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Celebrating STEM Day
The eighth of November is STEM Day (or STEAM Day), an occasion to celebrate the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (and the Arts). Why November 8th? N-O-V8 spells Innovate! To celebrate STEM Day, I’m reading Women in Science: Fifty Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World, written and illustrated by Rachel Ignotofsky (Ten Speed Press,…
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A Glowing Review from Golden Books Girl
It’s the end of HER MAJESTY ‘S LEAGUE OF REMARKABLE YOUNG LADIES’ first blog tour, and I’d like to share some highlights. Starting with the final blog first, from the inimitable and effervescent blogger Amy, aka Golden Books Girl. Thank you Amy for ‘getting’ my book so thoroughly. Your words are incredibly affirming.
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Welcome to the World, Winifred Weatherby!
On 3 August 2023 at 6:00 PM Australia / 9:00 AM UK, bookshops around Great Britain opened their doors for a day of trade, but this morning, for the first time, their stock included pristine copies of HER MAJESTY’S LEAGUE OF REMARKABLE YOUNG LADIES, thus fulfilling one little writer’s dream. That little writer would be…
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Victoriana Series 1: Remarkable Chatelaines
Young inventress Winifred Weatherby is equipped for action and espionage with her customised chatelaine. What the heck’s a chatelaine? Funny you should ask…
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Let’s Hear It for Women Engineers!
23 June is International Women in Engineering Day (#INWED), a day dedicated to highlighting the outstanding work of women engineers around the world and drawing attention to the exciting career opportunities available to girls.
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My Cover Reveal is HERE
The Big Reveal – Check out the official cover of HER MAJESTY’S LEAGUE OF REMARKABLE YOUNG LADIES! I’m also thrilled to share a video book trailer and a few fun facts about the story.
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My Cover
Cover Reveal Coming Up Watch this space to see the beautiful cover of HER MAJESTY’S LEAGUE OF REMARKABLE YOUNG LADIES. In the meantime, here is my placeholder: After many years of using my own ^rather lame graphics^ (see example above), I’m so excited to share the real, absolutely drop-dead gorgeous cover VERY SOON! My book’s…
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Rediscovering Delight in Books
All I wanted for Christmas this year was to recover the ability to read for pleasure, and I found it in Iceland…
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Three Hard Lessons Learned While Editing
Editing The Remakables has begun and what a wild ride it’s been. I’ve learned three hard lessons and gleaned some fascinating trivia. Check it out!