This just arrived! Isn’t it glorious! I've never taken so long to research and write a book, so now I can’t wait to share these stories, and Elise Carmichael’s amazing illustrations, with you all! (I don’t have to wait long: it’s published on 16 Oct!) #CelticFolkAndFairyTales

I usually escape from kelpies using iron or running water, but the heroine in this tale uses something much LOUDER! #waterhorses #folktales #kelpies #glashtins #stronggirls

I love telling trad tales out loud! So @FlorisBooks created a video of me telling a tale from our Celtic Folk And Fairy Tales book. Here’s my 12 min retelling of How To Escape a Waterhorse, with magical artwork by Elise Carmichael. https://t.co/qqJcYghLiZ #storytelling #kidlit

No one will care more for this country or its people than the SNP. Scotland works best when everyone who lives here is included, valued and supported. #SNP25

Enjoying autumn's colours, one leaf at a time. #Edinburgh #cyclepath

The #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2026 is NOW OPEN for entries! We're looking for new writers and illustrators who live in Scotland and want to make a career in children's books. If that sounds like you, head to our website for full details! https://t.co/GG9aG8JTPv

I've turned my writing shed into studio, temporarily, so I can film some wee clips about my new book Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales to share with you. I've even filmed one full-length Celtic tale! Doesn't Elise Carmichael's artwork look splendid on the walls? #CelticTales #kidlit

Aha! Lovely to see how Elise Carmichael created our very dramatic Welsh water monster, the Afanc! The early sketches are fascinating, showing how an illustrator uses scribbled words from the written description as part of their process… #CelticFolkandFairyTales #kidlitart

Last of the brambles! We have a variety of berries in our unkempt garden (inc goosegogs, tayberries and these teeny tiny brambles) which all ripen at different times, giving me something to harvest and nibble from late June onwards. But we’ve now reached the end of the berries...

Balor is not a friendly-looking chap, is he? And that pulley for his drooping eyelid is a complex mix of magic and physics - well done #EliseCarmichael and the @Florisbooks design team for making it work! #CelticFolkandFairyTales #kidlitart

What a lovely review, from a brilliant writer! I'm so glad you enjoyed our #CelticTales, @sophieinspace!

STV have been urged to reverse the decision to axe its north of Scotland news programme

Oh this is so beautiful! And it’s fascinating to see how the selkie girl changed subtly over time. (I didn’t meet all these versions!) Such gorgeous work by Elise Carmichael! #CelticFolkandFairyTales #kidlit #kidlitart

From first rough to final illustration! We love Elise Carmichael's interpretation of the selkie princess in @LariDonWriter's retelling of The Selkie Hunter. What differences can you spot between the first sketch and the final artwork? #CelticTales #CelticFolkAndFairyTales #Selkie

I'm keeping an open mind about this. (As someone with #LongCovid in Lothian who has received very little support over the past 5 and a half years, but who has an Astley Ainsley appointment coming up...)

The recognition of Palestine rights a historic wrong, but it is just the first step towards establishing a two-state solution. Now the UK government must go further - suspend its trade deal with Israel, end arms sales, and impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide.

I reread #Emma regularly, and I realised this time that I identified more with Mr Woodhouse - with his desire to stay in, to be warm & cosy, not be to surprised by new things – than with the young women & their intrigues. Not sure if that’s age, wisdom or #longcovid…#janeausten

I’m not leaving here, because there are communities here I value, esp #kidlit and #longcovid, but I have now also set up where the upper atmosphere is the hue of blue, if anyone wants to find me there. (as laridonwriter)

and is this bush growing fullstops? #punctuationonthecyclepath

My cycle path walk was punctuated by wee red dots! I recognised holly berries, brambles and rosehips, and maybe hawthorn? I love the colours of autumn! #Edinburgh #cyclepath

The team are getting ready for the launch of Abdullah’s Bear Needs a Name! at @WaterstonesGla, with the assistance of two little helpers! 🧸 @YHanifWrites #Childrensbooks #Booklaunch