Alex Milway
@alexmilway.bsky.social
Children’s author and illustrator of Hotel Flamingo, Big Sky Mountain and many other books. Makes things.
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EPISODE 6 OF CRINGE CLUB IS OUT NOW!
I loved chatting with Hotel Flamingo author & illustrator @alexmilway.bsky.social!
Find out what cringey gift Alex bought his high school crush (with £2 pocket money) & why selling vacuum cleaners made him cry...
podfollow.com/cringe-club/...
I loved chatting with Hotel Flamingo author & illustrator @alexmilway.bsky.social!
Find out what cringey gift Alex bought his high school crush (with £2 pocket money) & why selling vacuum cleaners made him cry...
podfollow.com/cringe-club/...
August 14, 2025 at 6:40 AM
EPISODE 6 OF CRINGE CLUB IS OUT NOW!
I loved chatting with Hotel Flamingo author & illustrator @alexmilway.bsky.social!
Find out what cringey gift Alex bought his high school crush (with £2 pocket money) & why selling vacuum cleaners made him cry...
podfollow.com/cringe-club/...
I loved chatting with Hotel Flamingo author & illustrator @alexmilway.bsky.social!
Find out what cringey gift Alex bought his high school crush (with £2 pocket money) & why selling vacuum cleaners made him cry...
podfollow.com/cringe-club/...
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Hurrah for Sarah at Huddersfield's @waterstones.bsky.social for their recommendation of Hotel Flamingo by @alexmilway.bsky.social.
(BTW - The Hotel Flamingo stories are perfect reads for kids. Fun stories with memorable characters given extra pizzazz by Alex's illustrations. We ❤️ Madame Le Pig 👩🍳)
(BTW - The Hotel Flamingo stories are perfect reads for kids. Fun stories with memorable characters given extra pizzazz by Alex's illustrations. We ❤️ Madame Le Pig 👩🍳)
June 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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It may be shaping up to be one of the hottest days of the year, but who isn’t dreaming of a Frosty Fiesta?! The new Hotel Flamingo is just a few months away, and I can’t wait to share it with the world #frostyfiesta #hotelflamingobook
June 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
It may be shaping up to be one of the hottest days of the year, but who isn’t dreaming of a Frosty Fiesta?! The new Hotel Flamingo is just a few months away, and I can’t wait to share it with the world #frostyfiesta #hotelflamingobook
A very exciting day! A trip to London to talk about my new series Captain Sunshine, publishing in 2026, and news of it in the Bookseller! ❤️
March 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A very exciting day! A trip to London to talk about my new series Captain Sunshine, publishing in 2026, and news of it in the Bookseller! ❤️
Man in the pub just ordered two soups and there wasn’t even a snigger 🤷
March 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Man in the pub just ordered two soups and there wasn’t even a snigger 🤷
It’s like @jamiesmart.bsky.social has turned into big brother. He’s everywhere I look at London Book Fair 🙈
March 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It’s like @jamiesmart.bsky.social has turned into big brother. He’s everywhere I look at London Book Fair 🙈
Beavers released into the wild in Britain! About time, too www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Beaver releases into wild to be allowed in England for first time in centuries
Exclusive: Government to grant nature groups a licence for release of rodent species after earlier setbacks
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February 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Beavers released into the wild in Britain! About time, too www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Off on an adventure to the Isle of White! Overseas! 😆@iwstoryfestival doing a Hotel Flamingo event at the Anthony Minghella theatre, Quay Arts in Newport tomorrow. Starts at 3.30pm, if anyone fancies a bit of Disco Flamingo! #hotelflamingo
February 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Off on an adventure to the Isle of White! Overseas! 😆@iwstoryfestival doing a Hotel Flamingo event at the Anthony Minghella theatre, Quay Arts in Newport tomorrow. Starts at 3.30pm, if anyone fancies a bit of Disco Flamingo! #hotelflamingo
The most excellent @shinykatie.bsky.social has a second book out soon under her pen-name KJ Lyttleton! 😍 bsky.app/profile/shin...
A Star is Dead, book two in the Aldhill Mystery series by KJ Lyttleton is available for pre-order now!
mybook.to/A-Star-Is-Dead
mybook.to/A-Star-Is-Dead
February 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The most excellent @shinykatie.bsky.social has a second book out soon under her pen-name KJ Lyttleton! 😍 bsky.app/profile/shin...
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A Star is Dead, book two in the Aldhill Mystery series by KJ Lyttleton is available for pre-order now!
mybook.to/A-Star-Is-Dead
mybook.to/A-Star-Is-Dead
February 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A Star is Dead, book two in the Aldhill Mystery series by KJ Lyttleton is available for pre-order now!
mybook.to/A-Star-Is-Dead
mybook.to/A-Star-Is-Dead
Mr Prickles, the very tall cactus, and I love a book with strong cactus characters, and #squirrelandduck by the dashing @tompercivalbooks.bsky.social is no different. It’s really fun, great stuff, Tom! ❤️
January 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Mr Prickles, the very tall cactus, and I love a book with strong cactus characters, and #squirrelandduck by the dashing @tompercivalbooks.bsky.social is no different. It’s really fun, great stuff, Tom! ❤️
Why can’t our government tell these companies that if they want to use our work they have to ask us first and pay for it? Protect your workforce UK Government.
Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators.
More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):
1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇
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More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):
1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇
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December 18, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Why can’t our government tell these companies that if they want to use our work they have to ask us first and pay for it? Protect your workforce UK Government.
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Here's a little limited edition oddity I made this year: odd short story by me, strange art by #AlexisDeacon. Rumi's Dream is a weird poetic tale of what survives, and what happens when you step on the cracks. Only available here: www.afharroldkids.com/rumis-dream
December 14, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Here's a little limited edition oddity I made this year: odd short story by me, strange art by #AlexisDeacon. Rumi's Dream is a weird poetic tale of what survives, and what happens when you step on the cracks. Only available here: www.afharroldkids.com/rumis-dream
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"Picture books are often quite undervalued, and sometimes seen as a stepping stone to 'proper reading'. But picture books can be transgressive and beautiful and complex." -
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. ALL OF THIS!
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. ALL OF THIS!
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
How to use picture books to support children facing challenging circumstances
Get recommendations of picture books to try to talk to children facing difficult circumstances, with ideas from our Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence.
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December 10, 2024 at 5:51 PM
"Picture books are often quite undervalued, and sometimes seen as a stepping stone to 'proper reading'. But picture books can be transgressive and beautiful and complex." -
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. ALL OF THIS!
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. ALL OF THIS!
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
How amazing is this!?! 😍
If you're looking for a family film this winter, why not stick the Japanese adaptation of #TheImaginary (book by me and #EmilyGravett!) in your eyes and hearts. It's all hand-drawn animation and is a big snowball of heart and sadness and spookiness and imagination... www.netflix.com/search?q=the...
Watch The Imaginary | Netflix Official Site
Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.
www.netflix.com
December 8, 2024 at 8:09 PM
How amazing is this!?! 😍
Laura always does amazing fan art - one for the Severance fans www.instagram.com/share/BALXop...
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December 7, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Laura always does amazing fan art - one for the Severance fans www.instagram.com/share/BALXop...
Blackwing pencil enigmatic smile 😐
December 6, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Blackwing pencil enigmatic smile 😐
With the long covid on the way out, I’m thinking about getting back out into the world of school events soon. If anyone wishes to experience the Disco Flamingo, meet my moose hat, or even go on an adventure with Pigsticks and Harold, get in touch!
December 4, 2024 at 3:59 PM
With the long covid on the way out, I’m thinking about getting back out into the world of school events soon. If anyone wishes to experience the Disco Flamingo, meet my moose hat, or even go on an adventure with Pigsticks and Harold, get in touch!
Currently hiding myself in summer! Ducks on tour.
December 2, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Currently hiding myself in summer! Ducks on tour.
I made a sprite!!!
November 29, 2024 at 10:03 PM
I made a sprite!!!
Spent the day discussing career choices at Rye College with Year 8s. It’s hilarious trying to explain writing/illustrating as a career, or why anyone would want to do it as a career based on how a 13yr old perceives the world. Money? Fame? Ease? However, work life balance is 👌🏼
November 29, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Spent the day discussing career choices at Rye College with Year 8s. It’s hilarious trying to explain writing/illustrating as a career, or why anyone would want to do it as a career based on how a 13yr old perceives the world. Money? Fame? Ease? However, work life balance is 👌🏼
@philipardagh.bsky.social you sent me the book!!! ❤️❤️❤️
November 27, 2024 at 9:02 AM
@philipardagh.bsky.social you sent me the book!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Yes I have just finished illustrating a book! Madame le Pig may not be pleased, but I am 🙌🏻
November 26, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Yes I have just finished illustrating a book! Madame le Pig may not be pleased, but I am 🙌🏻
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I helped another author with his video this weekend. Having spent a good few years working in telly, editing videos really doesn't take me very long so if you need help, let me know. Mates rates available.
November 25, 2024 at 8:59 AM
I helped another author with his video this weekend. Having spent a good few years working in telly, editing videos really doesn't take me very long so if you need help, let me know. Mates rates available.
Getting a bit teary looking at the last hour of the kickstarter campaign for a new book of mine. Overjoyed at its success - and overwhelmed at how supportive everyone has been. Can’t say thank you enough ❤️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
The Little Shop of Magic children's book
An illustrated fiction title for children, from bestselling author and illustrator Alex Milway
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November 24, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Getting a bit teary looking at the last hour of the kickstarter campaign for a new book of mine. Overjoyed at its success - and overwhelmed at how supportive everyone has been. Can’t say thank you enough ❤️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...