Live Right Now on Youtube! And...a NOTORIOUS annoucement.

I'm doing this today in support of ending Violence against Women, for the Pixel Project. And if you'd like to contribute to this awesome cause there's a whole slew of donations prizes! There's a few up now, and more to come soon!

This is not an auction, so the donation levels are fixed and it's first come first serve. Once it's gone, it's gone! For my part we've donated:

3 Sets of Signed and Personalized Copies of the Rebel Trilogy in UK paperback

3 Sets of Signed and Personalized copies of THE NOTORIOUS VIRTUES sneak peak and Hardcovers of TRAITOR & HERO

3 Critique Bundles from me (Your Query letter + First 3 chapters (up to 50 pages) + Follow up Questions)

So go forth! Donate for a great cause and some great prizes!

A Notorious Annoucement

Some of you may have seen my annoucement on twitter or instagram stories yesterday, but in case you didn't, here it is:

As some of you may have a spotted the publication date for The Notorious Virtues has moved. Don’t panic! The book has definitely not been cancelled, but I really want to write the very best version of the book in my head onto the page.

So, I’m going to take a some more time to work with my publishers Penguin Teen and Faber Children's to get this manuscript just right. At the moment there is no new release date to share, but when it’s ready I’ll definitely let everyone know. LOUDLY!

I have been overwhelmed by the excitement and reaction to early news we’ve been sharing about The Notorious Virtues and I want thank everyone for their support and encouragement! I can’t wait to share Nora’s world with you when it’s ready!!

Thanks everyone on social media yesterday for your patience and understanding, and if this is the first you're seeing of the news, thank you to you also for understanding. I'm excited to share a great book with you once it becomes a great book!

Opportunity for BAME authors and Illustrators!

Speaking of Faber & Faber, if you are a BAME author or illustrator you might want to check out Faber's Fab Prize! You can enter for the chance to win cash prizes to support your work, as well as a places on a courses that will supoprt you in furthering your career, and some other great things!

Check out how to enter right here and share with any friends you think might be interested! Especially if you want to see more diverse voices in children's books in the 2020's.