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M. G. Leonard

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πŸ–‹οΈAuthor - Time Keys - The Ice Children - The Twitchers - Adventures on Trains - Beetle Boy She/Her πŸͺ²Posting about author-y book-y nature-y stuff. 🐞Agent: Kirsty McLachlan ❓Use my website for ALL enquiries: www.mgleonard.com

3,111 Followers  |  2,578 Following  |  320 Posts  |  Joined: 30.12.2023  |  1.5879

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Thankyou πŸ₯°

29.11.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s your favourite Roald Dahl book? BBC Radio 5Live interview β€” M. G. Leonard I was delighted to be invited onto Tony LIvesey’s Radio show, on BBC 5LIve, to talk about Roald Dahl with Jenny Worton (Artistic Director of the Roald Dahl Story Company). We discussed the evergreen a...

What’s your favourite Roald Dahl book? I was invited onto Tony Livesey's BBC Radio 5Live show, along with Jenny Worton (Artistic Director of the Roald Dahl Story Company) to discuss this very serious question. You can listen on BBC Sounds or here: www.mgleonard.com/news/2025/11...

26.11.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neuer Lesestoff!

Die drei ??? Und den neuen Band von "Abenteuer Express" von M.G. Leonard und Sam Sedgman! 🀩
#diedreifragezeichen
#mgleonard
#buecherzeit
#lieblingsbuecher

15.04.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
*Pre order signed and personalised* The Impossible Gladiator by MG Leonard and ill. by Manuel Sumberac – The Book Nook

A friendly reminder that if you want a signed & dedicated copy of The Impossible Gladiator, you'll need to pre order through @booknookhove You can order here: booknookuk.com/product/pre-...

24.11.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Adventures of Portly the Otter, is a new collection of adventures set in the world of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows. 🦦 written by me & illustrated by Polly Dunbar.
Out on 26th March 2026 in hardback Pre-order now! πŸ“š

21.11.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Adventures of Portly the Otter, is a new collection of adventures set in the world of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows. 🦦 written by me & illustrated by Polly Dunbar.
Out on 26th March 2026 in hardback Pre-order now! πŸ“š

21.11.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And it’s just started snowing! β„οΈβ˜ƒοΈ

19.11.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Christmas is coming.
If you’re looking for a stocking filler for a young reader, may I suggest THE ICE CHILDREN.
Available wherever you get your books.

19.11.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Asterix book

Asterix book

The Impossible Gladiator

The Impossible Gladiator

Got some awesome book post today. I loved Asterix as a kid. It began my fascination with Romans. You never know where a child’s reading habits will lead…

18.11.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
M G Leonard at her writing desk.

M G Leonard at her writing desk.

Getting morning pages written. Yes, even on a Sunday.

Apologies for the extreme glamour of my β€˜Author’s Fit’. My art calls for pyjamas, a fleece & Uggs. The fine beverage for such an occasion? Why it’s Yorkshire Gold. No I haven’t brushed my hair, nor washed my face. This is a wild & decadent life.

16.11.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Impossible Gladiator NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...

What is your Roman Empire? Mine is… the Roman Empire!

Bloggers & teachers The Impossible Gladiator is now on Netgalley. I loved writing this book. I hope you enjoy reading it.

@manuelsumberac illustrations are extraordinary.

www.netgalley.com/catalog/prev...

15.11.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing πŸͺ²πŸͺ²πŸͺ²

08.11.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh my goodness. Adorable πŸ₯°

08.11.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To celebrate National Non-fiction November, & it’s theme of Timeless Treasures… here’s my only book of factual nature writing THE BEETLE COLLECTOR’S HANDBOOK. The incredible internal illustrations are by @CNahaboo

Available to buy through your local bookshop or online.

07.11.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Today’s wisdom:
1, that Traitors final was epic! We watched live, as a family & that was lovely.
2. People employing AI to send spam emails to authors trying to sell them marketing services don’t know how little money authors make or how publishing works. STOP IT!

07.11.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s no greater gift that you can give to a child than a love of reading. The benefits are multitudinous & there are NO downsides. That is why I am supporting @thetimesbooks & @thetimes Get Britain Reading Campaign. Pledge your support & SHARE: link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...

02.11.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s rename A.I.
Artificial is another word for fake.
Fake Intelligence is not appealing.
F.I.
F*** It.

25.10.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Good morning on this gorgeous autumnal Saturday from me and my dog.

25.10.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support @bbccin by bidding on a lot in the Children in Read auction. My lot can be found here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

17.10.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge thanks to @mglnrd.bsky.social , Jo from PanMac, the amazing librarians the schools in York we visited, and all the brilliant kids who bought SO many books! Two unforgettable days celebrating the #TimeKeys πŸ§‘πŸ¦ŠπŸ“š

A few signed copies still available πŸ‘‡πŸ»
www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...

16.10.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the last day of this Waterstones offer. Preorder now for 25% off The Impossible Gladiator, book 3 in the TIME KEYS series πŸ˜ƒπŸ“š www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...

16.10.2025 06:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 years ago I met Barry Cunningham of @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social He published my first 3 books & launched me into a career I love. Barry has always believed in beetles πŸͺ²for which I am grateful. Last night I attended his retirement party. It was lovely to get to say thank-you & see old friends.

14.10.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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From TODAY - Tues 14th Oct - until Midnight on Friday 17th Oct, if you preorder THE IMPOSSIBLE GLADIATOR from Waterstones ONLINE & enter the code: OCTOBER25
at checkout, you’ll get 25% off RRP
waterstones.com//campaign/oc...
Rome… if you want to.

14.10.2025 06:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Bookshop Day! To celebrate I'll be in Book Nook Hove at 2pm talking, reading, signing and generally hanging out and celebrating my favourite type of shop. Come and join me. It’s free.

11.10.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Travel to Ancient Rome with the Time Keys on their next adventure to the Roman Colosseum. I’m thrilled to reveal the 3rd in the Time Keys series, The Impossible Gladiator, illustrated by @manuelsumberac coming 12 February 2026 Pre-order now @waterstones
www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...

10.10.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely. I’ll post the link to my local book shop closer to pub date. 😊

11.10.2025 05:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Travel to Ancient Rome with the Time Keys on their next adventure to the Roman Colosseum. I’m thrilled to reveal the 3rd in the Time Keys series, The Impossible Gladiator, illustrated by @manuelsumberac coming 12 February 2026 Pre-order now @waterstones
www.waterstones.com/book/the-imp...

10.10.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
M. G. Leonard

M. G. Leonard

View from hotel window in Sheffield

View from hotel window in Sheffield

Good Morning, from Sheffield. I’ll be revealing the gorgeous cover of Time Keys 3 at 9am, by @manuelsumberac so stay tuned! πŸ‘€

10.10.2025 06:41 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s Bookshop Day on Saturday. To celebrate I’ll be popping in to my local, Booknookhove at 2pm to talk timetravel and trains. Come along and say Hi. It’s free. I’ll sign stuff and read stuff, it’ll be fun! πŸ˜ƒ

09.10.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes πŸ˜ƒ

08.10.2025 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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