Bluestocking Mum

The same place as Andrea Dunbar.

Thank you, Vic, for covering this and being so robust. This lady, the detail, and her fear of taking this on...
Bloody hats off to her for coming out with her story.
I've been there (banking in the 90's and the power imbalance...)
I feel sickened by what is still going on 35 years later. #Newsnight

The Rubery Prize - international book award seeking the best books by indie writers, self published authors and books published by independent presses.

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Words To Live By Number 141

Catrina’s Return
She returned home and what she found was more shocking than she expected. #Historicalfiction #familysaga #kindleunlimited #historicalromance #readingisfun #readmore #bookcommunity #bookgifts #booklovers #BookRecommendation
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Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER!
#literacy #libraries #librarians

Factory International Fellowship Our Fellowship supports artists at a transitional stage in their career to stretch their practice in different directions

Great chance for six artists based in the North to receive financial support, mentoring, coaching, observational placements, peer-to-peer learning and access to the Factory International creative team. Deadline 9th December.

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If you're looking for a reason to tune the news out a little and unwind better in the evenings, the new @bbcradio4.bsky.social #BookAtBedtime is Kit de Waal's brand new multi-generational tale of modern Ireland, which we explore through the many lives of a single family.

Listening to ep1 right now.

There are very few far right accounts on BlueSky.

So if you block the likes of Nigel Farage, Tommy Robinson, Laurence Fox, GB News etc. as soon as they show up, they'll find it very hard to gain traction.

(They're counting on the network effect of YOUR outrage. Don't give them the satisfaction.)

Hello Bluesky! Hoping to find all my Book Twitter pals here. For those I
haven’t met yet here I am aboard Betsy my writing office with Bomber my beloved Border Terrier. I am lucky enough to live on a houseboat island in the Thames & my next novel is a love letter to the Thames.

Given that Storm Bert is on its way, it's a little too much for me to resist remarking that my heroine's dog (and an important member of the team) in my cozy crime series for Storm is called Bert...
But in all seriousness, I hope everyone stays safe and warm over the weekend xxx

@olive16fromtwitter.bsky.social
Is this R, owned by Nala? 🐈😻Good to see you here. ❤️ I may occasionally dip into politics, but now I've made the move I need a less stressful experience of social media so be prepared for more pets, books, and posts that fill me with joy! D xx

Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day.

Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.

Start a new series for 99p! In the North Yorkshire town of Castle Clair, 3 sisters deal with an errant father, an absent brother, romantic entanglements, a family prophecy, & the grouchy members of the High Council of Witches. Let the Witches of Castle Clair cast their spell on you! getbook.at/cc1

Well, I'm here having moved away from the 'dark side' that is X...
No toxicity, bullying, racism, or homophobia tolerated.
#BeKind and cute/funny posts of dogs, cats, and hedgehogs are always welcome.

Late Fragment by Raymond Carver.

Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.

It’s really pretty cool that one thing you can do to support people you like is ask your local library to get their book because it doesn’t cost you anything, it helps them, and the librarian gets to know someone actually wants to read a book and not just use the computer for Roblox

All - Bluesky Directory A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.

If youre still looking for your tribe, here’s a directory of hundreds of starter packs covering all interests and searchable by keyword. Repost and check it out.

My first #starterpack of "Historians in Britain" was so popular that it filled up quickly! Many of you have been asking to be included, so I've started a second one! I've added a few names from the first list just to get the ball rolling. Gimme a shout if you want to be included! go.bsky.app/8aaAtPg

Thanks, Steve. Good to find you on here. After the last 10 years of toxicity on the other side, I may just tweet pet and garden photos for now.

European studies Prof Juliet Lodge is here 👋
@women4eu.bsky.social

Hello everyone. I am now on this platform for social media. Do please repost this message so that more people can find me!