Author: Melisa

Campfire Chats with Tia Fisher

In the lead up to Camp YA we’re chatting to some wonderful authors about their books, life and Camp spirit! To celebrate the release of her brand new book, we’re heading back to school to chat to Yoto Carnegie Shadowers’ Choice Award Winner Tia Fisher about her stories Crossing the Line and Not Going to […]

Posted August 26, 2025 by Melisa in Campfire Chats / 0 Comments

Campfire Chats with Amie Jordan

In the lead up to Camp YA we’re chatting to some wonderful authors about their books, life and Camp spirit! Today we’re excited to visit the author of the All the Hidden Monsters series, Amie Jordan, in an otherworldly Manchester, to chat about hidden tunnels and magical enforcement jobs. All the Hidden Monsters series is […]

Posted August 18, 2025 by Melisa in Campfire Chats / 0 Comments

Fireside Reads 2023

One of our favourite activities during camp is sitting by the warm fire on a cold night. You hear the crackling of the wood, feel the wind creeping into your bones and listen to the noises nature makes deep into the night. From the comfort of your own home, listen to the dulcet tones of […]

Posted December 10, 2024 by Melisa in Activity / 0 Comments

Don’t Stop Me Now

Online Workshop Authors Lillie Lainoff (One For All) and Courtney Smyth (The Undetectables) lead a workshop on writing characters with disabilities and the importance behind own voice perspectives. The authors will explain how they have crafted disability rep in their exciting adventure and mystery stories and what responsibilities come with writing disabled characters authentically.

Posted July 13, 2023 by Melisa in 2023 / 0 Comments

New Horizons: Ukraine

Online Panel Every year Camp YA hosts a “New Horizons” panel where we put the spotlight on YA authors from other parts of the world. This year join host Jacqueline Silvester (Wunderkids Trilogy) as she leads a discussion with popular Ukrainian YA authors Natalia Matolinets (Varta in the Game Trilogy) and Anastasiia Nikulina (The Snowstorm) […]

Posted July 13, 2023 by Melisa in 2023 / 0 Comments

Whodunnit?

Workshop – Albers Room Join stand-up comedian and author Kate Weston as she introduces her hilarious new YA crime thriller Murder on a School Night. Discover Kate’s top tips for creating your own murder mystery and plot silly and absurd endings for characters in this Cluedo-inspired workshop. Whodunnit_ – Kate Weston PowerPoint

Posted July 13, 2023 by Melisa in 2023 / 0 Comments

Myth & Tell

Panel – Studio 3 Legendary myth writers Elizabeth and Katharine Corr (Queen of Gods) and Annaliese Avery (The Immortal Games) dive deep into all things classical with Camp YA’s very own Karen Bultiauw (@karenbultiauw). Dine on ambrosia with the Olympians, fight in mortal combat with man on Earth, or dwell in the Underworld with the […]

Posted July 13, 2023 by Melisa in 2023 / 0 Comments

Switcheroo

Online Panel Ever wondered what it’s like going from indie publishing to traditional? Well, these authors have been there, done that and then some! Olivie Blake, Travis Baldree and Alexander Darwin join our Camp Counselor Stephen to talk about their books, writing journey and much more…

Posted July 13, 2023 by Melisa in 2023 / 0 Comments

Call me (maybe)

Panel – Studio 3 Letting 2023 get you down? Kick back and relax with Freja Nicole Woolf (Never Trust a Gemini), Tasha Harrison (The Thing About Lemons) and Cynthia So (If You Still Recognise Me) as they join Charlotte from Wonderfully Bookish in a panel full of YA joy. Soak up the creativity, laughter and […]

Posted July 11, 2023 by Melisa in 2023 / 0 Comments