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Claire Fayers

@clairefayers.bsky.social

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Children's author. Fantasy and Welsh folklore. Hobbies include boardgames, piano, gardening and cooking. Owned by two cats. She/her. 📚🐱🐱

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Dec 3

Hello to new followers! I write middle grade fantasy and Welsh myth and legend retellings. You can find my books and events details on my website. I also run an occasional newsletter for book recommendations, news and writing prompts. Sign up here: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/215932...

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · 5d

A fantastic day on Saturday. 100 miles travelled, 10,000 steps walked, 8 bookshops visited and a lovely pile of reading purchased. Thanks to all the lovely booksellers who took part. #bookshopday #choosebookshops

A pile of new books, purchased on my bookshop day ambassador tour. T Kingfisher, T J Klune, Katherine Arden, some interesting folklore and a bee notebook.

Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · 7d

I'm excited to be a #bookshopday ambassador. I'm celebrating with a grand tour to sign and buy books. This may be dangerously expensive! First stop, Chepstow Books. @booksaremybag.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social

Signing copies of my folklore books at Chepstow Bookshop

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Firefly Press @fireflypress.bsky.social · 8d

We hope you've all got your bookshop visiting plans ready for #BookshopDay tomorrow?

If you're in South Wales, you may spot campaign ambassador @clairefayers.bsky.social out and about, signing copies and ready to chat all things books!

@booksaremybag.bsky.social @bouncemarketing.bsky.social

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · 25d

Dragons at the Dieppe kite festival. The conditions weren't the best for flying but the final day was glorious.

A giant kite of Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon flies on the grassy stretch between apartments and the sea in Dieppe, part of the kite festival

Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Sep 11

Congratulations and happy publication @pgbellwriter.bsky.social Really looking forward to getting my teeth into this.

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Aug 19

You can get kits but we used Ikea cubes and shelves and two climbing posts from Amazon. Spacing was a bit of trial and error and my husband had to redrill several times. The main challenge was making sure there was enough vertical jump space from cubes to shelves.

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Aug 18

We've nearly finished the cat climbing wall and Idris decided to check it out before we put the last shelf in. He's having a great time bouncing all over it while I watch, terrified.

Idris the mighty kitten stands atop the wardrobe, very pleased with himself for getting up there via a series of little shelves.

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Aug 12

Felicitations right back to you. There should be more Claire days.

Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Aug 12

My sister informed me it was Claire Day yesterday, and apparently it is Claire Day in the States today. I await your accolades!

Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Aug 11

I'm on the final stretch of edits on my exciting new project. Aiming to finish this week. I think I've got the right edit/tea balance for optimal performance.

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Jul 30

Looking for something to do this week? I'll be running two children's writing workshops for the libraries Summer Reading Challenge on Friday, 1st August. 10:30-11:30am in Abergavenny library and 2:30-3:30pm in Gilwern library. Places are free, but please book as spaces are limited.

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Jul 2

We took our new cat to the vet to be neutered yesterday and now our other cat is attacking him. Apparently there's a thing called non-recognition aggression where the cat comes home smelling different. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Firefly Press @fireflypress.bsky.social · Jul 1

✨KINDLE DEAL UK✨

For TWO WEEKS only #Skrimsli by #NicolaDavies, #WelshGiantsGhostsAndGoblins by @clairefayers.bsky.social and #LittleHorror by @idanielpeak.bsky.social are in a #KindleDeal 📚🧡

Deal ends 14th July. Grab it here: www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=firefly+...

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Jun 7

It's my new favourite!

Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Jun 7

I'm having lunch in @book-ish.bsky.social They have new cakes!

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · May 19

Hurrah, I'm covid free again. That was a very mild bout. Catching up on work today. It's the Tir na n-Og awards on Wednesday, then I'm gearing up for my first Hay Festival session next week. All very exciting! www.hayfestival.com/p-23242-clai...

Claire Fayers and Manon Steffan Ros talk to Hanan Issa - Hay Festival

The acclaimed authors of <em>Welsh Giants, Ghosts & Goblins </em>and <em>The Blue Book of Nebo </em>discuss their work with the National Poet of Wales.

www.hayfestival.com

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · May 15

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · May 15

I'm so glad I got to do the reveal. I have been badgering Firefly for a copy for at least a year!

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · May 15

It's an amazing cover.

Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · May 15

Cover reveal! Here it is - the fantastic cover for Dirk Jones is NOT the Chosen One by Gatlin Perrin, coming from @fireflypress.bsky.social You can read all about the book, and an interview with the author here. preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · May 15

I am doing my first cover reveal today! I'm just a bit excited. All will be revealed at noon.

Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · May 14

Whilst in bed with covid I am watching The Legend of Shen Li, in which the Phoenix king of the Immortal Realms loses a fight and crashes to Earth as a chicken. (Yes, the king is female. I think that gets explained later.) So far it's Storm Hound with a bird. There could be a whole franchise here.

Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Apr 28

I can't wait!

Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · Apr 27

Prize-winner @clairefayers.bsky.social and Mid Wales' own Beatrice Wallbank join broadcaster Lucy Owen and illustrator Rebecca Harry in our NEW children's Minifest. 2 min blog on a legacy for young readers

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www.countytimes.co.uk/news/2511081...
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Welcome, Monty Mini Fest

Join us for our first Monty Mini Fest for fun and stories with some brilliant writers and illustrators for children of all ages

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Apr 12

Time for a cuppa before heading over to Monmouth for the FCBG conference. I'm looking forward to a weekend of book talk.

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Claire Fayers @clairefayers.bsky.social · Apr 9

Why waste a good cup of tea when you can keep nuking it?