JL Bleakley
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YA author | Proofreader | YA Book JAM Podcast
Author @annalieseavery.bsky.social joins Jess as a special guest host on this episode of YA Book JAM where they discuss enemies-to-lovers Romantasy The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle published by Simon & Schuster
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April 6, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Author @annalieseavery.bsky.social joins Jess as a special guest host on this episode of YA Book JAM where they discuss enemies-to-lovers Romantasy The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle published by Simon & Schuster
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New Episode Dropped!!
Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen.
She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go.
Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#yabookjam
Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen.
She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go.
Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#yabookjam
March 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New Episode Dropped!!
Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen.
She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go.
Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#yabookjam
Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen.
She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go.
Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#yabookjam
New Episode Dropped!!
Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen.
She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go.
Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#yabookjam
Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen.
She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go.
Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#yabookjam
March 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New Episode Dropped!!
Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen.
She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go.
Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#yabookjam
Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen.
She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go.
Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#yabookjam
⭐⭐New Episode Dropping Tomorrow⭐⭐
We have author Louise Finch guest hosting as the JAM Pots discuss her Speculative YA Iris Green, Unseen.
You won't want to miss this!
Available here rss.com/podcasts/yab...
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
#yabookjam #podcast #kidlit
We have author Louise Finch guest hosting as the JAM Pots discuss her Speculative YA Iris Green, Unseen.
You won't want to miss this!
Available here rss.com/podcasts/yab...
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
#yabookjam #podcast #kidlit
March 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
⭐⭐New Episode Dropping Tomorrow⭐⭐
We have author Louise Finch guest hosting as the JAM Pots discuss her Speculative YA Iris Green, Unseen.
You won't want to miss this!
Available here rss.com/podcasts/yab...
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
#yabookjam #podcast #kidlit
We have author Louise Finch guest hosting as the JAM Pots discuss her Speculative YA Iris Green, Unseen.
You won't want to miss this!
Available here rss.com/podcasts/yab...
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
#yabookjam #podcast #kidlit
New episode dropping tomorrow! Tune in to listen to the JAM Pots discuss Ali Hazelwood's Check & Mate. Includes spoilers!
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February 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
New episode dropping tomorrow! Tune in to listen to the JAM Pots discuss Ali Hazelwood's Check & Mate. Includes spoilers!
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Literary Agents - Due to the closure of TGLA, from April, I'll be looking for some freelance agency work. I'm experienced in reading subs, editing, author care, royalties, inbox management & general assisting duties. If you think I can help, pop me a DM.
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January 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Literary Agents - Due to the closure of TGLA, from April, I'll be looking for some freelance agency work. I'm experienced in reading subs, editing, author care, royalties, inbox management & general assisting duties. If you think I can help, pop me a DM.
www.thebookseller.com/news/the-goo...
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Have you read Ali Hazelwood's YA romance, Check & Mate? If so we would love you to tell us your favourite character or quote and it may be mentioned on our upcoming episode on YA Book JAM Podcast!
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January 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Have you read Ali Hazelwood's YA romance, Check & Mate? If so we would love you to tell us your favourite character or quote and it may be mentioned on our upcoming episode on YA Book JAM Podcast!
@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
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Such a fun episode to record!
Have you listened to our Christmas Special yet? If you've read (or watched) A Good Girl's Guide To Murder go check it out. We'd love to know if you agree with us 🙈
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@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
Available wherever you listen to podcasts or here: rss.com/podcasts/yab...
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January 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Such a fun episode to record!
The JAM Pots kick off the New Year with dark comedy How To Survive A Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social
Listen as they discuss their favourite Horror Movies, tropes and those nail-biting scenes that have you on the edge of your seat!
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Listen as they discuss their favourite Horror Movies, tropes and those nail-biting scenes that have you on the edge of your seat!
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January 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The JAM Pots kick off the New Year with dark comedy How To Survive A Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social
Listen as they discuss their favourite Horror Movies, tropes and those nail-biting scenes that have you on the edge of your seat!
rss.com/podcasts/yab...
Listen as they discuss their favourite Horror Movies, tropes and those nail-biting scenes that have you on the edge of your seat!
rss.com/podcasts/yab...
Have you listened to our Christmas Special yet? If you've read (or watched) A Good Girl's Guide To Murder go check it out. We'd love to know if you agree with us 🙈
Available wherever you listen to podcasts or here: rss.com/podcasts/yab...
@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
Available wherever you listen to podcasts or here: rss.com/podcasts/yab...
@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
January 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Have you listened to our Christmas Special yet? If you've read (or watched) A Good Girl's Guide To Murder go check it out. We'd love to know if you agree with us 🙈
Available wherever you listen to podcasts or here: rss.com/podcasts/yab...
@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
Available wherever you listen to podcasts or here: rss.com/podcasts/yab...
@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
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I'm looking to run a regular writing competition for neurodivergent children's authors. I'd love to hear from authors, agents & editors who would be interested in collaborating &/or sponsoring this competition.
This would be open to UK authors only to begin with.
TIA
This would be open to UK authors only to begin with.
TIA
January 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I'm looking to run a regular writing competition for neurodivergent children's authors. I'd love to hear from authors, agents & editors who would be interested in collaborating &/or sponsoring this competition.
This would be open to UK authors only to begin with.
TIA
This would be open to UK authors only to begin with.
