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Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

Happy 100th @natlibscot.bsky.social

Thank you to all the librarians & cleaners & accountants & coffee-shop folk & all the other staff & volunteers who take care of Scotland’s stories & open our doors to the world.
Proud to be a Centenary Champ with Val McDermid.

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Living my best life today: I’ve descaled the kettle AND the coffee machine 🤣

Cabin in Albury · ★5.0 · Studio · 2 beds · 1 bathroom The little Barn Little London

In Little London near Albury

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100% 🙌

The best 3 days solo writing retreat. I’ve come back, not necessarily refreshed (as I was writing like a demon day & night), but with renewed clarity and focus. Very grateful to have had this opportunity in the beautiful Surrey Hills.
#writingcommunity #retreatyourself

Nooooo 🥺

Mercury is in retrograde right now. Not a good time for big decisions! Hope you’re ok

Ooh lovely I’ve adored her other books so really looking forward to getting my paws on this one 😍

Thank you lovely 🥰

Oh Bex you are in for brilliant ride with that book. Loved it so much

What a stunning bouquet 💐

It’s the best problem to have.

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2 more days of work then I’m off on my solo writing mini break 🙌

Uk dwellers: can anyone help me get a copy within the UK? Waterstones showing as unavailable, even online is delivery August-October? What gives? Desperate to get my paws on a copy 🙏 #WallyLamb #BookSky #BookLovers

Wow 😮

Happy birthday beautiful friend xx

Added to my list thank you 🙏

Lucky enough to stay there last month and cannot wait to go back

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Participated in a wonderful sensory walk this afternoon as part of our work ‘away day’. Thought I was good at connecting with nature but this was next level. Managed to do some journalling mid walk too #alwayscarryanotebook

You’re such a kind person: I really appreciate it thank you 🙏

Ooh amazing thanks. 🙏 Ryman stationers just the other day said they didn’t know of one and only o e I found online was £30+ 🥺

@andreatromans.bsky.social 🖤🦇😭

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Booked myself a cheeky 2 night solo writing retreat for next month. I’m going to try and leave my chronic levels of procrastination and perfectionism at the door and get this novel ready for submission.

Ooh how wonderful & well-remembered Mary. Happy birthday beautiful @andreatromans.bsky.social: May your day be filled with books stationery and cake 🎉💕

First day of no school-run-shenanigans means a quiet coffee in my garden with serotonin-boosting sunlight on my eyelids before I start my working week. Don’t forget to carve out some “you time” time today, no matter how small ❤️‍🩹 #itsthesmallthings

Can't believe I am saying this, but I'm getting booked up for September! Do get in touch if you're thinking of getting some honest, helpful, affordable feedback on your manuscript after the summer to make sure I have you on my list!

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Done 👍

In the interest of connecting more with the roots of the book community...

Please share with me what you're reading/what you've loved this year and what you're excited to read next

Or ask for a rec? Just chat books with me!!!

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#BookSky

I’m reading Le Carré A Perfect Spy as haven’t read any of his for ages and felt like a good spy novel

If it makes you feel any better I’ve purchased TWO notebooks this week: just because 🤣