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Kit Butler (Author)

@kitbutlermagster.bsky.social

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Welcome to my BlueSky page! Thank you for visiting. I write about the magical adventures of Magster, the intrepid Cockapoo. Children's adventure / chapter books for 6-12 yrs old. Silverwood Books , Troubador Publishing, SCBWI

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · Jul 29

Yesterday marked 2 months since Magster's second outing - Magster and the Auriaku Koi - was published.
Therefore, I thought I would drop some little snippets about it, for those who have not read it yet; new characters, locations, and some facts.
🧵...

#magster #ukkidlit #kidlituk #edusky

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 21h

🚨👇👇👇👇👇🚨
Oooh...

Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 22h

Just found out from @chloesackur.bsky.social: there's a new kidlit podcast in town! From @rachelparris.bsky.social & Children's Book project www.instagram.com/childrensboo... First guest @laurenlaverne.bsky.social, check it out! feeds.acast.com/public/shows... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 22h

😆Right?

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 22h

Cheers @alomshaha.bsky.social! 👍👊

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 22h

I recently gave an interview for The Rebel Reading Society's Author Spotlight section.
You can read my musings here, should you so desire.
rebelreadingsociety.co.uk/kit-butler

Kit Butler Interview | The Rebel Reading Society

rebelreadingsociety.co.uk

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 1d

Yep. A nice new set of fresh clothes.

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 1d

Well, someone's gonna be feeling better today.
Take a load off, why don't ya...
Welcome back to the world, Valentina.

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 2d

Massive congratulations to the star that is @mazevansauthor.bsky.social , on the launch of her latest triumph - The Last Bard.
It always promises to be a top night when Maz is involved and it certainly didn't disappoint! Great to see and meet loads of folks, too.

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 4d

🚨WE'RE LIVE!🚨
This year's auction for @Childreninread.bsky.social went live, yesterday!
Have a look around and get bidding on your favourite author lots, to support this great initiative!
You can find some "Magster" magic at LOT 163. 😉 🙏
jumblebee.co.uk/childreninread…

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 5d

Poppycock!
Princess Leia, Gandalf and Falcor promised they will stay with me forever.
Forever, I tells ya!

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 6d

😉 Thanks, Fleur x

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 6d

Cheers, pal. 👊

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 6d

So, another birthday is upon me tomorrow. Tempus fugit and all that...
I couldn't find any of my old card photos from previous birthdays, so I'll just have to use this one from Valentine's Day. 👉

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 7d

Check out this beast, @alomshaha.bsky.social. 👉

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 10d

There are also now signed copies of both "Magsters" in stock, at @kibworthbooks.bsky.social
I had a great time there, on Saturday. Met smashing folks and Magster has more new readers, so thank you to all who made it a lovely morning.

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 10d

Enjoy! 👌

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 11d

I set myself just one job at my signing, yesterday. Just one...
"Don't buy books, you don't need any".
I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for that meddling #lucystrange and @mglnrd.bsky.social

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 13d

🚨TOMORROW!🚨
Do pop in and see us at @kibworthbooks.bsky.social, if you are in the area.

#magster #ukkidlit #kidlituk #childrensbook #Edusky #Leicestershire #kibworth

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 13d

Haven't got a "scooby", Jacs.
What we have here, is a classic case of eeny, meeny, miney, mo, I reckon. x

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 14d

I recently discovered that my TBR pile had fallen well below the safety regulations of 3 miles high.
A little order pickup from @quinnsbookshop.bsky.social yesterday, has averted any tragic consequences.
@dansmithauthor.bsky.social @prleathley.bsky.social @pennychrimes.bsky.social #jackmackay

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 16d

Huge congratulations @christopheredge.bsky.social!
Both excellent and exciting news!
🥂👍

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 16d

Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired How to Steal the Future, the first of three “major” standalone titles from award-winning author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. It will be published in paperback in July 2026 👇 #BookSky

Macmillan Children’s Books triumphs in six-figure four-way auction for new Christopher Edge trio

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 17d

Right?

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 19d

🚨NEXT SATURDAY!🚨

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨EVENT!🚨
Come and see me and the gang at @kibworthbooks.bsky.social, soon!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #edusky

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 20d

It was fabulous, Gabz. Full of classic moments. 😂

Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 20d

Upped my "Kit Virtue Score" or KVS (see what I did there 😏) with a 5am rise, starting with reading.
This week has been LOKI 5 by @louiestowell.bsky.social
Another top addition to this phenomenal series, so not much to say, except "Well done, Louie, I wish I had your royalties!"
Totally brill!👏

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations, Louie! That's brilliant. Scoping the grounds for a four-leaf clover, now! 🤞