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A massive thank you to @wolverhamptongrammarschool - one of the oldest in the country - for having me today for #blackhistorymonth❤️🖤💚 . It's great to be able to speak specifically to the interlinked history of Britain and the Caribbean and Africa in general, but also to discuss how that informed both of my books - Spirit Warriors in particular.

To enter, like, share and tag a reader friend in the comments. Ends, and winner announced, on the Hallowed Eve: 31st October 🎃

So lovely to get a sneak peek at @prologuestockport last night - and what a fantastic space it is! From the team behind @simplybookshq in Bramhall comes this bookshop, event space, wine bar that is looking immaculate 👌🏾 Very excited to see what comes next for the team, and to have a new Manny writing spot ✍️🏾

SEPTEMBER - in which two things were completed ✍️🏾: one a final manuscript draft, powered by various epic soundtracks and ready for sub, the other a first draft that features some set pieces I'd been dying to write for the longest time 🚞 Touch wood they'll both make it out into the world as books 4 and 5, but I have to celebrate them at this stage in any case.

Southport, let's go! Really excited to be part of @childrens_books_north @culture_liverpool Books Alive! Festival of Stories at @theatkinsonsouthport

So, so proud of the amazing @savita_kalhan (writing as SR Krish) on her teen horror debut The Lost Name Society, published by @foxandinkbooks and one of my last @storymixstudio projects as editor. It was such a joy working with Savita from the get go: work-ethic off the charts, metronomic consistency, creativity and boundless enthusiasm. The way you brought that story to life, Savita, I have so much admiration for your dedication and craft. Here's to you! And so great to see such a turnout for the launch party at @clpe.org.uk

JULY-AUGUST featured first-time, in-person author meets, an unexpected TV appearance, book launches, lots of author residency work 🚗, Treasure Rush copy edits completed, two unsigned projects almost ready as well 📝 Plus a chance to take a breath, see friends, read and watch some good things in order to feel inspired again.

Thrilled to be part of the amazing line-up at this year's @bbbookfestival Sunday 4th October at the @barbicancentre I'll be running a session on the creepy Caribbean lore that inspired my Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted novel Spirit Warriors.

Proud editor. Proud friend. How great it was to celebrate the launch of @sirenknight's tropical teen romance Princess (Apparently) with her friends and family (and @storymixstudio family) at @waterstoneswolverhampton You did it pal!