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It's official Blockbusters is a "thrill ride full of wit, warmth and action" !! And it's available for pre-order. And obviously if you DO pre-order I'll do my best to sign your copy ...

@frankcottrell_b Coming home from Euston this morning…3 trains to Piccadilly in 2 hrs cancelled. Nearly killed in the crush to get a seat.

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@Waterstones I was moved to tears by this book. A glorious read from beginning to end. Worthy of many more accolades.

'This juxtaposition of enmity and empathy fascinated me' Here, #WDFP winner Ferdia Lennon discusses the inspiration behind the novel, Irishness, the role of art in times of conflict, and the meaning of the good life: exyu.short.gy/Uj9zj1

Win three 9+ children’s novels set in the Lake District. Plus a @HerdyUK sheep! Please QUOTE (REPOST) to enter, tagging a friend who might love a trip to Cumbria. Deadline 19/7. tompalmer.co.uk/angel-of-grasm… Thank you.

@frankcottrell_b @StuartHancock1 Will definitely be seeing it again. It’s exquisite.

August 2nd sees the release of one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. With a gorgeous soundtrack from @StuartHancock1 (and a script by me) youtube.com/watch?v=QOCxYn… "it took us years to make it won't you take a look, it's based on a novel by a man named Morpurgo .."

SIGNED BOOK NEWS. We're getting SIGNED copies of "There and Back" by Michael Palin (Diaries 1999-2010)! Nobody expects the next volume of Michael's diaries. His chief weapon is surprise ..surprise & fear ..fear & surprise. Out in September. Info HERE. biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copies/…

With Malcolm as chancellor?

@PritchardsBooks @frankcottrell_b Looking very humble! He’s a good ‘un! 😂😂

Only the UK's brand new #childrenslaureate @frankcottrell_b has just been in to see us and show us his fabulous medal! Signed copies of Millions, Cosmic, Framed and The Wonder Brothers available now!

In celebration of the wonderful @frankcottrell_b taking over as @waterstones #ChildrensLaureate, we are giving away this set of his books. Just like & retweet to enter and tag a friend for an extra chance to win. Closing Date 17 July 2024

@LakesStiles - Solomon’s Temple, Buxton. Bit of a climb but worth it for the stile…and the view!

@LakesStiles …is this a stile or just a gap in the wall to squeeze through?

@LakesStiles Stiles of Tameside and all of them lovely!

@LeachLorna @Biggreenbooks If the offer still stands I’d love a copy of 4 Comedies, plays by Plautus. Thank you.

Hi Simon, I'd like to #buyastrangerabook please. Budget of £20. @Biggreenbooks

@LakesStiles Double stilin joy at the foot and top of Wansfell with Windermere in the distance.

It’s my balloon day 🎈AND Mother’s Day today, so to celebrate I thought I’d do a book giveaway! If you’d like to win a copy of #Fledgling and #Wren, please like and retweet this tweet. Winner to be selected at random at 9.00 am on 15/3. UK only. Good luck! #bookgiveaway @NosyCrow

@frankcottrell_b Well done, well deserved. Both book and film are ACE!

I won!

TA DAH!! One last chance to do something wonderful and nab yourself a bit of joy at the same time. Order The Wonder Brothers by me and @StevenLenton  in PB from @bookshop_org_uk during #ReadItForward February and 10% of all sales go to @BookTrust!  - uk.bookshop.org/a/12321/978152…

🤞🤞🤞crossing everything … 🤞🤞🤞

@Hickesy As long as no members of the Royal family appear in the French version…. 😂😂

Had some great news, the Aveline Jones trilogy will be translated into French! Big country too so hopefully get some sales. Not sure what the French will make of it but hopefully they'll enjoy some Brit-themed scares.

@brian_bilston So embarrassing when that happens!