Publishers, Media & Lit Festivals! I'm currently available for freelance/temp work. If you need an extra pair of PR hands this Spring please do get in touch. I have a string of accolades, which can read on my LinkedIn profile here:
SO BASICALLY THE LOGO YOU SEE ON A BOOK SPINE IS AN IMPRINT WHICH IS PART OF A DIVISION SO YOU SEE PIATKUS BUT IT’S ACTUALLY PART OF LITTLE, BROWN WHERE I WORK BUT THATS JUST ONE DIVISION OF MANY IN THE LARGER COMPANY OF HACHETTE
✨some news✨ today was my last day at
@LittleBrownUK
and as of Monday I’ll be joining
@HarperCollinsUK
as a Press Officer! I will miss my LB friends dearly but I am so excited for what’s to come and feel ready for the next step!
Super excited to be starting my new position at
@LittleBrownUK
on Monday as their newest Publicity Assistant! Thank you to everyone for their support & helping me get here!
@HachetteUK
Book bloggers! I have proofs of I’M NOT DONE WITH YOU YET - a bookish psychological thriller with a female protagonist. Think Netflix’s ‘YOU’ with a bookish twist. DM me your address if you’d like one & I’ll send out as many as I can🩷💙 Out tomorrow with
@HQstories
.
After some well needed R&R I’m thrilled to have started a new contract at
@PenguinUKBooks
as a Publicity Officer in their Children’s Division! Thank you to
@Sally_PR
&
@sophdryden
for your support! I’m thrilled to be supporting the team for a few months 🩷
Gasped when I saw these IRL. *So* excited that proofs of the brilliant new novel by
@Littlemisskatyb
have arrived! The Murder After the Night Before is out in Feb!
As a person of colour, having experienced several of the things experienced by the main character in this, I don’t think I can truly put into words how this book made me feel. It is truly heart-breaking but also incredibly beautiful. It’s gut wrenching but important
Book bloggers! I have proofs of I’M NOT DONE WITH YOU YET - a bookish psychological thriller with a female protagonist. Think Netflix’s ‘YOU’ with a bookish twist. DM me your address if you’d like one & I’ll send out as many as I can🩷💙 Out tomorrow with
@HQstories
.
Summary of week 1 in the new job that no one asked for:
-Incredible authors & books
-Amazing team (yes, I’ve already cried at how nice they all are)
-Swanky office (yes,
@NotRollergirl
you were right, the canteen is fantastic)
-Now time to sleep all weekend x
HOW is this my job!??? Coming home from dinner with a pal I made online via this industry to a book I absolutely was not expecting. Thank you so much
@lauraodbooks
! I am so excited to read this because
@taylordiorr
is an absolute icon. Out 17th Aug (next Thursday!)
this summer, don't miss my next adult rom-com FAKING IT, with oodles of fake dating shenanigans and single life strife! Out June 29th, pre-order your copy now:
Finished copies of
@WriterPolly
’s VITA AND THE BIRDS are in and just look at that gold foiling! It’s a beautiful, beguiling novel that leaves you wanting more & I can’t wait for it to hit shelves! Out 25th May with
@HQstories
When I say run don’t walk I mean it. Every single person in this team is fantastic, it’s such a heart warming, special and magical place to work. Go go go
Today was a good day. It feels me with such joy to see coverage that I’ve secured out there🥹 if you’d told me a year ago that I’d be securing coverage in the monthlies I’d have laughed in your face. Feeling v grateful & proud 🥹🩷
Me: spends a year building up my twitter to build contacts in publishing, publicise myself & just generally build a portfolio for myself
Twitter: aight ima call it quits
This part of my job never gets old 🥹 . Seeing coverage you’ve secured in the national press! Super proud of this year working in PR & grateful for the connections I’ve made thus far. A great end to busy season :)
Home from a very lovely coffee morning with Daisy Buchanan - chatting all things books, careers & life. Hugely grateful for my job for introducing me to such kind souls💙
Seeing someone who resembles my skin tone on an ad for Sweaty Betty - I can’t tell you how much this healed my inner child🥺 little tash needed this all those years ago x
I cannot believe I’m part of the spring campaign for a major fitness brand (Sweaty Betty) - it still feels like a dream come true. Given that South Asian women are still the least physically active demographic in the UK the importance of this representation is never lost on me ❤️
It’s still bizarre to me that little old me gets free proofs. Thank you so much
@IssieLevin
@centurybooksuk
for this gorgeous proof of Summer Reading. I can’t wait to dive into the book, with the cocktail, in the garden 🪴 🌷
Out this July!💗
On Saturday I took myself on a lil solo hike in the peak district (PSA it was busy & safe!) after visiting my pals in nottingham & despite many sore bones & many hours of driving, it.was.bliss.
just look at that view🥺
Life’s a bit messy at the moment so I’m so grateful for my pal
@chlodavies97
for sending me this! It’s out November 9th and already has rave reviews so I’m excited to tuck in 🩷
Have been wanting to read this for ages & managed to snab it in
@TheWorksStores
for £2.50! Merry Christmas to me 🩵🎄
Also 10/10 would recommend The Works - the books are an absolute deal x
Yesterday was a pretty cool day
@LittleBrownUK
!
