Joss Stirling

I hope you’re enjoying this! Final two – these are the result of listening to various suggestions so I hope I’ve reflected your majority view successfully! 1 or 2?

OK, 2 & 3 were the most popular. Here are some possible designs using both. What do you think now? I can mix and match elements. Any suggestions for improvements?

Hi everyone. It’s that time of year again. I have a new YA title I want to share with you in December and I’ll be asking for super-reader volunteers in a day or two. But first I’m thinking about the cover. Here are some images I’m thinking of using to build a cover. Which appeals most to you?

The story is a modern fairy tale called Deadly Nightshade, set in winter in a boarding school. It involves magic and nature. I want wintry, magical, and natural but also in tune with my other Joss Stirling books. … See more

Where I’ll be this Saturday…

If you’re in Oxford this Saturday, come and join in the fun in the Playhouse, 10am – 3pm. Along with the other science explorers, I’ll be showing some ‘try this at home’ experiments as well as book signing my latest books. Lion Hudson #CuriousScienceQuest … See more

Book giveaway alert! It maybe one of my Julia Golding books, but I think many of you would like this. The Curious Crime is a murder mystery set in a fantastical museum (with a dodo). Go and see if you can bag a copy in this Toppsta giveaway. … See more

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Jack Ryan contemplating his escape into Middle Earth. #tolkien #jackryanamazon

Hey guys, I’ve just seen that Stung is at a bargain price at the moment – £1.18 on Kindle.

Stung by Joss Stirling is a breathtaking romantic thriller from the bestselling author of Finding Sky. Sixteen-year-old Kate has a talent for disappearing. Framed for murder, and hunted by a violent gang, she’s running for her life …Nathan is the young recruit tasked with finding Kate before he… … See more

I realise I’ve been quiet for a few weeks since my holiday – hi everyone! I’ve been working mainly in my Julia Golding hat on my children’s science non-fiction and a novel called The Curious Crime (murder mystery). But I’ve also handed in my first draft of a new thriller as Joss and seeing my editor about it on Thursday so I hope she likes it.
So what’s happening in your world? … See more