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H S Norup @hsnorup.bsky.social · 29d

“The Changeling Child is a great sequel, with heart, and marvels galore — moth magic! — which leaves more treasures to come as the series develops. This one body can’t wait.”
Thank you @thomastaylor.bsky.social !
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Find out more: linktr.ee/hsnorup
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@pushkinchildrens.bsky.social

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · 20d

I’ll be making a rare 2025 public appearance on the 3rd of October, as part of the Ipswich Book Festival. There will be scribbling, story creation, live drawing, and book signing if you like. Dancing optional. Maybe see you there!

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Saskia W. @saskiaw.bsky.social · Jun 24

Tamsin Rosewell is an British artist, historian and broadcaster with a background in politics. As an an illustrator she uses various techniques to tell stories in her work, such as mathematics and geometry for composition, and color and silhouette figures to convey emotions and stories.

a drawing showing the Uffington White Horse rising from the hill in the sunlight

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Stephen Dilley @stephenjdilley.bsky.social · Jul 1

119. The Seamaiden's Odyssey by @berliedoherty.bsky.social, illustrated by @hobslantern.bsky.social
An enchanting tale of the deep sea with utterly gorgeous illustrations!

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Sep 6

Always a joy to celebrate a new book by @pennychrimes.bsky.social - and what a lovely launch for Hero, The Highway Girl!

New from @fireflypress.bsky.social - Hero is a fast-paced adventure in the wildnerness of C18th London. It has wolves, secret caves, gargoyles, chandeliers and great outfits.

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Sep 5

I had a fun time at the launch of @pennychrimes.bsky.social ‘s fabulous new book last. And I even got to try on the hat! Congratulations Penny✨

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hurray! Thank you @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social for sending me The Poisoned King by Katharine Rundell. I loved ‘Impossible Creatures’ (of course!), so I can’t wait to go back to the Archipelago. I’m delighted to be getting there early😎 #poisonedking

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Jul 24

Yes, it’s a great podcast. And no, no plain sailing here! But, in the long run, it’s probably better that way.

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Jul 18

(Neither can I😉)

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you, once again, for inviting me on your brilliant podcast.

The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · Jul 16

Ever stuck with your writing?
Then reach out to us for a pep talk!
It’s what we did in our 2 most recent eps…
Thanks @thomastaylor.bsky.social
& Samia Rida, you really helped!
Click on the link in our bio 👆
And get yourself some of those juicy words o wisdom!

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Jun 24

A joke like that gives you bonus Brit points😎

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Jun 23

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Jun 19

I loved this too. And the Joan Aiken comparison is well made.

Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 19

I LOVED this wild and wonderful adventure by @pennychrimes.bsky.social. It reminded me of the joy and excitement of Joan Aiken's writing: wolves and hidden caves, secrets in old houses, inheritances to be found and claimed - and some splendid villains. Out in September from @fireflypress.bsky.social

Hero by Penny Chrimes- published by Firefly in September 2025

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 26

Thank you for letting me read it early. Wonderful storytelling, and I had to pretend I had something in my eye at the ending.

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 26

This was was glorious. A heart-filled pistol-flash of an adventure, filled with daring deeds, odious villains, and amazing hats. A wronged girl with her vengeful wolf meets an outlaw boy with a stallion only he can ride? Yes please! Thank you @fireflypress.bsky.social and @pennychrimes.bsky.social

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 23

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 23

Other readers in German have written to them, so that would be great. Thank you. They bought the first three as a trilogy, without knowing there would be two further books.

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 23

I had to disguise some boxed-in wiring in my new bookshelves. Eagle-eyed readers of my Eerie-on-Series might spot how I did that…😉✨

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 23

Hello, Lukas. I’m glad you and your children are enjoying the stories. Sadly, at least for the moment, Hanser doesn’t plan to publish the last two books. But fingers crossed they might change their mind one day.

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 19

Another beautiful book from ⁦‪@ManderleyPress

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 14

Book post! Penny’s new book looks wonderful. I might wear my tricorn hat to read it. Out in September — definitely one to look out for. Thank you @fireflypress.bsky.social for the proof. @pennychrimes.bsky.social ✨

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Apr 28

The vet appointment is in ten minutes😑

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Apr 28

I’m delighted to have been sent an advance copy of ‘The Changeling Child’, sequel to the brilliant ‘Into the Faery Hill’ by ⁦‪H S Norup‬⁩. I only opened it to take a look and I’m on Chapter 8 already. Thank you ⁦‪@PushkinPress‬⁩ ✨🧚

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Apr 27

Looks interesting!

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Apr 6

Well, that was wonderful. My slow read thru of Joan Aiken’s brilliant ‘Wolves Chronicles’ has reached Book 3: ‘Nightbirds on Nantucket’. And now I know why Dido Twite is such a beloved character. A joy to read, and perfectly illustrated by Pat Marriott in these Jonathan Cape editions.

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