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Swedish Edition of Call Me Lion is OUT!

15/6/2025

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It's absolutely thrilling to see Call Me Lion in other languages. I'm so happy that Leo and Richa (and Patch of course) are finding their way into the hearts of people all over the world. It is really humbling and reassures me that people have more in common with one another than we think. People feel compassion and we can empathise with one another right across the globe.

For Call Me Lion, I now have editions in Swedish, German, Japanese, English and French. [There may be a couple new editions to add to my amazing collection in the near future too.] The Swedish edition title translates as Star Jumps and Secrets and in Japan the book is entitled Dance Friends. In French it's Shy Like a Lion. It is totally fascinating to work with translators. What an INCREDIBLE job they do. Amazing work.

​Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all your wonderful support and letting me continue with what is quite honestly THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD!
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I'm at Harpenden Books this Saturday!

6/6/2025

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Competition Complete!

6/6/2025

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If you are following me on Instagram (my handle is @camillacauthor) you will have seen my giveaway competition to win a mini Loki, courtesy of Crafty Ponies, and a signed copy of my new book, Project Pony. I announced the winner a few days ago and here is her IG picture of receiving her prizes. It was especially satisfying to know she would be sharing the book with her daughter. Thank you to everyone who took part, and commiserations to those who didn't win. 
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Giveaway ends tonight at midnight!

2/6/2025

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If you're following me on Instagram (my handle is @camillacauthor) you will see that for the last week I have been running a giveaway competition to win a mini Loki (courtesy of Crafty Ponies) who is the star of Project Pony, along with a signed copy of the book. 
If you haven't seen it, you have until midnight tonight (Monday 2 June midnight GMT) to enter. It is completely free, all you need to do is ensure you are following me, like the post and tag three friends. That's it!
I will be announcing the winner tomorrow. Good luck!
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Project Pony Promotion

1/4/2025

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It's all about promotion for the new book, Project Pony at the moment. If you are interested in a promotional visit for your school please get in touch via my contact me page on my website, or via the publisher, Firefly Press.

I will be announcing a creative writing competition very soon with the chance to win your very own Loki, courtesy of Crafty Ponies. 

I'm absolutely thrilled about the production of this special story. It is the same illustrator as used for Call Me Lion, Irina Avgustinovich and she has done a stunning job. Just wait until you see the flick pages.

​Ponies, ponies, ponies!
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Festival Still On

21/3/2025

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You have probably heard the devastating news about the death of Alex Wheatle, aka The Brixton Bard who was due to be part of the stunning line up this weekend. The festival is still going ahead and tickets are still available from the W&A website: www.writersandartists.co.uk 
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World Book Day Week 2025

8/3/2025

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I was rubbish at taking photos this year. If I get sent any pictures from the three wonderful (and very different) schools I visited (Manor Lodge, Grove Juniors and Little Heath) I promise I will post them. I met wonderful children and staff. It is magical to think of them reading my books in the sunshine this weekend!

I do want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who continues to support me. I do not take anything for granted and understand what a huge privilege it is to be able to create books that inspire the next generation of readers and writers.  
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School Visit

15/2/2025

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I was lucky enough to be invited as the Y5 author for Writer's Week at the famous SPARK school in Kingston-Upon-Thames, Coombe Hill Juniors. I did a KS2 assembly then workshops with each of the Y5 classes. It was a fabulous school, really warm and welcoming and I could see from the signed walls in their library that I was amongst good company. I'm looking forward to World Book Day week and still have MONDAY available if you're looking for an author visit then please get in touch via my contact me page.
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Hearth Festival at Gladstone's Library

14/2/2025

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A while ago, prompted by my previous publicist Karen Bultiauw, I applied to be the Writer-In-Residence at the famous Gladstone's Library. I was lucky enough to be short-listed, but I didn't get selected. However, as a result of the application, I was invited to be a speaker at the Hearth Festival which took place in early February at the library.

The other writers selected were Sarah Rarlow, author of The Acheaelolgy of Loss, Deborah Alma, the Emergency Poet and Poetry Pharmacist and Carole Hailey, author of The Silence Project. Here we all are along with Gladstone's Warden, Andrea Russell and the organiser of Hearth, Louisa Yates. 
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Before arriving at Gladstone's (for the first time) I read the books written by my fellow speakers and was blown away. When the time came I felt slightly intimidated and I was pleased that my great writing friend, Kirsty Collinson was able to come with me on the adventure. Nevertheless, I was the only Children's Author and the other author's books were so powerfully profound - what did I have to contribute? But then I remembered the power of children's books. We are not the weaker relation, far from it. We set the lifelong love of books in those early, formative years. Our writing is powerful and memorable. In the end I needn't of worried - I fitted in just fine but I felt truly honoured and humbled to be included in such an amazing event. 

If you get the chance I do recommend staying at Gladstone's Library and if you use Bookshop.org to buy books (please don't use Amazon) then consider choosing Gladstone's as your beneficiary. They really do run wonderful opportunities for writers and readers alike. 
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Writing Retreat

24/1/2025

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Being part of the writing community is a huge privilege and one I do not take for granted.

As a member of the Scattered Authors Society I get to take part in the annual writing retreat which is held at Folly Farm every January. It is the highlight of my year and makes getting through the winter completely achievable.

We share experiences, skills, ideas and knowledge and I get to spend time in a beautiful place with wonderful people.

I'm hugely grateful to be able to be part of something so special.
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