Hardback proof of Love on the Brain (
@CaseyAnnBooks
can confirm I actually squealed when I saw this on my desk) & the newest addition from
@LAsherAuthor
which I almost bought on the weekend :)
PROOFS! PROOFS! PROOOOOFS! Waiting for the faeries to collect them for delivery.
Please note: faeries are tricksy, you may or may not receive your copy...
Hello! So I've helped quite a few
#publishinghopefuls
land their first job in the industry & as I've got some time on my hands I'm offering a FREE cover letter review. Google form is here & I will work through as many as I can x
No because AS IF I am included in the acknowledgments of
@NotRollergirl
’s new book! From reading Careering when I first joined LB to now supporting Daisy on her third book with
@BooksSphere
this has genuinely made my day💙
I’ve already gushed in private to Nadia how incredible this is but it obviously warrants a tweet. As the cool kids would say, Nadia is doing absolute “bits” for the publishing /SFF communities. I’m so proud of her for this achievement💙💙
"It’s a balm for tough times and a spicy, magical delight from start to finish."
@DelReyUK
has acquired Nadia El-Fassi's (
@chronicles_of_n
) cosy fantasy, Henna & Hexes.
Read here:
Bit of a different one from me but just a PSA that if you are currently in your twenties & feeling like navigating them is a rollercoaster - you are NOT alone. If it’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that your twenties are messy, fun, exhausting & exhilarating all at once😚✌️
☀️COVER REVEAL☀️
A mother, a daughter, and a road trip that’s about to take a left turn...
Introducing a heartfelt, witty queer romance about taking the road less travelled on the path to finding love.
Run Baby Run by
@MelLenhardt
hits the road in June.
This is high praise from
@holly_bourneYA
! I'm so excited to be working on
@TomEllen7
's tender new novel, THE LIFELINE. It's a high-concept love story which draws on mental health beautifully. If you're a fan of David Nicholls, you'll love this. Out 29th Feb 2024💚🩷
Thrilled to be joining the phenomenal
@sharnajackson
on the Birmingham leg of her school tour. Sharna is doing talks up and down the country about her new middle grade book, THE NINE NIGHT MYSTERY, out now with Puffin!
Still can't believe I work at the place that is publishing this! This book will always have a special place in my heart as it's sort of why/how I got into publishing. Maybe I'll tell that story one day.... For now - go get your tickets from the link below!
*UNMISSABLE EVENT*
To celebrate the release of her debut novel
#NineteenSteps
, join global star Millie Bobby Brown for a special one-off book launch featuring a Q&A at
@HackneyEmpire
.
Tickets are available to purchase now:
The work experience that led to me landing my first job in the industry! If you’re a
#publishinghopeful
just keep applying! I applied for about 3 years before I got it but it was the best thing I did 👏
What’s your favourite pastime because mine’s going in to my local Waterstones & pointing out all the books we publish 🙋🏽♀️🤭
A small bit mighty store
@WaterstonesOrp
Thank you so much to the absolute babes
@emily_glenister
and
@r_mcd16
for organising History in the Court at
@GoldsboroBooks
tonight. A truly wonderful evening celebrating historical novels🤍
When Abbi-Jean was still at Quercus, I saw her talking to a colleague & instantly knew she radiated positivity. Spending time with her at LB was an honour. Uplifting, empowering & incredibly wise she was a beacon of hope for the publishing world; and will be sorely missed 💛
“She lit up every room she was in and was much-loved by all who worked with her."
Hachette UK pays tribute to Abbi-Jean Reid, marketing executive at Little, Brown, who died suddenly in December.
Read here:
Race, Racism & Romance are three very difficult things to combine but
@sarajafari
does so effortlessly. I urge everyone, especially those in publishing, to read this💛 thank you so much
@marielouisespp
for the early proof. It’s out on 2nd Feb!
Look what’s arrived! If you’ve ever experienced the perils of online dating like *cough* some of us *cough* then you’ll love this. Fun, flirty, and oh-so-relatable, Faking It is out next Thursday! Thank you so much
@Kirsteenastor
for the early finished copy!💙
A belated book mail post :). First up is this coveted proof of Blue Sisters by the talented Coco Mellors. I can't wait to dive into it, especially as it sits so sweetly next to my copy of Cleo&Frank. Thank you thank you,
@4thEstateBooks
💙
Ever since
@NotRollergirl
told me about her new novel back in Feb I have been giddy to read it!
