Bex Hogan
@bexhogan.bsky.social
Author of YA (OWL KING, NETTLE, BLACK HEAT and VIPER, VENOM & VULTURE) and young MG (BRONTE TEMPESTRA series). Probably daydreaming. Or napping.
Waterstones are running a huge summer pre-order campaign and ROWAN is included! If you order online today or tomorrow you can get 25% off! Just head to the website and enter SUMMER26 at the checkout for the discount to apply! www.waterstones.com/book/rowan/b...
I am over the moon to share the stunning, festive cover of THE KISS OF THE SEASON! 💫 With old secrets, moorland mists and a gothic undertone, the artwork perfectly captures the ‘lost love’ vibe of Thomas & Arabella at the Knightswood Twelfth Night Ball…
Q&A with Bex Hogan about her new young adult novel, OWL KING. deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/05/q-wi... @bexhogan.bsky.social
Thrilled to see both NETTLE and OWL KING included in this fantastic list! 🥰
School Reading List@schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 3mo agoFairy tales for children and teens with titles by Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm, Isabel Otter, Michael Rosen, Sophie Anderson, Sally Gardner, Konnie Huq, Richard Ayoade, Radiya Hafiza, and Trish Cooke. #kidlit schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/fairy...
"A dark, captivating YA tale of deception and survival, set in the same faery world as Nettle." Enter to win a copy of @bexhogan.bsky.social's "Owl King" from Tundra Books #💙📚 #Booksky www.librarything.com/ner/detail/5...
I am buzzing with excitement that BRONTE TEMPESTRA AND THE LIGHTNING STEEDS is included in #Bookbuzz Primary this year! This is a great initiative from @booktrust.org.uk to encourage Year 3-6s to read for pleasure, and I'm honoured that my book is part of it! Find out more here: bit.ly/4tqHvqw
🥳 Amazing news alert... We're thrilled to unveil the #Bookbuzz Primary 2026 books! Picked by our selection panel, including teachers and other experts, these 16 books cover a range of formats, genres and themes to make sure there's something for everyone! 📚
Once again, we have a brilliant line-up of SEVEN author visits next week. Don't forget to sign up via the links on our Online Author Event Schedule or watch along on our YouTube livestream. @bexhogan.bsky.social @tanyaturnerwriter.bsky.social @mossmontmomery.bsky.social
So excited to share the gorgeous cover for ROWAN, the third standalone book in my Faery Realms series! Out 8th October 2026, it tells the story of Rowan who follows a white hare into the mysterious Shadow Mountains. The stunning cover is by Daniela Terrazzini 😍 Available to preorder now! #UKKidLit
In today's author spotlight, @bexhogan.bsky.social tells us about her enchanting story 'Nettle', inspired by 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & traditional fairytales, and shortlisted in our 11+ category. @zephyrbooks.bsky.social youtu.be/uH78mVE9AEs?...
Nettle - Bex Hogan - Shortlist Spotlight - 11+
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Just a reminder that it's the last day to get 25% off when you pre-order the OWL KING paperback at Waterstones. Use code FEB26 at checkout! #KidLitUK #BookSky 💙📚 www.waterstones.com/book/owl-kin...
I'm so excited to be attending Farnham Literary Festival on 12th March 2026 where I will be talking all things 'Faeries and Fantasy'. If you are able to come along, I would love to see you! Event starts at 18.30 and all details in link. #BookSky 💙📚 farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/faerie...
Faeries and Fantasy: An author talk with Bex Hogan - Farnham Literary Festival
Join Bex Hogan for a magical evening of stories and secrets! Discover the inspiration behind her bestselling YA fantasy novels in an exclusive interview, followed [...]
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If you're waiting for the paperback copy of OWL KING to be published, I have good news! If you pre-order from Waterstones online and enter the code FEB26 at check out before end of Fri 20th Feb, you will get 25% off! 🦉👑 #UKKidLit #BookSky 💙📚 #KidLitUK www.waterstones.com/book/owl-kin...
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Absolutely thrilled to see NETTLE on the @sparkbookaward.bsky.social shortlist for 11+ 🥰 Huge congrats to all the other shortlisted authors in all categories! #kidlituk #UKKidLit #BookSky 💙📚
This is very lovely - Nettle is on the @sparkbookaward.bsky.social longlist for 11+ fiction! ❤️
Spark! School Book Award@sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 8mo agoDay 9, 11+ Fiction: 'Nettle' by Bex Hogan. A barefoot misfit, a dangerous bargain, and a realm stitched from moonlight and lies. @zephyrbooks.bsky.social @bexhogan.bsky.social #Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
#BookReview: BRONTE TEMPESTRA AND THE VANISHING KINGDOM by Bex Hogan @bexhogan.bsky.social @piccadilly-press.bsky.social #UKMG #MiddlegradeMonday sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/b...
