Frances Hardinge

Writer of very odd children's books. Hobbies include travel, LARP and scuba diving. Addicted to volcanoes and trying new things.

@franceshardinge.bsky.social

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

Just to reiterate, I am NOT on Facebook. If you come across (or are approached by) a Facebook account pretending to be me, they're an imposter. They should be distrusted and reported.

[Dr Helen Fry | WWII Historian @DrHelenFry]

The White Mouse cocktail takes its name from SOE agent Nancy Wake.

Saffron gin, lemon, rosemary honey and champagne: a sharp toast to the woman the Gestapo never caught...

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

Last weekend, had a fantastic time at the Neev Literature Festival. (Photos taken before the arrival of the happy, buzzy, book-enthused crowds.) Wonderful to meet the young readers, the organisers and all the other delegates!

[Locus Magazine @locusmag]

Explore @NussbaumAbigail’s review of TRAITORS’ NEST by @franceshardinge.bsky.social: “But if this is a fantasy, it is one that adults, as well as children, can benefit from.” https://t.co/b8wwrtEaL0

[Locus Magazine @locusmag]

Karen Haber reviews The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by @franceshardinge.bsky.social, Hansel and Gretel by @stephenking.bsky.social, and Wild Cards: Ante Up by John Jos. Miller & Kevin Andrew Murphy https://t.co/WRDQMFTpNo

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

These may be ugly and weird-looking, but for the first time ever I have edible peaches on my tree! (They're less green than they appear in the photo.)

There are more still on the tree, plus others that have been claimed by gravity and wildlife.

[LoveReading4Schools @lr4schools]

"This will appeal to readers who like an intense reading experience which will make them think ... and worthy of English study for the sheer quality of the writing."

Traitors' Nest (13+/11+/YA) by @FrancesHardinge

Order and Immerse yourself:
https://t.co/whdESEBCXo

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

Just returned from a week in New York, to coincide with the publication of TRAITORS' NEST in the US! Many thanks to @ABRAMSbooks for taking such good care of me, and the wonderful @BooksofWonder for hosting the launch! It's been many years since I visited this lovely bookshop...

[Los Árboles Mágicos ®️, (by Oscar Gaitan) @arboles_magicos]

Ha muerto el Major Oak. Quienes lleváis años conmigo sabéis cuántas veces os he hablado de este viejo roble de Sherwood, ligado para siempre a la leyenda de Robin Hood. Quizá tenía 800 años, quizá 1.000, quizá más. Cuando nosotros llegamos, él ya llevaba allí una eternidad.

Sería fácil decir que lo mató el cambio climático, pero no sería verdad. Su edad extrema, el deterioro de sus raíces, la compactación causada por millones de visitantes y los últimos años de calor y sequía fueron apagándolo poco a poco. En 2025 apenas tuvo hojas. Esta primavera ya no despertó.

No será talado. Permanecerá en Sherwood y, muerto, seguirá dando vida al bosque.

Nosotros tuvimos el privilegio de coincidir con él en el tiempo.

Adiós, viejo Major. Gracias por casi mil años. 🌳

[Mini Maiden @MinxGenie]

I popped into Sainsbury’s last week to buy an onion and today they asked me to review that onion so I have as I want to help other people buying onions.

It hasn’t gone live yet though 😕

[Natali Simmonds @NJSimmondsbooks]

Some people dream of stardom and millions, whereas this right here is my lifetime ambition

[Sarah McIntyre @jabberworks]

If you get this sort of direct message, it’s a sign that an account’s been hacked. Don’t click the link!

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

@ilovetoread28 @The_UKLA Congratulations on your win! Yes, they've done a lovely job on the cover, haven't they?

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

ICYMI, there's a limited edition version of TRAITORS' NEST with sprayed edges only to be found in independent bookshops. I've just received my own copy, and I can't stop admiring it. Isn't it pretty? Look at the magpie feather!

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

@dadslibrary Thank you for buying it! Haven't they done a lovely job with it?

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the Day is a reminder of ‘tsundoku’: the pile of unread books you can’t help but add to at every opportunity.

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

@gordon861 @terryandrob This makes complete and utter sense to me.

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

ICYMI, TRAITORS' NEST has now been published in the UK! @UKYASpotlight interviewed me about the book.
https://t.co/ladD4rO2Vq

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

@Moomoo_Bookworm Thank you very much! :-)

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

A lovely review of TRAITORS' NEST included in the @guardian's children's book roundup!
"Humane, complex and inimitably inventive, this magnificent 12+ fantasy is yet another barnstormer from the Costa-winning Hardinge."
https://t.co/TwuF18MS4A

[Frances Hardinge @FrancesHardinge]

@Siegel_Jan Thank you!