Lisa J Allen
@lisajallen.bsky.social
Children's author. Debut MG book UNDERCOVER ANGEL out NOW!! https://amzn.to/3QmPi6q with Tiny Tree!!! Short stories: Paperbound Magazine and Buzgaga. Poems: The Dirigible Balloon and Parakeet Magazine www.lisajallen.com
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Lisa J Allen
@lisajallen.bsky.social
· Jun 19
🪽✨ Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by @lisajallen.bsky.social is out now!
Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth. Perfect for readers who love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q
Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth. Perfect for readers who love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q
It's publication day!!! 😱🥹🪽📚
I shall mainly be spending the day trying to stay out of the sun at school sports day... 🤷♀️
Online launch event 7pm today!
#kidlituk
I shall mainly be spending the day trying to stay out of the sun at school sports day... 🤷♀️
Online launch event 7pm today!
#kidlituk
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I'm doing a Loki signing along with some MASSIVELY famous authors on Dec 6th at @booksellercrow.bsky.social in South London. Come and get Christmas signed books as presents for bookish friends and family of all ages. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-boo... #KidLitUK #Booksky #UKKidlit
The Bookseller Crow to host signing day with Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell
The Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace has announced a Christmas signing day next month, featuring Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell.
www.thebookseller.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I'm doing a Loki signing along with some MASSIVELY famous authors on Dec 6th at @booksellercrow.bsky.social in South London. Come and get Christmas signed books as presents for bookish friends and family of all ages. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-boo... #KidLitUK #Booksky #UKKidlit
After a rocky start and some (apparently) delicious mycorrhizal fungi from The RHS to cheer it up, my camellia is flowering! 💮😍 #camellia #flowers #gardening #november
November 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
After a rocky start and some (apparently) delicious mycorrhizal fungi from The RHS to cheer it up, my camellia is flowering! 💮😍 #camellia #flowers #gardening #november
Token Halloween gestures in our house - carved pumpkins and a black cat. I mean, he's there all year round and looks fabulous in any season, but whatever. 🤷♀️🐈⬛️ Happy last day of October!! 🎃👻
(Yes, one of the pumpkins has been claimed in the name of Norway. 🇳🇴🤷♀️)
#Halloween
(Yes, one of the pumpkins has been claimed in the name of Norway. 🇳🇴🤷♀️)
#Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Token Halloween gestures in our house - carved pumpkins and a black cat. I mean, he's there all year round and looks fabulous in any season, but whatever. 🤷♀️🐈⬛️ Happy last day of October!! 🎃👻
(Yes, one of the pumpkins has been claimed in the name of Norway. 🇳🇴🤷♀️)
#Halloween
(Yes, one of the pumpkins has been claimed in the name of Norway. 🇳🇴🤷♀️)
#Halloween
A little bit of pink from one of my Christmas cacti to brighten up a late October day. 💕🌵🍂 #christmascactus #schlumbergera #pink #houseplant
October 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A little bit of pink from one of my Christmas cacti to brighten up a late October day. 💕🌵🍂 #christmascactus #schlumbergera #pink #houseplant
Looking for a supernatural #kidlit read for Halloween that's more silly than scary? 🎃👹
Check out one angel, 13 grumpy cats & a spot of demon hunting in Undercover Angel, the first in a comedy adventure trilogy for ages 9-12.
For fans of: cats, comedy & KPop Demon Hunters. @tinytreebook.bsky.social
Check out one angel, 13 grumpy cats & a spot of demon hunting in Undercover Angel, the first in a comedy adventure trilogy for ages 9-12.
For fans of: cats, comedy & KPop Demon Hunters. @tinytreebook.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Looking for a supernatural #kidlit read for Halloween that's more silly than scary? 🎃👹
Check out one angel, 13 grumpy cats & a spot of demon hunting in Undercover Angel, the first in a comedy adventure trilogy for ages 9-12.
For fans of: cats, comedy & KPop Demon Hunters. @tinytreebook.bsky.social
Check out one angel, 13 grumpy cats & a spot of demon hunting in Undercover Angel, the first in a comedy adventure trilogy for ages 9-12.
