Author of 'Mr Gum', 'Benny the Blue Whale' and various other bits and bobs.
Joined August 2018
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Andy Stanton retweeted
20 years of Mr Gum — and it feels as fresh as ever!
Our May Series of the Month to mark the 20th anniversary re-issue, author @AndyStanton15 joined us to talk about his much-loved series.
Click to discover more:
lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/…
@FarshoreBooks
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Andy Stanton retweeted
This special 20th anniversary edition will surely see the series create a whole new generation of readers.
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! (7 /9 ) by @AndyStanton15, Illustrated by David Tazzyman, @FarshoreBooks
Click to read an extract and order:
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Andy Stanton retweeted
Apr 15
Peer inside the mind of author @AndyStanton15 and help pupils understand how to write a comically unlikeable character… teachwire.net/teaching-resou…
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Andy Stanton retweeted
Apr 15
Shabba me whiskers, can you believe Mr Gum is 20?!
The special anniversary edition You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! by @AndyStanton15, illustrated by David Tazzyman, is out now and as hilarious as ever!
@FarshoreBooks
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It's publication day for the 20th Anniversary (!) edition of 'You're A Bad Man, Mr Gum!' My publishers @farshore sent me a huge lemon meringue pie to celebrate - some of you will know why
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6 Mar 2025
Terrorizing World Book Day assemblies for nearly 20 years now...
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4 Mar 2025
***WOW*** An incredible privilege to interview Prince's 80s studio engineer, Susan Rogers for @PrincePartyUK podcast. Susan gave me and my pals 90 minutes of pure gold; fresh insights into a true genius at work and play, take a listen :)
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5 Feb 2025
*Book me to talk at your school!* Link below
'I have heard from so many children that that was their best day of school, ever.'
'The best author visit we’ve ever had! The children were still buzzing about it for more than a week afterwards.'
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker…
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14 Dec 2024
Ugh. Just caught myself positioning finger and thumb to 'zoom in' on the detail of an actual, physical Christmas card
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7 Oct 2024
Looking for autumnal audio book recommendations for while I'm away in the USA. Ideally spooky, eldritch, American. Contemporary or classic but no Stephen King, I've read em all already... Ta x
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Andy Stanton retweeted
24 Sep 2024
Hello! I'm talking about all things writing and AI at Waterstones Gower Street on Monday 7 October. Come along, do! Get your tickets here:
waterstones.com/events/benny…
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1 Oct 2024
Come and see me talking about writing, AI and 'Benny the Blue Whale' at Waterstones Gower Street on Monday. It'll be mindbending metafictional fun :)
25 Sep 2024
Meet @AndyStanton15 on 7th Oct! We love Benny the Blue Whale, and are sure you will too! Get your tickets here: waterstones.com/events/benny… 🐋 @OneworldNews
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Andy Stanton retweeted
25 Sep 2024
Meet @AndyStanton15 on 7th Oct! We love Benny the Blue Whale, and are sure you will too! Get your tickets here: waterstones.com/events/benny… 🐋 @OneworldNews
24 Sep 2024
Come and see me and my face, which will be moving and words coming out of it. Love to see you there :)
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Andy Stanton retweeted
We want to hear from the horror authors out there! With Halloween approaching, we would like to find some great authors to feature on our show.
Drop your favourite horror gif and let us know if you would be interested in appearing.
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24 Sep 2024
Come and see me and my face, which will be moving and words coming out of it. Love to see you there :)
19 Sep 2024
Join @AndyStanton15 on 7th October here at Waterstones Gower Street discussing Benny the Blue Whale and the madness of AI. It’s going to be a great evening, do join us: waterstones.com/events/benny… 🎟️ 🐳
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Andy Stanton retweeted
19 Sep 2024
Join @AndyStanton15 on 7th October here at Waterstones Gower Street discussing Benny the Blue Whale and the madness of AI. It’s going to be a great evening, do join us: waterstones.com/events/benny… 🎟️ 🐳
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Andy Stanton retweeted
30 Aug 2024
Can Robots Write Bestsellers?? Just one of the 8 fab FREE events on the Community Stage at this year's @QPBookfest
Come and join us this weekend in the park!
@AndyStanton15 @Sophie_Deen
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19 Aug 2024
Ask The Nincompoops will be live and un-educational at Towersey Festival this Sunday! Join me and Carrie as we basically lie to children's faces!
@towerseyfesti
towerseyfestival.com/act/7K0…
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19 Aug 2024
I'm talking about all things writing, AI and Benny the Blue Whale at Towersey Festival this Sunday, wooop!
@towerseyfesti
towerseyfestival.com/act/4j5…
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