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NEW Writing

I often have lots of books on the go that I’m either researching/planning/drafting/writing/editing/proofreading!

I have several new books coming out in 2026 that are currently works in progress and you can find out more about how I write below …

If the Invader Comes

Book 1 in Allies my new WW2 trilogy set in the South West.

With the spectre of a Nazi invasion looming over Britain, three children are forced into an unlikely allyship in this gripping wartime tale.

With danger lurking at every turn, can they band together to protect their home and each other?

Published by Barrington Stoke
Out 7 May 2026

More here

England’s Heroes

I’ve been asked to pick ONE HUNDRED of the greatest moments in England’s football history in this exciting Ultimate Football Heroes collection! This is an endlessly fascinating treasury of stories for fans of all ages.  Pre-order here.

Front Foot (Underdogs 2) 

Published by Barrington Stoke
Out 2026

Pre-order here

Sign up for updates and preview first chapters via my Writing Update contact form below.

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BUY Signed and dedicated copies of all my books are available personalised to order from my local independent children’s bookshop “The Thoughtful Spot” here. 

How I write

I’ve been making a video diary of my writing journey from idea to the finished book on You Tube here

  1. Getting a book deal
  2. Reading other books
  3. Researching
  4. Planning
  5. Writing my first draft
  6. Finishing the first draft
  7. Editing
  8. Responding to feedback
  9. The news is out

There are many stages to my writing “process” but here’s an indication …

Stage 1

 

 

 

 

Stage 2

 

 

 

 

Stage 3

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by artefacts – a Historical Association article

Want to know more about how I write ? I have some short films and writing tips (often useful for teachers to show pupils) here.

For more about what I am currently up to, follow my tweets or tweet me @tompalmerauthor 

Sign up here for my newsletter for readers, teachers and librarians with exclusive extracts from forthcoming books, new resources, etc. 

More about all my other books for children here

Buy Books

Signed and dedicated copies of all my books are available personalised to order from my local independent children’s bookshop “The Thoughtful Spot” here. 

With an extra special Christmas or birthday card from me on request!

 

Overseas : FREE Delivery worldwide from The Book Depository.
Australia: Boomerang

Canada: Amazon Canada
New Zealand: Wheelers

USA :  Indigo books

Visit myAmazon bookshop or support your local bookshopHIVE

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33 books for £200

Saving £73

Over 25% discount

Free Delivery

Please email rosie@rosemaryhillbooks.co.uk

Schools class set offer

15 copies 20%+ discount
30 copies 25%+ discount
100 copies 30% + discount

FREE DELIVERY & SIGNED BOOKPLATES

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Email me here for more information or use my contact form here to ask me a question.

Thank you.

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