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May 25, 20192 min read
Sky Thieves at the Red Book Award 2019
It's rare for me to take time off writing these days. However, going up to Falkirk was a great reason to pause and update everyone.
Jun 20, 20181 min read
French Canada has its own version of Sky Thieves and Desert Thieves
We’re happy to announce that the Sky Thieves series is now out in French Canada!
Jun 15, 20181 min read
Reading Rampage 2018 grand finale
Yesterday was the finale of Leicester’s schools reading initiative, Reading Rampage.
May 8, 20181 min read
Sky Thieves at Derby Book Festival 2018
It’s been a busy couple of months with working on books and planning events for the remainder of the year.
Mar 24, 20181 min read
Sky Thieves on this year’s Reading Rampage longlist
After coming third in 2018’s Brilliant Book Awards, more good news for “Sky Thieves.”
Mar 7, 20181 min read
Final “Sky Thieves” instalment in the Brilliant Book Award events calendar
Today we drove to Newark where we met with the children of Magnus C of E school and Retford Oaks Academy.
Feb 25, 20181 min read
What’s cooking in the Sky Thieves’ world this week
Having recharged our batteries this weekend in Mablethorpe and at Kinder Scout, I’m ready for another activity-packed week.
Feb 7, 20181 min read
“Zoya. Heldin der Lüfte” is here!
Had a real nice surprise in the post today. Oxford University Press sent me the German hardback version of "Sky Thieves".
Jan 12, 20181 min read
Talking with the students at Campus Society...
On Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of taking part in a video Q&A session with the students at Campus Society.
Nov 29, 20171 min read
School visits in Sutton Coldfield
In the last couple of months I’ve been making appearances in four schools in Sutton Coldfield.
Aug 21, 20171 min read
Dutch version of Sky Thieves has taken to the skies
Great news for "Sky Thieves" today! The Dutch version of the book (published by Uitgeverij Unieboek) is now available in the Netherlands.
Apr 28, 20171 min read
Promotional round-up
On Wednesday I was at The Kimberley School just north of Nottingham to speak to a group of 60 year 7 students.
Apr 20, 20175 min read
Get to know Dan - Reddit R/Books "Ask me anything" write-up
A week or so ago I had the pleasure of joining the readers at Reddit r/books subreddit to do an 'Ask me Anything.'
Apr 16, 20171 min read
Reviews round-up
Well, it's been over a week now since the book came out and there's been lots of good reviews coming in.
Mar 29, 20171 min read
Spotlight on... me!
The lovely guys at Bell Lomax Moreton have just posted a 'Spotlight On' interview with me in advance of "Sky Thieves"'s release next week.
Mar 24, 20171 min read
French Canadian versions of "Sky Thieves" and "Desert Thieves" incoming
More great news from Oxford University Press this afternoon.
Mar 20, 20171 min read
Romanian version of "Sky Thieves" incoming
Just had an awesome email from my publisher to let me know that the first Sky Thieves book has been picked up by a publisher in Romania.
Mar 16, 20171 min read
"Sky Thieves" trailer
Had a great email from the guys at Oxford University Press today to let me know that the trailer for "Sky Thieves" is finished.
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