@alicejolly.bsky.social
Writer. New novel 'The Matchbox Girl' (about Dr Asperger) out from Bloomsbury Books in 2025. Rep'd by Eleanor Birne at Rogers, Coleridge, White. Oxford University whistleblower. Active member of Just Stop Oil.
I am fascinated by this. It relates in very small ways to research that I did for 'The Matchbox Girl.' In particular 1920s and 1930s youth movements in Austria and their love of hiking. I found it very complex. None of it quite links up in the ways you expect. Do email me if you would like to chat.
I hope she sues them into oblivion 💜
Such an accurate, magical, honest book ...... A seriously talented writer.
“In 2024 the UK’s creative industries contributed £145.8 billion to the economy while the entire AI sector contributed £11.8 billion.”
www.thetimes.com/article/8561...
Just when you think that you could not be more ashamed of your country.
My review @theguardian.com of debut novel from @weatherglassbooks.bsky.social 'Gloria Don't Speak' by Lucy Apps. Book is now on the long list for @womensprize.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/m...
Republic of Consciousness Prize (now the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize) news alert. The SHORTLIST is out.
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/the-queen-...
I get asked to show up to book clubs, online and offline. Here is why from now on the answer is always "no." If you think this might have something to do with "AI" ruining yet another thing for everyone, you're absolutely 100% correct.
whatever.scalzi.com/2026/03/03/i...
@alicejolly.bsky.social compared Keshed to Hubert Selby Jr in her amazing @thetls.bsky.social review of the book, and @leebrackstone.bsky.social reffed him in his cover quote too. Fucking great novel and writer of singular voice. It's on The List 🤘
uk.bookshop.org/lists/how-to...
Thank you to the nearly 1,000 people who've already registered to host a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing film in their community, and the many others who've done the same via our partners - and to the many organisations planning screenings.
Incredible momentum building. #NEB2025
Speaking with Sally Bayley Oxford Writers House 8th March 3.00 - 5.00. Sally will be speaking about her new book 'The Worm in the Bud' pub New Menard Press. I will speak about 'The Matchbox Girl' @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @walterscottprize.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-wo...
It is a very good morning. What I know is that literally hundreds of Green Party volunteers from all the country got behind this ...... Amazing people who are showing what can be done ......
Eager to see what lessons Labour draws from this.
Speaking about The Matchbox Girl @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social with Rosie Goldsmith at The Austrian Cultural Form 7 pm on Tuesday 17 March. Book is about Dr Asperger and his colleagues (and the rise of fascism). Book is on @walterscottprize.bsky.social longlist.
www.acflondon.org/events/the-m...
This is just a taste of what @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social warned about at the National Emergency Briefing 👇.
It’s time for the Government to brief the nation and take emergency action to avoid serious prolonged food shortages.
Has your MP signed yet?
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
Absolute shocker of a rights grab - academics may want to push back hard
The majority of earth's scientists now believe we are headed for at least 2.5°C of warming.
We're in a climate emergency. No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables #go100re
"We are asking for a WW2 level of leadership".
Professor @mikebernerslee.bsky.social at the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster.
Has your MP joined the Parliamentary Call for Gov to make a televised emergency briefing to the nation?
Check here: www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
#NEB2025
Yes. This is a really strong first novel.
Faith & love, friendship, community, environmental questions, nature & the post-&-foreshadowing of war, fisticuffs, fairgrounds, beer & a good deal of saltiness, brilliant protagonists, someone make this into a film please!
Defend Our Juries Co-Founder Tim Crosland explains what the High Court ruling showing over the Palestine Action ban means in real terms.
He adds a renewed call for a meeting with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to discuss the harm that has been done since this ban was introduced.
Well done to @patrioticmillionaires.org for getting out and about and taking the time to visit York University. Students fully engaged and significant majority agreed with the motion 'This house supports a wealth tax.' Great work. @stephenstroud.bsky.social
Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Very excited that 'The Matchbox Girl' @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social is on this list. Thanks @walterscottprize.bsky.social and many congratulations to all the other amazing novelists who have been longlisted.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
🚨🧵The 2024 UCU General Secretary was so corrupt that @vickyblake.bsky.social + I are fighting a Certification Officer case to re-run it, 10 Feb. Grady won by 182 votes from 114,310 members, turnout 15%.
In secret, Grady ordered UCU managers to "Re-elect GS" +said she'd "destroy" her opponents...
The current lack of interest in V.S. Pritchett is odd - but I am sure his time will come again. #shortstories
I will be speaking about 'The Matchbox Girl' @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social with Rosie Goldsmith at The Austrian Cultural Forum (London SW7) at 7.00 on 17 March. Would love to see you there.
www.acflondon.org/events/the-m...
“four-fifths of farmers are concerned about not being able to make a living as extreme weather conditions reduce productivity every year”
Climate impacts are hitting harder than expected. UK plans are inadequate. We aren’t ready.
It’s time to brief the nation.
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...