Claire Dunscombe

Glad to hear it 😻

Thank you!

Tomorrow, we return to the fabulous Urmston Books and Boardgames for a chat about paths to publication with some incredible fantasy writers 😍

Grab your ticket here, and we'll see you there!
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Ooo going to try this!

Today, we celebrate the release of Stephen Wade's gripping WW2 drama, Trials of the Heart.

The tale of a young, injured war veteran accused of murdering a Yorkshire farmer after an affair with his wife, this emotional courtroom drama is not to be missed!
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🚨THIS IS NOT A DRILL🚨

Those wonderful people at the HWA have shortlisted The Wicked of the Earth by the brilliant A.D. Bergin for the 2025 Debut Crown 🍾

A massive achievement for a book the deals with some extremely difficult and often overlooked British history. Congratulations, Andrew!

🚨LAUNCH TONIGHT🚨

Join us for the official launch event for To Fetch a Pail of Water tonight in Urmston at Urmston Books and Boardgames!

Our live events are always a laugh and it's a venue we love supporting!

Tickets available here:
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NEWS!

“Children map by wonders” is a marvellously true line

Ooo this was one of my comps when I was querying - glad some else liked it!

🚨NEW AUTHOR INTERVIEW🚨

With a new book out last Thursday and a launch event planned in Urmston this Wednesday, we sat down to chat about To Fetch a Pail of Water and all things writing with the wonderful John Storey!

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I would like to be known as a talented writer who helped and supported writer friends whenever I could.
What I am likely known for…(which sometimes has been helpful to friends I must say!)

a kid in front of a truck with a red backpack Invisible The all-new 2026 child

Our kids are invisible on our streets in more than one way

Here’s a question: what did we call tea towels before we had tea?

Nuke it from space

Screenshot from the BBC News website for the story - link here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy08xg226l1t

A High Court ruling forces a firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone to repay £122m for a PPE contract breach.

PPE Medpro put NHS staff and patients in danger with substandard kit whilst lining their own pockets with taxpayers’ money at a time of national crisis.

Justice served ⚖️

Reminder: we have an online event tomorrow night to launch Andrew Hall's incredible debut novel, Green Laughing. And it's completely free to attend!

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🚨LAST CHANCE TO BUY THE MARE🚨

Due to wonderful incoming news from author Angharad Hampshire, today is your last chance to grab a copy of the haunting and brilliant Walter Scott Prize-shortlisted The Mare for the foreseeable future!Don't miss this incredible true story!
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Patriots

You have made a wound of our flag
Reduced it to a bloody rag
Torn out its beating heart
Ripping our country apart
Gouged it into our flesh
St George is a bloody mess
You’d have this country drown
In blood before you’ll ever back down.

A reminder: you have today, tomorrow and Sunday to grab a copy of the Walter Scott Prize shortlisted The Mare before it goes off sale for the foreseeable.

Grab your copy of this unmissable and unnerving historical fiction novel here: share.google/xztqREaaPADC...

And here’s me considering rejoining.

A swan bone charm, I do like that!

YOU MUST DO YOUR STRETCHES TO HAVE STRENGTH TO GRIND YOUR ENEMIES' BONES TO DUST.

And so, the Northern Gothic movement gains momentum! Myahahaha!

There is a mechanical being powered by lightening grown by burning dinosaur blood hundreds of miles away, cleaning my floor downstair. What a time to be alive!

Your monthly reminder:

Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs your stories.

Spiritual stratigraphy if you will?

Says how old and boring I am that my first thought was, what about the champagne sloshing on those lavishly padded seats?

Oh take me there