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Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler | Review Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler (2020) is a charming and delightful story with endearing characters.

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A stunning special edition hardback of Estella’s Revenge is available!

✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨

A stunning special edition hardback of Estella’s Revenge is available!

✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨

This Week in Books (11th June, 2025) Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words.  Gold fever has taken him. I b…

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It’s a bumper week on The Conversation Podcast 🎙️
Today: SA Cosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social on King of Ashes (out tomorrow)
Wed: @LolaAkinmade.bsky.social (Bitter Honey)
Thurs: Mel Pennant’s pub day & debut chat (A Murder for Miss Hortense)
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#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Mo Fanning #author of Rainbows and Lollipops | @HannahHargrave8 ‪@mofanning.co.uk‬ Today it’s the turn of author Mo Fanning to answer my #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions about his latest book, Rainbows and Lollipops which is due for release this Thursday, 12th June. You&#82…

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The One You Least Suspect by Brian McGilloway The One You Least Suspect by Brian McGilloway (May 8th) is described as 'a gripping and heart-wrenching thriller'

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#TopTenTuesday | 10th June 2025: Bookish Wishes #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles Hello and a very warm welcome to damppebbles. It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday post. I’ve decided to take part in That Artsy Reader Girl&#8…

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Headline - Nick Clegg: Artists’ demands over copyright are unworkable Strap - The former Meta executive claims that a law requiring tech companies to ask permission to train AI on copyrighted work would ‘kill’ the industry.

Why is it that artists’ demands are ‘unworkable’, when these are the same conditions that have been around since the development of copyright, but the new data churning technology is NOT considered ‘unworkable’ even though it can’t be created without breaches of copyright on an unprecedented scale?

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I'm selling this UNIQUE copy of Estella’s Revenge so…I’m open to offers!

✨I hand painted the page edges with a design inspired by the amazing cover artwork.

✨✨There’s only one of these in the whole world! Comment or send a DM if you’re interested!✨✨

Read like nobody’s watching… Okay, so I’ve done that thing where I’ve read a gazillion books, but have neglected to review them as soon as I’ve read them. Consequently, what follows is a bite sized round up o…

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“As a patchy reader of historical crime fiction, I am thrilled to say that I loved this one [Estella's Revenge], and it has earnt its place in the bookcase devoted to books I will read again. There’s no higher praise that that. Highly recommended.“ Thank you @ravencrime.bsky.social

I literally have no idea how many books I read a year. Fewer than I would like - but I suspect that would be the case even if I spent all of every single day reading (ah, to live that dream!)

For those that have been asking - the paperback is out today! Will you let my book choose you?

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The public vote for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year longlist closes this tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight!!!

If you enjoyed ESTELLA’S REVENGE, I’d be so grateful for your vote ✨🖤✨

Vote here: www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...

Good morning! The Daughter is a Kindle Daily Deal today, Monday 12th May – my latest thriller is just £1.99 until the end of the day🌞

Start your week with a bestselling Monday bargain! bit.ly/TheDaughterKindle

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Estella's Revenge, Barbara Havelocke — Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year.

One week of voting left for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year!
Please vote for Estella's Revenge, a darkly Gothic, twisted tale of a child, raised in darkness & told to never to love. And the rage-filled woman she becomes.
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...

Following a career in journalism Barbara turned her hand to twisty gothic thriller's, earning her a spot on this year's #theakstonsawards longlist!

Find out more & listen to Barbara's podcast 👇
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All creative industries are rapidly closing off to anyone without means (or a wealthy and endlessly forgiving partner). And AI ….. etc etc

Estella's Revenge is an original & gripping look at the world's most famous jilted bride from a new perspective. This gothic retelling of Great Expectations follows Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella. 

Discover the longlist & cast your vote 👉 https://bit.ly/TOPAwards25

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This is the first award I've ever been nominated for, and it couldn't be bigger! Please consider voting for Estella's Revenge, my dark tale exploring how villains are made...
👍Vote here:
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Thank you so much!

I can’t believe I’m posting this! I’m thrilled to announce that Estella's Revenge is longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025! 🎉🎉🎉
🙏Er, please vote for me! The longlist is open until Thursday 15th May
Vote here: harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...

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Thank you so much! I'm in shock, but absolutely delighted that Estella's Revenge has been nominated for the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Award! Huge congratulations to all the nominees

I spy three DHH authors on this year’s long list for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award… 👀🖤

A huge congratulations to @mwcraven.bsky.social, @authorbarbara.bsky.social & Stuart Turton 🎉