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Cathy Johnson 💙💛

@dadslibrary

Writing YA and Teen. Debut fiction #northernwritersaward 2019, SL Guppy YA 2022, BSU #MAWFYP #Lupus #hiddendisability Former GP

 Cumbria
Joined January 2018
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Sam Freedman (@Samfr) profile pictureSam Freedman@SamfrJan 2
It's our fourth anniversary at Comment is Freed today and we have a special offer to celebrate. 25% off for your first year. We don't do these often so if you've been thinking of signing up now is the time samf.substack.com/p/fourth-a…
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Inkweavers Anthology@MAWFYPAnthology8 Dec 2025
The time has come to be ✨Spellbound✨ We are so excited to announce the launch of Bath Spa’s latest MA Writing for Young People Anthology, Spellbound. 📅 Wednesday 25th February 2026 📍 Hatchards Piccadilly ⏰ 6-8pm Link to the full anthology to come #writingforchildren
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@EdwardJDavey9 Nov 2025
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be a chance for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and not give in to those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it. We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
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Inkweavers Anthology@MAWFYPAnthology29 Oct 2025
✨SPELLBOUND✨ We’re thrilled to announce the name of the new MAWFYP Anthology! Get ready for author intros, writing tips, book recs and a peek behind the curtain of what it takes to write a children’s book. Coming 25th February 2026 ✨ #spellbound #debutauthors
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@carolecadwalla7 Sep 2025
Police now protecting UK from dangerous terrorists that include…former editor of UK’s leading medical journal @bmj_latest. Kudos to @FionaGodlee.
Kamran Abbasi (@KamranAbbasi) profile pictureKamran Abbasi@KamranAbbasi6 Sep 2025
Proud of @FionaGodlee, my predecessor as editor in chief at @bmj_latest, for protesting the UK’s complicity in Israel’s war crimes in Palestine. @Keir_Starmer will be damned by history as the UK Prime Minister who arrested good people for peaceful protest against genocide
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Kamran Abbasi@KamranAbbasi6 Sep 2025
Proud of @FionaGodlee, my predecessor as editor in chief at @bmj_latest, for protesting the UK’s complicity in Israel’s war crimes in Palestine. @Keir_Starmer will be damned by history as the UK Prime Minister who arrested good people for peaceful protest against genocide
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Undiscovered Voices@UVcompetition1 Sep 2025
Entries for @UVcompetition close one week today! Winners will be published in the #UV26 anthology and introduced to agents and editors at the exclusive launch party. Don't miss this incredible chance to launch your #kidlit career🚀 undiscoveredvoices.com/ @SCBWI_BI
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Our festival programme is officially live, and you won't want to miss out on this incredible lineup! 🎉 From thought-provoking panels to amazing author signings, there’s something for everyone. Check it out and grab your tickets now. nyalitfest.wordpress.com/pro…
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Booking is open for general admission to #NYALitFest25 👉️ bit.ly/3WRVI11 Programme announcement to follow!
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Tom Palmer@tompalmerauthor1 Jan 2025
To celebrate finishing my first fell race of the year, a competition. Please RT to have a chance of winning this copy of my fell running book for children. Armistice Runner. (Not the beer. That’s for me.) Deadline 5th Jan. Thank you and Happy New Year. tompalmer.co.uk/armistice-ru…
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Conference fomo? Fear not! We're offering access to recordings of the panel sessions for only £11. Watch again at your leisure before 1st Feb (doesn't include the keynote/workshops). eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writin… #OnWriting2024
Text reads: On Writing for Young People. Did you miss the live conference? We're offering post-conference access to the panel recordings and discussions! Watch again until 1st Feb 2025

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#WashingtonPost it’s time
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'On Writing for Young People' Conference, 24-25 Oct, Online. Featuring Tracy Curran on the knotty question, ‘Picturebook Writers: Is it Fine to Write in Rhyme?’. Info: tinyurl.com/6rf32t7c #OnWriting2024
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'On Writing for Young People' Conference, 24-25 Oct, Online. Featuring @ashworthwriter on the pressing question, ‘Help, My Protagonist is 14! Should I Hit Delete and Start Again?’. Info: tinyurl.com/6rf32t7c #OnWriting2024
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Fully expecting this to be enormously funny. One to watch out for!
LittleCornishWriter-TracyCurran (@WriterCornish) profile pictureLittleCornishWriter-TracyCurran@WriterCornish3 Oct 2024
COVER REVEAL: Here it is! My new chapter book series, Unicorns in Uniforms, is going to be published by the brilliant @publishinguclan starting with Dragon Inferno on February 6th 2025. Illustrated by #SteveWood, Dragon Inferno is beautifully illustrated in colour throughout.
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When you want to settle down to read your gripping new book but the dog is in your chair 🙄#TheHauntedLifeOfDeloresMackenzie by @Eviewriter
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Happy book birthday, Yvonne 🥳🥳🥳💐 Can’t wait for my copy to get here ❤️
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Firefly Press@FireflyPress10 Sep 2024
Get your copy of #TheDarkandDangerousGiftsofDeloresMackenzie for 50% off ready for the publication of book two THIS WEEK!! 👻👻👻👻👻👻👻 fireflypress.co.uk/books/del…
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Settling in for my last morning @gladlib to complete a wonderful few days focusing on my manuscript.
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