Chris Bridges

This is amazing. Thank you.

Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye

Great piece explaining the rationale behind the Polari Prize withdrawals and backlash.
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I was only talking about this yesterday. Such a grotesque and unedifying moment. Duffield has evaluated all 800+ of us who signed the letter, the two judges and 16 authors who withdrew from the prize and decided to tweet that we're homophobic. Class.

This is an excellent and considered response. Thanks for doing this (and for writing an amazing book with hot mermen in it). Mwah.

I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/

It's now 16 out of 24 authors and 2 judges, so we're at 2 thirds.

Disappointing statement from the Polari Prize.
The inviolable right of our trans & non-binary siblings to live safely, without fear, abuse or discrimination is not a matter for debate, nor "a substantive issue" & you cannot "hold a different position”
You cannot “both sides” people’s right to exist

I was 7 when I won a short story contest. The prize? A red plastic machine that dispensed mini Dairy Milk bars. That’s when it hit me: making stuff up could actually pay off. Been chasing that sweet feeling ever since. 

Read Chris' Q&A 👇
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@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social

Thanks for including me! What a great list. I love this.

What to read this Disability Pride Month My latest novel, The Darkest Night, was the runner up for the ADCI Literary Prize 2025, a prize for disabled or chronically ill authors which encourages greater positive representation of disa…

What to read this Disability Pride Month, featuring @pennyauthor.bsky.social, @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social, @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social, @newlands.bsky.social, @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and more.

Drop your recommendations below!

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My debut psychologicalthriller is out now in paperback, ebook and audiobook.

The book is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.

'Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.'

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Highly recommend this layered and nuanced book that addresses themes of grief, the personal cost of activism and sense of self. Oh, and it's funny and compelling. Out today in paperback.
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From school writing comps to nursing to managing MS and smashing stereotypes, @ChrisBridgeswriter.bsky.social proves persistence pays. His debut Sick to Death is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award and our full conversation is available now.

Being a writer really is an act of faith. You put words on a page and trust they’ll find the people who need them.

This week on The Conversation Podcast @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and I talk about the importance of everyone being represented in fiction and his debut novel, Sick to Death.

Chris Bridges’ debut novel has been shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2025 along with Black Water Rising and 4 other fantastic writers whose novels I can’t wait to read. Here’s my mini review of Sick to Death.

Good plan!

Harrogate festivals sent me this. I'll be wearing it to Sainsburys.

Spotlight on promoting & reviewing books Podcast Episode · Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews & book reviews. · 09/06/2025 · 43m

Great podcast and I get a shout out at the end (which is a bonus)
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Two video covers on a webpage, showing me, Nilesha Chauvet, Chris Bridges, Sean Watkin, Bonnie Burke-Patel and Louise Minchin.

The McDermid Debut Award shortlist panel interviews are now live! Come and watch me, @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and Nilesha Chauvet talk about our books, inspirations and what the festival means to us. www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/author-inter...

Congratulations to #LondonWritersAwards alumni @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and Nilesha Chauvet for being shortlisted

Congratulations to the authors shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award! What a lineup of fresh crime writing talent. Shoutout to @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social , sewa85.bsky.social‬ , @louiseminchin.bsky.social ,
Nilesha Chauvet, Bonnie Burke-Patel & @davegoodman.bsky.social
— well deserved! 🎉

Maddest of mad, most surreal and amazing thing of the day. I've been shortlisted for an award. So happy and shook.
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It's the eve of the month leading up to my debut psychological suspense novel #Flat401 publication. I know this may be a challenging time so, as a Clinical Psychologist, I've written about how I plan to take care of my wellbeing.

#BookSky #AmWriting #Publishing

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It was so much fun to do.

Episode 4.15 Chris Bridges - Sick to Death Confessions of a Debut Novelist · Episode

So honoured to do this podcast with the amazing Chloe.
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Chris Bridges, author of 'Sick to Death' - Thriller author discusses getting life experience, the crucial mid-point, steering clear of tropes Writer's Routine · Episode

Another podcast! This was great to do and probably the most intense I've been. I talk and laugh a lot (as always). Listen to me discuss the writing process, how illness/being a nurse influenced my writing, my journey to publication and about smashing illness tropes
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A Garland for May Day by Walter Crane

Good morning, what a beautiful day for a revolution.

THE SHOW WOMAN: A beautifully evoked historical novel about the first all female circus act THE SHOW WOMAN: A beautifully evoked historical novel about the first all female circus act : Cowing, Emma: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Highly recommend this beauty that's out today. It's a gripping story set in the world of early Twentieth Century circus people. Strong frmale characters, evocative writing and a compelling plot. It's going to be huge. @emmacowing.bsky.social
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We're near a huge park and there's some lovely cliff/sea walks. It's a great place.

Hey! We're now in Hastings. Less frenetic than London but still lively. We bought a 3 bed semi on a hill, near a huge park.