I am beyond delighted to be joining some of the hottest names in UK YA on Saturday 18th August at Blackwell’s Charing Cross.

You have Will Hill, author of the phenomenal, best-selling Department 19 series, which I highly recommend to all young adults (and adults young at heart).

James Dawson, author of the spookily brilliant Hollow Pike and true Queen of Teen in my mind.

Tanya Byrne, whose debut Heart-Shaped Bruise not only broke my heart but has already been shortlisted for the The John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger 2012 Award.

Tom Pollock, author of the absolutely staggering The City’s Son, which is already garnering critical praise and

Laure Eve, whose debut coming from Hot Key books next year is already getting a lot of people (my agent included) very, very excited.

Oh, and me!

If you come along, not only will you get to see these authors read from their books and discuss the secrets to writing great YA fiction, you can also get your hands on a pre-release copy of SHIFT! I know, exciting right?

More info on Facebook. So what are you waiting for? Book your place now by emailing Blackwell’s at events.london@blackwell.co.uk.