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SPOILT CREATURES (June 2024) @tinderpress • @ObserverUK 10 Best Debut Novelists • 🏳️‍🌈 • Rep'd by 📚 @ce_seymour 🎥 @emilyhaywardw

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

5 months

I've had some time to plan what I might say about this, but to be honest I'm still in total shock. There's only immense gratitude. Thank you so much @ObsNewReview , @TinderPress , @EllieFreedman and @ce_seymour . And congratulations to my fellow writers on the list!

@ObsNewReview

Observer New Review

5 months

This Sunday's cover: the 10 best debut novelists for 2024 📚 🔸 @ColinBarrett82 🔸 @ka_bradley 🔸 @HConstable 🔸 @tomlamont 🔸 @elleandthebooks 🔸 @Elizaroconnor 🔸 @AndresNOrdorica 🔸 @nicolaspadamsee 🔸 @aetwigg 🔸 @L_Vardiashvili 📸 @sukidhanda

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

6 months

I’m giving away a proof of SPOILT CREATURES to one lucky winner, just in time for the holidays (because nothing says festive like a group of angry women) 🌾 FOLLOW + RT to enter 🌾 One winner will be chosen at random. Ends 12 December at midnight. Good luck!

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Amy Twigg

1 year

And the news is out! Deliriously happy to share that my novel has been acquired by @headlinepg @TinderPress as one of their 2024 lead debut titles. I'm trying to act cool but in reality am completely unhinged. Can't wait for you all to meet the women of Breach House 🐖

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The Bookseller

1 year

"It is a completely absorbing read that has real bite" @TinderPress has signed @aetwigg 's "dark and riveting" literary début, Spoilt Creatures. Read here:

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Is it just me or is there a bit of a weird vibe going round?

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Amy Twigg

2 years

🧵 Ariadne Giveaway 🧵 To celebrate the paperback release of @jennysaint 's Ariadne (aka Waterstones January book of the month!), I'm giving away one copy to a lucky winner. FOLLOW & RT TO ENTER UK only, chosen at random. Competition closes midnight 5 Jan. Good luck!

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Today I start my @cbcreative course! Am I scared? Yes. Am I excited? Yes. Did I panic buy one of those pencil cases shaped like a can of Sprite? Maybe.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

I met @DanielJLayton once at a mutual friend's party. He was perfectly polite and even cracked one or two jokes. True professional. Anyway, happy birthday.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

🏘️🗡️ GIVEAWAY! 🗡️🏘️ The lovely @ViperBooks have given me an extra copy of THE APPEAL to give away. Follow me and RT to be in with a chance to win! One winner chosen at random. Comp closes 12 July. Good luck! 💛

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Some news from me: I'm delighted to share I'm now represented by the bright and brilliant @ce_seymour at @JohnsonAlcock . Can't wait to get cracking on bringing my debut novel out into the world, and with someone who's so clearly as passionate about it as I am.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

No quips, no 'bit', other than to say I've known @scarfdemon for nearly the majority of my life and every day has been better for it. Hope she'll remain on land with us a few years longer before taking her rightful place deep in the ocean with the other merfolk. Happy birthday 💛

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Morning! I finished my novel.

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Amy Twigg

9 months

This was sublime. A moving tale about sisterhood, duty, and all the conflicting things a woman is expected to be. Can't wait to see it out in the world.

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

1 year

And here it is! Absolutely thrilled to share the front cover of SPOILT CREATURES. Coming June 2024!

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Headline Books

1 year

We are delighted to reveal the cover of SPOILT CREATURES, a dark and riveting debut about cults, transgression and female rage, by the wonderful @aetwigg . ‘A simmering debut, heady with the possibilities of language' @Kiran_MH June 2024. Pre-order now:

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Amy Twigg

1 year

Turned the motion blur off my parents' TV an hour ago. Will update if and when they notice. Pray for me.

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Amy Twigg

5 months

Took my copy of @ObserverUK out to lunch 🍸

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Amy Twigg

3 months

I am spending the next three days zipping around on a proof drop tour. Looking forward to chatting with booksellers about #SpoiltCreatures . First stop: Oxford!

