Christina Rowsell

For me writing stories is a way to reach ppl that feel they don't fit in anywhere, while creating the magic of bringing everyone together, if I was a bestselling author I wouldn't use my voice to be divisive of any community #TransRightsAreHumanRights

#writersoftwitter am looking to start my editing service. I'm just asking if there's any writers interested in free feedback on their synopsis/opening chapters to help get me started? I'm a qualified proofreader, experienced submission and novel prize reader.

Could it be because every children's book that is publicised is written by a rich celebrity and parents dont want to add to their wealth, and dont hear of any other childrens books and authors

America! I told my daughters last night I didn't think they'd elect Trump, but they wouldn't elect a woman. The world is watching this & I don't know anyone who understands what is going on with this once beautiful country #PresidentialElection2024

I'm excited to be a part of this, celebrating small presses and indie authors, please help spread the word for a much needed award in this industry #awards #SSBA #indiepress #smallpress #nominations #books #readerscommunity #writerscommunity

I have some short fiction that I'm looking to submit, any publications open for submissions #WritingCommmunity

We'd already been looking at HE for months, but I don't understand a system where a child's views & needs don't count, a parents views dont count and no one is there to advocate for either in such a difficult process, things have to improve for #SEND families

This week we made the decision to electively home ed our youngest daughter, who we've been fighting for an ehcp for the last 9 months after a provision was going to be named, despite us not agreeing with it, that she felt she wouldn't cope with

My youngest who needs a ta for semh/LD was refused one in her setting because of cost, leading to her unable to attend for a year. The way sen and money is spent and managed in different settings makes no sense and feels like it isn't monitored in anyway

My son starts college today, after not knowing if he'd get thru school due to needs not being met. We were excited until they phoned yesterday saying all ehcp students have to have a ta with them which isn't in his plan, not needed and he doesn't want, but

@Jonzeywriter Good luck, inbox me with ur email and I'm happy to chat about it

I'm reaching out to anyone elective home educating UK, I've not made this decision but have two unable to attend and would love to follow anyone that is doing this so I can get some ideas or if there are any resources I can find here #send #dyslexia #autism

@thetimes Wouldn't it be lovely to have some books from debut writers, who have had to go the long way round to get their books out in the world

When Harry Styles became a star, it catapulted his older sister into the limelight too. As she publishes her new book, she opens up about her anxiety and depression

The first week back to school isn't always exciting, it can be terrifying for kids with LD or ND. Day one yesterday and I'm already exhausted by the emails and fight to get my kids needs met, if you're going thru the same I'm with you #sen #NotFineInSchool

@draevans This is exactly my own thought process, and I have autism myself so the anxiety I suffer abt everything with this

Being an “autism” carer is stressful. It is never ending My stress has 4 sources: DWP & their inherent hostility My LA & their inconsistency My work - my dread of not doing enough to keep the job End of days - when my time ends Do you understand? mind.org.uk/information-su…

@authoranima I have just read two well publicised thrillers that I found boring, the plots a bit vague and didn't like any of the characters, so not just you on this

Hey Book lovers, I just finished reading two books that were touted by publishing as the greatest releases of 2024 But I felt nothing while reading. The premise was hooky, but the characters were bland and the plot dwindling. Is it just me? Am I reading wrong?

@draevans The crisis is serious, but this is putting incorrect and damaging information out there and we wonder why its do difficult for nd children, or adults to function in a non nd world around ppl who cant/won't adapt/understand what its like for us

The ignorance here is extraordinary. You’d swear that autism & ADHD diagnoses were given out like sweets. Since when can a social worker diagnose? Also the ignorance of how benefits work is extraordinary.

@HollieAnneB I started the autism diagnosis process months ago, assessments last month, results yesterday and I'm so glad I've done it, hope you get what you need from yours

I started my formal ADHD diagnosis process today and I feel proud 😊

@gracikim It teaches hope, how to deal with difficulties and reminds us to be playful which life and adulthood can strip from us

I will actually put my thoughts together at some point but for now I just want to say: adults should read middle grade books because it reminds us to have HOPE. Hope for our world, for our friends and family and relationships, and for the potential of our ourselves 💗