Arran Francis - Author/Scriptwriter

Out now! Wombat & Jones: The Great Clothing Conundrum introduces young listeners to the concept of reusing items with pre-loved clothing, thrift stores and swap shops featuring throughout the story. Find out more here: wombatandjones.org/thegreatclothi…

Happy Wombat Day!

 I’m sharing a cover I did a few years back for the boxset of audiobooks Wombat and Jones by @arranwriter which feature all sorts of adorable and hilarious characters. #wombatday #internationalwombatday #audiobooks #childrensaudiobooks #worldwombatday

This #StarWarsDay we’ve put together a list of #audiobooks we’ve produced that we think fans of the iconic #SpaceOpera franchise will like 🌌 Get set for thought-provoking science fiction, cosmic adventures and even a space adventure for kids 🚀 #MayThe4thBeWithYou

That’s a wrap 🎬 We recently finished the #audiobook production of ‘Playing for Keeps’ a heart-warming #Romance by @BooksEllis, narrated by the talented Ciaran Saward. 👀 Keep an eye out for news about the release! #ContemporaryRomance #Audiobooks #AudiobookProduction

❤️ Valentine's Day, a great opportunity to share some of the love for the great #authors and #narrators we’ve worked with on #audiobook productions, courtesy of reviewers. #ValentinesDay #RecordingStudio #AudiobookProduction

We’ve sent out Searchlight’s Agent/Publisher Pitch Book of winning stories (for Best Novel Opening and Best Picture Book Text 2023). How unbelievably exciting! Good luck to our winners and shortlistees. Our fingers and toes are crossed for you. 🤞 #WritingCommunity #kidlit

It’s @Bookouture’s #AudioFestival today 🎧 Stay tuned for inspiration for your next #audiobook listen as we’ll be sharing samples from some of the #audiobooks we’ve produced for #Bookouture throughout the day, with incredible performances by talented #narrators.

We're delighted to have a new audiobook playlist on @librofm including some of our productions for independent authors. Check out our indie list featuring @EmApocalyptic, @JemmaHatt, @BooksEllis, @wombatandjones, @stephanieburgis and #rachelamphlett here: libro.fm/playlists/audi…

We have had the privilege of collaborating with exceptional independent authors over the past few months including @JemmaHatt who has recently launched the first book in her new series, 'Secrets At No.6.' Find out more here: buff.ly/43oWyU9 #audiobookappreciationmonth.

Exclusive @chirpbooks deal! Daisy May's Daydream Parade: The Space Adventure is $1.99 for this week only. Prepare for lift off! chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/dai…

Exclusive 50% off deal on the latest Wombat & Jones audiobook on @chirpbooks. More here: chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/wom…

A new deal has launched on @ChirpBooks! The audiobook for Wombat & Jones’ Great Clothing Conundrum is at a special price for the next 3 days! chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/wom… #bookstagram #chirpdeals #kidsaudio

Did you know you can buy #audiobooks through your local bookstore? Check out @librofm to find out more. All Wombat & Jones titles are now available through the site: libro.fm/audiobooks/978… #shoplocal #bookstagram #kidsaudiobooks

COMPETITION TIME I'm giving away 3 signed paperbacks on my Instagram and Facebook! To win, head on over and comment with the first name(s) of who you'd like a book dedicated to: Insta entries ➡️ instagram.com/p/CaCeaUqIZFE/ FB entries ➡️ facebook.com/jemmahattautho…

"I didn't expect this to smash gender roles, but it was wonderful to witness." (vainradical.co.uk) Here's a clip from the latest Daisy May's Daydream Parade #kidsaudiobook, out now: wombatandjones.org/treasureisland… #bookstagram #kidsaudio #treasureisland

Wow! @Booktrust has compiled a list of the 100 best children's from the last 100 years! Is your favourite on the list? booktrust.org.uk/books-and-read…

10+ Audiobooks for the Whole Family: overdrive.com/collections/71…

People who dismiss e-books or audiobooks as being somehow less worthy or less meaningful than physical books are missing the point of books. Books are not ink and paper, just as human beings are not defined by their physicality.

"Audio storytime breaks down the barriers of the written word, giving children the freedom to embrace a world of exciting adventure and a variety of stories above their own reading abilities, with absolutely no stigma attached." @Booktrust full article: booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

"I didn't expect this to smash gender roles, but it was wonderful to witness." (vainradical.co.uk) #audiobook available now: wombatandjones.org/treasureisland…