#PITYPARTY
looks right up my street & just LOOK at all those endorsements!! Thank you so much
@Gabriellamay2
& the Little, Brown PR team!💜💜💜
One of the many joys - and privileges - in life is cooking for enjoyment, rather than necessity. Tonight was homemade katsu curry (everything from scratch) + white chocolate raspberry cookies 💛
A hilarious, relatable & charming rom-com Beth has written an absolute corker in this! I cant’ wait for the world to see it in June but for now you can pre-order on Amazon & Waterstones!
peep the proof! My next adult romcom FAKING IT, full of single life woes and fake dating shenanigans, is available for request now on Netgalley - and for pre-order in all the usual places! 💜💍📲
This really is one of many cool areas in Little, Brown! The YA/Atom team are an absolute blast & so refreshing to work with. While Corsair is an enjoyable & accessible Literary imprint! Go go go
#publishinghopefuls
A rare opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of Editorial Assistant to ensure the smooth running of administrative and editorial processes on our award-winning lists at
@CorsairBooks
@AtomBooks
@LittleBrownUK
Apply now:
currently going through a lil *rough patch* personally -
#booktwitter
please may you send me your wholesome recs - nothing serious/intense/melancholy - just wholesome fluff please 🥹🩷
how did none of you tell me that there is a romcom on netflix with a male lead that has cameron from ferris bueller energy and a 92% on rotten tomatoes (which for a romcom is the equivalent of winning a pulitzer prize)??
spent the day crying (life!) but started this in the bath & let me tell you: enemies to lovers is THE sad girl cure. Thank you so much
@marielouisespp
for the proof, I can’t wait to hate and then immediately fall in love with Jamie Kramer. Thank you thank you!💙💛
Beth has written a witty, comforting & relatable novel about the trials & tribulations of (online) 21st century dating.
And trust me - I know from experience it is indeed accurate…!
Can’t wait for the world to see this on June 29th💙
single life woes and fake dating shenanigans galore… FAKING IT is my upcoming adult rom-com with
@littlebookcafe
, and ISN’T IT BEAUTIFUL?! You can pre-order in all the usual places (links in my bio if you need!), it comes out June 29th! I can’t wait …
Well this is exciting - my first marketing book mail! Thank you so, so much
@hanwints
for this gorgeous package! The Night In Question is a murder mystery with an older female protagonist & sounds absolutely delightful. Out with
@TransworldBooks
next April!🩷💛
Stumbled into my old stomping grounds and met
@NotRollergirl
tonight at the most wonderful event. Thank you so much
@SYP_UK
and to Daisy for organising!🩷
And yes any opportunity for a nostalgic Carmelite lift pic x
Incredibly proud to have worked on
@Ajes74
's incredible novel which is an instant Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller! Congratulations, Anita - this is *so* well deserved💚
The Good Liars is available to purchase now.
@adeleparks
@BOSHTV
The Good Liars by Anita Frank is an instant Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller!
If you love historical fiction and gripping murder mysteries, this one is for you 💚
Stop 7 on the Katy Brent proof tour is
@WaterstonesPicc
and a pit stop to sign loooadssss of Katy’s first book: HOW TO KILL MEN AND GET AWAY WITH IT 🧡
@Littlemisskatyb
Me to my pal at 9am: I saw you read that book everyone hasn’t stopped talking about since it published - you don’t by any chance have a copy I can borrow?
My bestie during her lunch break: posts it through my door because she lives down the road
🥹🥹🩷🩷
Twisted, utterly gripping and laugh-out-loud funny, The Murder After the Night Before is the brilliant new thriller coming soon from bestselling author
@Littlemisskatyb
. Pre-order here:
Reason 1 million and 1 why I love my job: meeting truly some of the loveliest, most wholesome humans ever. It makes it all worth it getting to smile doing your job 💙
snapshots from the end of a crazy, wonderful week with
@PuffinBooks
. On tour with the fabulous
@sharnajackson
plus a shameless office selfie. Always grateful for any opportunity to be an honorary🐧
So surreal seeing the display for a book that’s been worked incredibly hard on. And the perfect chance to pick up a Christmas present!
@centurybooksuk
@7OaksBookshop
After the iconic guerrilla marketing campaign for it last year + being a tennis fan myself, it will come as no surprise that I am racing through Carrie Soto Is Back by
@tjenkinsreid
and am obsessed. Yes I’m late, no I don’t care, yes you should all buy the PBK x
My two faves
@NotRollergirl
&
@TillyLovesBooks
are on Instagram hosting the most fascinating, empowering conversation. Daisy’s new book, Limelight, is out this Thursday!
Currently reading this & boy is it exactly what I needed. Workplace enemies-to-lovers with a cool, smart protagonist *chef's kiss*. Fans of The Hating Game will adore. Happy Publication Day & thank you Emily for the early copy!
It’s publication day for
#TheBreakUpClause
!💋
I have had SO much fun working on this gorgeous book with
@stucylewart
and
@SofiaSaghir
.
A brilliant NYC-based enemies-to-lovers romcom that’ll have you laughing out loud on the tube:
Congrats
@EveWithAnN
!💗
A belated happy pub day to CROSS THE LINE by
@simonesoltani
. After seeing *all* the blogger & pr buzz for this I was giddy to pick up a copy on my food shop, yesterday. Sporty, spicy & POC rep, all for £4.50? Sign me up x