Mike Edwards Writer

Writer and performer from Teesside. Rep: @jswilliamson (Antony Harwood literary Agency) debut MG novel #Riverskin coming April 2025 from @WalkerBooksUK

[Mike Edwards Writer @edwardswrite]

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"Riverskin is a bold, evocative debut — The Little Mermaid meets Skellig but with discarded shopping trolleys and techno." 🧜‍♀️🛒🎵

Riverskin is one of @thetimes favourite kids' books of 2025! Mike Edwards' lyrical debut steeped in Teesside myth is out now

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Meet author @edwardswrite for an exciting author workshop at @7Stories on Thursday 21st August, celebrating his debut novel Riverskin, recently picked out by @thetimes as a children's book of the year!
Book early to avoid disappointment!
🎫: £5.50
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[Mike Edwards Writer @edwardswrite]

@Book_Craic @WalkerBooksUK Thank you so much!

[Mary Rees @Book_Craic]

#Riverskin is a dynamic, dark and distinctive story of self-discovery, belonging and survival which flows with lyricism, a story that completely captivated me as I followed the breath-taking story of the river’s gift. https://t.co/lTYCFhs6ix #MikeEdwards @WalkerBooksUK

[Jill Bennett @JillBennett18]

With its roots in Teeside folklore the exceptional debut #kidlit novel #Riverskin @edwardswrite @WalkerBooksUK is #RedReadingHub’s #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog now https://t.co/3ts9j6E9Lt

[Mike Edwards Writer @edwardswrite]

@JillBennett18 @WalkerBooksUK Thanks so much Jill!

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"An original and memorable adventure with a language all of its own" @ReeceAndrea, Expert Reviewer

Riverskin (9+/11+) by Mike Edwards, @WalkerBooksUK

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If you are paying a visit to your local bookshop this indie bookshop week, keep an eye out for our super vibrant
sprayed-edge edition of Riverskin by @edwardswrite , exclusive to independent bookshops 💚

#IndieBookshopWeek @booksaremybag

[Jenna Warren at Book Corner @BookCornerShop]

Coming up this Saturday!

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Wonderful to see Riverskin by @edwardswrite is a BookTrust Book of the Day!

[Mike Edwards Writer @edwardswrite]

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Happy publication day to Riverskin by Mike Edwards! An atmospheric, lyrical children's fiction debut, inspired by the myths of North East England.

"A bold debut and its atmosphere lingers long after the last page.” Children’s Book of the Week, The Times
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[Mike Edwards Writer @edwardswrite]

@jslwilliamson @WalkerBooksUK Thanks Jo!x

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"Riverskin is a bold debut and its atmosphere lingers long after the last page — much like the smell of scum on anyone who dares a dip in a British river." @TimesLucy

A wonderful review of Riverskin by @edwardswrite in The Times over the weekend! Read below for a sneak peek 👀

[Mike Edwards Writer @edwardswrite]

Exciting!

[Jenna Warren at Book Corner @BookCornerShop]

Mike Edwards @edwardswrite will visit Book Corner on Saturday 14th June, 11am - 12.30pm, to sign copies of his debut novel #Riverskin.
I can highly recommend Mike's beautiful book. It's set in and around the River Tees, and features our very own local water spirit, Peg Powler.

[Mike Edwards Writer @edwardswrite]

See this Instagram photo by @crossingthetees https://t.co/cNNI024rtG