@vicki-jarrett.bsky.social
Novelist (Nothing is Heavy, Always North), short story writer (The Way Out - collected stories).
βοΈ FOCUS - Utopiales 2025
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Pour la 25α΅ Γ©dition des Utopiales, retrouvez nos auteurs Γ Nantes, du 30 octobre au 2 novembre.
Et en guise de prΓ©lude, explorez les univers de Vicki Jarett, Catherine Dufour, Marge Nantel, Fabien Cerutti, Jean-Marc Ligny, Bleuenn Guillou et Maiwenn Alix !
The cover of the FUEL ebook, with a large photo of a yellow petrol pump, below which are the words FUEL: An Anthology of prize-winning flash fictions raising funds to fight fuel poverty, edited by Tania Hershman. There is a banner across the top right hand corner which says "Ebook with 12 Bonus Prize-Winning Stories!"
It's publication day for FUEL ebookβwith 75 prizewinning flash fictions plus TWELVE bonus flash stories not in the print book! It's a great read *and* all profits go to UK fuel poverty charities. The print book raised over Β£4k; winter is coming, help us raise more: www.fuelflash.net/product/fuel...
01.10.2025 09:50 β π 14 π 10 π¬ 2 π 5
Poster with the map of Scotland. Title says 'The value and impact of Scotland's school libraries: final report'
Infographic quote that reads: 'School libraries are not optional extras; they are essential for equitable education. As librarians, educators, parents and policymakers read these pages, I hope they hear the plea: invest in people, space and resources, and the benefits β raised attainment, better mental health and more informed pupils β will be unmistakable.' Quote is from Derek France, Preston Lodge High School, East Lothian Secondary School Librarian of the Year (2022) Scottish Book Trust Reading Champion (2025)
Infographic containing two facts. They are: Fact: Research proves having a school library and librarian delivers higher test scores equating to academic attainment, successful curriculum or learning outcomes, and positive attitudes towards learning. Fact: There is no legal requirement for schools in Scotland to have a school library and librarian.
Infographic card that reads: 'What can be done? Scottish Book Trust recommends: 1. Scottish Government introduces a statutory requirement for secondary schools to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian. 2. Scottish Government and local authorities work with stakeholders to ensure thereβs a set standard of provision across the country. 3. Scottish Government and local authorities work together to empower secondary schools across Scotland with funding and resources to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian. 4. Secondary school management teams appropriately train and support their librarians to deliver a high-quality library service. '
Do you believe all schools should have a library? π
It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotlandβs schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
Lastly, in an uncharacteristic run of posts - would highly recommend Perfect Days film. Wim Wenders. Just beautiful.
05.08.2025 19:43 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Cat snoozing in overgrown veg patch
Also in the garden, my wee veg patch has gone to shit this year (cos of stuff) but this monster is loving it.
05.08.2025 19:41 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Bee resting on a flower
Yeah, and here's the bee
05.08.2025 19:39 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Bee totally immobile just hugging this flower for two solid hours before buzzing away. Fair play mate.
05.08.2025 19:38 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I had not seen that. Very AN, you're right. Shivers. Fiction is getting less fictional by the day. Absolute madness.
13.05.2025 08:09 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0It's a radio friendly version - if you want the full unfriendly version, you can find it in The Way Out (collection) structomagazine.co.uk/structo-pres... π
01.04.2025 10:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This Friday afternoon, a short from me on R4 short works slot: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
01.04.2025 10:44 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0I found out that one of my novels has definitely been used when a friend as a joke asked ChatGTP to write a short story in the style of me, and it did it... very badly, and clearly only taken from one of my novels... but yeah, i wasn't laughing.
23.03.2025 16:42 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
β¨COVER REVEAL
En avril, dΓ©couvrez Toujours le nord de Vicki Jarrett ! βοΈ
I love this old Yule Goat costume
22.12.2024 09:01 β π 9 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Best British Short Stories from @saltpublishing.com is an exceptional series. We're honoured to have 3 stories originally published by us in the current volume. Our thanks to ed., @nicholasroyle.bsky.social and authors @kerry2004.bsky.social, Cate West and @rosiegarlandwriter.bsky.social
07.12.2024 10:31 β π 63 π 18 π¬ 2 π 3
New author interview - today welcoming @verityholloway.bsky.social to the blog to discuss their great short fiction collection Cheer the Sick we discuss sickness, history and more! www.runalongtheshelves.net/interviews/2...
03.12.2024 07:20 β π 36 π 18 π¬ 0 π 1
Enjoyed this very much. Brilliant, provocative and funny on writing/life. Recommended.
17.11.2024 17:27 β π 33 π 5 π¬ 2 π 0Bless your cotton socks, I will, as long as I can do it in a dissociated and idle way.
13.11.2024 19:45 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Hey! Good to see you here too.
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