TIA
My favourite Christmas present! 😂
December 27, 2024 at 6:12 PM
My favourite Christmas present! 😂
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Our Christmas Special has dropped! Listen, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
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December 22, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Our Christmas Special has dropped! Listen, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Also available here: media.rss.com/yabookjam/fe...
#yabookjam @shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social
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Our Christmas Special has dropped! Listen, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Also available here: media.rss.com/yabookjam/fe...
#yabookjam @shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social
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December 22, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Our Christmas Special has dropped! Listen, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Also available here: media.rss.com/yabookjam/fe...
#yabookjam @shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social
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Scottish teachers, in case you don't know this! #Edusky
If you are in Scotland (school or community group) you can apply for Live Literature part-funded sessions: www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Apply for Live Literature funding
Apply now for our Live Literature programme and we'll pay over half the fees to run an author event in your local community.
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December 8, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Scottish teachers, in case you don't know this! #Edusky
It's Christmas Market season! Loved teaming up with my book bestie and fellow JAM Pot to sell some books at my day job.
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#yabookjam #christmas #christmasmarket
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#yabookjam #christmas #christmasmarket
December 7, 2024 at 9:09 PM
It's Christmas Market season! Loved teaming up with my book bestie and fellow JAM Pot to sell some books at my day job.
@shellymackbooks.bsky.social
#yabookjam #christmas #christmasmarket
@shellymackbooks.bsky.social
#yabookjam #christmas #christmasmarket
Join the advent challenge and name a YA book you love every day leading up to Christmas. Give your favourite authors some love this holiday season!
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#yabookjam
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December 1, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Join the advent challenge and name a YA book you love every day leading up to Christmas. Give your favourite authors some love this holiday season!
#yabookjam
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#yabookjam
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🌟🌟New Episode🌟🌟
Biscuit or Cake? The JAM Pots answer the age old Jaffa Cake question and wage war on AI as they discuss YA Thriller Lie or Die written by A.J. Clack and published by Firefly. Listen here 👇🏻
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Biscuit or Cake? The JAM Pots answer the age old Jaffa Cake question and wage war on AI as they discuss YA Thriller Lie or Die written by A.J. Clack and published by Firefly. Listen here 👇🏻
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@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 10:03 AM
🌟🌟New Episode🌟🌟
Biscuit or Cake? The JAM Pots answer the age old Jaffa Cake question and wage war on AI as they discuss YA Thriller Lie or Die written by A.J. Clack and published by Firefly. Listen here 👇🏻
rss.com/podcasts/yab...
@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
Biscuit or Cake? The JAM Pots answer the age old Jaffa Cake question and wage war on AI as they discuss YA Thriller Lie or Die written by A.J. Clack and published by Firefly. Listen here 👇🏻
rss.com/podcasts/yab...
@ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social
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Aspiring picture book writers - there's a free mentoring opportunity . Details here: www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers Plus, a webinar tonight about the process. Come along and find out more ! @write-mentor.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Aspiring picture book writers - there's a free mentoring opportunity . Details here: www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers Plus, a webinar tonight about the process. Come along and find out more ! @write-mentor.bsky.social
YA Book JAM is here and ready to talk about all your favourite books. Available wherever you listen to podcasts or click here: rss.com/podcasts/yab...
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#ya #kidlit #writingcommunity
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#ya #kidlit #writingcommunity
November 27, 2024 at 7:54 PM
YA Book JAM is here and ready to talk about all your favourite books. Available wherever you listen to podcasts or click here: rss.com/podcasts/yab...
@shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social
#ya #kidlit #writingcommunity
@shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social
#ya #kidlit #writingcommunity
Our next episode of YA Book JAM podcast drops on Sunday Dec 1st where we discuss YA Thriller Lie or Die by A. J. Clack. YA Book JAM is available wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧
November 25, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Our next episode of YA Book JAM podcast drops on Sunday Dec 1st where we discuss YA Thriller Lie or Die by A. J. Clack. YA Book JAM is available wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧
Thank you Rhum Tavern for not only having a signature cocktail in honour of Ching Shih but for letting me take photos of my book in her natural environment. Her legacy lives on!
If you're in London do check out Rhum Tavern for a swashbuckling good time. Amazing staff and gorgeous drinks. #kidlit
If you're in London do check out Rhum Tavern for a swashbuckling good time. Amazing staff and gorgeous drinks. #kidlit
November 18, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Thank you Rhum Tavern for not only having a signature cocktail in honour of Ching Shih but for letting me take photos of my book in her natural environment. Her legacy lives on!
If you're in London do check out Rhum Tavern for a swashbuckling good time. Amazing staff and gorgeous drinks. #kidlit
If you're in London do check out Rhum Tavern for a swashbuckling good time. Amazing staff and gorgeous drinks. #kidlit
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The #NETBA longlist is here! The top YA titles published in the last year. Can you spot a winner? The shortlist books are hidden in here somewhere...
November 17, 2024 at 5:19 PM
The #NETBA longlist is here! The top YA titles published in the last year. Can you spot a winner? The shortlist books are hidden in here somewhere...
Feeling hopeful about rebuilding what was lost with Twitter becoming X. Where is the #writingcommunity at? Would love to have that community again. ❤️ Come say hi and we can reconnect.
November 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Feeling hopeful about rebuilding what was lost with Twitter becoming X. Where is the #writingcommunity at? Would love to have that community again. ❤️ Come say hi and we can reconnect.