author – B Wheeler, Author

Dudley Library event

Thursday 19th February at 2:30pm Not sure what to do with your teen this half term? Head to Dudley Library on Thursday 19th Feb at 2:30pm to meet me, B Wheeler, author of How NOT To Kiss A Prince. I’ll start off by reading a short extract of my book, and then we’ll have a…

B Wheeler

February 16, 2026

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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…

B Wheeler

November 9, 2025

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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…

B Wheeler

October 9, 2025

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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…

B Wheeler

August 27, 2025

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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…

B Wheeler

July 14, 2025

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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…

B Wheeler

June 19, 2025

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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.

B Wheeler

June 10, 2025

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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…

B Wheeler

June 1, 2025

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Website is live!

Thanks for visiting my brand shiny new author website. Come back again and again for regular updates and announcements, and for sneak peeks at my creative works. See you soon, B

B Wheeler

April 14, 2025

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