Philippa Cotton

PR Director, @HQStories. Mum. Musical theatre do-er. Alleged Slytherin.

[Stephen King @StephenKing]

THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF, by Evelyn Clarke: Clearly in the running for the best mystery of 2026 (it bows in April). A trove of tropes that mystery-lovers will love, including the dark and stormy night in its climax. It will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie.

[Philippa Cotton @PhilippaCotton]

@Matineegirl @richardosman @beccimansell @HQstories So lovely to see you. Can't wait for you to read. I think of it as a modern meta AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. But with a hilarious skewering of the publishing industry!

[Nina Pottell @Matineegirl]

Great breakfast meeting catching up with @PhilippaCotton @beccimansell @HQstories filling me in on 2025 books…plus was given my first 2026 proof 😝 good to see you both!

[Philippa Cotton @PhilippaCotton]

https://t.co/q8GvNpacqz

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

Philippa Cotton has been appointed publicity director at @HQstories, reporting to associate publisher Joanna Rose 👇 https://t.co/YRmdJeoG6K

[BookBrunch @BookBrunch]

Today's top story:

@PhilippaCotton is set to head PR at @HQstories, as Komal Patel moves up to deputy publicity director

https://t.co/jFQIqLyZAE (£)

[HarperFiction PR @fictionpubteam]

Join us for the inaugural A Christie for Christmas event to celebrate all things Agatha Christie!

Enjoy spectacular views of the city, fascinating panel discussions, exclusive merchandise and more ...

Tickets available via the link in our bio 🎫

#AChristieForChristmas

[Philippa Cotton @PhilippaCotton]

Hoorah for the wonderful @JaneCaseyAuthor! The Close was the first book I came to in the Maeve Kerrigan series and now I can't get enough.

@Hemlock_Press @HarperFiction

[Harrogate Festivals @HarrogateFest]

🚨It's here! We reveal the 18-strong longlist for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024. Voting is open, so head to the website, discover the longlist and have your say!

👉https://t.co/XOVBvYy1MZ

@Theakston1827 #TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime

[HarperFiction @HarperFiction]

So unbelievably excited to be announcing the summer 2024 tour for @LindseyKelk ☀️

And just WAIT until you see the guest line-up!

[Read and Buried Podcast @readburiedpod]

New episode! Frankie is down the rabbit hole with @abigailsdean, author of Day One and Girl A, to discuss conspiracy theories, how to write when you have a full-time job and her truly perfect hair.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/8FwADAlR6u

[Nina Pottell @Matineegirl]

*GIVEAWAY*

I LOVED #TheEndOfSummer by Charlotte Philby, it is such a brilliant read!
@BoroughPress have kindly given me TWO proof copies to give to readers.
RT and follow to enter.
UK only
Ends 6pm 7/4/24

No competition accounts please!

[Frankie @frankieisswell]

Not only is @JaneCaseyAuthor a delight to chat to, but she also has the most calming, soothing voice I’ve ever heard.

Listen to the episode to hear for yourself!

[Philippa Cotton @PhilippaCotton]

She's done it again!! Huge congrats to Queen of Gangland crime @kimbochambers!

[HarperFiction @HarperFiction]

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ✨

We're so proud of @kimbochambers and her recent release #TheBrothers, which instantly hit the Sunday Times bestseller list this week!

If you'd like a slice of the action, grab your copy here: https://t.co/YuPHowyvDR

[Kimberley Chambers @kimbochambers]

Been signing copies of #TheBrothers down at #Waterstones #Lakeside - They got a whole table full! Get yer arses down there for an early copy 📚

[Jane Casey @JaneCaseyAuthor]

I've been waiting to share this for a while: thrilled to announce I'm appearing as a Special Guest at Harrogate (AKA Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival – the world's biggest crime fiction celebration) in July. And look at that line-up! Do not miss it.

[HarperFiction @HarperFiction]

THE BOND FAMILY ARE BACK. AND THEY'VE GOT SCORES TO SETTLE. 💎

The No.1 bestselling Queen of Gangland crime @kimbochambers is back with a BRAND NEW gritty book, #TheBrothers!

Hitting your shelves on March 14th, get your pre-orders in now! https://t.co/YuPHowyvDR #coverreveal

[Philippa Cotton @PhilippaCotton]

Move over Oscars, it’s the PPCs…

So thrilled to have been shortlisted for two categories! For A Day of Fallen Night by @say_shannon with the brilliant @benmccluskey. And for You Are Not Alone by @ladycariad with the wonderful Anna Massardi!

@BloomsburyBooks

[Publicity Circle @publicitycircle]

🎉 Congratulations to all the publicists shortlisted for the 2023 PPC Annual Awards. The winners will be announced at the ceremony on 4th March 🎉

https://t.co/Yj7t81c9uv

[Philippa Cotton @PhilippaCotton]

First stop dropping proofs of @abigailsdean’s new novel #DayOne at @gowerst_books!

Freezing yet fabulous!

@fictionpubteam @HarperFiction

[Philippa Cotton @PhilippaCotton]

@Tesco @KieranMcNamar12 Same here please can you help?

[Philippa Cotton @PhilippaCotton]

@LizzieMastersUK @QuercusBooks Congratulations! Xx