Author Archives: darleyblog

Why Dave Rudden is supporting #DACBaccess

Posted on November 27, 2018

Dave Rudden is the author of The Knights of the Borrowed Dark trilogy, and is our partnering author for YA books in our #DACBaccess month. Here is why Dave is supporting the open month: When I’m not writing, I run a live … Continue reading →

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande’s Tips for Picture Books

Posted on November 21, 2018

Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a picture book author, writing both fiction and non-fiction texts, and is our partnering author for picture books for the #DACBaccess month. Here are her thoughts on why the open month is important, and her very best … Continue reading →

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Why Polly Ho-Yen is supporting #DACBaccess

Posted on November 14, 2018

Polly Ho-Yen is the award-winning author of Boy in the Tower, Where Monsters Lie and Fly Me Home. She is our partnering author for Middle Grade writers during our #DACBaccess open month. Here’s why Polly is supporting the open month, and her … Continue reading →

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Why We’re Launching the #DACBaccess

Posted on October 9, 2018

Last week, we announced the launch of our open submissions month for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic writers and illustrators. Running from the 1st – 30th November, our open month is designed to give aspiring writers the chance to get … Continue reading →

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On Writing: Cross-genre novels with G.X. Todd

Posted on June 4, 2018

In today’s On Writing blog, G.X. Todd, the author of the incredible and genre-defying Voices series, talks about the importance of writing what you love and not to a current trend. Join G.X. Todd tonight for the #ReadWomenSF event, at 8pm GMT … Continue reading →

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Interview with G X Todd

Posted on May 31, 2018

When her debut came out last year, G X Todd was hailed a talented and original new voice. Defender, a post-apocalyptic thriller ‘already worthy to take its place alongside The Stand in the canon’ (John Connolly), has had readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in … Continue reading →

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On Writing: Characters in Children’s Fiction with Kim Slater

Posted on May 17, 2018

Writing with a voice that feels authentic and distinctive is one is one of the key elements of a great book. It’s something that all writers strive to hone and need to nail in order to hook the reader. It’s … Continue reading →

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