Author Archives: Wren James

Weird internet conspiracy theories: a primer

I’ve recently become sucked into a wormhole of internet conspiracy theories that’s taken over my life. I’ve written a post before about my massive obsession with books set online: For me personally, books about internet culture are something I want so much and am never satisfied by. I am 23, and I can’t remember a timeContinue reading “Weird internet conspiracy theories: a primer”

Cover reveal – The Quiet at the End of the World

Drumroll please! I am very pleased to share the cover of The Quiet at the End of the World! Out March 2019, this is about the last boy and girl born after humanity stop being able to conceive. With GOLD FOIL 💃 This was designed by Lisa Horton: http://lisa-horton.squarespace.com How far would you go to saveContinue reading “Cover reveal – The Quiet at the End of the World”

Kindle reader highlights for The Next Together

As you may or may not be aware, Amazon Kindle has a feature where popular sentences of eBooks are underlined, showing parts that multiple readers have highlighted. This is basically the best gift ever for a writer: if you’re ever feeling down, go and flick through your eBook and see what people like. It’s great.Continue reading “Kindle reader highlights for The Next Together”

Behind the book – Audiobook narrator Lauren Ezzo

Previously in this series: Agent | Ghostwriter | UK Editor | Library Assistant  | Publicity Assistant | Typesetter | Cover Designer | Foreign Rights Manager |Blogger |Scout |Translators | Book charity | Copyeditor | Journalist | US Editor  | Scholastic Book Fair Product Manager | MG/YA Author Last week I interviewed Catherine Doyle, and this week I have another special guest on the blog – the narrator of the audiobook for The Loneliest Girl in the Universe, Lauren Ezzo. This is my firstContinue reading “Behind the book – Audiobook narrator Lauren Ezzo”

Behind the book: Middle Grade and Young Adult writer Catherine Doyle

Previously in this series: Agent | Ghostwriter | UK Editor | Library Assistant  | Publicity Assistant | Typesetter | Cover Designer | Foreign Rights Manager |Blogger |Scout |Translators | Book charity | Copyeditor | Journalist | US Editor  | Scholastic Book Fair Product Manager I am resurrecting an old blog series where I interview different people involved in the publishing industry, behind the scenes of the books. One of my oldest writing friends, Catherine Doyle, has a new book out. Cat andContinue reading “Behind the book: Middle Grade and Young Adult writer Catherine Doyle”

Trailer for The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe is out on July 3rd with Harperteen, and they made me a little trailer…. [swoons] A surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twist The daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could beContinue reading “Trailer for The Loneliest Girl in the Universe”

Title reveal – The Quiet at the End of the World!

My next book, The Quiet at the End of the World, is about Lowrie and Shen, the youngest people alive in a time after humans go infertile. They have grown up knowing that they are going to watch their species face extinction, and spend their time exploring the crumbling remains of civilisation, treasure-hunting for thingsContinue reading “Title reveal – The Quiet at the End of the World!”

Books for fans of The Last Beginning

The Last Beginning comes out in America today! I’d really appreciate you buying it, or asking your local bookshop/library to stock it, if you’re in the USA. Word of mouth can make a massive difference, and it’s really important to get LGBT YA books in the reach of teenagers. I know a lot of youContinue reading “Books for fans of The Last Beginning”