For fans of: cats, comedy & KPop Demon Hunters. @tinytreebook.bsky.social
That's a relief! I've typed 'The End' on a very messy first draft of Undercover Angel book THREE!! And included a list of the MOST important characters: Aunty's 13 cats! 🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈 Now it's time for final amends to Book TWO, set for release early 2026 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social! #ukkidlit
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
That's a relief! I've typed 'The End' on a very messy first draft of Undercover Angel book THREE!! And included a list of the MOST important characters: Aunty's 13 cats! 🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈 Now it's time for final amends to Book TWO, set for release early 2026 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social! #ukkidlit
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#MG #CosyCrime doesn’t get better than this! #MurderAtChristmas by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social is certain to get kids reading for pleasure! Published this week by @nosycrow.bsky.social
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/10/14/m...
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/10/14/m...
#MGMurderMystery: Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock
Cover art by Elisa Paganelli, published by Nosy Crow, 16 October 2025, ISBN: 978-1805132240 Murder at Christmas ticked all of the boxes that make a book a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience fo…
vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog
October 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
#MG #CosyCrime doesn’t get better than this! #MurderAtChristmas by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social is certain to get kids reading for pleasure! Published this week by @nosycrow.bsky.social
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/10/14/m...
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/10/14/m...
I had a great time at Allerton Library, running a creative writing workshop with local children. We created a character together - a cow called Evie Rathbone, who lives on Mars & loves heavy metal! 😍🐮🦎 Check out my awesome cow-drawing skills...#kidlit #liverpoollibraries @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I had a great time at Allerton Library, running a creative writing workshop with local children. We created a character together - a cow called Evie Rathbone, who lives on Mars & loves heavy metal! 😍🐮🦎 Check out my awesome cow-drawing skills...#kidlit #liverpoollibraries @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
Congratulations to @dbarker22000.bsky.social and @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for the final book in the awesome Pax trilogy!
An action-packed adventure set in a dystopian future that is scarily possible, it's essentially a high-school adventure with a difference!
#kidlit #dystopia #scifi #middlegrade
An action-packed adventure set in a dystopian future that is scarily possible, it's essentially a high-school adventure with a difference!
#kidlit #dystopia #scifi #middlegrade
October 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Congratulations to @dbarker22000.bsky.social and @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for the final book in the awesome Pax trilogy!
An action-packed adventure set in a dystopian future that is scarily possible, it's essentially a high-school adventure with a difference!
#kidlit #dystopia #scifi #middlegrade
An action-packed adventure set in a dystopian future that is scarily possible, it's essentially a high-school adventure with a difference!
#kidlit #dystopia #scifi #middlegrade
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
October 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Starting a rare writing day with some greenery in the autumn drizzle. 🍂 💚 🌳 #amwriting #autumn
October 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Starting a rare writing day with some greenery in the autumn drizzle. 🍂 💚 🌳 #amwriting #autumn
#ukkidlit "Perfect... if you don't like humans." 🤣🤪🤷♀️
🪽✨ Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by @lisajallen.bsky.social is out now!
Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth
Perfect if you love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q
Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth
Perfect if you love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q
September 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#ukkidlit "Perfect... if you don't like humans." 🤣🤪🤷♀️
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
🪽✨ Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by @lisajallen.bsky.social is out now!
Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth
Perfect if you love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q
Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth
Perfect if you love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🪽✨ Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by @lisajallen.bsky.social is out now!
Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth
Perfect if you love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q
Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth
Perfect if you love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
✍️ Exciting news! @dbarker22000.bsky.social has signed a new two-book deal with Tiny Tree Books! 🌱
🗣️ “These are very different stories from my previous trilogy... Can’t wait to share them!”
Read more 👇
tinytreebooks.com/2025/09/19/d...
#kidlit
🗣️ “These are very different stories from my previous trilogy... Can’t wait to share them!”
Read more 👇
tinytreebooks.com/2025/09/19/d...
#kidlit
David Barker Signs New Two-Book Deal with Tiny Tree Books -
Author David Barker has signed a new two-book deal with Tiny Tree Books to publish new middle-grade novels in 2026 and 2027.
tinytreebooks.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
✍️ Exciting news! @dbarker22000.bsky.social has signed a new two-book deal with Tiny Tree Books! 🌱
🗣️ “These are very different stories from my previous trilogy... Can’t wait to share them!”
Read more 👇
tinytreebooks.com/2025/09/19/d...
