mglnrd - Network

A quick reminder that I'm going to be at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on the 7th of October where I'll be doing the LIVE COVER...

A quick reminder that I'm going to be at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on the 7th of October where I'll be doing the LIVE COVER REVEAL of Paddy Donnelly's extraordinary artwork for the fourth and final book in The Twitchers series FEATHER.
Do come along with or without your kids and I'll inspire everyone to pick up a pair of binoculars and go for a walk! https://www.mgleonard.com/events/2023/10/7/cheltenham-literature-festival

At the stroke of midnight, as December dawns, five-year-old Finn Albedo is found frozen in the city park standing on a pedestal of ice. His...

At the stroke of midnight, as December dawns, five-year-old Finn Albedo is found frozen in the city park standing on a pedestal of ice. His heart is beating. He is smiling serenely. But no one can wake him…

The Ice Children is a magical winter mystery written by me 😃.

Out 2 Nov featuring beautiful illustrations by @pennynl .

Pre-order your special snowflake edged signed edition from @Waterstones

I’m delighted to reveal the cover of The Ice Children, coming soon in hardback from @MacmillanKidsUk, including glorious illustrations by...

I’m delighted to reveal the cover of The Ice Children, coming soon in hardback from @MacmillanKidsUk, including glorious illustrations by Penny Neville-Lee.

From Waterstones you can pre-order a signed exclusive edition 🖋️ Featuring beautiful sprayed edges. And from select independent bookshops you can order an indie exclusive edition.

❄️ ‘As unforgettable as Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' . . . a whirlingly imaginative storyline full of wonder and hope as well as warning.’ – The Times ❄️

The Twitchers Club posters have gone up in train stations up and down the country, featuring Twitch, Spark and Clutch! Thanks to Paddy’s...

The Twitchers Club posters have gone up in train stations up and down the country, featuring Twitch, Spark and Clutch! Thanks to Paddy’s artwork they look beautiful 😍 If you spot one, do send me a pic. It will make my day. This is one of the most surreal and delightful things about being an author, seeing your stories being championed in such a public way.

This week I’ve seen some early artwork from illustrator Penny Neville-Lee for The Ice Children and all I’m allowed to tell you is that...

This week I’ve seen some early artwork from illustrator Penny Neville-Lee for
The Ice Children and all I’m allowed to tell you is that it’s going to be magical ❄️

When you’re digging up roots and your dog suddenly decides to help! I got a mouthful of mud!!! 🤣

When you’re digging up roots and your dog suddenly decides to help!
I got a mouthful of mud!!! 🤣

Happy Book Birthday to my third winged beauty, Clutch. I love writing adventures for my nature loving Twitchers. I hope you all enjoy the...

Happy Book Birthday to my third winged beauty, Clutch. I love writing adventures for my nature loving Twitchers. I hope you all enjoy the story and may your Easter eggs be safe from thieves 🥚🐣🪺📚

Today I took my toy Chicken to London. It was for a work thing. 🤣

Today I took my toy Chicken to London. It was for a work thing. 🤣

Happy 18th birthday to my oldest son. ❤️

Happy 18th birthday to my oldest son. ❤️

I got a new hoodie and I love it. Sure it’s supposed to be for a man, but girls love insects too #bugsr4girls #entofashion #entomology

I got a new hoodie and I love it. Sure it’s supposed to be for a man, but girls love insects too #bugsr4girls #entofashion #entomology

Good Morning. It’s Saturday, the first day of the Easter holidays, and I have to write today. Deadlines suck.

Good Morning. It’s Saturday, the first day of the Easter holidays, and I have to write today. Deadlines suck.

Let me read you the opening few pages of CLUTCH… https://youtu.be/Gdl7Ie_5llk

Let me read you the opening few pages of CLUTCH… https://youtu.be/Gdl7Ie_5llk

I have a new book out in the U.K. next Thursday. It’s the 3rd in The Twitchers series, called CLUTCH. It’s set at Easter and is about an...

I have a new book out in the U.K. next Thursday. It’s the 3rd in The Twitchers series, called CLUTCH. It’s set at Easter and is about an egg snatcher.

Dearest teachers, should you desire it, here is a @worldbookdaysocial video from me, for use in your classrooms. Please do share:...

Dearest teachers, should you desire it, here is a @worldbookdaysocial video from me, for use in your classrooms. Please do share:
https://youtu.be/-_chNMgWXN8

Just finished the final proof of a book today. I always feel so rinsed out when it's done and sent to the printers. Clutch will be in...

Just finished the final proof of a book today. I always feel so rinsed out when it's done and sent to the printers. Clutch will be in bookshops in early April. I hope readers enjoy it.

Because everyone deserves a giggle I though I’d share this picture of a van parked opposite my house yesterday morning.

Because everyone deserves a giggle I though I’d share this picture of a van parked opposite my house yesterday morning.

Twitter is like being in a noisy marketplace full of people who think they’re being ripped off. Mastodon is like being in a library. I...

Twitter is like being in a noisy marketplace full of people who think they’re being ripped off. Mastodon is like being in a library. I really much prefer it. I’d forgotten you could be on social media without having to hawk your wares. It the only reason I’m still on Twitter.

New year. Same old me. That’s okay though.NYR: Go easy on myself.

New year. Same old me. That’s okay though.

NYR: Go easy on myself.

I had a breakfast feast of panettone and now I feel a bit ill.

I had a breakfast feast of panettone and now I feel a bit ill.

Over the Christmas weekend, The Ice Children was chosen as The Times audiobook of the week and I did a little cry with joy. Then I ate more...

Over the Christmas weekend, The Ice Children was chosen as The Times audiobook of the week and I did a little cry with joy. Then I ate more chocolate