Author event: Three neurodivergent debut authors – @newlands.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social & @elspethwrites.bsky.social – discuss their different journeys to publication & their writing processes
28 Feb, Stirling. Free, booking required
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i’ve made it home nominally alive from Granite Noir, & it’s by far the biggest event i’ve done. i feel so privileged to get to do this & to talk to people about books & meet so many readers/writers/organisers!
someone should invent a sofa i can reach the floor on, though 😂
Edinburgh #BookSky folks I can't wait for this event next week! Would be fab to see you there
do you know what would help!!!!!!!! living in a society that lets people experiment with their gender without treating it like the most important thing in the world!!!!!!! letting people get it right or wrong without politicising their decisions!!!!!!! just being chilled about gender!!!!!! aaahhhhhh
I'm not a party person. I just want a fairer, kinder, greener world. I'm delighted to see how well the Greens are doing. But we also need a strong and sincere Labour Party, and it is an absolute tragedy to see how Keir Starmer and his moral bypass of a government have ruined it.
since it's February I suppose I should say that I'm appearing at #GraniteNoir this month with the excellent @elspethwrites.bsky.social and Natalie Jayne Clark!
the event will be livestreamed on the 22nd February and you can find the link here:
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This sounds great! Looking forward to reading x
One of the most dangerous things I see come from self help and spirituality books.
They state, that the world isn’t the problem. Your thoughts of it are YOUR problem.
I find these books atrocious.
People are harshing on some “diverse reading challenge” thing that’s going around, and I get it, but looking at what you read and asking yourself “what isn’t represented here?” is imo a good and healthy practice
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
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These Mortal Bodies is getting a new look for paperback and has some gorgeous new quotes to go along with it! Thank you to @mkhardywrites.com, @pollyrowena.bsky.social (by way of the Bookseller) and Heather Darwent for capturing the murky yet glitzy vibe of my book so perfectly #BookSky
Still looking for a Christmas present for the Scottish folklore enthusiast in your life? Dark Crescent has you covered - "a terrific collection of Scottish folktales with a modern twist" (according to Joanne Harris!) ✨️ Available in the usual places/via @lunapress.bsky.social! linktr.ee/lyndseycroal
Happy International Day of People with Disabilities to all who celebrate by buying a book by a disabled author for everyone on their Christmas list.
Need you all to understand how utterly exhausting it is for disabled people (especially those of us with any public profile) to exist online rn.
I'm looking to speak to anyone who has worked in hospitality in Oxford or Cambridge, particularly studenty bars/clubs/restaurants for a potential piece for a national magazine! #journorequest
London #BookSky people I'm doing an event with two other great authors for Disability History Month and it would be amazing to see some of you there! It's at the Common Press and tickets are from free - I think this is such an important conversation.
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My debut novel has gone to number 1 in the rather cryptic 'other practices' category thanks to being part of Kindle's daily deal 😂. And no 7 in coming of age! Last few hours to buy something I poured my heart and soul into for 99p xx #BookSky
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If you're looking for an autumn read with crackling fires, mossy woods, soaring spires and a creeping gothic atmosphere then my debut novel These Mortal Bodies is a Kindle daily deal for today only 💚🎓🖤!! 99p for many hours of (and many more of my life 😂😅)
Thanks so much for sharing and really hope you enjoy!
The ebook version of @elspethwrites.bsky.social's These Mortal Bodies is only £1 today!
Been wanting to read it since meeting her at the Someone Like Me launch a few weeks ago.
Here's an interview with her about it:
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Reading this now and really enjoying!
LAST CHANCE!
Waterstones is running a pre-order offer on select titles - and the Who Wants Normal? paperback is included!
Be quick - it ends today - and you’ll get 25% off and be one of the first to receive the book next year: www.waterstones.com/book/who-wan...
There's just one more day to get 25% off a preorder of the paperback of my debut novel, These Mortal Bodies from Waterstones! If nature as character, explorations of gender and femininity, obsession and friendship are your kind of thing 💚🎓
Scotland at Frankfurt in full swing!
@buchmesse.de
#scottishpublishing #newbookscotland
#FBM35
So glad you think so!
A round-up of my favourite neurodivergent fiction from the last couple of years, featuring @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social @elspethwrites.bsky.social @nualaoconnor.bsky.social @riverssolomon.bsky.social & @naoisedolan.bsky.social !
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Thank you so much for including These Mortal Bodies!
She's getting a new look! Absolutely delighted to reveal the paperback cover of my debut novel, These Mortal Bodies, which I am absolutely *obsessed* with 💚🖤! It captures the murkiness of sisterhood, the watery vibes and gothic atmosphere absolutely perfectly. Term commences 26/2/26 🎓 #booksky
Yayyyy!!! I’m beyond excited to win #Hashtag2025! Im looking forward to introducing a whole new type of genie into the world.🧞♂️😍🥰🎉🎉🎉🎉. Thanks to Helen and Abiola @hashtag_press for this fantastic opportunity.
#writing #mgwriter #mgbookstagram #booksforchildren
Great to chat to @talking-books.bsky.social about These Mortal Bodies, its audiobook and some of the audiobooks that have shaped me as a reader and writer! #BookSky