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

2 years

Deliriously excited to continue the journey. Thank you @HoZ_Books for brightening my month - and congratulations @ElodieITV on another beautiful book! #ad

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

4 months

look at my children

@TinderPress

Tinder Press

4 months

We’re off on a London proof drop tour with @aetwigg tomorrow to deliver these very special packages of the debut of the summer #SpoiltCreatures ! Looking forward to chatting about all things cults and female rage ✨✨

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Amy Twigg

3 years

@icklenellierose @shopDisney @Hermesparcels Genuinely, why are ANY companies still using Hermes?

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Amy Twigg

2 months

Genuinely one of the best feelings as a debut has been the early love from booksellers. My editor just showed me my Waterstones page and it's made me SILLY. Thank you thank you 💛

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Amy Twigg

3 months

The creatures are in @thebookseller as one to watch 💃

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Madeleine Feeny

@MadeleineFeeny

3 months

Who doesn't love a women's commune where things get out of hand? @aetwigg 's debut Spoilt Creatures will keep you hooked. @TinderPress @thebookseller

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Amy Twigg

3 years

My husband and I saw this house over the summer and both emphatically concluded this is where we'll move to when the zombie apocalypse happens.

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R.D. Barrow

@rdbarrowauthor

3 years

Could you live there?

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Amy Twigg

4 months

babe, are you okay? you've barely pre-ordered Spoilt Creatures

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Spoilt Creatures by Amy Twigg | Waterstones

Buy Spoilt Creatures by Amy Twigg from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

www.waterstones.com

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Nails are done, agent has signed off on edits, I am ready for two weeks in Italy 🇮🇹

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

3 years

Maybe you need glasses, then.

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Amy Twigg

8 months

It's so gratifying to see the world fall in love with @jennieg_author and The List of Suspicious Things. An astonishing debut written with much talent and tenderness, it sings with humanity.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Obligatory hardback sale tweet.

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

10 months

still very much dancing deliriously over this review of #spoiltcreatures from the legendary @jennysaint 'A modern-day Dionysian cult of women in the woods - a haunting and exhilarating read, echoes of Yellowjackets and ancient myth, full of female rage, what more do you want?'

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Amy Twigg

1 year

in the time it's taken me to finish this cross stitch, I've: - finished edits with my agent - gone on submission - signed a book deal - announced book deal - finished edits again - revealed book cover it's been real, psychedelic mushrooms 🍄

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Amy Twigg

3 months

A very (very) busy day on the road visiting more booksellers IN KENT!

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Amy Twigg

5 months

Spotted #SpoiltCreatures in @Waterstones ' Biggest Fiction Coming Soon!

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Amy Twigg

2 years

A weirdly emotional moment. I've just completed my notebook (possibly the only notebook I've ever used cover to cover). This has been with me from the very first days of plotting my novel, all the way up to now.

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Amy Twigg

4 months

I'm kicking off my first proof drop in London tomorrow! Very excited to meet and chat with booksellers ✨

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Very excited that my novel has been chosen for a place on @cbcreative 's three month course! Now I finally have an excuse to buy a new pencil case.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Baked a cake this weekend. There's a tiny woman behind one of the mushrooms ready to put a spell on you.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

It's my birthday, and what are birthdays for if not taking your dog to the beach on a whim?

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Amy Twigg

3 years

But the pandemic is ending tomorrow, gotcha.

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

2 years

Well, I must have had my head buried in the sand because I had no idea @say_shannon was writing a prequel to the brilliant The Priory of the Orange Tree. Immediately went and pre-ordered a signed copy - now it's just a waiting game...

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

1 year

Just realised my novel comes out THIS TIME NEXT YEAR

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Amy Twigg

3 months

Back on the road to visit more booksellers! Stomping around Surrey today (it's very wet I am very damp)

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Amy Twigg

9 months

the horror of remembering my mum is going to read my novel and realise I know what sex is

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Amy Twigg

3 years

A bit of garden DIY. The water feature makes me want to pee.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

I've decided for every publishing rejection I get, I'm going to treat myself to something nice. Today it's pancakes.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

One year older, none the wiser.

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Amy Twigg

5 months

So many good books to read this year. You might even think #SpoiltCreatures is one of them.