#kidlit
🗣️ “These are very different stories from my previous trilogy... Can’t wait to share them!”
Read more 👇
tinytreebooks.com/2025/09/19/d...
#kidlit
#ukkidlit
(One day I'll remember to use the right # when I write the post! 😂)
(One day I'll remember to use the right # when I write the post! 😂)
When you get a bit overexcited about a book and accidentally pre-order it twice... 🤦♀️🐈⬛🦇📚 Totally worth it and an Xmas gift sorted! Grimogen Darkstar is the fab new #kidlit chapter book from the talented @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social for ages 7+. Perfect for Halloween! @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
#ukkidlit
(One day I'll remember to use the right # when I write the post! 😂)
(One day I'll remember to use the right # when I write the post! 😂)
When you get a bit overexcited about a book and accidentally pre-order it twice... 🤦♀️🐈⬛🦇📚 Totally worth it and an Xmas gift sorted! Grimogen Darkstar is the fab new #kidlit chapter book from the talented @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social for ages 7+. Perfect for Halloween! @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
When you get a bit overexcited about a book and accidentally pre-order it twice... 🤦♀️🐈⬛🦇📚 Totally worth it and an Xmas gift sorted! Grimogen Darkstar is the fab new #kidlit chapter book from the talented @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social for ages 7+. Perfect for Halloween! @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
Great morning at the fab Spellow Hub @Liverpoollib, telling children from St Francis de Sales school about me and Undercover Angel! My book looked v happy in the company of books by the great @frankcottrell_b, a Spellow regular. #kidlit #readingforpleasure #libraries @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Great morning at the fab Spellow Hub @Liverpoollib, telling children from St Francis de Sales school about me and Undercover Angel! My book looked v happy in the company of books by the great @frankcottrell_b, a Spellow regular. #kidlit #readingforpleasure #libraries @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Great morning at the fab Spellow Hub @Liverpoollib, telling children from St Francis de Sales school about me and Undercover Angel! My book looked v happy in the company of books by the great @frankcottrell_b, a Spellow regular. #kidlit #readingforpleasure #libraries @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
Some years ago I decided to leave the real world and move permanently to Grimwood. I’m much happier here. We are currently voting for a new mayor.
September 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Some years ago I decided to leave the real world and move permanently to Grimwood. I’m much happier here. We are currently voting for a new mayor.
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
The fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social
will be joining me tonight - Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST for #ukteenchat. Cynthia will be chatting all about her dark academia YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join in the chat, held here on BlueSky 🙂
#writerslife #writingcommunity
will be joining me tonight - Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST for #ukteenchat. Cynthia will be chatting all about her dark academia YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join in the chat, held here on BlueSky 🙂
#writerslife #writingcommunity
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new #YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join here on BlueSky 🙂
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
September 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social
will be joining me tonight - Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST for #ukteenchat. Cynthia will be chatting all about her dark academia YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join in the chat, held here on BlueSky 🙂
#writerslife #writingcommunity
will be joining me tonight - Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST for #ukteenchat. Cynthia will be chatting all about her dark academia YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join in the chat, held here on BlueSky 🙂
#writerslife #writingcommunity
I told myself I couldn't stop for lunch until I'd reached 20k words. Nearly there! What shall I make those last two words? I'm thinking "wibble woop" or "shlurpy shloop". Anything will do. Mmm, lunch. 😋😜
#amwriting #ukkidlit #funnybooksforkids #WritingCommunity
#amwriting #ukkidlit #funnybooksforkids #WritingCommunity
September 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I told myself I couldn't stop for lunch until I'd reached 20k words. Nearly there! What shall I make those last two words? I'm thinking "wibble woop" or "shlurpy shloop". Anything will do. Mmm, lunch. 😋😜
#amwriting #ukkidlit #funnybooksforkids #WritingCommunity
#amwriting #ukkidlit #funnybooksforkids #WritingCommunity
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
September 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new #YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join here on BlueSky 🙂
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new #YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join here on BlueSky 🙂
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
Reposted by Lisa J Allen
I’ll be here tomorrow night! Get your questions ready 💙 #ukteenchat
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new #YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join here on BlueSky 🙂
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
September 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I’ll be here tomorrow night! Get your questions ready 💙 #ukteenchat