As you may recall, that book there on the right was shortlisted along with these awesome books by Danny Weston and Elizabeth Laird for the 2018 Scottish Teenage Book Prize. And tomorrow the winner will be announced!! Stay tuned!

For more info on the prize, check out the wonderful Scottish Book Trust.

We have a cover! And an update on the release date: the sequel to Children of Icarus is set to come out April 1st, 2018. If you fancy, you can check out the official description on Goodreads.

I had an absolutely amazing time at the Lipstick Library event in Stockton-on-Tees tonight! Thanks so much to the Stockton Central Library for having me. It was such an honour taking part in the Crossing the Tees festival. Met so many wonderful people and just generally had a lot of fun! Great night!

Thanks so much to Arran High School for having me! Great audience for the readings and lots of fun in the workshop. Hope you guys are still writing!

My new fox socks are rather curious about Children of Icarus.

 I had an absolutely fantastic time at Wee Write! Thanks to all the students and teachers for their wonderful questions, and thanks so very much to everyone that works to make this wonderful festival happen! And, of course, thanks for inviting me to participate!

I had a wonderful time at Auchmuty High School talking about Children of Icarus and writing. Thanks for your awesome questions, and thanks for having me!

 I had an absolutely amazing time launching Children of Icarus at the Brentwood Festival! Thanks so much to the wonderful Chicken and Frog Bookshop for having me!

Children of Icarus was released today in the UK with amazing publisher Curious Fox! Am I a super proud and excited author? Who bought a cake? You bet I am!

For more info check out: http://www.curious-fox.com/products/children-of-icarus-1/