Publishing Director of Raven Books. Lover of the gripping & the gothic, the contemporary & the cunning. Comprehensive school girl in literary world.
South East London
Joined October 2011
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On the gloomy Scottish coast, legend has it that if one hears the howling of a spectral hound nearby, their death will quickly follow...
Get ready to dive into #TheUnrecovered, the eerie new novel from @RWStrachan1977, out February 2025!
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Authors, agents, publishers! We are accepting submissions for our #JhalakPrize25 awards:
1. Jhalak Prose Prize
2. Jhalak Poetry Prize
3. Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize
Deadline: 13 December 2024
Send us your fabulous books!
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Whether you’re a fan of Hallowe’en or not, you have to give it credit for being the last line of defence against Christmas advancing even earlier into the year, a ragtag gang of goths holding the line against a battalion of baubled barbarians
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It's here and looking GORGEOUS 👀
From author @maureenjohnson and illustrator @jaycooperart comes the vital guide to surviving your visit to a quaint English village!
Remember: never trust the vicar 💀
Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village is out now!
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1 month to go till #TheGetaway is published! Find out 4 essential things you need to know about my new mystery-thriller: nicolamartin.com/2024/10/4-e…
@BloomsburyRaven #CrimeFiction #ThrillerBooks
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Introducing @RWStrachan1977’s THE UNRECOVERED, a deeply atmospheric debut inspired by a real-life legend.
Set in the crumbling fortress of Gallondean, it’s said that if the heirs to the house hear the howling of a spectral hound nearby, their death will quickly follow…
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To celebrate the return of Studio Ghibli's magnificent My Neighbour Totoro to UK and Irish cinemas from 02/08, we're giving away an exclusive @ghibliuk merch bundle including a poster, notebook, Totoro puppet and extra goodies! Simply follow&RT to enter (UK only sorry!)
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We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Glass Bell Award 🏆
From a first-time longlist of fourteen titles, we have whittled them down to just six titles!
#GlassBell
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Ravens we’ve arrived in Harrogate!
And we have a special surprise for you: spot us in the wild and come claim an exclusive surprise proof!
Here’s a hint: we’re wearing a very recognisable tote bag 👀
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We welcome the acknowledgement by the Education Secretary (@bphillipsonMP) about the lack of access to arts education in state schools & look forward to this critical issue being addressed.
Join us in campaigning until the arts are accessible to all: campaignforthearts.org/join/
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Love books? Newspapers too? Fancy chugging cheap white wine/snaffling canapes at book launches? You're in luck! @TheTimesBooks has a vacancy. It's quite a fun way of earning a living ... newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/…
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As we approach the announcement of the #CWADaggers winners, we're pleased to share our recent conversation with Ian Fleming Steel Dagger shortlisted @FemiKay_Author!
Learn more about his novel Gaslight, and how his writing process has changed 👇
ianfleming.com/interview-wit…
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UK publishing people - I need your help! I’m working on an article for The Bookseller about how the industry supports autistic people - as employees, freelancers or authors. If you’d be up for discussing your experiences (good or bad), I would love to hear from you.
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📻 Tune into BBC Radio 4 Open Book as @rosieandrews22 and Bridget Collins discuss combining history, myth and imagination in their stunning new novels.
Listen here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001zdj…
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Applications are open! Now is your time to apply for either SYPInto or SYPAhead mentorship scheme✨
➡️Check out the link below for full information and application forms
🤩Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to receive personalised career guidance!
thesyp.org.uk/mentorships/lo…
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'A masterpiece of misdirection' SUNDAY TIMES
'Original . . . unpredictable' DAILY MAIL
'A dark unpredictable read' BELLA
'Will have you compulsively reading' HEAT
Meet The Stranger at the Wedding now... amzn.to/3V2FDoQ
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📢 Calling all gothic fiction lovers! @rosieandrews22 (The Leviathan, The Puzzle Wood) and @Br1dgetCollins (The Binding, The Silence Factory) will be appearing at @ToppingsEly on May 16th to chat about their spellbinding new novels.
Find out more 👇
toppingbooks.co.uk/events/el…
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Calling all readers! Whether you're into pirates, potions or Pompeii, the @WaterstonesCovG event with @FrancescaHaig, @ElodieITV and @Anna_Mazz on women in historical fiction is for you! Tickets on sale now 🌊📖🌋 #Saltblood
waterstones.com/events/women… @BloomsburyBooks @mushenska