Will Putnam

Children's book editor and writer 📚 Dog dad 🐶 Buffy fan 🧛‍♂️ (he/him) 🇬🇧🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈

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@AlinejadMasih This is beyond words. Beyond comprehension. I'm sick to my stomach.

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@keslupo Yes please 😊

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@byleahjohnson @Louiestowell God, I can't imagine putting the pressure on myself to write every day. It would zap all the fun out of it. Write when inspired.

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@mancunianmedic @fliceverett Thanks for all you're doing and the sacrifices you're making. 👏

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@Louiestowell I was thinking the same! The biggest improvement for me is that Amari is just infinitely more likeable than Harry. She seems humbled and almost embarrassed by her instant fame whereas Harry gets swallowed up by it.

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@Louiestowell I'd rather that than the shaved-round-the-sides-with-poodle-perm-on-top look. That haircut can get in the sea.

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@Norris1Emma Yeah, damaging is too strong a word. It's definitely a minefield as a writer as you need to remember that some young readers might be experiencing grief themselves. I would never want my writing to bring up lots of bad memories for children. It's tricky territory.

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@Norris1Emma Dead/missing parent stories can be brilliant when done right, and I think they might even be cathartic for children struggling with the concept of mortality. But when it doesn't end on a hopeful or positive note, I think that can be potentially damaging.

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@Norris1Emma I think the dead parent thing is a trope because it makes the mc more independent & gives them a reason to go on adventures alone. Also gives them an emotional incentive, e.g. finding dad again. But it's not necessary for writing good stories and I wish the trope would go away.

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@Kiran_MH Can't wait to read it! The cover is stunning.

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@Booktrust Currently reading this and loving it! Beautiful story.

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@LNMovieReviews @fallon_flame @whedonesque Buffy's pretty clear about it being a choice. The power was given to them so they could use it or not use it however they pleased.

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@sianiwel @whedonesque Yeah, I'll have to crack open the dusty old DVD boxset if that happens. I can't stand All4 ads and I don't want Disney+ either! At least the DVDs have extras.

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@Louiestowell @YAundermyskin 5!

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@ClareKramer It must be so cool for them to see their mum on such an amazing TV show. 👱🏻‍♀️⚔🧛‍♂️

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@Louiestowell @Ortu_Ilustrador @tombonnick Congratulations!!

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I did the blog thing. Here are 5 awesome picks for children who struggle to concentrate when reading. Chosen specially for their readability, short chapters, wonderful illustrations, action-packed fun and belly-aching laughs. Enjoy! 📚😎

https://t.co/GYDTzamDx8

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@Norris1Emma Hope you feel better soon. At least we will appreciate everything more when it's all over.

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@JaneEspenson Buffy's side-bar to Anya about adding a quarter cup of brandy and letting it simmer has to be some of the best comedic timing on the show. Still makes me laugh out loud.