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@ajwestauthor.bsky.social

Sunday Times bestselling novelist: THE BETRAYAL OF THOMAS TRUE #AlwaysTogether 🦚 πŸ“š Broadcaster πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Homosexual Linktr.ee/ajwest

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How do I explain in court that the reason I picked up the man sitting next to me in the library and threw him through the window is that he was bouncing his knee for 2 hours straight while I was trying to write a novel? He's like a ******* cricket. πŸ¦—

06.01.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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My mum doesn't take her tree down in January. Oh no. She does this and I love her for it. And yes, that is a rabbit.
🌸🏡🌼

05.01.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a monkey is sitting on the ground with a banana in its mouth and looking at the camera . ALT: a monkey is sitting on the ground with a banana in its mouth and looking at the camera .

Sometime ago I was on here looking for a probation officer who was working in 2010 in the UK and who also might have worked with prisoners pre release. I can’t remember who got in touch but if there is anyone who fits the bill, pls get in touch. It’s for a book,

Many thanks.

Please repost ;)

03.01.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

#booksky #lgbtq #queerreads

30.12.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The mollies and I are made up! 🦚πŸ₯°

04.01.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My top 10 reads of 2025 πŸ“š

These were the stories that stayed with me long after I turned the final page – for their tenderness, grit, beauty, and emotional honesty.

@whusseyauthor.bsky.social @ajwestauthor.bsky.social

01.01.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes I love that modern illustration. A fabulous flight of fancy!

15.12.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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One man, a decorated Christmas tree, and perhaps a little sadness every year that I don't have kids to share my excitement with.

28.11.2025 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pleased to have been voted to the board of the SoA. Thank you to all my fellow writers who put an X beside my name. Much to do... watch this space.

28.11.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted to have been elected to the @societyofauthors.bsky.social Management Committee. Thank you to all those who voted for me. πŸ™

03.11.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON INSTA! Summer 26 will now be in Weston-super-Mare. Any ticketholders seeking information: information@thebookparty.co.uk www.instagram.com/reel/DQJnai7...

23.10.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I will never get over the fact the mollies are TAKING OVER the USA. Shouldn't it be banned by now?

19.10.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Always wanted to be the naughty kid at the back of the bus. Made it to Dublin for the
@murderonefest.bsky.social
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17.10.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've always dreamed of having my Thomas in the window of @waterstones.bsky.social Piccadilly window. ☺️ *blushes* And you KNOW I'm going to have to go down there and visit.

14.10.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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PREORDER NOW: The world's first ever history of queer bookshops is out May 26! I'm so proud of this book. It's been a huge amount of research and it's such a fascinating story. Now thanks to @Waterstones you can get 25% off your preorder. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @oneworldbooks.bsky.social
πŸ› share.google/Dqi8CFWwmVJT...

14.10.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Reading the final pages of The Betrayal of Thomas True in Sitges 🦚 β€” @ajwestauthor.bsky.social has written a dazzling work of queer history and storytelling. Its evocation of 18th century persecution mirrors today’s prejudices with chilling clarity, yet reminds us that love always outlives hate ❀️

17.09.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You found me!

14.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just finished reading #TheBetrayalOfThomasTrue by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social What a brilliant read, learning a little bit about mollie culture. A must read!

04.10.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Stuart!

14.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’œ Out NOW in #USA & #Canada!

#TheBetrayalOfThomasTrue by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social is out NOW in #Paperback!

✨ Stunning new paperback look
πŸ•―οΈ Secrets, love, and betrayal
πŸ“– Unforgettable characters

πŸ’œ bit.ly/4n5GdwO

#HistoricalFiction #BookSky#GothicFiction

14.10.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@ajwestauthor.bsky.social Of historical interest:

25.08.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh love this!

29.08.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Me holding up a copy of the beautiful hardback edition of the book.

Me holding up a copy of the beautiful hardback edition of the book.

The Betrayal of Thomas True by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social is a delightful thriller / historical romance, populated by C18th mollies, the queers of their era.
Then, as now, no law nor societal disapproval is sufficient to stop us.
We have always been here.
We will always be here.

23.08.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Flippin eck! It was only on sale for a month and the Christmas Book Party has sold out! Don't worry if you didn't make it in time, there'll be another party announcement very soon! πŸŒŠπŸ˜‰πŸ‘Œ

18.08.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LISA JEWELL ● ADELE PARKS ● MIKE GAYLE ● AMANDA PROWSE ● TM LOGAN ● MARK EDWARDS ● GD WRIGHT ● The Book Party Christmas Ball on Manchester is going to be an absolutely cracker! And currently only 16 tickets left! thebookparty.co.uk

16.08.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A happy book says:
I'm so proud you chose me as your holiday read! I can't wait to start entertaining you! 

A smiling drink says:
And I'm right here! Ready to keep you cool and refreshed while you read! 

A gleeful phone adds:
Yay! So great! How about we kick things off with a load of the same old rubbish you always look at, plus some gloomy news and mavbe a few emails from work!! 

Hours later...

The drink and book lie untouched. 

The phone is out of view but a bubble reads:
Scroll Scroll Scroll Scroll Scroll 

The book says
β€œI hate that guy.”

A happy book says: I'm so proud you chose me as your holiday read! I can't wait to start entertaining you! A smiling drink says: And I'm right here! Ready to keep you cool and refreshed while you read! A gleeful phone adds: Yay! So great! How about we kick things off with a load of the same old rubbish you always look at, plus some gloomy news and mavbe a few emails from work!! Hours later... The drink and book lie untouched. The phone is out of view but a bubble reads: Scroll Scroll Scroll Scroll Scroll The book says β€œI hate that guy.”

My cartoons for this week’s @theguardian.com books
#holiday #vacation #reading

10.08.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2032    πŸ” 767    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 39
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We have fewer than 50 tickets left (47 to be exact) for the CHRISTMAS BALL! Authors and readers, join us in Manchester beneath the stars in a snow globe of bookish joy. Your chance to spread some Christmas cheer and celebrate some of the UK's top book bloggers. thebookparty.co.uk

11.08.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Gorgeous day and I'm in the library. Oh well, no complaints!

09.08.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE UK BOOK BLOGGER AWARDS 2025 NOMINATIONS ARE LIVE! Vote now for the best and brightest bookish influencers in the UK. Nominate your friends and favourites now ⬇️ The awards will be held in the Manchester snow dome Nov 15! Linktr.ee/thebookparty

08.08.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Me taking my glasses off while reading Thomas True.

Me taking my glasses off while reading Thomas True.

The book cover.

The book cover.

A good thing about convalescence is I finally get the time to read again - and for pleasure!
Currently, The Betrayal of Thomas True by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social, a wonderfully queer thriller / romance set around the Molly Houses of the C18th.

06.08.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0