Robin Stevens's Blog, page 27
June 13, 2019
The first copy of Top Marks for Murder has arrived!
This week I had a very exciting delivery – the very first copy of Top Marks for Murder!
It’s beautifully shiny and coral – it’s got gold foil, and gorgeous coral sprayed edges (sprayed edges are what it’s called when the edges of the pages of a book are painted a colour, instead of being left the normal white of the paper) – and I’m completely in love with it.… Read more
June 6, 2019
It’s Murder Most Unladylike’s fifth birthday!
Five years ago today, Murder Most Unladylike was published for the first time ever. And on that day I could NEVER have predicted how my life was about to change …
I feel very lucky to have such a wonderful agent and publisher, and to be supported by so many amazing fans.… Read more
May 30, 2019
Book recommendations – May 2019!
It’s my May book recommendation video! Featuring:
Rumblestar by Abi Elphinstone
Malamander by Thomas Taylor
Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day by Dominique Valente
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Towards Zero by Agatha Christie
Enjoy!… Read more
May 24, 2019
Murder Most Unladylike Fifth Anniversary – competition!
Yesterday I got a very exciting delivery: my author copies of the Murder Most Unladylike fifth anniversary hardback edition!
Cover by Nina Tara, published by Puffin 6th June 2019
This is the special edition we’re publishing to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Murder Most Unladylike – it first came out on the 4th June 2014, which seems like a very long time ago, but also no time at all!… Read more
May 22, 2019
Dublin 2019 – what a wonderful trip!
I visited Dublin last weekend – and my Irish Detective Society gave me the most amazing welcome!
My signing at Eason’s O’Connell Street (who have always been so supportive of my books!) was wonderful – I had fans from as far away as Cork come to see me. It means a lot that people travel to meet me – I feel so honoured that you care so much!… Read more
May 17, 2019
Murder Most Unladylike June events 2019
The beautiful fifth anniversary edition of Murder Most Unladylike publishes on the 6th of June 2019. It’s hardback, it’s got a ribbon, and it features not only a brand new chapter, but material from Top Marks for Murder, which doesn’t publish until August 8th …
To celebrate, I’m going to be doing events across the country throughout June.… Read more
May 15, 2019
May 2019: I’m coming to Dublin!
Irish detectives, I’m coming to visit this weekend! I’ll be speaking at Dublin’s ILF, as well as stopping by Eason’s on O’Connell Street. I’m also going to be working with Poetry Ireland’s Writers in Schools scheme on the Monday and Tuesday … so you never know, I might come visit your school!… Read more
May 14, 2019
Daunt Books Children’s Short Story Competition 2019
Every year, Daunt Bookshop holds a children’s short story competition, and this year I was honoured to be asked to write the introduction to the winners’ collection of stories.
I was overwhelmed by how clever, interesting, funny and inspired the fifteen winning stories were – I loved reading them, and I’m so impressed by the skill of their authors.… Read more
May 2, 2019
Book 8 – cover and title reveal!
Detectives, the moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. I’m thrilled, delighted and generally pleased to finally be able to announce that Book 8’s title will be …
TOP MARKS FOR MURDER!
Cover by Nina Tara
And here’s the cover, from my amazing illustrator Nina Tara and the brilliant Puffin design team.… Read more
April 30, 2019
Book 8 – cover and title reveal coming on Thursday …
The wait is almost over! On Thursday at 3:30pm BST I’ll reveal the full cover AND title of Book 8 here on my website. But what will it be called? It’s your last chance to guess …… Read more
