Darren Simpson

[1] My new book #THIRST will be published by @PushkinPress on 11 Sept. It's a teen folk horror about a malevolent river worshipped for generations by the village of Maimsbury. I can't wait for you all to get swept away with Gorse and Faye. This gorgeous cover's by @natsmillie. ->

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Been eyeing our upcoming releases? Use the code SUMMER25 online at Waterstones.com and on the app for 25% off when preordering Thirst, The Twelve paperback, and The Snow Fox and the Long, Long Night!

Up for a bargain? @Waterstones have selected #THIRST as one of the titles included in their special pre-order sale. Pop SUMMER25 in at checkout to get your copy at three quarters the cost! 🎉 This week only, so no dilly daddling. 🤓 waterstones.com/book/thirst/da… #WPreorder

I'll be sharing some #THIRST news across my socials tomorrow morning. Something to brighten your Monday morning. ☀️

Sun’s out! ☀️ Summer’s here! Five books guaranteed to turn reluctant readers into repeat readers! @BarringtonStoke @NosyCrow @bbcbitesize @philearle @mossmontmomery @edgechristopher @alastair_ch bbc.co.uk/bitesize/artic…

Got some thrilling #THIRST news coming your way Monday morning. Watch this space.

Got a nice mention in the Bookseller! Heading your way this Halloween 🎃

An absolute pleasure to welcome ⁦@DarrenSimpson44⁩ to Sutton Community Academy today. Thanks so much for supporting literacy and sharing a true love of literature with our students. A truly inspirational day - thanks for being part of our legacy.

I couldn't have asked for a nicer author visit to see out the school year. The pupils at @SuttonAcademy were vibrant, engaged and gleefully creative, in a day led by the wider mission of a passionate English Lead. All very heartwarming and lots of fun to be part of. 📚✒️👏

For me, most of the books that I write start with an image that snags in my brain and then doesn't leave me alone until I've built a story around it. For ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO, this image was of a murmuration of starlings circling the sky. Preview: readingzone.com/media/yyzjdyoc…

"Tense undercurrent." I see what you did there, @Valda_Varadinek. 👌 Thanks for giving #THIRST a read. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Maimsbury. 🤓

Fundraiser for Palestine at @ToughMarys Bakery in Nottingham today.

If you're feeling hot today, why not cool down with a dip in the River Yeelde? It's not like it's a bloodthirsty river that demands human sacrifice or anything like that... #THIRST

A morning of being truly inspired by young poets and writers. Such inventive, defiant, moving creativity on display. Bravo to these @DeltaTrust_Org @deltatrusteng winners. 👏👏👏

#THIRST. Dark folky thrills coming 11 September from @PushkinChildren. Available for early reads at netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book/6…

Thanks to the superlative @edgechristopher for these kind words for #THIRST. Indeed, it's a book best buried when you're done. 😂😨

A brief introduction to #THIRST. Coming this September from @PushkinChildren.

Massive congrats, @jprosewriter! 👏👏👏