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PhD in Film & Creative Writing | Wolf Siren OUT NOW (@HarperCollinsCh) | Editor: @DisabledTales | Rep’d: @LindsayLit

Birmingham, England
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Beth O'Brien
11 months
I'm HOWLING with excitement to share the cover of Wolf Siren! 🐺. I am so grateful to the wonderful team @HarperCollinsCh for making the most beautiful trailer and to the extremely talented Ayesha L. Rubio for designing the perfect cover! 🧡. (Video description in thread)
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Beth O'Brien
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I loved this book! Once I started it, I read every chance I got and finished it in two days! 📖 👇.
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Are audiobooks your thing? Say less! I’ve got you covered. #Augmented is now available to listen to on @audible_com. Thanks to the talented Remi Shorunke-Samuel for the narration.
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Beth O'Brien
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RT @folklorepod: The Folklore Library & Archive is moving into new premises and the charity has a big fundraiser for this. We have been off….
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Beth O'Brien
1 month
The lovely staff at @HarperCollinsCa have VERY kindly chosen Wolf Siren to be in their Top Picks for kids, would you believe it?! ❤️🐺.
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The HarperCollins Canada staff have voted! Check out our previous and upcoming Top Picks.
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Beth O'Brien
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The exact moment I passed my PhD with no corrections and immediately cried! .Good times! 🎉. Thank you SO much to Anna Metcalfe, @Elena_Emma_Sott, @LukeKennard, @RuthGilligan, @rachelizasykes & @Midlands4Cities!
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RT @HarperCollinsCa: A positive, empowered disabled character is at the heart of #WolfSiren, a vibrant reimagining of Little Red Riding Hoo….
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Beth O'Brien
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RT @Babelio: @HarperCollinsFR Nouvelle critique sur Wolf Siren de Beth O’Brien sur Babelio : “None of us were harmed by the wolves. Not on….
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Beth O'Brien
1 month
The Notwitches by @GaryPanton had me chuckling aloud on the train while read it! 😁👇.
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What's On For Families
1 month
On 23rd August, Waterstones St Andrews will welcome @GaryPanton and Dotty Sutton to take over our childrens' department! Join us for this free event filled with fun, drawing, chats and crafts!
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Beth O'Brien
2 months
'Beth O’Brien has written a novel that explores the power of the feminine by skilfully subverting familiar fairytale tropes. It’s hard to believe this is her debut novel. This book is a triumph!'. Thank you so much for the KINDEST words Heather Gallagher!.
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Beth O’Brien, Wolf Siren, Harper Collins Children’s Books, April 2025, 320 pp., RRP $17.99 (pbk), ISBN 9780008642013 They’ve had to fight to […]
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Beth O'Brien
2 months
RT @Lib4Sch: Wolf Siren by @bethowriter (pub. @HarperCollinsCh) may be inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, but it's so much more. It's a gr….
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Beth O'Brien
2 months
RT @Lib4Sch: Everyone knows the woods are dangerous, full of magic and wolves, though for Red they're a second home. So when the woodcutter….
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Wolf Siren book review | When the woodcutter is found dead, everyone blames the wolves. But Red doesn't believe it. Can she find the truth?
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Beth O'Brien
2 months
‘This is definitely my top middle grade fantasy for sure. Especially out of the ones l've read in the last 5 years. The stakes were high, there were scenes that absolutely devastated me, & it was incredibly vivid’. Thank you so much @ArdinPatterson! 😭❤️.
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About A vibrant, evocative and magical debut which centres a positive, empowered disabled character at the heart of a reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood. The woods are hiding a secret… but …
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Beth O'Brien
2 months
Everyone. meet Loba (which means wolf in Spanish!) who I met while signing copies of Wolf Siren in the sunshine outside The Bookshop East Grinstead! 🐺. A huge thank you to @JohnPye7 for having me, and to every single person who came to say hello, and/or bought a book! 🐺❤️
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Beth O'Brien
2 months
Blog Post: The writings of nine-year old me (featuring my first fairy tale!) ✒️. From embarrassing rhymes in Michael Morpurgo inspired poetry, to casting myself as main character, plus some truly wild plot choices. 9-year-old me had a blast!.
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Beth O'Brien
2 months
‘Red, what a big heart you have! The better to exercise compassion and overthrow the patriarchy with, my dear.’. I think this has to be my favourite opening line of a Wolf Siren review! ❤️🐺 . Read in full here:
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by Beth O’Brien Red, what a big heart you have! The better to exercise compassion and overthrow the patriarchy with, my dear. I didn’t know how much I love a retelling, but this take on Little Red …
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Beth O'Brien
3 months
'Wolf Siren is primarily a tale of womanhood, with strong female roles, and those who stand together with loyalty and courage to defeat all the wrong in their small world.'. Thanks to What Book Next for this lovely review!👇. #BookReview @HarperCollinsCh.
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Red is not allowed to enter the woods next to their small town. There are said to be wolves, and magic and other terrible things. But Red knows things about the woods her town doesn't.
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Beth O'Brien
3 months
RT @HarperCollinsCh: ⛰️Choose your next adventure⛰️ ✨. Leap through worlds this half term with our top fiction picks! We’ve got recommendat….
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Beth O'Brien
3 months
I'll be signing (and wolf stamping!) copies of Wolf Siren on the 14th June at The Bookshop, East Grinstead! 🐺❤️. Please do come along and say hello if you're in the area!. Huge thank you to @JohnPye7 for having me!. #BookSigning #WolfSiren @HarperCollinsCh
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Beth O'Brien
3 months
RT @zoearena1: This sounds good, I love a fairytale reimagining done well. Well done @bethowriter.
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Beth O'Brien
3 months
RT @BooksForKeeps: NEW interview: @bethowriter discusses her novel Wolf Siren, a reimagining of an iconic fairy tale, with Tanja Jennings #….
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Beth O'Brien
3 months
I had so much fun speaking to Tanja Jennings from @BooksForKeeps about writing, Wolf Siren, and I may or may not have mentioned my love of Anne of Green Gables! 🥰. You can read the full interview here: .
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Books for Keeps
3 months
ICYMI, the NEW issue of #BooksforKeeps is out now. Packed with interviews, features, comment and reviews, it's essential reading for anyone interested in children's books. Huge thanks to all our contributors and the publishers who support us.
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