RJBeesley is away plugging up gaps..

#SCBWI writer. Over a coffee may bore you with tales of social media anxiety and characters that are on and off the page. Opinions given in person.

[Trudie Thomas @ThomasTrudie]

#WMPitch THE MEMORY CATCHER
When Pea is knocked out by a stray golf ball she wakes up in hospital with amnesia. Her first visitors are her parents - or are they? Then Mags, her best friend - or is she? Can Pea work out who's telling the truth before it's too late?#MG

[Alison Horsburgh @A_Horsburgh]

Monster Inc meets A Monster Calls: Dreamcasters protect dreams as fiercely as Mairmun attack with nightmares, but who will win the battle when 12-yr-old Dan struggles to cope with his mum’s deteriorating illness?
#WMpitch #MG #F

[Alex Money @AlexMoney10]

FEMINIST FAMOUS FIVE meets INTO THE SIDEWAYS WORLD
Army of Me
Can Zoe (12) and her new-found army of alternate selves from parallel worlds rescue her friend Noah’s missing mum before pan-universal super-villain Iago finds her and exacts his deadly revenge? #MG #M #AD #WMPitch

[Ashia Mirza @AshPrinceWriter]

Young Indiana Jones meets Northern Lights: 12-yr-old Danyal can read ancient text, speak languages he’s never been taught and battles a spirit in a secret tomb to save a magical book. But will he betray his friends to find his parents? #WMpitch #MG #AD #MR

[Ailsa O Mahony @AilsaMahony]

GOOD GIRLS GUIDE X NATURALS
When Risa discovers she can sense the emotions of others by touching their skin, she gains an edge as an amateur sleuth. Can she uncover the real murderer of Niagara Falls before her new BF is arrested for the killings?
#M #YA #MH #SPF #R #WMPitch

[Alex Money @AlexMoney10]

Zoe (12) is amazed to meet an army of her alternate selves from parallel worlds; their mission – to solve mysteries and right wrongs. Their first task is to find her new friend Noah’s mother, missing for 9 years, before pan-universal super-villain Iago... #MG #M #AD #WMPitch

[Ailsa O Mahony @AilsaMahony]

If Neil Gaiman had written Animal Farm but with a happy ending it might = THE LAND OF VIOLET STARS.
#F #MG
#WMPitch
A narcoleptic girl must help creatures who oppress each other learn to get along, so they'll release her brother from his coma.

[RJBeesley is away plugging up gaps.. @beesley_rj]

When 12-yr-old Angela cowers under her beautifully decorated duvet cover, she realises that not all covers offer protection, and beauty can hide the darkest of places. Can she be the one to bring light to the world, and herself?

THE COVER FROM THE DARK

#WMPitch #MG #AD

[Ashia Mirza @AshPrinceWriter]

When 12-yr-old Danyal stumbles across two kids on a mysterious quest, he finds himself in a world created by the ancient Indian Emperor Ashoka. Will hidden scrolls and spirits reveal the truth about his parents’ disappearance? #WMpitch #MG #AD #MR

[Ailsa O Mahony @AilsaMahony]

STORMKEEPER'S ISLAND X MERLIN
A young scientist accidentally unleashes an army of ancient spirits set on returning Britain to the dark ages. She must team up with a feisty dragon to stop them. Can she set her scepticism about magic aside before it's too late?#WMPitch #MG #F #STEM

[Alison Horsburgh @A_Horsburgh]

Monsters Inc meets A Monster Calls: As his Mum’s illness gets worse, 12-yr-old Dan’s dreams are under attack. Can his Dreamcasters save him from being lost to the Realm of Nightmares, forever? 
#WMpitch #MG #F

[RJBeesley is away plugging up gaps.. @beesley_rj]

Diving under the bed cover for protection has been a trusted line of defence for generations. But as Angela discovers, not all bed sheets are shields, some are portals to other worlds. And these worlds need a hero.

THE COVER FROM THE DARK

#WMPitch #MG #AD

[Ashia Mirza @AshPrinceWriter]

Young Indiana Jones meets Northern Lights: 12-yr-old Danyal can read ancient text, speak languages he’s never been taught and battles a spirit in a secret tomb to save a magic book. But will he betray his friends to find his parents? @books_north #CBNPitch2022 #NW #fiction #mg

[Alison Horsburgh @A_Horsburgh]

12-yr-old Dan’s mum’s illness is getting worse and his dreams have become a battlefield between good and evil. Can Dan’s Dreamcasters defeat the Realm of Nightmares and help Dan feel happy again?
Monsters Inc meets A Monster Calls #Scotland #fiction #CBNPitch2022 @books_north

[Alison Horsburgh @A_Horsburgh]

Dan has more troubles than most 12 year olds. His dad is Head of his school, his mum’s illness is getting worse and his dreams have become a battlefield between good and evil. Dan’s Dreamcasters must defeat the terrifying nightmare attacks and help Dan feel happy again #XpoNorth

[RJBeesley is away plugging up gaps.. @beesley_rj]

@MaryAliceEvans At tonight's bedtime, 'erbert no.1 told me he can't wait for the 'Who Let The Gods Out' movie..

(This is 100% true.)

Thanks again!

[RJBeesley is away plugging up gaps.. @beesley_rj]

Just received our copies of the beautiful, touching and important The Last Garden by @RachelCIp and @annelibrayillo

It's so good!! Honest and uplifting, and a #mustread for all of us, whatever age we are.

#amreading #childrensbook #BookshopDay

[RJBeesley is away plugging up gaps.. @beesley_rj]

It's something quite special walking in to say 'good night' during bedtime reading, and hearing giggling..

Thank you @MaryAliceEvans, 'erbert no.1 loves this!

#BedTimeStory #book #books #amreading #ChildrensBooks

[Laura Mannering @laura_mannering]

Beautiful new book out by fellow SCBWI Hong Kong member. Everyone could use a bit of hope these days❤ Congrats, Rachel! Ordered from Bookazine today.

[RJBeesley is away plugging up gaps.. @beesley_rj]

@RachelCIp @annelibrayillo @LitAgentClare @DA_Agency @emmalayfield2 @HodderBooks Ordered my copies and looking forward to sharing this with the* kids!

(Mine and their school friends will be reading this soon.)