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Blake Friedmann Literary Agency

@blakefriedmann.bsky.social

Literary, film and television agency representing a broad range of authors, screenwriters, playwrights, directors and producers. https://blakefriedmann.co.uk/

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Leo: A Benny Griessel Novel A Benny Griessel Novel

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17.02.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two decorated detectives must put their careers on the line to find the link between three seemingly-unrelated homicides in LEO by @deonmeyer.bsky.social – the latest thriller in the No.1 internationally bestselling #BennyGriessel series.

Out now in paperback from @groveatlantic.bsky.social!πŸ“šπŸ¦

17.02.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚠️@waterstones online only 17-20th Feb!⚠️

#Raveheart
#GraemeArmstrong

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Apple Books Book of the Month, ADRIFT by Will Dean is a high-tension thriller about a family’s descent into darkness that is perfect for fans of Dennis Lehane and Lisa Jewell. πŸ“š

Out now in North America from @atriabooks.bsky.social: bookshop.org/p/books/adri...

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This promotion's available to Waterstones customers when they enter FEB26 upon checkout on the Waterstones website or app to redeem the offer of 25% off RRP ... for a few days only!

Preorder your discounted copy of #SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse now: www.waterstones.com/book/secrets...

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Events Archive - Sue Moorcroft Sue Moorcroft is a multi-award winning, Sunday Times bestselling author. Her twenty-six novels have sold over 1.5 million copies in the English language and her work has been translated into thirteen ...

I've updated my Events page on my website, as all kinds of opportunities have come up recently.

Have a peek to see if there's anything here to interest you: suemoorcroft.com/events/

13.02.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Valentine’s Day πŸ’•πŸ’• If you are interested in mythological stories why not join us in Hodges Figgis for the launch of Banshee! πŸ§β€β™‚οΈ

14.02.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jade thought she would inherit the business where she'd worked all her adult life, but then discovered she had to share it ... with two half-sisters she'd never heard of.

Preorder #SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse here: geni.us/ItalianGuest...

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Recently I was on the @librariesni.bsky.social bookcited podcast with Jillian & Pete talking all things books and some tips for new authors on getting published so do check it out wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks to the team for having me on 😌

13.02.2026 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Violet Hour: An utterly gripping story of love, art, ambition and lies An utterly gripping story of love, art, ambition and lies

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12.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A story of deception, power play and longing, THE VIOLET HOUR by James Cahill exposes the unsettling underbelly of the art world, asking: who is granted admission to a world that only seems to glitter and who is left outside?

Out now in paperback from @sceptrebooks.bsky.social!πŸ“šπŸŽ¨

12.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Out now in in the UK from @birlinn.bsky.social, North America from @biblioasis.bsky.social and Australia from @textpublishing.bsky.social – and in audio around the world from @wfhowes.bsky.social and @recordedbooks.bsky.social

12.02.2026 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS: BENBECULA by Graeme Macrae Burnet on the longlist for the Highland Book Prize 2025

Congratulations Graeme!

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Read more: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/benbecu...

12.02.2026 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€˜Mysterious, lyrical and wickedly funny… Ivan VladislaviΔ‡ is one of the most significant writers working in English today.’ – Katie Kitamura

β€˜In a country obsessed with social realism, VladislaviΔ‡ has always tried to find less obvious ways to approach the world.’ – Damon Galgut

11.02.2026 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS: Ivan Vladislavić’s β€˜elegant’ and β€˜bewitching’ account of life in Johannesburg THE NEAR NORTH to be published by Batis Books

Read more: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/the-nea...

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11.02.2026 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take a little trip to the cosy village of Middledip - are Liza's dreams to be realised?

Or dashed by newcomer to the village, Dominic?

Grab #DreamALittleDream while it's 99p/99c/included in Kindle Unlimited: geni.us/dream-a-litt...

#RomFic #dreams #enemiestoloverstoenemies

11.02.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Valentine's Afternoon Tea with Sue Moorcroft We are delighted to have Sue Moorcroft as a very special guest to our Valentine's Afternoon Tea in Kibworth Community Library.

A quick last call out for a St Valentine's tea with me tomorrow, Kibworth Community Library.

For tickets, call 0116 3053612, email info@kibworthcommunitylibrary.org.uk - or call in at the library.

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11.02.2026 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to reveal the cover for Secrets Between Friends which is out in March! I hope you are as excited for this one as I am 🀫 Sx

10.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secrets Between Friends: β€˜A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship . . . and the joy of second chances’ Lucy Diamond β€˜A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship . . . and the joy of second chances’ Lucy Diamond

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β€˜A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship, finding hope amidst the toughest times and the joy of second chances.’ – Lucie Diamond

β€˜Such a heartfelt, well-paced story, full of love and hope and wisdom. I hope it finds its way to old and new readers alike.’ – Norie Clarke

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β€˜A poignant, heartwarming read of women supporting and empowering each other through difficult times. Another engrossing Sheila O’Flanagan bestseller that will entertain and delight her fans’ – Patricia Scanlan

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Here’s the cover for SECRETS BETWEEN FRIENDS by @sheilawriter.bsky.social!πŸ“šπŸ’•β˜€οΈ

When three women form an unexpected friendship, they discover new perspectives on old problems. But can they navigate love and loss to find true happiness?

Out 26 March 2026 from @headlinebooks.bsky.social.

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No Quarter Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The ninth title in Paul Finch's thrilling Detective Mark Heckenburg series. Β©2025 Paul Finch (P)2025 W.F. Howes Ltd....

For anyone interested, my 9th Heck novel, NO QUARTER, will be published in Audible on April 9th this year. It's already up for pre-order, so here's a link:
www.audible.co.uk/pd/No-Quarte...

09.02.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I contributed to the retelling of mythological Irish women pulsating with desire, danger and defiance. Featuring unruly mothers, defiant mermaids and women outrunning their destiny, Banshee is out Feb 26th! πŸ§šπŸ§β€β™‚οΈπŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ
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09.02.2026 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜She inserted the pen-drive, which appeared as a smiley face icon. When she opened it, it contained a single file: an MPEG, which someone had entitled: GREETINGS – FROM THE DEVIL’S MESSENGER...’
#cops #killers #CrimeFiction #Mystery #suspense
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06.02.2026 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted with this Instagram post from author, @helengrantsays.bsky.social.

08.02.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unveiling the next novel in my Thurstan Wildblood series, THE DARK ARMY. If Thurstan thought it was hard fighting in the Holy Land, now he must get home again, and with an ultra high-value hostage. All info, cover, blurb, pre-order, on today's new blog: paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com

05.02.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Out now in in the UK from @birlinn.bsky.social, North America from @biblioasis.bsky.social and Australia from @textpublishing.bsky.social – and in audio around the world from @wfhowes.bsky.social and @recordedbooks.bsky.social

β€˜Unrelentingly disturbing and utterly gripping' – James Robertson

05.02.2026 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS: Graeme Macrae Burnet’s BENBECULA longlisted for the 2026 @walterscottprize.bsky.social for Historical Fiction!

Congratulations Graeme!

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Read more: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/benbecu...

05.02.2026 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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On a luxury superyacht secrets surface, marriages crack, and danger stalks guests below the deck. Out on the water, there’s nowhere to hide…

BELOW THE DECK is the latest thriller from @nikkiallenauthor.bsky.social – out 30 July 2026 from @panmacmillan.bsky.social: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/belo...

04.02.2026 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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