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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Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
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
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
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.
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
✨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
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
Police now protecting UK from dangerous terrorists that include…former editor of UK’s leading medical journal @bmj_latest.
Kudos to @FionaGodlee.
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
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
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
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
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
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
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.
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Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
Booking is open for general admission to #NYALitFest25
👉️ bit.ly/3WRVI11
Programme announcement to follow!
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
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…
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
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
ALT 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
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
'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
ALT A white woman with brown hair smiles at the camera. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Tracy Curran, Conference Panellist'
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
'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
ALT A white woman with blond hair smiles at the camera. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People, Sally Ashworth, Conference Panellist'
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
Get your copy of #TheDarkandDangerousGiftsofDeloresMackenzie for 50% off ready for the publication of book two THIS WEEK!!
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Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
A Reminder
To disable Musk’s AI known as Grok from sweeping up data you have to use Twitter/X on the web
It doesn’t work on your mobile app
Here’s what to do ⏬️
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
We’re thrilled to announce the title of the 2025 MA in Writing for Young People Anthology: “INKLAND”.
Shared here through the pens, brushes, and imaginations of our cohort.
Art credits: Sally Ashworth (@ashworthwriter), Sarah Dyer (@SarahCurrieDyer), Eimear Conboye.
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
Win 📘📘📘 and a 🐏. Two days left to enter. Thank ewe.
Win three 9+ children’s novels set in the Lake District. Plus a @HerdyUK sheep! Please QUOTE (REPOST) to enter, tagging a friend who might love a trip to Cumbria. Deadline 19/7.
tompalmer.co.uk/angel-of-gra…
Thank you.
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
Today is your #LastChanceToRegister to vote! All you need is your NI number - young people born between 2002 - Jan 2011, you can find it on any Child Trust Fund paperwork. PLEASE use your vote!🗳️
You can register here:
gov.uk/register-to-vote?utm_…
If you love the NHS, please take just TWO minutes to register to vote and make your love count
Please also RT to remind all your friends and family to do the same - there are still millions of people who are currently not able to have their say
gov.uk/register-to-vote
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
KLAXON! The Guppy portholes are open from 9 today until 5pm on Friday 21st June! Looking for a fabulous new voice in YA fiction - be brave and submit your manuscript!
CALLING ALL ASPIRING AUTHORS! Check out the Guppy website for information about this year’s Open Submission Competition - please share and retweet! @LizScottPR guppybooks.co.uk/the-guppy-o…
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
One week to go before the Guppy portholes are open for the YA Open Submission Competition! Don’t miss out! Yours could be the next book alongside these incredible reads. guppybooks.co.uk/news-and-ev…
Cathy Johnson 💙💛 retweeted
A competition to mark #DDay80.
My children's book - D-DAY DOG - is the story of parachuting dog, Glen, and his handler, Emile. I'm giving away 5 signed copies. Please RT to compete. By 31 May. 5 individual winners. Thank you.
#giveaway #competition
tompalmer.co.uk/dday-dog/
