Author and semi-competent human being.
Sheffield, England
Joined March 2016
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Big smiles here. 😁
Absolutely fantastic reviews in the Irish Times for two of our @AndersenPress star YA authors from @chennessybooks!
#FindingPhoebe by @GavinExtence
‘One of the finest examples I’ve encountered of depicting neurodiversity… an utterly gorgeous book’ irishtimes.com/culture/books… (£€)
And I'm proud to have you as my editor!
Great to see @GavinExtence’s extraordinarily funny, heart-tugging YA novel #FindingPhoebe on this mighty longlist. So proud to have been its editor 💖🧏🏻♀️
@AndersenPress #branfordboaseaward
Proud of @SheffCouncil for taking a stand and backing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The UK government and opposition's refusal to do likewise is utterly reprehensible.
*SELF-PROMOTION KLAXON*
So pleased for yet another brill review for @GavinExtence's #FindingPhoebe in @GuardianBooks: 'A uniquely funny, poignant and delightful coming-of-age story'
theguardian.com/books/2023/o…
@AndersenPress
Gavin Extence retweeted
For anyone who's unsure, Novel Slam tonight is downstairs @Sheffieldplate in @OrchardSquare. We start prompty at 7pm. Please retweet! @workshopwrite @iainbroome @bryonydoran @otsfestival @danblythewriter @OurStace @GavinExtence
Gavin Extence retweeted
We still have spaces for Novel Slam 2023. You could receive feedback from @GavinExtence @OurStace @bryonydoran and @danblythewriter. Prizes: coaching, manuscript feeback & membership of @workshopwrite. You just need a pitch and 3 min extract. @otsfestival
beverleywrites.com/workshops…
Gavin Extence retweeted
TOMORO First Sounds About Write of the new term. It's always a blast!
Downstairs at #SheffieldPlate @OrchardSquare our live lit event #OpenMic plus novelists @GavinExtence @PennyWightwick.
Secure your slot - [email protected]
21st Sept 18:45-20:45
eventbrite.co.uk/e/sounds-ab…
Gavin Extence retweeted
We're excited to hosting Novel Slam again @Sheffieldplate in @OrchardSquare this autumn. We'll be donating free membership as a prize. Want to hear what kind of writing our judge, @GavinExtence likes? Come and hear him on 21st at Sounds About Write and check out the venue too!
Forget Strictly and join Sheffield's novelists as they battle to become Novel Slam champion 2023 as part of @otsfestival. Still tickets for entrants. You need a pitch and a 3 minute extract. You could win membership of @workshopwrite. feedback & coaching.
beverleywrites.com/workshops…
Gavin Extence retweeted
The #reviewoftheday comes from @storywhispers and it’s a review of ‘Finding Phoebe’ by @GavinExtence - ‘I loved every minute of it and was sorry to reach the end, though I did rush through it as I couldn’t put it down.’
#thewritereads
whisperingstories.com/findin…
Looking forward to this.
First Sounds About Write of the new term.
Join us downstairs at #SheffieldPlate @OrchardSquare for our live lit event #OpenMic plus novelists @GavinExtence @PennyWightwick.
To secure your open mic slot email [email protected].
21st Sept 18:45-20:45
eventbrite.co.uk/e/sounds-ab…
Gavin Extence retweeted
my voice may be a bit croaky after @YarmEaglescliff victory last night but espisode 18 of #QuacedSpines is now live. Reviews of @rebeccakbarrow @MHendrixWrites @GavinExtence @XenaKnox @Kiran_MH are all there. Please subscribe & let us know what you think
open.spotify.com/episode/4Sq…
Gavin Extence retweeted
First Sounds About Write of the new term.
Join us downstairs at #SheffieldPlate @OrchardSquare for our live lit event #OpenMic plus novelists @GavinExtence @PennyWightwick.
To secure your open mic slot email [email protected].
21st Sept 18:45-20:45
eventbrite.co.uk/e/sounds-ab…
Gavin Extence retweeted
This month #FindingPhoebe is our #DubrayTeenRecommended read.
An important and beautiful story that captures the headspace and lifestyle of a neurodivergent teen with grace and truth.
Find this in our shops and online 💫
@GavinExtence
dubraybooks.ie/product/findi…
And, for early support and kind words, I'd like to thank:
everyone @AndersenPress
@jasperfforde @susinnielsen @JSW_writer @GraemeSimsion
and Ciara Smyth (you don't seem to be on Twitter anymore, so I'm sending this message telepathically).
Happy book birthday to @GavinExtence! #FindingPhoebe is a poignant, hilarious YA novel about an autistic girl whose best friend’s crisis causes a very bumpy journey of self-discovery. It all begins with a car in the sea…
@AndersenPress
I'm going to bake myself a small cake.
Happy book birthday to @GavinExtence! #FindingPhoebe is a poignant, hilarious YA novel about an autistic girl whose best friend’s crisis causes a very bumpy journey of self-discovery. It all begins with a car in the sea…
@AndersenPress
It seems I'm going to be a YA debutant. This is surprisingly nerve-racking!
.@AndersenPress has signed Finding Phoebe, a YA debut by @GavinExtence 'about two girls - one neurotypical, one not - trying to navigate teenagerhood'
bookbrunch.co.uk/page/articl… (£)
This looks great. And tickets are still free and available!
Sheffield author Sunjeev Sahota will be talking about his Booker shortlisted novel the Year of the Runaways in an event @ots is doing in collaboration with @bbcworldservice @crucibletheatre on 23 November. Free to attend book here eventbrite.com/e/sunjeev-sah…
It's that time again. 2 days left to get tickets...
Tickets for the Novel Slam's 10th anniversary celebration are almost sold out. Join @GavinExtence @iainbroome @danblythewriter @OurStace @DaisyAWatt @bryonydoran @anne_grange, me!, 16 contestants and a literary audience for a fun and inspiring night out.
offtheshelf.org.uk/event/nov…
Hello @LizPichon
My daughter is complaining that her arm aches because she spent an awfully long time drawing this!
