I’ve had a tumblr since long before the first idea for this book entered my mind, so I’ve been collecting images, quotes and songs which remind me of the story from the very beginning – the first post dates back to 2011. You can look through the nineteen pages here, and see the story developContinue reading “Moodboard + fanart for The Loneliest Girl”
Author Archives: Wren James
Romy’s fanfic in The Loneliest Girl in the Universe + Competition
In the book, Romy writes fic for her favourite TV show, a fantasy detective show about a selkie and a banshee. Even though she’s unaware of it, Romy’s experiences throughout the book are reflected in her writing, showing us more about her as a person than about the TV show Loch & Ness. A lot ofContinue reading “Romy’s fanfic in The Loneliest Girl in the Universe + Competition”
It’s release day! Where did I get the idea?
My third book, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe, is now finally out in the UK and Australia. It’s been an incredible journey getting to publication day – it was the bestselling title at the Young Adult Literature Convention 2017, sold out at Edinburgh Book Festival, is being published by HarperCollins (the stuff that dreams areContinue reading “It’s release day! Where did I get the idea?”
Big, unbelievable and incredible news
Today, this announcement ran in Publisher’s Weekly: That’s right: The Loneliest Girl in the Universe is being published in America by HarperCollins. HarperCollins. That’s the stuff that dreams are made of. It’s going to be out in July 2018 in hardback, eBook and audiobook (my first English-language audiobook!). This deal happened in May last year, soContinue reading “Big, unbelievable and incredible news”
A belated writing progress update – eight months later
Hi gang, On this blog I used to do writing progress updates, and enough has been happening recently that I thought it was about time to dust off the old blog and give you an update. This series is specifically about a speculative, un-contracted manuscript I’m writing under the codename #ghosthouse. You can read partsContinue reading “A belated writing progress update – eight months later”
New video: Writing Retreat with Alice Oseman
New weekly blog is up! This week it’s guest-starring Alice Oseman burrito-ing herself in a blanket, dog ball catching talent and my driving (because I gotta show off my hard earned skills somehow 💪). The pink font here was 100% inspired by Sofia Coppola, because we went to see The Beguiled and it was EXCELLENT.
New service – editorial critiques
I’m very excited to announce a project I’ve been working on for a while now – I’m going to be offering editorial services. I’ve been doing this for years for my friends and I really enjoy it and want to do more! If you have a story you’re working on, and would like some VERYContinue reading “New service – editorial critiques”
Free novella! 🎉🎉 – Can Clove & Ella raid a castle under siege?
So who would like to see more of Clove and Ella? What about Clove and Ella pulling off a heist? And revealing why Ella was really in Carlisle? THEN I’VE GOT SOME GOOD NEWS 4 U BUDDIES. As of right now, you can read a free novella by me on Amazon Kindle, or any otherContinue reading “Free novella! 🎉🎉 – Can Clove & Ella raid a castle under siege?”
A Week in the Life of an Author – Unboxing first book, New cover & Writing a new book!
If you’re looking for something to read…..
I’ve been playing with Goodreads features, and I’ve compiled lists of the top ten books I’ve read for each of the last five years. So here’s (quite a lot!) of book recommendations. 2019: 2018: 2017: 2016: 2015: 2014: 2013: 2012: 2011:
Wren James 