Author and semi-competent human being.
Joined March 2016
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16 Oct 2023
Big smiles here. š
16 Oct 2023
Absolutely fantastic reviews in the Irish Times for two of our @AndersenPress star YA authors from @chennessybooks!
#FindingPhoebe by @GavinExtence
āOne of the finest examples Iāve encountered of depicting neurodiversityā¦ an utterly gorgeous bookā irishtimes.com/culture/booksā¦ (Ā£ā¬)
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24 Jan 2024
And I'm proud to have you as my editor!
24 Jan 2024
Great to see @GavinExtenceās extraordinarily funny, heart-tugging YA novel #FindingPhoebe on this mighty longlist. So proud to have been its editor šš§š»āāļø
@AndersenPress #branfordboaseaward
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2 Nov 2023
Proud of @SheffCouncil for taking a stand and backing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The UK government and opposition's refusal to do likewise is utterly reprehensible.
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27 Oct 2023
*SELF-PROMOTION KLAXON*
27 Oct 2023
So pleased for yet another brill review for @GavinExtence's #FindingPhoebe in @GuardianBooks: 'A uniquely funny, poignant and delightful coming-of-age story'
theguardian.com/books/2023/oā¦
@AndersenPress
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Gavin Extence retweeted
13 Oct 2023
For anyone who's unsure, Novel Slam tonight is downstairs @Sheffieldplate in @OrchardSquare. We start prompty at 7pm. Please retweet! @workshopwrite @iainbroome @bryonydoran @otsfestival @danblythewriter @OurStace @GavinExtence
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Gavin Extence retweeted
28 Sep 2023
We still have spaces for Novel Slam 2023. You could receive feedback from @GavinExtence @OurStace @bryonydoran and @danblythewriter. Prizes: coaching, manuscript feeback & membership of @workshopwrite. You just need a pitch and 3 min extract. @otsfestival
beverleywrites.com/workshopsā¦
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Gavin Extence retweeted
20 Sep 2023
TOMORO First Sounds About Write of the new term. It's always a blast!
Downstairs at #SheffieldPlate @OrchardSquare our live lit event #OpenMic plus novelists @GavinExtence @PennyWightwick.
Secure your slot - workshopwrite@gmail.com
21st Sept 18:45-20:45
eventbrite.co.uk/e/sounds-abā¦
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Gavin Extence retweeted
14 Sep 2023
We're excited to hosting Novel Slam again @Sheffieldplate in @OrchardSquare this autumn. We'll be donating free membership as a prize. Want to hear what kind of writing our judge, @GavinExtence likes? Come and hear him on 21st at Sounds About Write and check out the venue too!
14 Sep 2023
Forget Strictly and join Sheffield's novelists as they battle to become Novel Slam champion 2023 as part of @otsfestival. Still tickets for entrants. You need a pitch and a 3 minute extract. You could win membership of @workshopwrite. feedback & coaching.
beverleywrites.com/workshopsā¦
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Gavin Extence retweeted
13 Sep 2023
The #reviewoftheday comes from @storywhispers and itās a review of āFinding Phoebeā by @GavinExtence - āI loved every minute of it and was sorry to reach the end, though I did rush through it as I couldnāt put it down.ā
#thewritereads
whisperingstories.com/findinā¦
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9 Sep 2023
Looking forward to this.
9 Sep 2023
First Sounds About Write of the new term.
Join us downstairs at #SheffieldPlate @OrchardSquare for our live lit event #OpenMic plus novelists @GavinExtence @PennyWightwick.
To secure your open mic slot email workshopwrite@gmail.com.
21st Sept 18:45-20:45
eventbrite.co.uk/e/sounds-abā¦
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Gavin Extence retweeted
30 Aug 2023
my voice may be a bit croaky after @YarmEaglescliff victory last night but espisode 18 of #QuacedSpines is now live. Reviews of @rebeccakbarrow @MHendrixWrites @GavinExtence @XenaKnox @Kiran_MH are all there. Please subscribe & let us know what you think
open.spotify.com/episode/4Sqā¦
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Gavin Extence retweeted
22 Aug 2023
First Sounds About Write of the new term.
Join us downstairs at #SheffieldPlate @OrchardSquare for our live lit event #OpenMic plus novelists @GavinExtence @PennyWightwick.
To secure your open mic slot email workshopwrite@gmail.com.
21st Sept 18:45-20:45
eventbrite.co.uk/e/sounds-abā¦
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Gavin Extence retweeted
6 Aug 2023
This month #FindingPhoebe is our #DubrayTeenRecommended read.
An important and beautiful story that captures the headspace and lifestyle of a neurodivergent teen with grace and truth.
Find this in our shops and online š«
@GavinExtence
dubraybooks.ie/product/findiā¦
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3 Aug 2023
And, for early support and kind words, I'd like to thank:
everyone @AndersenPress
@jasperfforde @susinnielsen @JSW_writer @GraemeSimsion
and Ciara Smyth (you don't seem to be on Twitter anymore, so I'm sending this message telepathically).
3 Aug 2023
Happy book birthday to ā¦@GavinExtenceā©! #FindingPhoebe is a poignant, hilarious YA novel about an autistic girl whose best friendās crisis causes a very bumpy journey of self-discovery. It all begins with a car in the seaā¦
ā¦@AndersenPressā©
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3 Aug 2023
I'm going to bake myself a small cake.
3 Aug 2023
Happy book birthday to ā¦@GavinExtenceā©! #FindingPhoebe is a poignant, hilarious YA novel about an autistic girl whose best friendās crisis causes a very bumpy journey of self-discovery. It all begins with a car in the seaā¦
ā¦@AndersenPressā©
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14 Apr 2023
It seems I'm going to be a YA debutant. This is surprisingly nerve-racking!
14 Apr 2023
.@AndersenPress has signed Finding Phoebe, a YA debut by @GavinExtence 'about two girls - one neurotypical, one not - trying to navigate teenagerhood'
bookbrunch.co.uk/page/articlā¦ (Ā£)
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22 Nov 2022
This looks great. And tickets are still free and available!
10 Nov 2022
Sheffield author Sunjeev Sahota will be talking about his Booker shortlisted novel the Year of the Runaways in an event @ots is doing in collaboration with @bbcworldservice @crucibletheatre on 23 November. Free to attend book here eventbrite.com/e/sunjeev-sahā¦
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12 Oct 2022
It's that time again. 2 days left to get tickets...
12 Oct 2022
Tickets for the Novel Slam's 10th anniversary celebration are almost sold out. Join @GavinExtence @iainbroome @danblythewriter @OurStace @DaisyAWatt @bryonydoran @anne_grange, me!, 16 contestants and a literary audience for a fun and inspiring night out.
offtheshelf.org.uk/event/novā¦
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8 Oct 2022
Hello @LizPichon
My daughter is complaining that her arm aches because she spent an awfully long time drawing this!
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