B Wheeler, Author

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  • Waterstones Event

    If you’re lucky enough to live anywhere near Birmingham, why not come along to their Christmas shopping event? I’ll be joining some other incredible authors, all of us selling and signing our books for a truly special Christmas shopping experience. There will also be games, refreshments, and lots of festive cheer! Pop along from 5pm…

  • Out NOW!

    How NOT To Kiss A Prince has been officially published! You can purchase the ebook for Kindle via Amazon UK, or you can purchase your paperback from anywhere that sells books!Including:Bookshop.orgWaterstonesFoylesAmazon UKor your preferred bookseller. When Em’s best friend Carla is cursed to become a hag for all eternity, Em helps her hunt for the…

  • Now on Net Galley!

    Are you a book reviewer, bookseller, or influencer? You can now request How NOT To Kiss A Prince on Net Galley UK! It’s only four weeks now until the publication date of my debut novel, How NOT To Kiss A Prince. I’m excited for you all to meet Em and Carla, and join the girls…

  • Now on goodreads!

    How NOT To Kiss A Prince is now listed on goodreads. So if you have an account there, feel free to add my debut novel to your reading list. If you have a friend you think might enjoy a queer YA romcom with fairytale twists, maybe you’ll share the link with them, too! Remember that…

  • Love List Fest 2025!

    Love List Fest 2025!

    I’m honoured to have been invited to speak as a panellist at the inaugural Love Lit Fest co-ordinated by Hashtag BLAK. This online event takes place on 20th September 2025 and will be attended by readers and writers of love in all its forms. For your ticket price, you can expect bestselling and award-winning authors…

  • The Literary Blend Podcast

    Hello and Happy July! I was recently invited by Demi Michelle Schwartz to speak as a guest on her podcast The Literary Blend. The topic I spoke about was How to Develop as an Author on a Budget. I haven’t ever had a significant amount of money to invest in my writing career, especially when…

  • Cover Reveal!

    Cover Reveal!

    Delighted to share with you the cover for my debut novel, How NOT To Kiss A Prince. I love the image and think it perfectly captures the queer romance, the fairy-tale tropes, and hint of magic in this cosy romcom. Pre-order your copy now from Waterstones, Amazon, and independent booksellers. For monthly updates delivered directly…

  • Cover reveal coming soon…

    Cover reveal coming soon…

    Excited to let you all know that the cover for my debut novel, How Not To Kiss A Prince, will be revealed in June, perfect timing for Pride month! Make sure you’ve signed up to my Substack, and follow me on X (Twitter) to be among the first to read every update.

  • Cheshire Novel Prize Kids 2025

    I was, unfortunately, not selected as the overall winner of this competition. However, I am honoured to have been among the 9 shortlisted entrants out of around 1000 entries of children’s stories, from picture books up to YA. My shortlisted entry was a recently-completed Middle Grade (ideal for readers aged 9-11) story about a very…

  • Pre-order How Not To Kiss A Prince

    My debut novel, a YA romcom titled How Not To Kiss A Prince, will be released in November 2025 and is now available for pre-order! When Em’s best friend Carla is cursed to become a hag for all eternity, Em helps her hunt for the perfect prince to kiss her and break the spell. But…