Postie just delivered a finished copy of @franceshardinge.bsky.social's new books (publishes 27th Aug) and it is lucky I've already read the proof otherwise I'd be cancelling this afternoon's bbq. My Hardinge bookend should really be a goose or a magpie...Thanks @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social!

A fifth Friday of the month means bonus content from Speculative Insight , and so we present: Garth Nix and France Hardinge in conversation! www.speculativeinsight.com/extras @franceshardinge.bsky.social @garthnix.bsky.social

TRAITORS’ NEST (Amulet/Abrams) by @franceshardinge.bsky.social will receive a starred review in the September/October 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...

A fifth Friday of the month means bonus content from Speculative Insight , and so we present: Garth Nix and France Hardinge in conversation! www.speculativeinsight.com/extras @franceshardinge.bsky.social @garthnix.bsky.social

The sunflowers in my garden are making me ridiculously and childishly happy right now. The biggest is nearly seven foot tall, and the bees adore them.

Reminder - this offer ends today!

Frances Hardinge@franceshardinge.bsky.social · 3w ago

Exciting news! From today until Friday 24th July, there's a 25% discount on pre-orders of TRAITORS' NEST when ordering through the Waterstones website and app! Use the code SUMMER26 at checkout to redeem the offer. www.waterstones.com/book/traitor...

TRAITORS' NEST Pre-order Prize Draw! Lucky winners will get a National Trust family membership, plus a signed copy of the book. waterstones.com/competition/... Order your copy by Wed 26th Aug from waterstones.com to have a chance of winning!

Exciting news! From today until Friday 24th July, there's a 25% discount on pre-orders of TRAITORS' NEST when ordering through the Waterstones website and app! Use the code SUMMER26 at checkout to redeem the offer. www.waterstones.com/book/traitor...

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Buy Traitors' Nest by Frances Hardinge from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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🚨my wife saw a BABY porcupine crossing the road today 🚨

Saturday's "Symposium of Frances Hardinge" was a really lovely, friendly event. Listening to so many brilliant analyses of my work was a surreal and delightful experience! Many thanks to organisers @effjayem.bsky.social and @coughingbear.bsky.social, all the speakers, and everyone who came!

ICYMI, on 11th July (this Saturday) there will be a day-long symposium on my books at King's College, London! Talks, in-conversation events and a writing workshop. There are still a few tickets available! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-one-day-... Please note - that day will be very warm.

You can still get tickets (you'll need to bring lunch). Oh and I'm doing a creative writing workshop . . .

Frances Hardinge@franceshardinge.bsky.social · last mo.

ICYMI, on 11th July (the Saturday after next) there will be a day-long symposium on my books! Look at the list of fascinating talks and events! This is an incredibly exciting thing to happen to any author, and I really hope to see some of you there. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-one-day-...

ICYMI, on 11th July (the Saturday after next) there will be a day-long symposium on my books! Look at the list of fascinating talks and events! This is an incredibly exciting thing to happen to any author, and I really hope to see some of you there. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-one-day-...

A One Day Symposium on Frances Hardinge

Politics, Ethics and the Material World: the Interrogative  Fiction of Frances Hardinge.

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For those in the US, Barnes & Noble have a limited time offer of 25% off pre-orders (including audio & ebooks) for Rewards and Premier customers until this Friday, 26th June! Why, yes, I do have a book coming out soon! I'll just leave this link here... www.barnesandnoble.com/w/traitors-n...

Traitors' Nest: A Novel

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THE FOREST OF A THOUSAND EYES is on the Bank Street College of Education's list of the best children's books of the year! www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent...

This was such a fun panel! (In the photo I look like I'm singing an aria, but I promise I wasn't.) Many thanks to the organisers of RichmondCon, and our moderator Patrick Jones!

Ida Keogh@idakeogh.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A great start to the first Richmond Con at @booksontherise.bsky.social - Building Worlds for Children with @rogbapayne.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @franceshardinge.bsky.social and Emma Farrarons #booksky #writersky #amwriting

Ooh, @franceshardinge.bsky.social and @louiestowell.bsky.social are guests at a one-dayCon in Richmond! Wish I could be there richmond.nub.news/news/local-n...

Richmond's first science fiction and fantasy convention launches this June

Richmond upon Thames hosts its first SFF convention on 20 June, featuring top authors, panels, and signings. Nearly sold out, aiming for an annual tradition.

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This Saturday (20th June) I will be appearing at Richmond Con! richmond.nub.news/news/local-n... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-c...

Richmond Con - A Day Celebration of Sci-Fi/Fantasy at Books on the Rise

Join us at Books on the Rise for an all day celebration of all things Science Fiction/ Fantasy with the nation's best authors!

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THE FOREST OF A THOUSAND EYES is on the Bank Street College of Education's list of the best books published in 2025! www.instagram.com/p/DZezm4eox2m/

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Just a reminder that on Saturday 11th July, there will be a One Day Symposium on Frances Hardinge! (Otherwise known as the Conference of Me. :-) ) It will take place at King's College London, 9.30-5pm. There will be talks, workshops, in-conversation events, etc. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-one-day-...

A One Day Symposium on Frances Hardinge

Politics, Ethics and the Material World: the Interrogative  Fiction of Frances Hardinge.

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The five bowls of fresh water out in my garden are getting a lot of bird-traffic today.

TRAITORS' NEST is in the @thebookseller.com's Children's Preview list of Top 10 Titles not to miss in August! 'Hardinge's worlds are always so distinctive, and this historical YA fantasy is no exception, combining imaginative world-building with real heart.'

A wonderful starred review of TRAITORS' NEST in Kirkus Reviews! "Layered and lush; an expertly woven tapestry." www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

TRAITORS' NEST | Kirkus Reviews

In a world where godlike Players in the Great Game change things in an instant, 15-year-old Burr has only ever known one castle, the steady backdrop to a quiet, bucolic farming life.

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TRAITORS' NEST has a lovely starred review in Publishers Weekly! www.publishersweekly.com/9781419794148 "...spirited tale of derring-do that’s a triumph and a joy from start to finish." @publisherswkly.bsky.social

Traitors’ Nest by Frances Hardinge

In a rousing, medieval-inspired historical fantasy from Hardinge (The Forest of a Thousand Eyes), castles throughout the kingdom...

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The School Library Journal Day of Dialog is happening today, and there's still time to register! www.slj.com/event/school... I'll be appearing in the panel 'A YA Sampler' at 10.05am ET, 3.05pm BST, with Dusti Bowling, Sami Ellis, Beck Kubrick , Kara Storti and moderator Jesse Sanders!

A lot of you know this already, but if you're a new/aspiring author and an established author contacts you out of the blue praising your book... make sure it's actually them and not a scammer. writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...

If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware

You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait. What’...

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Tom Cox@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.

@franceshardinge.bsky.social You can pre-order TRAITORS' NEST from @bookshop.org - and I have! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/unti...

Traitors' Nest

Check out Traitors' Nest - <p><i>Castles traded places sometimes. Everyone knew that. It was always something that </i>might<i> happen, except that it never had. It was one of those unlikelihoods, lik...

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ICYMI, today is the cover reveal for TRAITOR'S NEST! Look at the beautiful cover that Emma Pidsley has created! The book is coming out on 26th August.