Maisie Chan 💥NATE YU'S BLAST FROM THE PAST - Out now!
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
🏆 Winner of the @JHALAKPRIZE & @BRADFORDBOASE for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths
🐯 Tiger Warrior author
🔎 Very Merry Murder Club author
Screenwriter @bbcwritersroom Scottish Voices.
Lit Rep: @chloeseager
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🐯 Tiger Warrior author
🔎 Very Merry Murder Club author
Screenwriter @bbcwritersroom Scottish Voices.
Lit Rep: @chloeseager
https://linktr.ee/MaisieChanWrites
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Amazing to see Nate Yu’s Blast From the Past as one of The Observer’s ‘The Best Children’s Chapter Books of the Summer’ 😳🤩 thanks to critic Kitty Empire for the review! #booksky #ukkidlit #kidlituk #middlegrade #blueskybooks
Barnes Children's Festival is raising money to fund their free school author talks next year. There are signed books and signed original drawings by famous illustrators. Do check them out! Might make a nice Christmas present for a kid's book loving friend.
www.jumblebee.co.uk/christmas202...
www.jumblebee.co.uk/christmas202...
Christmas 2025 Art Auction Fundraiser
What better Christmas gift than original artwork by one of the UK's best loved illustrators, or a signed copy of a book by a beloved author? AND you'll be raising money that will go towards providing ...
www.jumblebee.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Barnes Children's Festival is raising money to fund their free school author talks next year. There are signed books and signed original drawings by famous illustrators. Do check them out! Might make a nice Christmas present for a kid's book loving friend.
www.jumblebee.co.uk/christmas202...
www.jumblebee.co.uk/christmas202...
My husband who has never baked before has made two pineapple upside down cakes in the past month. He is now attempting his mum's baked cheesecake recipe. I don't know who this man is!
December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My husband who has never baked before has made two pineapple upside down cakes in the past month. He is now attempting his mum's baked cheesecake recipe. I don't know who this man is!
Liverpool! I am thrilled to be coming to celebrate the Lunar New year with you! My book Nate Yu's Blast from the Past features Liverpool's Chinatown and more.
Learn why I set the book in Liverpool, ants, and let's make some lanterns with riddles on them!
www.waterstones.com/events/celeb...
Learn why I set the book in Liverpool, ants, and let's make some lanterns with riddles on them!
www.waterstones.com/events/celeb...
December 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Liverpool! I am thrilled to be coming to celebrate the Lunar New year with you! My book Nate Yu's Blast from the Past features Liverpool's Chinatown and more.
Learn why I set the book in Liverpool, ants, and let's make some lanterns with riddles on them!
www.waterstones.com/events/celeb...
Learn why I set the book in Liverpool, ants, and let's make some lanterns with riddles on them!
www.waterstones.com/events/celeb...
I couldn't sleep last night so I finished When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill (which was great), and I started Ginger and Me by Elissa Soave and I read about 84 pages. Both had teen narrators but I'd say they're books for adults. I've got so many books on my shelves I'm trying to read.
December 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I couldn't sleep last night so I finished When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill (which was great), and I started Ginger and Me by Elissa Soave and I read about 84 pages. Both had teen narrators but I'd say they're books for adults. I've got so many books on my shelves I'm trying to read.
This month in The Bookseller you will find a special collection of articles and features about ESEA (EAST and SOUTHEAST Asian authors and illustrators) this is not something I thought I’d ever see. Well done to Eva Wong Nava, Eric Huang and Candy Gourlay!
December 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This month in The Bookseller you will find a special collection of articles and features about ESEA (EAST and SOUTHEAST Asian authors and illustrators) this is not something I thought I’d ever see. Well done to Eva Wong Nava, Eric Huang and Candy Gourlay!
I did my last school visits of the year yesterday and the kids were very excited. Friday afternoons in Dec are a tough gig as everyone is either shattered or wired! But it went well. Just one more talk next week and then I’m done until 2026!
a man in a suit and tie is talking and says i 'm unable to control the pitch or volume of my voice
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is talking and says i 'm unable to control the pitch or volume of my voice
media.tenor.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I did my last school visits of the year yesterday and the kids were very excited. Friday afternoons in Dec are a tough gig as everyone is either shattered or wired! But it went well. Just one more talk next week and then I’m done until 2026!
I’m going to speak at my old uni next week. I’m excited to spend time there as not only was it my uni but it was also my childhood playground. I use to live five mins around the corner and my dad would take me to the playing field to roll down hills or run about with the dog.
