Hello! Happy July! Book news . . . I’ve been busy promoting Dirt in a variety of ways – it was exciting to receive a set of Dirt bookmarks in the post, to give away at bookshops and festivals! I also really enjoyed being interviewed by Denise Baden, founder of Habitat Press and Professor of Sustainable Practice at the University of Southampton – we talked about the writing of Dirt for her monthly newsletter on Creative Climate Communication. I’ve posted the interview on my website in case...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! Happy June! Book News . . . Last week I spent a very enjoyable evening meeting members of the Northfields Community Library YA book group, talking about Dirt and writing and imagination activism! If you think your library, school or book group would welcome a visit, do get in touch. Dirt has been out for a few weeks now and it’s been wonderful hearing readers’ opinions! My favourite comments so far include: “Dirt is such a good book that it’s definitely in my top three!” (R, age 11)...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! Happy May! Book News . . . Hooray – my new book, Dirt, is out this week! A dystopian eco-romance for young adults, Dirt shows that even on stony ground, hope can grow. As a subscriber to this newsletter, you’re entitled to a free copy of the eBook (which you can read on Kindle, Kobo, in browser, etc.). To claim your download link, just reply to this email with the words ‘Dirt please!’ For anyone who prefers reading ‘real’ books, the paperback is available to order here at a bargain...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! Happy April and Happy National Tea Day (today) and Happy Earth Day (tomorrow)! Book News . . . I’m so excited to confirm the publication date for my novella, Dirt, which will be released by Habitat Press on 22nd May! I have a limited number of free eBooks to give away during the launch period, and all current newsletter subscribers will get the download link next month. If you know someone who would appreciate a free digital copy, tell them to sign up here before 22nd May! For those of...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! Happy March! Books and other cultural offerings . . . This month, I want to recommend a film instead of a book. I am as surprised as you are by this turn of events, so do forgive me! My family recently persuaded me to watch Strange World, a Disney animated film. I did not expect to enjoy it. It looked a bit weird and I’d never heard of it (even though it’s been around since 2022). But Strange World turned out to be utterly charming and enthralling! Not only is the ‘strange world’ of...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! Happy February – just! It’s been a month of coughs and colds in my household, so everything is happening later than it should, apologies! Book news . . . On a happier note, I’m thrilled to report that genius book designer, Jet, has been busy at work on the cover for my novella, Dirt – and here it is! Book Cover for Dirt by Laura Baggaley Hope you love it as much as I do! Dirt will be out very soon, and if you’d like to know more about it, check out the blurb at Habitat Press. My...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! Happy January! Book news . . . I’m pleased to report that my novella, Dirt, is nearly finished and I’m hoping I’ll be able to share the cover design in my next email – watch this space! As a thank you for subscribing, readers of this newsletter will be able to download the novella e-book for free, so please share this with fellow friendly readers! In the meantime, my reading recommendation for January is a YA book that was so exciting I practically inhaled it: Where The World Ends by...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! Midwinter greetings! Writing news . . . An unusual fiction anthology, Stories from the Microbial World, is now available from Habitat Press, featuring my YA story, Coby! The pieces in the anthology are all winning entries from two Green Stories competitions on bacterial themes: ‘Microbes to the Rescue’ and ‘Clean vs Green’. Not your average festive gift, but might be perfect for someone . . . ! Looking ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be a busy year. I’m currently ploughing away on the...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! Happy November! Writing news . . . I’m excited to share the news that a short story I’ve written has been selected for inclusion in a fiction anthology published by Habitat Press. The book is called Stories from the Microbial World and will be out later this month – just in time for Christmas! This November my YA book recommendation is Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu. I love an author on a mission! Mathieu is passionate about feminism and this is a really inspiring story about how people...
10 months ago • 1 min read