I've just finished Strangerland by Monika Radojevic - really loved it, review coming soon!
It's Monday again and today I'm reading "The Dark Lord's Guide to Dating" by Tiffany Hunt
What book(s) are you reading this week?
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Feedback slots are FULL for March & going fast for April - get in touch if you're nearing the end of your draft as it's always worth getting pencilled in!
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This is the pinned thread for 2026 where I add the books I've read during the year, it's also a bit of an introduction to me to new and old followers
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Work today was mostly reading (love my job!) so I thought I'd go & do it somewhere pretty ππΏ
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Writers, come & join us for the next session of Elspells Writing Workshops on Saturday 28th March - we'll be looking at First Drafts. Aimed at new writers but all welcome!
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Last day to get the 15% early bird discount on my session at @bmthwritingfest.bsky.social using code EARLYBIRD15
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There are loads of great events going on over the whole weekend - check them out here: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk
Excited for our workshop this morning! βοΈ
Come & write with us tomorrow - DM or email me! βοΈ
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On the homepage of @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social atm, 60+ titles related to Keshed. Mix of fiction, non-fic, poetry old and new inc. work by @jamesscudamore.bsky.social @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social @heidijames.bsky.social @tonywilliams.bsky.social
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New on my blog: My Women's Prize for Fiction 2026 Wish List alifeinbooks.co.uk/2026/02/my-w... #BookSky
New on the blog today for #ReadIndies, I've written about TEA ON SUNDAY by Lettice Cooper.
A very enjoyable 'closed circle' style whodunnit in which an elderly woman is bumped off in the run-up to her tea party on Sunday afternoon. #BookSky ππ #CrimeFiction
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#BookReview: FURYSONG by Rosaria Munda
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Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine is open for submissions.
Send us your best today!
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Another in my series of libraries
Library of Ahmed III, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
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Presenting the longlist for the #InternationalBooker2026, supported by Bukhman Philanthropies.
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Due to a last minute cancellation there is one space available on my Six Month Writing Course starting this weekend @gladlib.bsky.social
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Today on #damppebbles I am sharing this week's #TopTenTuesday post. My theme for this week is πππππ π πππππ ππππ π
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Aw thanks Zoe! Hope all's well with you x
It's been a tough start to the year - a barrage of mental and physical symptoms from perimenopause, undiagnosed but very much unmasked ADHD, and antidepressant withdrawal hit me HARD. But I'm finally turning a corner & can glimpse brighter days ahead. Love to anyone else struggling ππ€π©·