December 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I’m going to speak at my old uni next week. I’m excited to spend time there as not only was it my uni but it was also my childhood playground. I use to live five mins around the corner and my dad would take me to the playing field to roll down hills or run about with the dog.
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For those wanting a seasonal read that's funny and brilliant then I'd recommend Some like it cold by the ever fabulous @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social The hallmark-ish style YA with an autistic main character at the heart, it's just the thing for curling up with a mug of hot chocolate! #KidsBooksFriday
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
For those wanting a seasonal read that's funny and brilliant then I'd recommend Some like it cold by the ever fabulous @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social The hallmark-ish style YA with an autistic main character at the heart, it's just the thing for curling up with a mug of hot chocolate! #KidsBooksFriday
This morning, I rewrote my opening chapter in third person ( before it was in first person). I sent it to my editor and we both agreed...this is not as good! But sometimes when working on a novel (or a creative project), you have to try somethings to see if they do work. Back to first person we go!
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This morning, I rewrote my opening chapter in third person ( before it was in first person). I sent it to my editor and we both agreed...this is not as good! But sometimes when working on a novel (or a creative project), you have to try somethings to see if they do work. Back to first person we go!
Christmas shopping on your mind? Books are wonderful gifts that you can read again, or donate to charity shops. We want to see our children reading more, we can see they're all screened out. Give the gift of books this Christmas!
Here is a cheeky link:
uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-...
Here is a cheeky link:
uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-...
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Christmas shopping on your mind? Books are wonderful gifts that you can read again, or donate to charity shops. We want to see our children reading more, we can see they're all screened out. Give the gift of books this Christmas!
Here is a cheeky link:
uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-...
Here is a cheeky link:
uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-...
Woo hoo! Nate Yu's Blast From the Past has been shortlisted for Peter's Children's Book of the Year 2026!
Teachers and librarians! Only you can vote, the power is in your hands! peters.co.uk/pcboty2026-v...
Teachers and librarians! Only you can vote, the power is in your hands! peters.co.uk/pcboty2026-v...
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Woo hoo! Nate Yu's Blast From the Past has been shortlisted for Peter's Children's Book of the Year 2026!
Teachers and librarians! Only you can vote, the power is in your hands! peters.co.uk/pcboty2026-v...
Teachers and librarians! Only you can vote, the power is in your hands! peters.co.uk/pcboty2026-v...
Book hive mind. I've got a mentee and we're going to talk about getting an agent and working with an agent. However, I got my agent in 2018; things have changed (Twitter was very good and I didn't have to join a platform to get in touch with agents). What are the best ways to research agents now?
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Book hive mind. I've got a mentee and we're going to talk about getting an agent and working with an agent. However, I got my agent in 2018; things have changed (Twitter was very good and I didn't have to join a platform to get in touch with agents). What are the best ways to research agents now?
Here is a list of chapter books and middle grade by ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) authors who are not being added to many end of year lists.
uk.bookshop.org/lists/chapte...
uk.bookshop.org/lists/chapte...
Chapter Books (5-7) and Middle Grade (8-12)
Most of these books are middle-grade U.S titles. I've included some chapter books too.
uk.bookshop.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Here is a list of chapter books and middle grade by ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) authors who are not being added to many end of year lists.
uk.bookshop.org/lists/chapte...
uk.bookshop.org/lists/chapte...
I was just looking at the prices of my books on Bookshop.Org.UK and found out the Tiger Warrior is going to be published in Germany. No-one mentioned that to me. They've got new fancy covers too! Out in 2026!
November 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I was just looking at the prices of my books on Bookshop.Org.UK and found out the Tiger Warrior is going to be published in Germany. No-one mentioned that to me. They've got new fancy covers too! Out in 2026!
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I'm excited to be a Reading Champion for the @BooksForTopics #BookFriday campaign on Nov 28th!
Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating Book Friday! This campaign is all about celebrating the best book finds in our schools and libraries.
Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating Book Friday! This campaign is all about celebrating the best book finds in our schools and libraries.
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I'm excited to be a Reading Champion for the @BooksForTopics #BookFriday campaign on Nov 28th!
Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating Book Friday! This campaign is all about celebrating the best book finds in our schools and libraries.
Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating Book Friday! This campaign is all about celebrating the best book finds in our schools and libraries.
I'm excited to be a Reading Champion for the @BooksForTopics #BookFriday campaign on Nov 28th!
Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating Book Friday! This campaign is all about celebrating the best book finds in our schools and libraries.
Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating Book Friday! This campaign is all about celebrating the best book finds in our schools and libraries.
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I'm excited to be a Reading Champion for the @BooksForTopics #BookFriday campaign on Nov 28th!
Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating Book Friday! This campaign is all about celebrating the best book finds in our schools and libraries.
Forget Black Friday - we're celebrating Book Friday! This campaign is all about celebrating the best book finds in our schools and libraries.
Darren Chetty FREE in-conversation about the representation of Black and other racially minoritised people in British children’s literature from the 18th century to present day.
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Darren Chetty FREE in-conversation about the representation of Black and other racially minoritised people in British children’s literature from the 18th century to present day.
My kid has been off school all week with a nasty virus or flu type thing. I've not got much work done but I have watched EPIC the MUSICAL with them and also Only Murders in the Building Season 5!
I'm taking notes as I would like to write a cosy crime!
I'm taking notes as I would like to write a cosy crime!
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
My kid has been off school all week with a nasty virus or flu type thing. I've not got much work done but I have watched EPIC the MUSICAL with them and also Only Murders in the Building Season 5!
I'm taking notes as I would like to write a cosy crime!
I'm taking notes as I would like to write a cosy crime!
I'm offering a one hour mentoring session with a 3000 word read of your children's book manuscript. I'm an award-winning author who has mentored bestsellers, a Waterstones BOTM writer and more. I've published 14 kids books and have my debut picture book coming out next year. #Creatives4Sudan
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I'm offering a one hour mentoring session with a 3000 word read of your children's book manuscript. I'm an award-winning author who has mentored bestsellers, a Waterstones BOTM writer and more. I've published 14 kids books and have my debut picture book coming out next year. #Creatives4Sudan
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This is an INCREDIBLE item in the #Creatives4Sudan auction - FAO aussies/people in roughly that time zone! Get your script read by the director of award-winning director of Hannah Gadsby's Nanette! #ScriptSky #FilmSky bit.ly/4ijR1X6 Bid bid bid! Let's get the auction over 8k raised today!
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This is an INCREDIBLE item in the #Creatives4Sudan auction - FAO aussies/people in roughly that time zone! Get your script read by the director of award-winning director of Hannah Gadsby's Nanette! #ScriptSky #FilmSky bit.ly/4ijR1X6 Bid bid bid! Let's get the auction over 8k raised today!
Our shower has been leaking because the cowboys Wickes sent did a shitty job. Now they've been forced to send someone and he's saying the silicon is to blame and the wall is moving...he's been talking for about 30 min repeating himself, where is the solution? What are you actually saying?
November 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Our shower has been leaking because the cowboys Wickes sent did a shitty job. Now they've been forced to send someone and he's saying the silicon is to blame and the wall is moving...he's been talking for about 30 min repeating himself, where is the solution? What are you actually saying?
Just a few weeks left for publishers to submit books to the Jhalak Prize...this is me and Rikin Parekh, the artist in residence 2022! I won for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths @piccadillypress www.jhalakprize.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Just a few weeks left for publishers to submit books to the Jhalak Prize...this is me and Rikin Parekh, the artist in residence 2022! I won for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths @piccadillypress www.jhalakprize.com
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And here’s the link in Chinese! @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UzemsWlVqW...
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
And here’s the link in Chinese! @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UzemsWlVqW...
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Scriptwriters! As part of our #Creatives4Sudan auction, BBC scriptwriter Amna Saleem is offering a script edit to the highest bidder. Currently only 25 quid! Incredible! app.galabid.com/creatives4su... #ScriptSky
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November 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Scriptwriters! As part of our #Creatives4Sudan auction, BBC scriptwriter Amna Saleem is offering a script edit to the highest bidder. Currently only 25 quid! Incredible! app.galabid.com/creatives4su... #ScriptSky
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#scriptsky
Not technically screenwriting, but it's a brilliant article - which I think has relevance for us (and it's about gaming, which I'd absolutely love to write for).
Not technically screenwriting, but it's a brilliant article - which I think has relevance for us (and it's about gaming, which I'd absolutely love to write for).
just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
zombiesrungame.com
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I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 AM
#scriptsky
Not technically screenwriting, but it's a brilliant article - which I think has relevance for us (and it's about gaming, which I'd absolutely love to write for).
Not technically screenwriting, but it's a brilliant article - which I think has relevance for us (and it's about gaming, which I'd absolutely love to write for).