Book Review: BRONTE TEMPESTRA AND THE VANISHING KINGDOM by Bex Hogan (Middle Grade Monday)
A lovely series finale
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Forget Black Friday and celebrate #BookFriday on Nov 28th! This campaign celebrates the best books in our schools and libraries! My Reading Champion recommendation is WITCHSPARK by Dominique Valente 🥰 @booksfortopics.bsky.social #ReadingChampions #BooksForTopics #UKKidLit #KidLitUK
Cover reveal! I loved writing #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows & there’s a whole lot more to come from the Treetoppers! #TheWoodWhereStoriesSing takes the children on a thrilling adventure with Crest the driftwood horse, to save Wildtop Wood. Coming 2 July 2026 - you can preorders now!
Absolutely over the moon that NETTLE has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing! It's such a special award, I can't quite believe it! Huge thank you to @carnegiemedals.bsky.social and to my publisher @zephyrbooks.bsky.social 🥰 And congrats to all the other nominees! #Carnegies2026
Come and join me, Ova Ceren and @hollyrace.bsky.social tomorrow at Waterstones Cambridge at 6pm, where we will be having a lovely time talking books and fantasy! We'd love to see you there! 🥰
ed public relations@edpr.bsky.social · 10mo agoThere's still time to book onto tomorrow's event with @bexhogan.bsky.social to talk all things fantasy at Waterstones Cambridge, so book your spot here: www.waterstones.com/events/ya-fa...
Happy publication day to @bexhogan.bsky.social's #OwlKing. It was a delight to return to the Faery Realms and learn more about the different courts. This is a lyrical, atmospheric tale with teeth. Out today, published by @zephyrbooks.bsky.social snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/o... #YA
Owl King by Bex Hogan
I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook of Nettle by Bex Hogan and so was delighted to be able to read the sequel, Owl King. We are back in the realm of faery and this time we get to learn more…
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A very happy publication day to @bexhogan.bsky.social and her new book #OwlKing 😍 A hauntingly beautiful new faery tale, full of romance and magic, deception, and survival! Out today, published by @zephyrbooks.bsky.social
It's publication day and OWL KING is finally flying out into the world! It's a tale of the devotion of sisters, and the power stories have to save us. If you like dark faerytales, please do check it out! Published by @zephyrbooks.bsky.social Cover by @iamlaurael.bsky.social 🦉👑 tinyurl.com/96sve97z
I am so looking forward to this FREE online event on Oct 9th with Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. If you know any secondary schools who might be interested, please do pass along. I will be talking about my favourite things - fairytales and folklore! #UKKidLit #BookSky 💙📚
ed public relations@edpr.bsky.social · 10mo agoCalling all secondary school teachers & librarians! Join @bexhogan.bsky.social on 9th Oct for a FREE virtual event where students will learn about fascinating folktales and uncover the lesser-told history of faery tales and their forgotten origins. Book now 👉 sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
I picked up a proof of Owl King by @bexhogan.bsky.social at the @zephyrbooks.bsky.social stand at #YLGConference & it prompted me to go back in my tbr pile to find Nettle. I'm so glad I did because it is a wonderful story (beautiful covers by Laura El). Classic faerytale elements woven beautifully.
"In this dangerous fantasy kingdom, Nettle discovers—too late—her part in an age-old love story... and the price she will pay..." Enter to win a copy of @bexhogan.bsky.social's "Nettle" from Tundra Books #💙📚 #Booksky
I'm so happy to be working with @authorsalouduk.bsky.social for my school visits! Whether you're a primary school looking for a fun talk centred around knights and Lego, or a secondary wanting to chat Faeries or Pirates,then I would love to come and see you! 🥰
Authors Aloud UK@authorsalouduk.bsky.social · 11mo agoOur virtual welcome mat is out for @bexhogan.bsky.social today, we are so glad to have you with us! Bex is happy to work with year 2 - 7 & upwards students as her different series work for varied age groups. Find out more & book Bex for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/bex-...
If you're a fan of all things YA then be sure to check out #CampYA2025 where you'll find Asli Jensen and @bexhogan.bsky.social on the programme. Information on tickets and the full line up can be viewed here: campya.org/guests/
Really looking forward to taking part in Camp YA this year! Come and join us, so many online panels to enjoy! ❤️
Camp YA@campyafest.bsky.social · 12mo ago@bexhogan.bsky.social has always loved fantasy & faery tales. She enjoys sharing her time between the real world & escaping to her imagination. We're excited to learn about her haunting Faery Realms series & upcoming book at #CampYA2025 Grab your tickets now 🎫- bit.ly/CampYA2025 @edpr.bsky.social
