Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 29/07/2025It’s got Dancehalls, it’s got Glitterballs, it’s got DJs!!! And #Shakespeare #JaneAusten and more!!! 021
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Who is this stylish chap? #Johnlennon might know. Maybe all #thebeatles did. 101
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialBearded Badger Books @beardedbadgerbooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Just an old fella, standing in front of some books… hoping someone will buy ‘em!! ❤️📚 #booksky #indiebookshop #indiebookstore 17313
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Who is this stylish chap? #Johnlennon might know. Maybe all #thebeatles did. 101
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 25/05/2026My review of the NYJO show, part of Norwich Jazz Festival. ukjazznews.com/nyjos-abdull...ukjazznews.comNYJO’s Abdullah Ibrahim Tribute in Norwich - UK Jazz NewsA joyful – if brief – evening of Township Jazz comes to Norwich, courtesy of this exciting combo featuring some of the UK’s finest young players. The Norwich Jazz Festival re-emerged in 2025. It’s bac... 020
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Cowboy Junkies. Still glorious after 40 years… #cowboyjunkies #Norwich #Norfolk ukjazznews.com/cowboy-junki...ukjazznews.comCowboy Junkies in Norwich - UK Jazz NewsCowboy Junkies? A band name suggesting Americana, Country, lo-fi or soft rock. A band that’s been described as “alternative country”, “folk rock” and “gothic country-blues noir”, but notably not with ... 010
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 04/05/2026My review of the latest SHALOSH album is live. Anyone for a cover of Barbie Girl? ukjazznews.com/shalosh-what...ukjazznews.comSHALOSH – ‘What We Are Made Of’ - UK Jazz News“We’re a piano trio in a world of piano trios”, says pianist Gadi Stern of SHALOSH. It’s a fair description, but What We Are Made Of shows that even in a world full of piano trios it’s still possible ... 010
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 31/03/2026It was Pablo Fanque’s 216th birthday yesterday. A major Victorian showman and the first Black British owner of their own travelling company. And an inspiration for #thebeatles of course. I wrote about Pablo for Visit Norwich www.visitnorwich.co.uk/article/pabl... #Norwichvisitnorwich.co.ukIntroducing Mr Jack Valentine!Did you know that in 1075, Norwich Castle was held against the siege of William the Conqueror by 16-year-old Emma de Gauder? 120
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 16/10/2025It’s still here! If you’re a fan of Arthur Mullard and Hylda Baker you’ll love this book. If you’re not a fan of them, you’ll still love it - Sylvester is in it! 000
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 11/08/2025My latest album review - the intriguing and often rather beautiful debut album from Luke Marzec ukjazznews.com/luke-marzec-...ukjazznews.comLuke Marzec — ‘Something Good Out Of Nothing’ - UK Jazz NewsAfter a decade on the UK music scene, singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Luke Marzec has released an impressive debut album, the first release on Swift Half Records, a label descri... 010
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 29/07/2025It’s got Dancehalls, it’s got Glitterballs, it’s got DJs!!! And #Shakespeare #JaneAusten and more!!! 021
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 28/07/2025My latest album review is now at UK Jazz News. ukjazznews.com/danny-widdic...ukjazznews.comDanny Widdicombe & Trichotomy — ‘Iridescence’ - UK Jazz NewsJazz piano trio meets singer, songwriter, guitarist, synth player on a second collaborative outing, with ten original songs co-written by this quartet of Australian artists and taking inspiration from... 010
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 11/07/2025It’s Still Here!!! The finest book on dance and dance music published this year to feature Will Kemp, #disco and a crook called The Weasel. 011
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 11/07/2025It’s Still Here!!! The finest book on dance and dance music published this year to feature Will Kemp, #disco and a crook called The Weasel. 011
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 27/06/2025It’s Here!!! 051
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialEquinox Publishing Ltd @equinoxpub.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Just published! More info & order at 25% off quoting code MUSIC here: www.equinoxpub.com/home/danceha... @brucewriter.bsky.social 011
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Oh No! Now it’s only six days!!! #Norfolk and #Norwich don’t miss out. 030
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Only 10 days to go until this momentous event in the cultural life of #Norwich and #Norfolk 020
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Who is this effortlessly cool chap, you ask? It’s Mr Ivor Cutler of course. I’ll be talking all things Cutler at The Holloway in the fine city of #Norwich on Wednesday 14 May at 7.00pm with music, film and stories galore. #IvorCutler #Beatles #Norfolk thehollowaynorwich.com/events/quczx... 160
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Fingers crossed, my latest book will drop in May. (I think that’s young people speak for ‘Will be published’.) #dance #music #dancing 050
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Hello. Here’s my occasional reminder that ‘author’ doesn’t only mean ‘someone who writes fiction’. #writercommunity 0144
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 08/12/2024I appear to be unable to use social media to best advantage. I assume I’m not alone in this, but sometimes I feel that I probably am. Am I? 022
