Mike Edwards Writer
@edwardswrite
Writer and performer from Teesside. Rep: @jswilliamson (Antony Harwood literary Agency) debut MG novel #Riverskin coming April 2025 from @WalkerBooksUK
In this Northern Highlight, we interview Mike Edwards, an author based in Teesside. He talks to us a bit about Riverskin, his debut novel. Mike is also working on his second book The Voice in the Flames! Link in bio for full interview 📚
"Riverskin is a bold, evocative debut — The Little Mermaid meets Skellig but with discarded shopping trolleys and techno." 🧜♀️🛒🎵 Riverskin is one of @thetimes favourite kids' books of 2025! Mike Edwards' lyrical debut steeped in Teesside myth is out now walker.co.uk/9781529523980/…
Meet author @edwardswrite for an exciting author workshop at @7Stories on Thursday 21st August, celebrating his debut novel Riverskin, recently picked out by @thetimes as a children's book of the year! Book early to avoid disappointment! 🎫: £5.50 sevenstories.org.uk/event/riverski…
#Riverskin is a dynamic, dark and distinctive story of self-discovery, belonging and survival which flows with lyricism, a story that completely captivated me as I followed the breath-taking story of the river’s gift. bookcraic.blog/2025/08/04/rev… #MikeEdwards @WalkerBooksUK
With its roots in Teeside folklore the exceptional debut #kidlit novel #Riverskin @edwardswrite @WalkerBooksUK is #RedReadingHub’s #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog now wp.me/p11DI5-dht
"An original and memorable adventure with a language all of its own" @ReeceAndrea, Expert Reviewer Riverskin (9+/11+) by Mike Edwards, @WalkerBooksUK Shop and support your child's school: lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/978152952…
Today's review...'Riverskin' @edwardswrite @WalkerBooksUK throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/rivers…
If you are paying a visit to your local bookshop this indie bookshop week, keep an eye out for our super vibrant sprayed-edge edition of Riverskin by @edwardswrite , exclusive to independent bookshops 💚 #IndieBookshopWeek @booksaremybag
Coming up this Saturday!
Mike Edwards @edwardswrite will visit Book Corner on Saturday 14th June, 11am - 12.30pm, to sign copies of his debut novel #Riverskin. I can highly recommend Mike's beautiful book. It's set in and around the River Tees, and features our very own local water spirit, Peg Powler.
Wonderful to see Riverskin by @edwardswrite is a BookTrust Book of the Day!
Our #BookOfTheDay is an inspired debut, which has its roots in a Teeside myth but goes so much further than a simple retelling of folklore. #Riverskin by Mike Edwards is a really compelling read: booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend… @WalkerBooksUK
Happy publication day to Riverskin by Mike Edwards! An atmospheric, lyrical children's fiction debut, inspired by the myths of North East England. "A bold debut and its atmosphere lingers long after the last page.” Children’s Book of the Week, The Times walker.co.uk/9781529523980/…
"Riverskin is a bold debut and its atmosphere lingers long after the last page — much like the smell of scum on anyone who dares a dip in a British river." @TimesLucy A wonderful review of Riverskin by @edwardswrite in The Times over the weekend! Read below for a sneak peek 👀
Mike Edwards @edwardswrite will visit Book Corner on Saturday 14th June, 11am - 12.30pm, to sign copies of his debut novel #Riverskin. I can highly recommend Mike's beautiful book. It's set in and around the River Tees, and features our very own local water spirit, Peg Powler.
See this Instagram photo by @crossingthetees instagram.com/p/DJ6wlIYOWPs/…
Let's give a book away. Follow and RT to win an advance copy of THE DAWN OF ADONIS, not out till June! (UK only, am a bit skint) I'll draw a winner on Friday...
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