@ObsNewReview

Observer New Review

5 months

Meet the 10 best new novelists for 2024

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Amy Twigg

8 months

A cute reminder you can pre-order SPOILT CREATURES from all reputable (and some non-reputable) bookshops:

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Amy Twigg

2 months

She's a radio girlie now! I'll be doing a regular feature on @BBCSurrey recommending my books of the month. This month's picks: North Woods @johnmurrays and The Last Murder at the End of the World @BloomsburyRaven Listen here:

Radio Surrey - Listen Live - BBC Sounds

Listen live to BBC Radio Surrey on BBC Sounds

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Wrote 2,000 words today, went to the gym. Gradually starting to feel like a human again.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Delighted to have won the #BPAPitchPrize 2021! I've nothing clever or witty to say, other than thank you to @bluepencil_edit and @JoannaSwainson for choosing my novel about angry women.

@bluepencil_edit

Blue Pencil Agency

@bluepencil_edit

2 years

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the #BPAPitchPrize 2021, selected by literary agent @JoannaSwainson ! Thank you to everyone who submitted and huge congratulations to the top ten.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Good thoughts for this little man, please. He's been sick all weekend (I'm 90% convinced it's his way of punishing me for going on holiday) 😑

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Amy Twigg

11 months

Just received THE most beautiful proof of @SarahCMarsh 's debut - in time for our @NewWritingNorth event on the 5th!

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Beautiful, tender, everything. 💛

@ScarfDemon

Chloe Dungate

3 years

You can now watch my animated short film "brother" which screened at Buffer Festival London! Critics are calling it "you made me cry" and "how DARE you"

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

2 years

That's me!

@prize_novel

Cheshire Novel Prize- Currently Longlisting

2 years

Let us not forget that 89 novelists made the top ten percent! Out of 997- that’s an amazing achievement & means you are eligible for our agent showcase along with LL & SL writers. We are sorting out the emails and will be back Tuesday.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Muting anyone and everyone who talks or jokes about the Depp vs. Heard trial so my mental health can thrive 😌🙏

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Amy Twigg

2 years

In Jan I deleted almost 60k words of my novel. As of today, I now have 60k new ones, with less than half of this draft left to finish. Two more months and it should be done. It's already made its way onto a longlist. You gotta take the milestones where you find 'em, you know?

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Amy Twigg

2 years

I have one beastly chapter left to edit. Please send copious amounts of processed carbs.

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Amy Twigg

9 months

strange and exciting to feature in this year's #Headliners2023 , something I always looked forward to as a reader (and still do obv) but now as a real actual no-takebacks author

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Amy Twigg

2 years

I don't really believe in new year's resolutions, but I hope 2022 is everything you need it to be. Eat good food, watch bad movies, get round to that thing you've been thinking about for far too long. And don't forget to stay hydrated x

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Amy Twigg

7 months

I noticed yesterday that @Waterstones has said some lovely things about Spoilt Creatures!! call their bluff while there's still double points to be had!!

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Amy Twigg

3 years

The pomodoro technique except it's 25 minutes watching YouTube, 5 minutes actual writing

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Amy Twigg

3 years

@Echoisweird If you wash your hands, you need to touch your genitals.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Fresh herbs from the garden. Most grown from seed! 🌿

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Amy Twigg

3 years

I'm just a girl, standing in front of a major TV production company, asking when Hannibal season 4 is coming.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

What an unexpected TREAT through my letterbox! Can't wait to sink in, @rosieandrews22 🐍 And thank you to @BloomsburyRaven for making my Friday.

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Amy Twigg

6 months

someone might actually buy my novel next year, like imagine

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Amy Twigg

2 years

There are exciting things afoot I can't talk about, so I did the only reasonable thing and got a fringe 🫠

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Amy Twigg

7 months

the creatures have gotten their own bookmarks! they even helpfully link to the spotify playlist I created years ago when I first started writing (spoiler: there's a lot of lana del ray)

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Amy Twigg

10 months

neighbour's kid next door just yelled 'seeya, wouldn't wanna be ya!!' and honestly that insult cuts to the bone the older you get. I wouldn't wanna be me either, kid. No one warned me about taxes and acid reflux

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Full disclosure, I did not get any pictures of the event because I was plied with too much prosecco, but I had the loveliest time celebrating with @Kiran_MH and my mentor and friend Tom de Freston at the launch of Leila and the Blue Fox. Another stunning collaboration! 💙🦊

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Amy Twigg

1 year

Solidarity to everyone currently staying with their parents for the holidays and remembering where the majority of their trauma comes from ✌️

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Amy Twigg

11 months

Began the day with dropping off some proofs in York! (I want to live in York now.)

