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Joanne Harris

@joannechocolat.bsky.social

Writer. Yes, that one. (she/they)

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The best that anyone can hope to leave behind is love and fond memories.

02.03.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sending love. Your grandmother must have been very special, to make you feel that way.

02.03.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

((hugs))

02.03.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of JITTERBUG by Gareth L Powell features a stylised rocket silhouette at the centre of an orrery, with a space suited figure dangling in its wake

The cover of JITTERBUG by Gareth L Powell features a stylised rocket silhouette at the centre of an orrery, with a space suited figure dangling in its wake

RELEASED TOMORROW!
A traumatised bounty hunter. A betrayed pirate queen. An ambitious politician. Can they somehow work together to save the human race? Published by @titanbooks.bsky.social and available through all good booksellers.

02.03.2026 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kazumasa Nagai, the pioneering graphic designer whose work helped define postwar visual culture in Japan, has passed away.

02.03.2026 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 119:
Villains can be fun to write. But historically, portrayals of villainy have also been filled with stereotypes. Your villain isn't a villain because they're ugly, or from a different race, or disabled, or mentally ill. They're a villain because of their choices.

02.03.2026 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 146    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

I'm astonished that on hearing it, she simply didn't lose the will to live...

02.03.2026 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sikelgaita (1040 – 1090) was a Lombard princess, and the wife of Duke Robert Guiscard of Apulia. Her heritage made her a vital asset to Robert's governance in Southern Italy. She frequently accompanied him on campaigns and is noted for leading troops in battle. #CelebratingWomen

02.03.2026 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 77    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘

02.03.2026 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And this morning the Shed is a tinderbox, itching for conflagration…

02.03.2026 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Beautiful.

01.03.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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March Hares! β€˜I shall go into a hare’…. Painted, engraved stained glass, private collection.

01.03.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 167    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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Definite signs of spring…

01.03.2026 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 138    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beautiful response from Joanne Harris when asked about Magic Realism. 'Magic' is about creativity and believing you can influence the world. Because 'monsters' still exist [insert topical reference...].

20.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 563:
Know when to stand back. If you centre yourself too much in your writing, you won't leave any space for your readers to put themselves in the story.

01.03.2026 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 113    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The acts of defiance can be big or small. Painting over a bigoted piece of graffiti. Running a youth club for refugees in an area that mostly loathes them. Wearing a rainbow flag in an anti-queer neighbourhood.
These acts all accumulate towards something better, I have seen that in action.

01.03.2026 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 379    πŸ” 95    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

The utter idiot optimist me, a couple of years ago, thinking, "Hopefully this will improve when Labour get in."

01.03.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alice Augusta Ball (1892 – 1916) was an African-American chemist whose groundbreaking work produced the first effective treatment for leprosy. She died at age 24 before she could publish her findings, and others took credit for her work, but her legacy has now been acknowledged. #CelebratingWomen

01.03.2026 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 452    πŸ” 123    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 3

Absolutely: maybe this is why we like them...

01.03.2026 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And this morning the Shed is a snow globe, inside which a tiny shed stands in perpetual blizzard…

01.03.2026 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 126    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

In photographs, yes.

28.02.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US-Israeli strike on girls' school kills at least 85 students, Iran's judiciary says At least 85 students have been killed in US-Israeli strikes that hit an Iranian girls' school in Hormozgan province, Iran's judiciary said on Saturday. Washington has not commented on the reported str...

We killed 85 schoolgirls. We are not the good guys.

28.02.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 16929    πŸ” 6529    πŸ’¬ 466    πŸ“Œ 550

Post, post against the dying of the light.

28.02.2026 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Caroline Shawk Brooks (1840 – 1913) was an American sculptor. Well known for her work sculpting in the medium of butter (yes, butter), she also worked with more traditional materials such as marble. #CelebratingWomen

28.02.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 222    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 181015:
If you're feeling creatively exhausted, then fill your tank with creative things. Read books. Watch films. See plays. Listen to music. Look at art. Remind yourself what creativity means to you.

28.02.2026 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 201    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
The inside of a running shoe: the name: ORTHOLITE.

The inside of a running shoe: the name: ORTHOLITE.

One of Taylor’s less famous songs…

28.02.2026 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And this morning the Shed is a park bench in memory of sheds past…

28.02.2026 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 120    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Bookseller announcement

Bookseller announcement

Bookbrunch announcement

Bookbrunch announcement

Feel daft blowing my own trumpet but here I go on my teaching series, the 2nd of which I’ve nearly finished (The Elixir, out this autumn @renardpress.com)
1. This is a planned series of 5 teaching books, all gentle but thorough and literary and fun
2. I am a v experienced educator in multiple areas

26.02.2026 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not my cats, but yes: there's an ample supply...

27.02.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The robot is curled up under the seat like a dog. This does not help AT ALL.

27.02.2026 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0