Freddie Kölsch introduces her debut LGBTQ dark romance, Now, Conjurers
I wrote this story for the only person I was sure would want to read it: my own teenage self Read More
Debut fiction
Megan Hopkins introduces her debut children’s novel, Starminster
It is a source of daily delight and wonder to me that Starminster will soon appear on bookshelves Read More
Emilia Hart introduces Weyward
The greatest joy of reading is connection – in finding your own thoughts and experiences echoed on the page. I gave a lot of thought to this while writing my debut novel, Weyward. Read More
Ellie Keel introduces her debut novel, The Four
“I started writing a story in which I hoped that love would win.” Read More
Sierra Greer introduces her debut novel, Annie Bot
I have to tell you – I’ve been mesmerized by Annie since the first time she materialised on the page, and writing her story took me places I never expected I’d go Read More
Cast a spell with Stacey Thomas and The Revels
A spell was cast on me the first time I entered a library. I didn’t realise it at the time, but each book I read brought me a step closer to my dream of becoming a writer. Read More
Kate Weston introduces Murder on a School Night
Murder on a School Night follows Annie and Kerry, two incredibly nerdy, funny, and extremely uncool (but actually very cool, thank you) teens. Read More
Krystle Zara Appiah introduces her debut novel, Rootless
At its core, Rootless is asking readers how do you handle familial expectations and find the courage to create the life you want? Read More
Sarah Underwood introduces her debut YA novel, Lies We Sing to the Sea
Lies We Sing to the Sea reimagines the fate of Penelope’s twelve hanged maids in Homer’s The Odyssey. Read More
Ryan Love introduces us to Arthur and Teddy
Hello! I am so excited to finally be able to share Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out with you. Read More
Cecile Pin on her debut novel, Wandering Souls
I wanted to spotlight the lives of those who had been shuffled offstage: I wanted them to be seen. Finally, I sat down at my desk and began typing. Read More
Monica Heisey on her debut: Really Good, Actually
Having spent the year after my own divorce emotionally and physically on the floor, I did not want to read a book that made heartbreak seem easy, but I did want to hear about the ways it is ridiculous. Read More