Princess Swashbuckle launches August 8th!

Adventurer and ship's Captain, Princess Swashbuckle, gathers a loyal crew for surprising missions on the high seas in author Hollie Hughes cleverly crafted story.
I loved creating the characters in this book - and there are plenty! - even though we begin with froggy characters we soon leave the palace in Frogland to encounter all sorts of animals in far off places. Offering skills and friendship on their journey, Princess Swashbuckle steers her crew on a new course. This is no frilly princess stuck in a tower waiting to be married off to any ol' frog prince. She has a vision....!

Free books for eager readers

I'm supporting Bookgiving Day 

Every year 1000's of books are donated on bookgivingday to international children's charities, refugee sites, school libraries, nurseries and community halls. 

It is a simple and wonderful gift that can brighten any space and give delight to any child. In past years I've given to doctors/dentist waiting rooms, nurseries and cafes.

I have more books to give away this year! If you know of a library, school or cause please get in touch. I have lovely picture books, novelty and early readers in english. ALSO hardback foreign editions I would gladly pass on in most european languages!

Please contact me by 14th February 2018 via the blog comments or tweet me @debbieallwright for worthy recipients.

Thank you.

Springing into 2018...

A bold and independent Princess has big plans...

leaving admirers for adventures new...

The music is about to liven up!

Dragon's Story Time!

Sit back and enjoy...

Dragons get bad rep?...no more! @LouCarter240 and @DebbieAllwright 's hilariously clever #thereisnodragoninthisstory https://t.co/uvWpmG5iqm

— Books Alive! (@Booktreereading) September 29, 2017

Shortlisted!

Fantastic surprise to learn that There Is No Dragon In This Story is included in a very short short list for the Ysgol Bae Baglan Book Awards 2018!

Well done to all our shortlisted authors/illustrators @DebbieAllwright @LouCarter240 @_JimField @Rachel_Bright2 @DuncanDraws @dc_litchfield pic.twitter.com/ar504QPKTq

— YBB Book Awards 2018 (@YBBookawards18) September 20, 2017

The Night Pirates tour

I'm very excited that the new Night Pirates theatre production has received such great reviews in The Rose Theatre London! and now they've set sail to tour venues across the UK. Theatre venues and time info here.

Looking for a way to beat the back to school blues? Bring your little adventurers along to our swashbuckling story! https://t.co/EXDm9ORPx0 pic.twitter.com/d5JD3rDDpG

— The Night Pirates (@NightPiratesUK) September 17, 2017

Dragon Art Exhibition

Victoria Art Gallery in Bath is currently hosting an exhibition of children's book dragon characters, featuring many well known authors and artists, there's an incredible variety of artwork to view. All sorts of Dragon story related events running through until 8th October. There is even a Dragon Egg Hunt game to follow via a specially created app! I have a couple of original works showing from my latest book:There Is No Dragon In This Story

Who is your favourite illustrator in our Here Be Dragons exhibition? 🐲 pic.twitter.com/ER3pfVZzit

— Victoria Art Gallery (@VictoriaArtBath) September 6, 2017

There Is No Dragon In This Story: Hero spread