Writer and performer from Teesside. Rep: @jswilliamson (Antony Harwood literary Agency) debut MG novel #Riverskin coming April 2025 from @WalkerBooksUK
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Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
"Riverskin is a bold, evocative debut — The Little Mermaid meets Skellig but with discarded shopping trolleys and techno." 🧜♀️🛒🎵
Riverskin is one of @thetimes favourite kids' books of 2025! Mike Edwards' lyrical debut steeped in Teesside myth is out now
walker.co.uk/9781529523980/r…
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Meet author @edwardswrite for an exciting author workshop at @7Stories on Thursday 21st August, celebrating his debut novel Riverskin, recently picked out by @thetimes as a children's book of the year!
Book early to avoid disappointment!
🎫: £5.50
sevenstories.org.uk/event/ri…
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
#Riverskin is a dynamic, dark and distinctive story of self-discovery, belonging and survival which flows with lyricism, a story that completely captivated me as I followed the breath-taking story of the river’s gift. bookcraic.blog/2025/08/04/re… #MikeEdwards @WalkerBooksUK
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
With its roots in Teeside folklore the exceptional debut #kidlit novel #Riverskin @edwardswrite @WalkerBooksUK is #RedReadingHub’s #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog now wp.me/p11DI5-dht
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
"An original and memorable adventure with a language all of its own" @ReeceAndrea, Expert Reviewer
Riverskin (9+/11+) by Mike Edwards, @WalkerBooksUK
Shop and support your child's school:
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Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
If you are paying a visit to your local bookshop this indie bookshop week, keep an eye out for our super vibrant
sprayed-edge edition of Riverskin by @edwardswrite , exclusive to independent bookshops 💚
#IndieBookshopWeek @booksaremybag
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Coming up this Saturday!
Mike Edwards @edwardswrite will visit Book Corner on Saturday 14th June, 11am - 12.30pm, to sign copies of his debut novel #Riverskin.
I can highly recommend Mike's beautiful book. It's set in and around the River Tees, and features our very own local water spirit, Peg Powler.
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Wonderful to see Riverskin by @edwardswrite is a BookTrust Book of the Day!
Our #BookOfTheDay is an inspired debut, which has its roots in a Teeside myth but goes so much further than a simple retelling of folklore.
#Riverskin by Mike Edwards is a really compelling read:
booktrust.org.uk/book-recomm… @WalkerBooksUK
ALT The front cover of Riverskin and a quote from our review: 'Remarkable... packed with edge-of-seat drama, nail-biting moments and mysteries aplenty'
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Happy publication day to Riverskin by Mike Edwards! An atmospheric, lyrical children's fiction debut, inspired by the myths of North East England.
"A bold debut and its atmosphere lingers long after the last page.” Children’s Book of the Week, The Times
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Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
"Riverskin is a bold debut and its atmosphere lingers long after the last page — much like the smell of scum on anyone who dares a dip in a British river." @TimesLucy
A wonderful review of Riverskin by @edwardswrite in The Times over the weekend! Read below for a sneak peek 👀
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Mike Edwards @edwardswrite will visit Book Corner on Saturday 14th June, 11am - 12.30pm, to sign copies of his debut novel #Riverskin.
I can highly recommend Mike's beautiful book. It's set in and around the River Tees, and features our very own local water spirit, Peg Powler.
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Ishy is a good friend of mine, it would be good if Teessiders could share, even better get yourself there! @IshyDin
The Reading Round is a reading group with a difference. No pens, no paper, no prep… like a book club, but with no homework!
Led by local playwright @IshyDin for the @royallitfund, these friendly, free weekly meetings will run from Sat 21 Sep. More: arconline.co.uk/whats-on/rea…
ALT Ishy Din, wearing a black round-necked t-shirt and glasses pushed back on top of his head, is holding a pen in one hand and is speaking to a group of people (out of shot)
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
So happy to share with you all ‘CARU’ - Community Arts Responder Unit funded by the brilliant @borderlands_cpp ✍️
We are gathering a group of local writers and performers from Redcar & Cleveland of all abilities who will respond creatively to community issues. 🎭
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
We're calling on the new Labour Government to support our plans to make the North East the centre of creativity for the writing industries.
Let's establish a Centre for Writing in Newcastle and reposition the industry's southern and London bias 💫
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg3j…
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
.@WalkerBooksUK has acquired a middle-grade début novel by the spoken-word writer, poet and performer Mike Edwards 👇 thebookseller.com/rights/wal…
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
The deadline is April 11th - have we got your application yet? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
PLEASE SHARE: DO YOU WANT TO WRITE A NOVEL?
WRITERS’ BLOCK offer a year-long programme of workshops, mentoring, author masterclasses and meetings with agents
There are 14 places, including 4 reserved for working class writers.
Apply here:
writersblocknortheast.com/20…
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
‘Yippee-kay-yay ya little whopper!’ The next DAFT CULT film club will be iconic ‘Crimbo’ flick DIE HARD. Invitations to the Nakatomi Plaza will be sent out soon…
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Home time after a fantastic evening to celebrate the start of the festive season in #Stockton. Don’t know what you think of your shithole @JamesCleverly but we are incredibly proud of ours !!!
#Stockton #Sparkles #Proud. Why not come and see for yourself.
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Red Sky Sessions are back! Join from Wed 1 Nov & get your creativity flowing this November!
Artists aged 18 - infinity can book a space. Discover a welcoming & supportive environment. More info here: bit.ly/3rQNQjR
#NoWordUnspoken #NewWriting #OnlineCourse
Mike Edwards Writer retweeted
Are you a performance-based artist or creative based in the North East of England? Do you want to share what you do with other people, and find out what others are doing?
You are invited to #NorthEastExchange at @GoCivTheatre, Mon 20 Nov, 2pm – 4.30pm: arconline.co.uk/take-part/fo…
ALT Text: North East Exchange (black on a yellow background).