P.G. Bell

The Big Bad Wolf Murder hits US bookshelves on 20th January, with words by me and cover art by Jordan Kincaid. Order your copy now, and treat yourself to a high speed mystery, packed with action, twists and the biggest, baddest wolf you've ever met! #KidLit www.pgbellwriter.com/where-to-buy/

Well, this says everything.

Saw it this morning and can confirm. Sumptuous animation, but any story that starts with a naked child committing suicide is a tough sell in the current marketplace of cozy fantasy. It's still family-friendly fare, but it's got teeth. Recommended.

We thought there should be a definitive podcast about Sonic, chronologically tracking through the 90s and letting you relive (or first-live) a childhood in those days, with all really good editing and music and features and guests and stuff, so we did. It's nearly over: stctp.zone

It me.

There's a new Bluesky update that lets you add various links to your profile (your shop, your portfolio, your Ko-Fi, whatever SO MAKE SURE YOU ADD YOUR LINKS!!

Big announcement - a Cardiff specific news service. @propercardiffnews.bsky.social Full details in the video and you can subscribe in the comments. Bloody hell this is exciting (and terrifying).

This not my schtick - it’s just 100% pure facts! At the risk of grossly simplifying a really complex issue, there’s a lot about the reading crisis which is a self imposed issue, if a lot of people could just get round to seeing reading comics as reading.

I'm aiming to write a spooky song every day now until Halloween. Today's will be called Goblins in the Bin - in the key of D major. If any bored (or easily distracted) illustrators want to draw a picture, I will very happily put it in the video & share all the profits (there will be no profits).

This is such a good show. Proper world-building sci-fi, with heavy Moebius vibes.

Wasn't this almost an actual thing about ten years ago? I seem to remember people in the industry pushing for it, and it always struck me as a no-brainer.

top tip: If your boss doesn't like your work, tell him you did it with AI! Then he'll have to pretend to like it!

Hey, authors, illustrators, poets, etc in the UK and Ireland! I’ve put together a statement in support of Sally Rooney with the help of others. Message me if you’d like to sign?

Ain't this the truth.

Moth 🔦 first picture in my October series!

Here’s a little comic someone gave me at a recent event that is so good that honestly I might just steal the plot for like book 9 or something.

If you haven't caught #StarTrekProdigy yet, it's one of the best modern Trek shows. Accessible to kids, but fun for anyone, it really feels like the franchise moving forward. Go watch!

It's that day again. Use any and all resources available to help you through it. (And, as always, #FuckAI)

UK #screenwriting crisis? Discuss. Another must-read bulletin from Philip.

He likes to watch.

Gutted to hear that illustrator Terry Denton has passed away. The 13 Storey Treehouse books were foundational texts for my eldest. Fun to read aloud as a parent but, crucially, the first books he chose to read for himself, and Terry's pictures were a huge help. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...

A lovely review of our former Welsh Laureate's latest book. Eloise's stories are always worth seeking out. #KidLit #KidLitUK

It's been far too long since my last visit. Time to schedule another one, methinks.

A lump of the purest green!

While in Mousehole working on a TV project (that alas was never commissioned) I met Neil Brockman and heard the story in his own words. If this was the only thing the RNLI ever did for humanity, it would be enough to deserve our eternal respect. And they do this every day. Unpaid. For all of us.

Guys. The BBC put #DoctorWho out to tender yesterday. Production companies only have a couple of weeks to get their bids in. The Beeb are open to all formats and series lengths. So let's crowd source this thing. What should it look like when it comes back?

Consider this a pathetic plea on my part, but all encouragement will be gratefully received.

If you're looking to give the RNLI a boost, and support someone slogging their way around the Cardiff half marathon, hit the link below and help make the world that little bit better.

This is a gorgeous new edition of a brilliant and funny book, and you owe it to yourself to try and win a copy. #KidLit #KidLitUK

Abiola Bello - author 📚 publisher and co-founder of the Diverse Book Awards. The third book in her Wild Magic series for younger readers is out 🌟 - the first book won the Sparks School Book Award  @simonandschuster.bsky.social  #bookseries #authorinterview #childrensbooks #diversebooks #publishing

This is a gorgeous new edition of a brilliant and funny book, and you owe it to yourself to try and win a copy. #KidLit #KidLitUK

Happy birthday to The X-Files! Yes, it went off the rails but it was so much fun along the way. "Humbug", "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" and "Folie à Deux" remain some of my favourite episodes. Shout out your own favs here!

Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now

The RNLI are incredible, literal heroes saving lives at sea. I'm proud to support them. Now would be a really good time to donate. (It's a double win: money for the RNLI and making a stand against fa**ist idiots!)

#KidLitUK writers and illustrators; come and help out a good cause. I've signed up again this year.

Calling all UK publishers... #KidLitUK

Should you feel like supporting a thoroughly worthy cause, my son is fundraising for the RNLI by running the Cardiff Half Marathon on Oct 4. Go on, he's a lovely lad fundraise.rnli.org/s/25611/27516 Pls RT. Thanks.

One of my friends saw me on Casualty earlier. I usually play a security guard (night off maybe), but I'm a patient in this episode.