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Emma Finlayson-Palmer

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Autistic Working class 🏳️‍🌈 Writer, Artist, Editor, SEN TA & Tombstone Tourist 🪦 #AutumnMoonbeam #MegaMerle - out now! #ukteenchat #SCBWI #WriteMentor #Room204 One half of Word Witches editorial ✍️

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · Dec 13

Absolutely thrilled to be joining @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for my first author-illustrated book 📚🎉📚🎉📚🎉

#kidlit #writing #writerslife #author #illustrator #writementor #MG

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Dec 13

"We're thrilled to announce that we've acquired new titles from Michelle Hird, @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social, @brianfredauthor.bsky.social, Susannah Haydn, and Victoria Byron — publishing in 2025 and beyond.

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Tiny Tree Acquires New Titles for Release in 2025 and Beyond

Tiny Tree Books is pleased to announce new titles from Michelle Hird, Emma Finlayson-Palmer, Victoria Byron, Brian Frederick, and Susannah Haydn.

https://tinytreebooks.com/2024/12/13/tiny-tree-acquisition-december-2024/"

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 14h

So pleased to see copies of Grimogen Darkstar have magicked their way to @waterstoneswton.bsky.social 😊 I'll be at the shop on the 31st October 12-1pm for some spooky crafts 🦇🐈‍⬛📚🎉

#grimogendarkstar #kidlit #childrensbooks #spooky #halloween #autumn #spookyseason #halfterm
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Waterstones Wolverhampton @waterstoneswton.bsky.social · 17h

🦇🐈‍⬛️ We're so pleased to welcome Grimogen Darkstar: Bat-Cat-Tastrophe into stock at Waterstones #Wolverhampton, from local favourite, Emma @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social FinlaysonPalmer! A perfect #SpookySeason treat for younger readers! 🦇🐈‍⬛️ #Halloween #GrimogenDarkstar

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 14th October 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @alatkinson.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about book 2 of #SpooksmithsInvestigate - Circus of Shadows. All welcome to come along and join in the chat over on Twitter/X 🙂
#writingcommunity #writerslife #kidlit

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

That'll take the pressure off nicely 😊 #ukteenchat

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

☺️ The fun part is no announced release date means work without eeking! 😁 #ukteenchat

Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you! Love me some gifs 😅 You'll have a new book written in no time! And I'll look forward to the next one 😊 #ukteenchat

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

#ukteenchat

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you! Love me some gifs 😅 You'll have a new book written in no time! And I'll look forward to the next one 😊 #ukteenchat

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks, Emma! Loved catching up! You truly are the gif queen! I’d love to come back in the future. I just need to ummmm write an entire book from scratch 😂 #ukteenchat Thanks everyone else who has been joining in with the chat! ☺️

Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

That hours has flown by! Despite the hashtags being silly, that was a fantastic chat, thank you for being such a brilliant guest @ianhcreates.bsky.social, you're welcome anytime on #ukteenchat 😊

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

Exactly! And sometimes we just need to be happy that we get anything done! 😂 Write and enjoy, then edit later 😁 #ukteenchat

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

That hours has flown by! Despite the hashtags being silly, that was a fantastic chat, thank you for being such a brilliant guest @ianhcreates.bsky.social, you're welcome anytime on #ukteenchat 😊

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

I try my best to do one thing at a time, but I like to work on something different when the manuscript is off with an editor etc. My next book with be starting at zero words so will be a strange feeling! Looking forward to it! #ukteenchat

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

Brilliant advice, I find it's all too easy sometimes to forget that things don't have to be perfect and to just have fun with it 😊 #ukteenchat

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

There is a lot happening all around us all the time, taking up our mental capacity and sometimes weighing heavily on what we do in life. My advice is be kind to (and patient with) yourself in what you do, and enjoy your craft. If you enjoy it, it will show in your work too🥳 #kindnesswins #ukteenchat

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

So excited to see what happens to him next 😊 #ukteenchat

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely. I have several spooky and monster type ideas. Just need to go with what feels right at the time. I’m looking forward to diving back into the world of Fyn Carter. I just really want to ensure I go in prepared as he has a big journey ahead! #ukteenchat

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

10, Do you have any writing advice or tips that you’d like to share? @ianhcreates.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheShoeCreeper

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

Ooh, lots of exciting things ahead. I'll be looking out for more Fun Carter developments. Do you think you'll return to writing spooky stories at some point too? #ukteenchat

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

I’m spending a few weeks catching up with admin at last, sorting my writing space, and preparing for events. Then I’ll be tightening plans for the rest of the #FynCarter series before officially starting Fyn Carter 3. I’ll also be picking an idea to work on between Fyn Carter drafts… 👻 #ukteenchat

Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

9, Can you tell us anything about what you’re currently working on? @ianhcreates.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheShoeCreeper

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

Love this 👍🙌 #ukteenchat

Emma Bradley @emmaebradley.bsky.social · 3d

The characters create, we just write them down, and oh when that inspiration hits 🤩 #ukteenchat

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

9, Can you tell us anything about what you’re currently working on? @ianhcreates.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheShoeCreeper

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

Ooh 🤤 they wouldn't last long t my house 😅 #ukteenchat

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#ukteenchat

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Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to The Rebel Reading Society for their stop on The Shoe Creeper blog tour! I hope they recover soon! 😂👟🎃

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#theshoecreeper #blogtour #book #spooky #halloween #kidlit #middlegradebooks #childrensbooks

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 3d

To be fair, both work 😅 #ukteenchat

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