Sue Nicholson

On average, 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales. This International Women’s Day, could you donate to support Refuge's 24/7 services and help to protect the lives of more women and children?

Happy World Book Day! And if your child wants to go as a character from a comic or as a shark from a non-fiction book they love (though I don’t envy having to figure out that costume) it’s all good/all about reading for pleasure!

Have you seen Coltsfoot, Blackthorn or Wood Anemones in flower yet? Or perhaps you’ve spotted Elder leaves unfurling. This Sunday’s #wildflowerhour challenge 8-9pm, is to share your #SignsOfSpring! You can record your #NaturesCalendar sightings here too! naturescalendar.woodlandtrust.org.uk/what-we-record…

Proud Mum re-post…

Second book out in the long-running Miles Kelly Q&A series - great for 6-9s

@tizzief @OUPPrimary Congratulations, Tizzie!!! Fantastic! Xxx

After 11yrs of writing, 7 finished ms, 2 agents & a number of ‘near miss’ subs later, I can proudly say my name is on a book. Huge thanks to @OUPPrimary #readerful for making me a happy writer. What a wonderful series to part of & such gorgeous illustrations by Omar Aranda.

@bookpenpals @KateScottWriter @saramoohead Just seen this - thank you so much for starting @bookpenpals and all you hard work behind the scenes @KateScottWriter and @saramoohead. Loved being part of it! ❤️

Have lived in London for more years than I care to remember and this is the first time I’ve seen Tower Bridge open

@Bridgeanne Couldn’t read and not post. I am so sorry. Thinking of you tomorrow.

My brother's funeral is tomorrow. If anyone has prayers then they would be v appreciated that everything goes well. It has really reminded me that our lives are limited & life is for living & for loving, & there is enough sadness in the world already without adding wars & hate.

Congratulations to the shortlisted children’s authors indie champions!

Fun evening at HarperCollins HQ Monday eve listening to Susan Lewis, her agent Luigi Bonomi and HarperFiction MD Kimberley Young discussing all things publishing. Just wish wish they’d had time to get to Luigi’s bulleted point - ‘Playing agents at their own game’!

Today’s view….

Every Monday over the next 6 weeks this summer, you can hear the #R4Today weekly guide to children's literature. Author @frankcottrell_b & librarian @JL_Horan7 will be recommending books on different themes - this week it's history. Listen back on @BBCSounds ⬇️

What happens when school libraries are supported, valued, enriched with new books? Reading happens! Excitement happens! Children's capability and wellbeing is boosted too. Read about a wonderful project by @ReadforGoodUK here: readforgood.org/libraries/ Please share!

@joannanadin @LauraPAuthor Same! 😂

What are some things you don't do because you simply cannot be arsed? I'll start with ironing and wearing heels.

This weekend’s haul….

Congratulations to all of our FANTASTIC #Lollies2023 winners! 🏆 A big round of applause for all our shortlisted authors and illustrators too! Thank you to everyone who read the books and voted – we can't wait to do it all again next year!

@cowfishdreams Dante

These two pigeons have started visiting my bathroom window ledge every night to sleep. I can say goodnight to them from the kitchen. One is called Donna (furthest away) but the other one needs a name! Best pigeon names below please 😁

Away for two weeks but scribbling ideas for next edit of my WIP … just hope I can read my writing when I’m back at my desk! #amwriting