Lara Williamson

Northern Irish.☘️ Writes books. ‘The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair’, ‘A Boy Called Hope’, ‘Just Call Me Spaghetti-Hoop Boy’ & ‘Midge & Mo’.

[Lara Williamson @LaraWilliamson]

Dreams do come true! Thank you to @JordanLi_Smith and the amazingly talented cast and production team who have made the journey aboard the armchair the most magical experience. I loved every minute! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Here we are aboard the armchair.

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Always such a pleasure popping into @WaterstonesTRU Lovely to see you! 😊

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Aww… this looks amazing! Big congratulations! @audrain

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The fun of adding little Easter eggs into your manuscript - hoping a future reader might unearth the treasures!

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@Angelinekking Yes, I did. Many happy memories. But would’ve been there before you, I think. 😊

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@MHarrison13 It looked lovely and summery. I’m keeping well, thank you. Hope you are too. x

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Ooh… ‘There’s a Beach in my Pants’ in the Waterstones window. Lovely! 🏝 @MHarrison13

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@UKLaureate Congratulations on joining the League of Laureates. Wonderful news - so thrilled for you. Here’s to tackling inequality and bringing the happiness of reading to all children! 👏👏👏👏

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Over the moon and delighted that the treasure that is @frankcottrell_b is Children’s Laureate 24-26. Millions of congratulations! 👏

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@_gemmasaurus @cardiff_hub I’m very happy to be book 23! Thank you so much (from a fellow N Irish tap dancer!)😊

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@ClaireHatcher6 I’ve started counting in halves now. Draft one. Draft one and a half. Draft two. Draft two and a half. That way when I get to draft three, I’ve secretly done about five before it. 🤣

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I have a woolly first draft. But every day, the threads knit together and the holes begin to disappear and it begins to make sense. One day, I will present you with a fully finished sweater (in the form of a book).

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Yesterday was Saint Patrick’s Day so I’m giving a little plug to this book set in Dóchas. Meanwhile, I’m back writing a whole new book and living for the puns!

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Enjoy the craic! ☘️

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@looksunfamiliar Terrifying! But I still watched it from behind the sofa.

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Slay, Queen @ChloeSeager for being shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year! This is richly deserved. Huge congratulations on being simply the best. *doffs cap*

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

Congratulations to the Literary Agent of the Year shortlistees Ivan Mulcahy @zcosini, @ChloeSeager, @harryillers, @amandaharrisme, @JodieHodges31, @LitAgentClare, @emmashercliff, Norah Perkins and Becky Brown!

Read the full shortlists: https://t.co/DUTMC2EFHi #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies

Sponsored by @LondonBookFair

[Lara Williamson @LaraWilliamson]

Today I had a moment of serendipity when writing; a day when something unexpected made everything else fall into place. When this occurs I always think of the amazing @davidjalmond who once mentioned this moment of good fortune that happens in writing.

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While eating my toast this morning what do I spot? ‘A Boy Called Hope’ makes a lovely surprise appearance on the BBC. Hurrah! 🌞

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@lee_herlihy @NYMTuk @JordanLi_Smith You are the ultimate armchair family! It’s so lovely that you all have a strong connection with the story now. Lovely! 😊

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@lee_herlihy @NYMTuk @JordanLi_Smith Oh, that’s amazing! Congratulations! 😊