Reposted by Amanda LeesHistorical Novel Society @histnovsoc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026⚗️🧪💎 A gemology historian re-creates alchemical recipes for believable fake emeralds:sciencehistory.orgHow to Fake an Emerald in 1653Step into the 17th century with historian Claire Litt as she re-creates the recipes used by alchemists to forge believable fake gems. 041
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 25/03/2026I love a love story. I love some love stories so much I base books on them and this one is truly remarkable…you can read it here: www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dund... 030
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Hello! I’m currently working on something very different…actually, two things. I’ll tell you more when I can. 110
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 13/02/2026At St Michael’s and All Angels in Haworth for the angelic Essie Fox in conversation with Dr Claire O’Callaghan and the launch of Catherine - Wuthering Heights told from her pov. 051
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 04/02/2026magazine.1000libraries.com/this-90-year...magazine.1000libraries.comThis 90-Year-Old Turned a Park Into a 30,000-Book Library in Malaysia - MagazineAt 90, Lee Kim Siew tends five mini libraries in Puchong, proving passion and generosity can create magic one book at a time. 052
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 03/02/2026I love a wonderful review out of the blue. Thank you so much @histnovsoc.bsky.social ❤️ @bookouture.bsky.social @literarylisa.bsky.social historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/the-...historicalnovelsociety.orgThe Key to the Island House - Historical Novel SocietySet between wartime Cairo and the present day, The Key to the Island House is a dual-timeline novel leaning heavily on atmosphere: heat rising from stone, gardens thick with scent, and a villa whose b... 151
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 03/12/2025I’m honoured - @annecoates.bsky.social is a brilliant writer as well as discerning reader ❤️ 031
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Last chance to snap up my lot for Children In Read - a brilliant charity auction which is part of Children In Need and which ends tonight. Not only do you get a signed copy of my latest, I will also write you into my new book...if you dare... You can bid here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... 031
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Love this by @annecoates.bsky.social www.annecoatesauthor.com/the-key-to-t...annecoatesauthor.comThe Key to the Island House by Amanda Lees – Anne Coates 030
Reposted by Amanda LeesAmanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Here’s my lot for Children In Read this year…if you win, I’ll not only sign it, I’ll also name a character in one of my forthcoming books for you… www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... 011
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Here’s my lot for Children In Read this year…if you win, I’ll not only sign it, I’ll also name a character in one of my forthcoming books for you… www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... 011
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Over the past week I’ve had emails from Prospect, Marks and Spencer, Mango and LNER saying how sorry they are that someone hacked their systems and stole my information…and yet my graduate engineer daughter with excellent cybersecurity skills and experience can’t get a job. 000
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 04/10/2025My most shared pic ever popped up as a memory. What I want to know is, did it work for you? 040
Reposted by Amanda LeesDeeBookLover @deebooklover.bsky.social · 29/09/2025I’m on @bookouture.bsky.social Books-On-Tour today for The Key To The Island House by @amandalees.bsky.social Here is my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. 242
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 29/09/2025My shiny, updated @historia-hwa.bsky.social profile complete with my new book, The Key To The Island House… historicalwriters.org/writer/amand...historicalwriters.orgAmanda Lees 011
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Now for the scary bit...I'd cross my fingers but that's a bit difficult right now...(broken hand) If you'd like to request, here’s the link: ow.ly/25RZ50WF7Ku 230
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 08/08/2025One of my favourite acknowledgements ever… It's called 120
Reposted by Amanda LeesA.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · 19/07/2025A few pics from Friday at #TheakstonsCrime! Always so brilliant to be back and lovely to see @rogeraprice.bsky.social @amandalees.bsky.social #LyndaCheckley #michaelwood #RuthKelly @sarahclarke.bsky.social amongst others 📚 @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social 0124
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 27/07/2025I've spent so many happy hours here as have millions of others. This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...you.38degrees.org.ukSave The Prince Charles CinemaThe future of the iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords, Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion... 000
Reposted by Amanda LeesJen Williams | STONEBOUND out next year! @sennydreadful.bsky.social · 14/07/2025British household rules: you have a cupboard with upward of thirty mugs in it, only three of those can hold exactly the right amount of tea. When those are not available you will drink from the Lesser Mugs, but it will not be as good. 3334334
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 09/07/2025My brand novel set in Cairo… “Inheriting a forgotten villa will change everything. We’re thrilled to reveal the cover for Secrets of Villa Eden: An absolutely gripping and emotional historical fiction page-turner by Amanda Lees! Out September 25th.” Pre-order here: geni.us/B0FG3K7XBNco... 042
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Still frightening and exhausting for all concerned 010
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Where in the country are you? Can we help by highlighting this to the right people? 110
Reposted by Amanda LeesSalt Books @saltpublishing.com · 22/05/2025Times are very tough and we're fundraising! Buy a book today and enjoy 20% off all our titles in The Big Salt Sale! Simply use discount code TheBigSaltSale in our checkout or click the link below! www.saltpublishing.com/discount/The... Happy reading! 12423
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 13/05/2025“But luxury has never appealed to me, I like simple things, books, being alone, or with somebody who understands.” Daphne du Maurier, whose birthday it is today and with whom I entirely agree. 150
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Projects - a dual timeline set in Cairo and Tunis involving murder, passion, stolen treasure, curses and spies and a contemporary psychological thriller involving at least two of those too. 100
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Nerdtastic moment…the brilliant author, linguist and lexicographer Tony Thorne, one of the world’s leading experts on slang, just told me he used my book in court as the published source to back up his expert witness statement. And they won. I feel like a proper grown-up at last. 010
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Lovely event last night for Essie Fox and her gorgeous new book Dangerous…Byron at his baddest and best. Who could resist? 020
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 21/04/2025The only Pope who made me feel less lapsed as a Catholic…a kind, humble and courageous man whose last acts were to call for peace and to tell JD Vance where to go. If there is a heaven, he has a very special place in it. 010
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Jean Charles de Menezes. Never forget. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...theguardian.comFatal error: 20 years on, the Met still has questions to answer about the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes. A new drama investigates the tragedyThe award-winning producer and screenwriter of Philomena’s new show, Suspect, is about the shooting of an innocent young Brazilian electrician on the London Underground in the wake of the 7/7 bombings... 010
Reposted by Amanda LeesPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault. What is with the rich, celebrities and powerful that they want to inflict pain, sorrow and humiliation on others. What kid of society enables this kind of psychological development? Seems to point to failures at home, community, education, work.bbc.co.ukRussell Brand charged with rape and sexual assaultThe 49-year-old denied he was ever 3827154
Amanda Lees @amandalees.bsky.social · 04/04/2025My new favourite German word (yes, it really exists) 030
Reposted by Amanda LeesSin Blaché ♣️ @sinblache.bsky.social · 28/03/2025So. We're a bunch of artists and writers surrounded by AI gouging out the soul of Hayao Miyazaki for clout, and triple-fried ghost-written celebrity "novels" written by people who hate writing for people who hate books. I can think of no better reason to dig your heels in. Create out of spite. 7805269
