we share any favourites! Project UKYA are running an extravaganza for the whole of April, with posts from authors and bloggers, readathons, Twitter chats (#ukyachat), announcements, giveaways, and even a dedicated UKYA day on April 19th. Make sure to have a nosey around the site while you’re there, because there’s lots of exciting stuff going on!     Share...

Talk & Signing: Sharon Jones & Teri Terry

Posted by on Apr 9, 2014 | Leave a comment

Talk & Signing: Sharon Jones & Teri Terry

Last weekend was the Cambridge Literary Festival, and I was excited to see lots of YA and children’s author names I recognised on the programme—Darren Shan, Marcus and Julian Sedgwick, Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve….and Sharon Jones and Teri Terry! It’s not often I get to see and/or meet authors without traveling to London, so this was a real treat. I know Sharon well from Twitter and Author Allsorts, and love her YA thrillers Dead Jealous and Dead Silent. As for Teri, I’d been aware of her dystopian Slated trilogy for some time, and the upcoming festival prompted me to finally read the first book. (Which I’m very glad I did. Second...

Win a Pre-Order of GLIMPSE – Author Allsorts Giveaway

Posted by on Apr 1, 2014 | 1 comment

Win a Pre-Order of GLIMPSE – Author Allsorts Giveaway

GIVEAWAY NOW OVER. Author Allsorts are a year old today! To celebrate, we’re holding a competition, with many, many prizes to be won: signed books, swag, critiques, and — my contribution — a pre-order of Glimpse. It really is a phenomenal giveaway whether you’re a reader, writer, or both. Pop along here for details and to enter. (UK only, enter until 30th April.) Share...