Michelle Rawlins

The Steel Girls

The Real Life Steel Girls

Tomorrow we publish Steel Girls on the Home Front, the third instalment in Michelle Rawlins’ epic wartime saga series. To mark the occasion, Michelle joins us to reflect on her inspiration behind these brilliant books, as well as shine a light on the true-life story of Sheffield’s steel girls. Read More
A Wartime Christmas

A wartime Christmas with The Steel Girls

Author Michelle Rawlins joins us to share some authentic traditional recipes that her Steel Girls might have enjoyed during the war! For many, creating the perfect Christmas Day meal involves copious amounts of planning, countless trips to the butcher, searching the latest recipes and making sure your roast potatoes… Read More
Armistice Day war poppies

A silent thanks from Michelle Rawlins

For as long as I can remember I have bowed my head at 11am every year on November 11 and thought about all those who valiantly lost their lives fighting a war to help ensure a safer world for us all to live in. As a little girl, I would… Read More
Independent Bookshop Week Michelle Rawlins

IBW2021: Michelle Rawlins on bookshop communities

To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week, Michelle Rawlins – author of The Steel Girls – shares her love for the very special Barnsley bookshop she visits with her family. Something rather special For as long as I can remember, I have loved bookshops. It stems from being a regular visitor… Read More