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Went to the beach today. The tide was out, and it felt like swimming in a giant pool with little fishies, 10/10 would do every day of my life

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Shout out to fellow pet owners who have to keep telling their animal not to lay directly in the 37° sun.

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Amy Twigg

9 months

I know I'm preaching to the choir, but Death of a Bookseller was strange and brilliant. Sticky floored and berry flavoured, I raced through it. @alicemjslater , you creep 🖤

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Amy Twigg

10 months

I need to borrow everyone's luck this week, please and thank you 🙏

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Just hit the 90k milestone on my MS. A few thousand words left to go and then it is DONE* *after a bit more editing

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Amy Twigg

1 year

@Echoisweird Dexter loves his Aunty Echo 💛

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Amy Twigg

10 months

It's Friday and we all deserve a little treat. I'm offering to critique one person's submission package (agent letter + synopsis). Give this post a like/ comment and I'll pick someone at random. PS. Don't worry if you're not lucky this time, I'll do more! #WritingCommunity

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Question: is it a good idea to mention any other full MS requests you've received when querying an agent? I keep hearing conflicting information! #amwriting #amquerying

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Amy Twigg

3 years

This has been a tough week for a lot of reasons. If you've also had a tough week, or just want to hear something nice: you are doing great.

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Amy Twigg

2 months

'can we stop for treats' 'no we have treats at home'

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Amy Twigg

3 years

So proud of my husband who's lead design on this and the rest of the Jumpship team. Somerville is going to make you FEEL THINGS . #E32021 #Microsoft

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Speaking to @prize_novel on the phone yesterday was like speaking to a celebrity 💃 Thrilled to see so many people getting full MS requests as part of their showcase! Wishing everyone lots of luck.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Can now confirm my novel has been longlisted for the @Mslexia Novel Competition! Been wanting to say that for a while now. Happy little writer.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

My view this morning.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Chuffed for the lettuce, to be honest.

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Amy Twigg

11 months

Thank you @NewWritingNorth , @TinderPress and everyone who came for a lovely evening! I had such fun chatting with you. Let's do it again sometime

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Amy Twigg

11 months

It’s my birthday tomorrow and I would love you forever if you considered pre-ordering my book (yes I am one of those people now) Also, because I believe in two way streets, something exciting will be happening here tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled 👀

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Amy Twigg

6 months

I recently finished reading my fellow debut @aniacard 's ABOVE US THE SEA, and lemme tell you - you're in for a treat. Soaked in loss and love, it's utterly compelling. Out July 2024 w/ @DeadInkBooks 🌊

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Amy Twigg

3 years

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Just hit the first big milestone on my redraft, celebrating by dancing around to Depeche Mode. I am an unstoppable force.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

#newprofilepic

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Amy Twigg

2 years

And just like that, my 3-month course with @cbcreative came to an end. Exhausted and grateful in equal measure, particularly to @lizzieenfield for her generosity and insight, and my fellow coursemates (everyone needs a @glg_writes in their life, I promise). On I go.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

So my neighbours have gotten ducks, which means my enjoyment of life has increased 300%.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Happy #NationalDogDay to this silly thing.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

Good morning to Keanu Reeves and Keanu Reeves only.

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Amy Twigg

2 years

First big edit sent to my agent. Now it's time for board games and cake: the only true way to party.

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Amy Twigg

3 years

Reader, I bought every single book.

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@aetwigg

Amy Twigg

8 months

With the help of @EllieFreedman , I am now an official Goodreads author. Give me a follow!

Amy Twigg (Author of Spoilt Creatures)

Amy Twigg is a writer, born and raised in Kent. Her debut novel Spoilt Creatures won the BPA Pitch Prize and was longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Competi...

www.goodreads.com

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Amy Twigg

2 years

It's a good day.

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