Storm by Sarah Driver – cover reveal and exclusive preview
We are delighted to reveal the cover for Storm, the final book in Sarah Driver's epic Huntress trilogy, and to give readers the chance to read an exclusive extract of the book. Read More
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Creating Oscar – He’s No Ordinary Dog
Ask Oscar is the brilliantly funny new series from Dirty Bertie author, Alan MacDonald, illustrated by Sarah Horne. Read More
Jim Smith wins at the Lollies 2017!
Our amazekeel children’s author Jim Smith has been announced as a winner at the fantastic Lollies Awards 2017. Read More
The research behind Secrets of a Teenage Heiress by Katy Birchall
Author Katy Birchall writes a special blog post on the research behind Secrets of a Teenage Heiress. Read More
Michael Morpurgo awarded Knighthood for services to Literature and charity
Author Michael Morpurgo has been Knighted in the New Year Honours List for 2018. Read More
Dreadfully good new trailer for A Series of Unfortunate Events
Dear visitor. We regret to inform you that a new trailer has been released for Season 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events, and it's dreadfully good, if you like that sort of thing. Read More
Read Jim Smith’s amazekeel writing tips
Throughout November, we've been sharing writing tips from a selection of our amazing authors. To round off the month of brilliant advice, we have amazekeel tips from Jim Smith, author of the hilarious Barry Loser and Future Ratboy series. Read More
Author Katy Birchall’s Three Tips for Writing
As we enter the last week of NaNoWriMo, children's author Katy Birchall offers three all-important writing tips to help you reach your final goal. Read More
Writing tips from Katherine Woodfine
Children's author Katherine Woodfine offers her three most important tips for writers taking part in this year's NaNoWriMo. Read More
Barry Loser in the Tom Fletcher book club!
It's cheeky, it's fun, it's amazekeel - it's Barry Loser: I am Not a Loser by Jim Smith, the final book to be featured in the Tom Fletcher Book Club. Read More
Andy Stanton’s top 5 comedy writing tips
Have you ever wondered how to get ribs tickling and bellies shaking with laughter from your writing? Luckily for you, Mr Gum author Andy Stanton has shared his top 5 tips for comedy writers, as part of a series of features from Farshore authors for NaNoWriMo. Andy Stanton’s top 5… Read More
Mr Gum in the Tom Fletcher Book Club!
Children's author, singer-songwriter and vlogger Tom Fletcher has selected You're a Bad Man Mr Gum by Andy Stanton as one of the books in his book club. Read More