Little Miss Contrary

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Thrilled to share the first issue of Fractal Spectrum, a new magazine that I am very lucky to also be featured in. Created by the fabulous @eimanmunro.bsky.social 🎉

www.fractalspectrum.co.uk

#FractalSpectrum #writerslife #kidlit #autistic #author #ukteenchat #GrimogenDarkstar #writing

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I haven't laughed so hard in a while. Please tell me I'm not going crazy.

This minty biscuit is something else...crunchy..but not the orange one🤣🤣

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Dad's car aircon apparently only works in the winter. Car contrarian vibes right there. Salute.

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My dad taking up cycling in his 70s and travelling across London on his second hand fixer-upper bike for funzies is so on brand.

We had an incredibly productive day yesterday at the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee giving our autistic perspectives and sharing our priorities with those that will take forward their evidence and findings to the government. Having a voice at this level is incredibly powerful.

It better. 😬 Got lots of scribbling to do.

No. Just one that has ink left. 😁

Cracked open a fresh new journal ready for tomorrow's session in the House of Lords to have a private session with the 2009 Autism Act Committee. We need to see progress in all industries and support for us to access employment and health care needs.

I almost fainted! Well they've now set the baseline of my fitness. Will be going through three months of physical exercises then anothe assessment. I hope to see positive changes in my mood, and feelings as a result of at least moving more.

Due to struggles with depression my GP has referred to me to participate in a research project with the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience.

Today they're assessing my fitness.

Thank you🙏

I'm still miffed! 🙈

Had another brill DYCP session with @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social talked about rejections and processing them. Last week we looked at starting and making time for writing.
I'm just grateful that I have these as I've been feeling quite low about it all and needed this to remind me I am still a writer!

I received a rejection today...the one time I wish it was an April fools joke 😭😭😭

Eid Mubarak lovely folks.
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I sometimes question how much I'm taking on! But it's just too exciting not to lean in ...

It's only Tuesday and I've already filled up a week's worth of work. From #dycp project, Parliamentary visit as Autism Champion, SEN workshopping to Heritage planning. And now I've just completed my final prep for tomorrow's autism training for an Ambulance service.
Tip: Naps in between helps a lot!

I've been selected to be one of the speakers at this year's Autism &ADHD Show in London, June.

Last year was all about Autism and Migration experience this year it's Autism and Employment.

Plus next week I get to visit House of Parliament as Autistic Champion again.

Will do! I forgot about them lol. Thx and enjoy your break🤗

@zeenagos.bsky.social Hi Zeena, I am ready to discuss a date for autism prezzie with @scbwi-bi.bsky.social gang. How shall I contact you about it?

For World Book Day I honoured my mesopotamian feline hero Varjak Paw by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social

And unlike Varjak I stayed indoors ...

Every once in a while when I hear the “women can’t write” BS doing the rounds I like to remind folk that the first known author was a woman. 😉

Undiscovered Voices | Discover New Talent Undiscovered Voices is an initiative by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) British Isles to help fresh, new voices in children’s literature find agents, publishers and ult...

Exciting news: Undiscovered Voices is opening soon for entries. The judges are: Becky Bagnall, Saskia Leach, Charlie Selvaggi-Castelletti, Tierney Holm, Julia Churchill, Frances Taffinder.

And as if that isn't exciting enough I can't wait to share more soon....
undiscoveredvoices.com

Author SF Said with covers of his books Varjak Paw and Tyger

TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, PARENTS! If you're looking for a free bookish activity for your kids, here's a lesson-long virtual school visit I did with @booktrust.bsky.social, all about how I went from being a young reader to writing books like Varjak Paw & Tyger! #BookSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHw...

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Too much in head..need to veg..

SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE January 2025 Results Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.

"My runner-up is Far is Watching by Eiman Munroe, which was another entry with a beautiful voice that drew me in. I really got a strong sense of the character just from that first page."

www.wordsandpics.org/2025/03/slus...

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Ramathan Mubarak to you all.
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