Robin Stevens's Blog, page 36
May 29, 2018
Murder Most Unladylike is an Eason’s series spotlight pick for June!
I’m very proud to say that Eason’s in Ireland are big Murder Most Unladylike fans – so much so that they’ve just chosen the whole Murder Most Unladylike series to be their Series Spotlight for June.
If you go into any Eason’s store this month, you’ll be sure to see a whole PILE of my books!… Read more
May 18, 2018
Announcement – there’s a BRAND NEW short story coming in July!
Hello Detectives! I told you a few weeks ago that I had an exciting announcement coming up soon, and today I’m very pleased to finally be able to reveal some news that I’ve been wanting to tell you for a long time.
Daisy and Hazel’s seventh murder mystery will be out on the 4th of October … but you won’t have to wait until then to read more about them and their friends (and rivals) Alexander and George, because my EXCLUSIVE SHORT STORY PREQUEL to Book 7, The Case of the Missing Treasure, will be published on the 5th of July!… Read more
May 14, 2018
A Spoonful of Murder is shortlisted for a 2018 IBW Award!
I’m absolutely delighted to be able to announce that A Spoonful of Murder is part of this year’s Independent Book Week Book Award shortlists!
It’s been shortlisted in the children’s category alongside 12 other fantastic titles by brilliant authors. I am so proud to be part of this amazing shortlist – whoever wins will be very worthy!… Read more
May 2, 2018
The Guggenheim Mystery on Dubai Eye
Dubai Eye‘s Talking of Books show interviewed me last Saturday about The Guggenheim Mystery, writing mystery stories and why I love Agatha Christie so much.
I had a wonderful time talking to Annabelle, and I loved being asked questions by young reviewer Aaminah Khan.
You can hear the whole interview here, and you can listen to Aaminah’s review of The Guggenheim Mystery, including clips from my interview, here.… Read more
April 30, 2018
April 2018 book recommendations video
Hi Detectives, I’m just in time to share my book recommendations for this month! I have 5 great books as well as lots of exciting news to tell you about … enjoy!
April 25, 2018
Talking funding for school libraries on BBC Radio Oxford
This morning I was interviewed on BBC Radio Oxford about the shocking fact that many British state schools are now having to rely on donations from the public to keep their libraries stocked.
It’s not a surprise that I think that reading is important, but it’s astonishing to me that the government doesn’t agree.… Read more
April 24, 2018
Authors4Oceans – join in!
As you all know, Detective Society members are not just clever. They are determined, compassionate and brave, and always willing to stand up and help those in need. And today there’s a new campaign that you can all help with: Authors4Oceans.
Oceans are amazing, and we couldn’t live without them (that’s not an exaggeration!… Read more
April 20, 2018
First Class Murder Edgar Award Nomination Video
I’m delighted that the American edition of First Class Murder has been nominated for an Edgar Award, one of the most prestigious mystery writing awards!
To celebrate, I’ve filmed myself reading from the book – watch the short clip below or on my YouTube channel! We’ll find out whether I’ve won on the 26th of April …
April 18, 2018
I’m coming to the Edinburgh Festival Baillie Gifford Schools Programme!
Good news for Scottish schools: Katherine Woodfine and I will be appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Baillie Gifford Schools Programme on the 27th August at 10:15am.
This event is for school groups, so if you’d like to see us, tell your teacher to visit the website for details of how to book.… Read more
April 17, 2018
Happy US Book Birthday, Jolly Foul Play!
I’m delighted to be able to say that the fourth book in the Wells & Wong Mysteries series, Jolly Foul Play, is now available to buy in the USA and Canada!
My US publishers are Simon and Schuster, and the book is illustrated by the wonderful Elizabeth Baddeley.… Read more
