Jo Franklin

I have a box of these fabulous pencils too. Good luck with your edits.

Many authors write/or would write additional teaching materials to support their texts. Would this be helpful for teachers? Or does this squash the reading for pleasure principle? How are class texts selected? Many author friends support this with additional materials, including paid school visits.

I’ve pretty much taken a week off due to knee surgery, but I’m back now. I just need to remember to move regularly or my leg will seize up and I’ll be stuck at my desk forever. #amwriting

Classic crap email today.
Dear ‘NAME’, Does your book ‘BOOK’ get the marketing it deserves?
Clearly, not by supposed marketing person sending this email. 🤨 #kidlituk #ukkidlit

A brilliant writer and an amazing example of someone who had a rough start in life but turned his life around and became an inspiration to many. A sad day.

Ziggy, the writing studio cat is in residence. She’s demanding attention, chewing cables and typing her own words. I’m looking forward to her becoming an adult cat that sleeps for 20 hours a day. Love her though ❤️

Retreats for you in North Devon. Gladstone’s Library - North Wales (might be too far for you)
Or book yourself into a hotel in a town with additional eating options. Make sure it has a desk (ask reception).
Enjoy yourself!

Unlike many authors, I’m not afraid of writing a synopsis. But trying to summarise a psych thriller with multiple murders, clues and red herrings while keeping it to a reasonable length is a challenge! #amwriting

I’m joined at my desk by my demanding heated blanket today. #amwriting

Wishing all my #kidlituk #ukkidkit friends a fabulous week. Hope the schools remember you are coming, the teachers join in your events, the kids ask great questions and you don’t catch any lurgies. Have fun.

Copy of the book and its press release. The book’s cover shows a group of 6 puffins in red jackets making a pyramid, with the top bird reaching towards a banner bearing its title.

Super-cute chapter book post in the form of the 4th #CallThePuffins title from @cathhowe.bsky.social & Ella Okstad. Tiny and the Cave Ghost publishes 13/03 for 5+ readers, huge thanks to @antswilkinson.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social 👻 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

@anitaloughrey.bsky.social Are you signed up?

I’ve been home alone with my two cats for two days.
They are taking it in turns to stop me working. The other laps come home this evening and I suspect I’ll be dumped by both cats within minutes so I’m enjoying the loving while it lasts. #amwriting #kidlituk #ukkidlit

The other unrealistic thing is having a proper gravestone in place at the funeral. There’s at least a year waiting list to get a headstone carved.

Fabulous selection

I have the same

The other human is away so I have a very demanding Ziggy for company, only there isn’t much space on my lap while I’m typing.

Mickey, my ghost writer

Was it like ‘At Bertram’s Hotel’ by Agatha Christie?

Probably. But an author quote on the front of a book is irrelevant to me choosing to read that book.

Such a great book. As ever, Patrice captures the teen voice and experience so brilliantly.

I had a wonderful time at the Scattered Authors’ retreat. Feel galvanised to get on with it now!

I didn’t take a single photo during my writer’s retreat with the Scattered Authors, but rest assured I had a fabulous time and return to my desk refreshed, renewed and ready to go. I ❤️ hanging out with my writer tribe. #kidlituk #ukkidlit #amwriting

Happy PLR day to all my UK writer buddies #ukkidlit #kidlituk

The food is fabulous but extra Chocolate is always welcome.

It’s a cheapie bluetooth keyboard. I find it better than the macbook keyboard because I’m used to a proper desktop set up. The only problem is it has batteries and I forget to turn it off between uses! My macbook case has a built in stand/support. When I set it up tomorrow, I’ll post another pic.

British novelists criticise government over AI ‘theft’ Richard Osman and Kate Mosse say plan to mine artistic works for data would destroy creative fields

"If you want to use a copyrighted work, you ask permission, and then you pay for it. Anything else is theft, and anyone arguing for anything else is harming the UK creative industry."
Amen to @richardosman1.bsky.social on the government's pernicious AI proposal.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Desk stuff ready to pack.

I know where I want to be but the door is shut. I keep on knocking though! I’m trying to enjoy the creative life to the max, so that door opening disappointments don’t hurt so bad.

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