Derry 'blow in', peace worker, knackered mammy, juggler of life, musician, dreamer, writer. Guard Your Heart. Views my own...Rep @laurabirdland @GreeneandHeaton
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Mar 26
So, if you’d like to pre-order my new book, Runaway Road, signed and with a specific dedication, this London bookstore is your best friend:
welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/runawa…
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Brilliant day yesterday touring round nine Dublin bookshops promoting four amazing books from NI YA authors. If you’re looking for something for teen readers this summer you are spoilt for choice.
Thanks @ArtsCouncilNI for SIAP funding. @ACNIWriting makes this possible!
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May 27
I’ll take that review any day @Suejleonard Thanks!
‘I loved this book so much; I couldn’t put it down, and would urge anyone to read it, whatever their age. Above all it’s a redemptive story of an exceptional pair of siblings.’
booksirelandmagazine.com/sue…
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Sue Divin retweeted
Derry based writer @absolutelywrite whose third novel 'Runaway Road' is set in Derry & Donegal in 2023 will be facilitating our Secondary School Event at our forthcoming #LiteraryFestival in October.
tinyurl.com/2j3a2v22
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May 25
Any teen readers in your life? This event in Belfast is a rare opportunity to bring them to hear 4 NI YA authors with new books out this spring. Also:
It’s ‘pay what you want’!
National year of reading has sponsored free books and goody bags!
belfastbookfestival.com/fest…
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May 17
In the @IrishTimesBooks this weekend with Runaway Road. Delighted!
(And honestly, the number of times I have mistyped as Runaway Toad, maybe I should do a picture book next!)
irishtimes.com/culture/books…
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May 13
A quick plug for anyone in Donegal or close to it who might fancy going to a book launch. Runaway Road is ‘on location’ this day next week. Expect readings, lively discussion and free Freddo Frogs and Monster Munch…
All welcome! To register, please email info@artlink.ie
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It’s publication day for Runaway Road! If you like the trailer hopefully you’ll find the book out there in bookstores and libraries. Reviews welcome. Hope you enjoy it.
youtube.com/watch?v=5U2tjPjI…
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London Runaway Road book launch tour in full swing. Loving visits to diverse schools as well as signings in bookstores. Official publication day is TOMORROW! Hard to believe it’s here!
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Sue Divin retweeted
🗳️ Voting is now open for the #Carnegies2026 Shadower's Choice Awards!
Now is the time for Shadowers to have their say on this year’s Writing and Illustration shortlists!
📚 Voting closes 9 June
🏆 Winner revealed 23 June at the awards ceremony
👉 carnegies.co.uk/take-part/vo…
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Thank you Donegal!
donegallive.ie/news/arts---e…
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Any GB based readers or international readers interested in
a personalised, signed copy of Runaway Road? Here’s your chance! Order via West End Lane Books where I’ll be signing in London next week!
welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/runawa…
@MacmillanKidsUK @firstinkbooks
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Six sleeps until Runaway Road is officially in the wild. It’s already been spotted in a few bookstores.
I’ll be in London next week, so if you’d like a signed copy of Runaway Road please order via West End Lane Books welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/runawa…
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Apr 23
Looking forward to being part of the Belfast Book Festival. Promises to be an interesting discussion. Delighted my new novel, Runaway Road, is included and the journey of characters Ezra and Evie in their quest to belong.
Book now!
belfastbookfestival.com/fest…
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Sue Divin retweeted
Flash Fiction Armagh open submissions for Armagh Food & Cider event at Crannagael House on Sep 3rd 2026. 200 – 700 words in the body of your email (NO ATTACHMENTS please) - byddi@hotmail.com - subject heading Flash Fiction Armagh Submission. You must be available to read.
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Apr 17
Handful of free tickets left for the Derry launch of Runaway Road on Saturday 9th May 7pm. Do book if interested in attending. Event suitable for adults and teens.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/runaway-r…?
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Apr 16
Thrilled to be ON LOCATION in Fort Dunree for the Donegal launch of Runaway Road. Free event. Suitable for adults and teens.
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Mar 26
Please please please - let’s have some Northern Irish schools applying for this!!
Mar 23
Giveaway! 📚️ ✨️ We’re supporting 10 schools by donating free packs of the @CarnegieMedals shortlisted books!
To enter, simply tell us why your school would benefit from receiving these books.
📅 Deadline: 31st March
Apply here: shop.scholastic.co.uk//the-c…
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