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Remember, folks. Dance like no one’s watching. 0105
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Remember, folks. Dance like no one’s watching. 0105
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 19/01/2025It seems that no one has the answer … 130
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Hello to all my new followers. I’m starting to feel at home here, but it’s taking time. Prepare for Carry On, Jane Austen and music chat. And shameless plugs for my forthcoming book on dance and dance music - Dancehalls, Glitterballs and DJs. (Jane Austen’s in it). 0101
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 17/01/2025substack.com/@blindsay1/n...substack.comBruce Lindsay Blethers On on SubstackMr Cutler was a great storyteller - and a great story inventor, when the fancy took him. Which it often did in the early hours of the morning, when his fridge woke him up. 011
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 17/01/2025substack.com/@blindsay1/n...substack.comBruce Lindsay Blethers On on SubstackMr Cutler was a great storyteller - and a great story inventor, when the fancy took him. Which it often did in the early hours of the morning, when his fridge woke him up. 011
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 10/01/2025So. I just joined Substack (as Bruce Lindsay should anyone wish to know). I haven’t written anything yet, still trying to figure it out. Any hints or tips? I’ll blather on about arts and culture, mostly music, no politics. 291
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 10/01/2025So. I just joined Substack (as Bruce Lindsay should anyone wish to know). I haven’t written anything yet, still trying to figure it out. Any hints or tips? I’ll blather on about arts and culture, mostly music, no politics. 291
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 29/12/2024Thought I’d try again. 1104
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Hello to all my new followers. I’m starting to feel at home here, but it’s taking time. Prepare for Carry On, Jane Austen and music chat. And shameless plugs for my forthcoming book on dance and dance music - Dancehalls, Glitterballs and DJs. (Jane Austen’s in it). 0101
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 04/01/2025The Carry On movies are Britain’s finest contribution to world culture. So why did none of them win an Oscar? (Except for Carry On Cowboy’s win for Best Choreography). 021
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Happy 250th anniversary to Jane Austen. It’s going to be a busy year, I hope she’s up to it. Here’s my small and still incomplete shrine to her work. 021
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Happy 250th anniversary to Jane Austen. It’s going to be a busy year, I hope she’s up to it. Here’s my small and still incomplete shrine to her work. 021
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 04/01/2025The Carry On movies are Britain’s finest contribution to world culture. So why did none of them win an Oscar? (Except for Carry On Cowboy’s win for Best Choreography). 021
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Hello. Here’s my occasional reminder that ‘author’ doesn’t only mean ‘someone who writes fiction’. #writercommunity 0144
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialKirkdale Bookshop @kirkdalebooks.bsky.social · 12/12/2024and now, it's time for the demo versions of this. 3111
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 11/12/2024I think I might be an AI creation — I just used an em-dash. Sorry #booksky #writers 010
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialRosanna Forte @rosannaforte.bsky.social · 10/12/2024A little plea from a publisher: please don't sell uncorrected proofs on for a profit. They are circulated for review with trust. Though it might not feel like a big deal, it's actually piracy because the author gets nothing for the sale. 0271
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialPhilippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Good news! Please share! The Society of Authors (@societyofauthors.bsky.social) have put out an official statement calling on celebrities, publishers & agents to properly acknowledge, promote & recompense the expert professional authors (“ghostwriters“ & “co-creators”) behind “celebrity fiction”. 1/societyofauthors.orgCall to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books - The Society of AuthorsThe Society of Authors is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children 1031467
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 08/12/2024I appear to be unable to use social media to best advantage. I assume I’m not alone in this, but sometimes I feel that I probably am. Am I? 022
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialBluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Please, if you're able, support Independent bookshops in the run up to Christmas. Their curation and knowledge will help you choose books that no algorithm can. And algorithms don't smile and chat to you either. @bookcornerhx.bsky.social @forumbooks.bsky.social @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social 626096
Reposted by @brucewriter.bsky.socialbrucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Blickling Hall looking groovy for Christmas #Norfolk @nationaltrust.bsky.social @nationaltrusteast.bsky.social 082
brucewriter.bsky.social @brucewriter.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Blickling Hall looking groovy for Christmas #Norfolk @nationaltrust.bsky.social @nationaltrusteast.bsky.social 082