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What a lovely write up about my little town. www.islands.com/1847378/situ...

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Author @annalieseavery.bsky.social joins Jess as a special guest host on this episode of YA Book JAM where they discuss enemies-to-lovers Romantasy The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle published by Simon & Schuster rss.com/podcasts/yab...

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New Episode Dropped!! Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen. She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go. Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts. #yabookjam

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New Episode Dropped!! Author Louise Finch joins the JAM Pots to discuss her book, Iris Green, Unseen. She answers Jess and Arden's questions about teenage love, finding yourself, and letting go. Available here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... or wherever you listen to podcasts. #yabookjam

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

⭐⭐New Episode Dropping Tomorrow⭐⭐ We have author Louise Finch guest hosting as the JAM Pots discuss her Speculative YA Iris Green, Unseen. You won't want to miss this! Available here rss.com/podcasts/yab... Or wherever you listen to podcasts! #yabookjam #podcast #kidlit

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments

New episode dropping tomorrow! Tune in to listen to the JAM Pots discuss Ali Hazelwood's Check & Mate. Includes spoilers! rss.com/podcasts/yab... @ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social @alihazelwood01.bsky.social

submitted 129 days ago • 0 comments

Literary Agents - Due to the closure of TGLA, from April, I'll be looking for some freelance agency work. I'm experienced in reading subs, editing, author care, royalties, inbox management & general assisting duties. If you think I can help, pop me a DM. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-goo...

submitted 139 days ago • 0 comments

Have you read Ali Hazelwood's YA romance, Check & Mate? If so we would love you to tell us your favourite character or quote and it may be mentioned on our upcoming episode on YA Book JAM Podcast! @ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social

submitted 140 days ago • 0 comments

Such a fun episode to record!

submitted 148 days ago • 0 comments

The JAM Pots kick off the New Year with dark comedy How To Survive A Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social Listen as they discuss their favourite Horror Movies, tropes and those nail-biting scenes that have you on the edge of your seat! rss.com/podcasts/yab...

submitted 156 days ago • 0 comments

Have you listened to our Christmas Special yet? If you've read (or watched) A Good Girl's Guide To Murder go check it out. We'd love to know if you agree with us 🙈 Available wherever you listen to podcasts or here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... @ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social

submitted 158 days ago • 0 comments

I'm looking to run a regular writing competition for neurodivergent children's authors. I'd love to hear from authors, agents & editors who would be interested in collaborating &/or sponsoring this competition. This would be open to UK authors only to begin with. TIA

submitted 158 days ago • 0 comments

My favourite Christmas present! 😂

submitted 164 days ago • 1 comment

Our Christmas Special has dropped! Listen, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available here: media.rss.com/yabookjam/fe... #yabookjam @shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social

submitted 170 days ago • 0 comments

Our Christmas Special has dropped! Listen, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available here: media.rss.com/yabookjam/fe... #yabookjam @shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social

submitted 170 days ago • 0 comments

Scottish teachers, in case you don't know this! #Edusky

submitted 184 days ago • 1 comment

It's Christmas Market season! Loved teaming up with my book bestie and fellow JAM Pot to sell some books at my day job. @shellymackbooks.bsky.social #yabookjam #christmas #christmasmarket

submitted 184 days ago • 0 comments

Join the advent challenge and name a YA book you love every day leading up to Christmas. Give your favourite authors some love this holiday season! #yabookjam @shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social

submitted 190 days ago • 1 comment

🌟🌟New Episode🌟🌟 Biscuit or Cake? The JAM Pots answer the age old Jaffa Cake question and wage war on AI as they discuss YA Thriller Lie or Die written by A.J. Clack and published by Firefly. Listen here 👇🏻 rss.com/podcasts/yab... @ardenelizajones.bsky.social @shellymackbooks.bsky.social

submitted 191 days ago • 2 comments

Aspiring picture book writers - there's a free mentoring opportunity . Details here: www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers Plus, a webinar tonight about the process. Come along and find out more ! @write-mentor.bsky.social

submitted 194 days ago • 1 comment

YA Book JAM is here and ready to talk about all your favourite books. Available wherever you listen to podcasts or click here: rss.com/podcasts/yab... @shellymackbooks.bsky.social @ardenelizajones.bsky.social #ya #kidlit #writingcommunity

submitted 194 days ago • 2 comments

Our next episode of YA Book JAM podcast drops on Sunday Dec 1st where we discuss YA Thriller Lie or Die by A. J. Clack. YA Book JAM is available wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧

submitted 197 days ago • 0 comments

Thank you Rhum Tavern for not only having a signature cocktail in honour of Ching Shih but for letting me take photos of my book in her natural environment. Her legacy lives on! If you're in London do check out Rhum Tavern for a swashbuckling good time. Amazing staff and gorgeous drinks. #kidlit

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The #NETBA longlist is here! The top YA titles published in the last year. Can you spot a winner? The shortlist books are hidden in here somewhere...

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