Posted on November 4, 2025 by Abi Elphinstone -
Abi Elphinstone will be signing books at Stenton Christmas Market this year! Come along and say hello. There will also be a range of other fantastic stalls there – everything from interiors to jewellery, food to fashion! £1 entry in aid of St Columba’s Hospice.
Posted on October 10, 2025 by Abi Elphinstone -
Join Abi Elphinstone for a magical evening in Edinburgh to celebrate the launch of the Ember Spark series on Voxblock. Abi will be revealing where she finds her ideas – from shower gel bottles and street signposts to adventures in Mongolia – as well as showing kids how to find their own stories, dream up titles and nail that opening line. This is an event that champions the joy of reading and writing while encouraging kids to be curious, courageous and kind. There will be a Q&A afterwards and a signing.
Posted on June 11, 2025 by Abi Elphinstone -
Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical beasts, needs an apprentice. Ember Spark, looking for adventure, is his newest recruit. But keeping magical beasts a secret isn’t an easy task! Join bestselling author Abi Elphinstone with her new book, Ember Spark and the Unicorn’s Secret, at Edinburgh Festival as she reveals where she finds her ideas – from shower gel bottles and street signposts to adventures in Mongolia – as well as tips for how to dream up your own stories. For 7+ years.
Posted on April 29, 2025 by Abi Elphinstone -
I’ll be speaking at Barnes Children’s Literature Festival about all of my books and helping kids come up with ideas for their own stories.
Posted on April 2, 2025 by Abi Elphinstone -
Come and here me talk about all my books, including my brand new one – EMBER SPARK & THE UNICORN’S SECRET – at Daydreams Bookshop in Milngavie
Posted on March 19, 2025 by Abi Elphinstone -
I will be signing copies of all my books, including my brand new one, EMBER SPARK & THE UNICORN’S SECRET, at The Wee Bookshop in Dollar! Come and say hello!
Posted on October 22, 2024 by Abi Elphinstone -
I will be talking about my brand new book, EMBER SPARK & THE FROST PHOENIX, in the Bonnie Badger in Gullane 2:30-4pm Sunday 1st December. I will be signing copies of all of my books afterwards.
Posted on October 22, 2024 by Abi Elphinstone -
I will be signing copies of all of my books, including my brand new one, EMBER SPARK & THE FROST PHOENIX (illustrated by Kristina Kister), at the Stenton Christmas Market on Saturday 30th November. The market will be running 10am – 4pm but I will be there from 12pm.
Posted on June 6, 2024 by Abi Elphinstone -
Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical beasts, needs an apprentice. Ember Spark, looking for adventure, is his newest recruit, along with an unlikely friend called Arno. But keeping magical beasts a secret isn’t an easy task, especially with arch-villain, Jasper Hornswoggle, hot on their heels…
Join bestselling children’s author, Abi Elphinstone, as she talks about her new book: Ember Spark & The Thunder of Dragons. Abi will be revealing where she finds her ideas – from shower gel bottles and street signposts to her own adventures in the Arctic and Mongolia – as well as showing kids how to plan their own stories, dream up titles and nail that opening line. This is an event that champions the joy of reading and writing while encouraging kids to be curious, courageous and kind.
Posted on May 4, 2024 by Abi Elphinstone -
Join bestselling children’s author, Abi Elphinstone, as she talks about her new books: Ember Spark & The Thunder of Dragons and Ember Spark and The Frost Phoenix. Abi will be revealing where she finds her ideas – from shower gel bottles and street signposts to adventures in Mongolia – as well as showing kids how to find their own stories, dream up titles and nail that opening line. This is an event that champions the joy of reading and writing while encouraging kids to be curious, courageous and kind.
This event will take place in Grimm & Co’s Emporium of Stories in Rotherham and will last for approximately 1 hour. Abi will then be signing copies of her books until 5.30pm. Books are available to buy in the Apothecary to the Magical.
Suitable for ages 6-12. Please ensure that each child attending has a ticket.
Parents/carers do not have to stay with their child, but are able to wait in the Feastery cafe while the event takes place. We will have delicious hot and cold drinks, snacks and cakes on offer until 4.30pm.