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Deborah Miles @againsttheflow.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Today on my blog I have a #BookReview of Jenny O'Brien's #dualtimeline #WWII #novel The Book of Lost Children buff.ly/wL6AjIF #HistoricalFiction #Guernsey #fiction Can't wait for more like this one! @scribblerjb.bsky.social

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition which now stands at 40,000+! You can #DoTheWriteThing & stop #MetaBookThieves by adding your signature here ✒️ authr.uk/sp40

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

“I get melancholy if I don't [write]. I need the company of people who don't exist.” ― William Trevor

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Trying to get inside the head of a nurse… One who worked 80 years ago in occupied Guernsey. I’m a nurse too. But her world? Nothing like mine. No electronics. Often no electricity. No dressings. Few medicines. Little food. Just instinct, and decisions no one could train for.

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Samantha Tonge @samtongeauthor.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

If you could spend just one more day with someone, who would it be? I'm excited to reveal the title of my next novel, out later this year! It's about Lili, her best friend Em, and an unexpected friendship with a man called Dylan. The setting is winter in Cornwall⛵️❄️

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Shifting Your Writing to the Fast Lane, at Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Guernsey on Monday 21st April 2025 at 12:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now! NB THIS IS EASTER MONDAY AND A FREE, TICKETED, EVENT! www.ticketsource.co.uk/literaryfest...

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

My author copies of Murder on Bluebell Hill have landed! Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April. mybook.to/MurderOnBlue... Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Morning, I’m running a free session at the PEH, in conjunction with the lit fest, for would-be writers and those trying to get published/interested in self publishing. Places are limited and you need to book. Here’s the link. Thanks #CHOG www.ticketsource.co.uk/literaryfest...

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Delighted to be speaking again at this years Guernsey Literary Festival. So many sessions added to my list. www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/gue...

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Emma (emreadsthebooks) @emreadsthebooks.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

What are you reading for #InternationalWomensDay ? I'm reading Nesting by Roisin O'Donnell and it's kind of perfect I found it in my @WomensPrize live tote bag and now it's longlised for the prize! I adore Irish writers, they're God Tier! #BookSky

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

That #worldbookday falls on my birthday 😍 Cake and books - deadly combination.

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Sara McKee FRSA @saramck.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Welcome to our London 2025 exhibition celebrating the richness of contemporary Welsh painting. This collection brings together a diverse group of artists whose works capture the essence of Wales through the medium of paint. Happy St David’s Day! lifefullcolour.co.uk/collections/...

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Contemporary Welsh Art London 2025

Welcome to this exhibition celebrating the richness of contemporary Welsh painting. This collection brings together a diverse group of artists whose works capture the essence of Wales' landscapes, cul...

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I’ve just downloaded all my Amazon books onto my Kindle, in case they try to remove them. The good news is I don’t need to buy any more books ever - or is that the bad news? 🧐😳

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

One of the best views in the island, and there’s a compact and bijou property for sale too 👀 #Guernsey #CHOG

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

It’s a good job writers never believe what they read or I’d be in search of a bigger hat! Truly amazed by the latest review. Amazed and delighted. ‘A beautiful heart-rending book I wouldn't have missed for the world’.

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

What’s your perfect day? For me it’s a day off, a swim, getting Wordle, someone supplying tea, a lap cat and a book 🤣. Not quite perfect, as too rough to swim.

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

And then there are some days when I watch the sea and drink tea!

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

When you go for a walk and a stranger gives you mackerel for your tea. Only in #Guernsey!

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

My friend has just sent me a holiday snap. Tempted to send her one back of me huddled in my dressing gown 🤣

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I went into the Red Cross to drop off some pictures and came out with Lisa Jewell book I haven’t read and a silver ring for my daughter 😩 I don’t think I told you that she was burgled over Christmas and had all her jewellery stolen? I’m helping her rebuild her collection.

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

NetGalley can be a scary place, but not today 😊 Available for book reviewers/bloggers 👇 www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

An emotional day at work followed by an emotional review on @NetGalley. Think it’s time for bed.

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Anna Mazzola @annamazz.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Writers on social media vs writers in actual life.

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Very pleasing to be on the most requested list on NetGalley 🙏 These other books look great too. Available to request for #bookbloggers and reviewers here www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...

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gnetradio.bsky.social @gnetradio.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Hi Jenny, your new book is mentioned in one of our podcasts “Islands At War” www.mixcloud.com/gnetradio/ke...

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Keith Pengelley and Nick Le Huray - Islands At War - February 1942

Recorded on Mon 3rd Feb 2025 12:19pm.

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Laura Pearson @laurapauthor.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Publication day. To be clear, I’m not actually reading #TheManyFuturesofMaddyHart. I’ve read it plenty of times. It’s your turn now.

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Bean Jar for tea, cooking for 24 hours. Only problem. I don’t eat Bean Jar. Need to isolate myself from the boys later 🤣

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I read 15 & a 1/2 books in January. Hope to finish that half soon 🤣

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

That’s dry January done. Sleeping so much better, which needs careful thought. Being tea total has its advantages.

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I’m trying to read your book @clarechase.bsky.social It’s not going well 🤣 🐈 🐈‍⬛

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Unsolicited writing advice, no. #1616: In a world in which the average writer earns only £7000 a year, be sure why you want to do this. If it's to make a fortune, or hang out with famous people, or to be famous yourself, forget it. It isn't a lottery. It's a slog. Only joy makes it worthwhile.

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Just a little heads up. Your tax receipt is going into your spam folder. You might need it! #CHOG

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Seeing the final version of something I produced never gets old. It’s worry from here on in, as it starts to find readers but, today, it’s all mine!

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Procrastination is alive and well. I had allocated an hour of writing time before leaving for work. At least I have a clean kitchen, with all the meal prepped for later, and the washing machine and tumble dryer programmed to start at the cheap rate 😩

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Another day of island living 😳

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We have made the very difficult decision to get up and open the bookshop. People need books.

Bert’s Blackboard: a half read book is a half finished love affair - David Mitchell

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Website updated and newsletter written and distributed. No writing yet but the sunset is glorious. I’m taking that as a win!

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Ta da! I’m delighted to share the cover of The Book of Lost Children. Set in Guernsey during the occupation and inspired by true events, this took three months of research before I put pen to paper. Available to pre-order 👇 geni.us/915-al-aut-am

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

A busy day. Writing isn’t only about getting words down. Only 1k written but arranged a literary festival appearance, did some research and some prep for tomorrow’s cover reveal. A shift as it’s my first historical 🙏but not my last.

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

We’re getting there! Early daffodils 🌼

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Jenny O’Brien @scribblerjb.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I have a book cover!!! More importantly I love it. Cover reveal next Friday 😩🫶 x

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Luisa A Jones Author @luisaajones.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I don’t know who this reader is, but they’ve made my day. Remember, you too can discover why Rosamund’s story is such gripping #historicalfiction. Always free on #kindleunlimited. Currently only 99p/99c on #kindle, also paperback and #audiobook. geni.us/98-Storm

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