Penny Batchelor - Author

6. Pick yourself up and keep writing.
7. Get to the end and realise you've written something decent! x

Margot Robbie wears custom Dilara Findikoglu dress, inspired by Charlotte Brontë’s bracelet | The Brontë Parsonage Museum Last night at the London premiere of “Wuthering Heights” Oscar-nominated actress and producer Margot Robbie walked the red carpet in Leicester Square weari

I'm looking forward to watching the new #WutheringHeights film. Brilliant to see #MargotRobbie wear a replica of #CharlotteBrontë's bracelet at the London premiere yesterday. So pleased the Brontës are having a cultural renaissance! www.bronte.org.uk/news/charlot...

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I'm delighted that my fifth #PsychologicalThriller thriller is safely with my publisher @emblabooks.bsky.social, and the ebook is already open for pre-orders here: bit.ly/3YDtRSD. It's your chance to be one of its first readers! @emmareadscrime.bsky.social @bexbookaholic.bsky.social #CrimeRead

Is 2026 the year DEI dies?

Following President Trump’s orders in January 2025 to end diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal government, across the Atlantic we have felt the knock-on effect, says Penny Batchelor 👇 #BookSky

Look what I found at the Co-op yesterday! Yes, the twelve days of Christmas are still upon us but Easter eggs are in the shops. Don't mind if I do ... 😆
Spending a lovely, lazy day mooching, reading, choc eating and later binge telly watching. Happy #Twixmas everyone!

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I was happy to hear down the grapevine that a happy shopper in #Loughborough snapped up two of my books at a bargain price. Great to hear they're being enjoyed. Don't forget you can find my books for free in the #library or buy (audio/print/ebook) here: bit.ly/4pBzBIj

Eleven days until #Christmas Eve. This afternoon I'm planning on a marathon present wrapping session. To give the gift of reading why not buy my #thrillers in paperback/ebook/audio? If you choose the e-version you don't even have to wrap it 😄
Buy here: bit.ly/4pBzBIj

Er, sadly, yes.

One day left to bid for my book (and others) in ChildrenInRead’s auction supporting BBC #ChimdrenInNeed. Hurry! Bid for a signed + dedicated copy of #TheWomanNextDoor here 👉 jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail… @emblabooks.bsky.social #booklovers #crime #thriller #readers

Happening tonight for #ConsciousWritingMonth, Changing the Canon.

Join Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social, Penny Batchelor @pennyauthor.bsky.social, Maxine Mei-Fung Chung and Natasha Carthew, as they explore sustaining the long work of literary change.

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Conscious Writing Month - The Literary Consultancy Welcome to Conscious Writing Month 2025

🍂Changing the Canon, with Penny Batchelor @pennyauthor.bsky.social, Maxine Mei-Fung Chung & Natasha Carthew, chaired by Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social
🍂Just Write It, with Anthony Anaxagorou @aanaxagorou.bsky.social

Find the full programme & tickets on our website🔽

Children in Read 2025 - bid for a signed copy of my #PsychologicalThriller #TheWomanNextDoor and support @BBCCiN

Bid for my lot here 👇
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Love books? Loads of brilliant authors have donated signed books to bid for and raise money for #BBCChildrenInNeed. It's a great way to stock up early on your Christmas shopping + raise money for a good cause. Lot 311 is my #PsychologicalThriller #TheWomanNextDoor. Hurry! @emblabooks.bsky.social

Take a moment with Penny Batchelor @pennyauthor.bsky.social, Maxine Mei-Fung Chung and Natasha Carthew, chaired by Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social in our masterclass, Changing the Canon this #ConsciousWritingMonth

Photo of the four panelists and the interviewer after a panel session at the Bronte Festival of Women's Writing 2025.

Thanks to The #BronteParsonageMuseum
for sending me this lovely photo taken after the Bronte Festival of Women's Writing panel I took part in last month. Rocking it in my lilac DM boots!! ;-)
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#Haworth #WritersLife #LiteraryFestival #Thriller

We need this in England too! @societyofauthors.bsky.social

We need it in England too!

Great evening at the world premiere of Andrew Davies’ stage adaptation of #Emma. Kudos to the local actors for putting on a great show. I even spotted the man himself in the bar afterwards! #JaneAusten #TalismanTheatre

Agatha Christie  | British Library Discover the life and work of the bestselling novelist of all time, Agatha Christie, in our upcoming landmark exhibition.  Embark on a journey through the

I'm really excited about this forthcoming exhibition at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social !

#AgathaChristie #crime @victoriadowd.bsky.social @thecwa.bsky.social

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Hand knit Claudia Winkleman's look from BBC The Traitors - Knitwear St – Black Sheep Wools If like us, you have been watching every episode of BBC The Traitors series 2 on tenterhooks, not just for the gripping TV show (obviously), but with added anticipation of what knitwear Claudia Winkle...

Who is looking forward to Celebrity Traitors? I don't know if I'm more excited about the celebs or @claudiawinklewoman.bsky.social's knitwear 😆 #BBC @thetraitors.bsky.social
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Here's proof of what I got up to on Sunday!! Thanks to @ruthannereads.bsky.social for posting the photo.

I had a fabulous time speaking at the Brontë Women's Writing Festival and also watching two other events. I also got to explore the Bronte Parsonage and see its new treasures. Will post pictures soon!

The Brontë Parsonage Museum | The Brontë Parsonage Museum Friday 26 – Sunday 28 SeptemberThe Brontë Women’s Writing Festival is back for its fifteenth year, celebrating women writers across fiction, non-fiction an

Not long to go until I have the honour of speaking at the Brontë Women's Writing Festival about my love for Yorkshire, books & the novels of the Brontë sisters. There are still a few tickets available for events - hurry! www.bronte.org.uk/whats-on/cat... @emblabooks #WritersLife #Haworth

I'm delighted to be part of #ConsciousWritingMonth with @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social ! I'll be part of Changing the Canon 13th Nov thinking about how to create & curate without burning out. Grab a ticket or buy a VIP Pass for the entire series: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/consci...

My latest reading, recommended by #AnnieGarthwaite at a recent talk she gave and also by @nathenamin.bsky.social. Loving it so far, wasn’t expecting the humour! #ThePretender #JoHarkin

If you're after a twisty, unputdownable #thriller to keep you entertained this bank holiday weekend then you're in luck: The Woman Next Door is on a #99p @amazonkindle.bsky.social deal Fri 22nd Aug in the UK! #crime
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The Brontë Parsonage Museum | The Brontë Parsonage Museum Friday 26 – Sunday 28 SeptemberThe Brontë Women’s Writing Festival is back for its fifteenth year, celebrating women writers across fiction, non-fiction an

I'm speaking at the Brontë Society's Festival of Women's Writing in September. There are lots of amazing women speaking there - I'll be in the audience for other events - why not join us? www.bronte.org.uk/whats-on/cat...
@societyofauthors.bsky.social #thriller #crime #BookLovers #readers

Following on from #TooMuch with its innate acceptance of character, past, hang ups and body shape in a sexy love affair will someone PLEASE write a rom com with a female physically #disabled protagonist - do I have to do it myself?? 👩‍🦽‍➡️🙋‍♀️💕 @emblabooks.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social

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Happy Yorkshire Day to one and all! #YorkshireDay