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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Hello BlueSky! A quick post asking for some assistance. I love telling stories in women's football that might fly under the radar a little otherwise. Take for example these from the last week or so: Moneyfields - lnkd.in/eSyrfeE9 Emily Wallace of Norwich City - lnkd.in/eC-YdJTJ

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

when your dog has been beaten up by some other animal in the garden and you have to sit up with her all night because she has a fat lip and a cut chin and is feeling very sorry for herself indeed

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

When I first went to a publisher with the suggestion of writing a book about women's football, I was turned down (repeatedly) and told that it was simply too niche. Nobody watches women's football, right?

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The Book Social @thebooksocial.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Gearing up for the England match tomorrow night? You’ve got the snacks and the beers in - why not celebrate with a copy of Flying the Flag too? 🏆 @carriesparkle’s latest book covers the original Lioness, the first woman of colour to play for England and much more 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #WomesEuro2025 #Lioness

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The Book Social @thebooksocial.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

We are super excited about the start of #WEURO2025 today! We have published two fascinating books about women's football by leading journalist @carriesparkle.bsky.social - great companion reads for the tournament www.hero-press.com/flying-the-f... www.hero-press.com/woman-up #football

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

OK, so... Is anyone (maybe a football club, or maybe a company?) screening or hosting a watch party for England v Netherlands on Wed 9 July, and would like me to either come and talk about all things Lionesses beforehand, or come and sell/sign some books? Or even both?!

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I'm so grateful to WiF for supporting my new book 'Flying the Flag: The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad'!

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Today, 'Flying the Flag: The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad' is released. This is a book I've wanted to write for years and I'm so thrilled I've finally been able to.

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Thanks, Jacqui! <3 Safe travels! Yep NEW BOOK IS OUT TOMORROW!

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Officially released this coming week!

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

This week! Launch party in London for my new book 'Flying the Flag - The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad'. If you want to come but you weren't able to get a ticket before they all went, drop me a line :)

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The Book Social @thebooksocial.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Great feature about FLYING THE FLAG the new book by @carriesparkle.bsky.social in @shekicks.bsky.social Before Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock, and Lucy Bronze, there were the trailblazers who defied the odds. Available to pre-order now www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Flag-... #football #womensfootball #books

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

If anyone has a spare couple of quid on payday, I would really appreciate your support!

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The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We're really pleased to welcome back @carriesparkle.bsky.social in our new episode to talk about her new book, "Flying the Flag", which explores how and why British women travelled abroad over the years to follow their footballing dreams. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Just a nudge for this. Again, appreciate money is tight but any donations would be hugely gratefully received. There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.

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Sophie Lawson @lawsonsv.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Know I’m trying to leave woso behind but, with the Euros on the horizon, if anyone needs a Euro expert, I’m as comfortable talking about Switzerland’s long term struggles for form as Iceland’s disappointing tournament history to Italy’s stability under Soncin, Sweden’s stagnation & Denmark on the up

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

So happy to reveal the cover for my new book! Available for pre-order now!

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

@christinamartin.bsky.social I'm so sorry that I'm only now reading your book. It's a beautiful piece of work. You write about your people with such care that the reader is drawn into their stories. And it is such warm, humane writing that it tells every reader so much about you as well.

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Viv scoring goals with the short sleeves-gloves combo is a great version of Viv

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Samira Ahmed @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Wonderful story. Deservedly on the front page.

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Heads up to anyone who has Microsoft subscription - I've just switched mine back to Classic.

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Liam Kirkaldy @liamkirkaldy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

God knows me and Liz Truss have our differences but I'm completely on board with starting a growing list of things that 'have to go'

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The Book Social @thebooksocial.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Congrats to Kelly Cates, just announced as a new #MOTD presenter Kelly was kind enough to endorse WOMAN UP by @carriesparkle.bsky.social last year 'Brilliantly informative, immaculately researched and completely essential for all women and men involved in the game.' www.amazon.co.uk/Woman-Up-pro...

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I am so sad to learn this. Very best wishes to all those who knew and loved him, and those of us who didn't know him but felt like we did and also loved him.

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

So @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social are running a fundraising trek right on our doorstep so it would be rude not to put on my hiking boots for a charity so close to my heart.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Revising my cv today. After a bad year for work, I will be blitzing contacts in the days to come, but if anyone in publishing of any kind follows me and knows of any upcoming editorial work - do DM or email me. Thanks.

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Loved this on LinkedIn so sharing here - happy new year, all! 2024: another year of progress, plenty of setbacks, and enough evidence to fuel my next book on women's football (more on that very soon!).

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

A quick festive note - if anyone would like to buy a copy of 'Unsuitable for Females' as a Christmas gift for someone, it's currently on offer on Amazon. I can also send out signed book plates if you'd like a personalised copy - drop me a message :) #womensfootball

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'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

Buy 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England by Carrie Dunn (ISBN: 9781913759056) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

There's definitely a case for arguing Maid Marian And Her Merry Men is technically part of the Blackadder 'universe', but why did @carriesparkle.bsky.social find it more inspiring and empowering than the adventures of Edmund and his historically recurring chums? timworthington.org/2024/11/01/t...

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The Golden Age Of Children’s TV – “Too Much Information About The Krankies Elektronik Komik”

Watch with Joanne Sheppard on The Baker Street Boys, Ben Baker on Round The Bend, Ricardo Autobahn on Rainbow, Carrie Dunn on Maid Marian And Her Merry Men and Georgy Jamieson on Bod.

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Carrie Dunn @carriesparkle.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Right, yes, hello, I'm here...how is everyone?

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