Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 31/07/2025On the hills this week. Poor sheep - it's so dry. 170
Reposted by Cath BartonLauren Groff @legroff.bsky.social · 26/07/2025It has been hard to breathe under the weight of despair about the genocide in Gaza and my complicity as a citizen and taxpayer in the USA. I gave, and hope others will, also. 116639
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Thanks for alerting me to this work. Lauren. Have given. By the way, reading your book Arcadia in a book group. 000
Reposted by Cath BartonFictive Dream @fictivedream.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Our theme for #MicroMonday 25th August is "Second Chances." Do you believe in the opportunity for redemption? To start afresh? To try again after a mistake or failure? Max 400w. Deadline 17th August. Click on the link for guidelines #submissionsopen #microfiction fictivedream.com/submission-g... 035
Reposted by Cath BartonEuropean Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 08/07/2025We're excited for our online salon next Tuesday. Brilliant readers @elvisbego.bsky.social @lozzawriting.bsky.social @stillsquirrel.bsky.social @cathbwriter.bsky.social @nancyfreund.bsky.social & more. Host @kiklodge.bsky.social Quiz! Laughs! Friends! Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/european-w... 0137
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 06/07/2025I hope you've recovered well, Nancy. It's interesting that we use the word 'hate'. Turns out our instincts were spot-on. 120
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 06/07/2025I hated it too. The attitude they had to people they met was awful. And I didn't buy the miracle recovery from what I know is a terrible and incurable disease. 140
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 05/07/2025What kind of review is this?! 'Lovely short read. Not my cup of tea this time.' 020
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 05/07/2025I did my first parkrun a year ago. Today was my 42nd! Time on my first run was 38:45. Time today was 37:27. Not a PB, but conditions were humid. I'm pleased enough! 030
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Did my final parkrun as a 74-year-old today. Onwards and upwards! 3220
Reposted by Cath BartonPete Geller @petegeller.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Nicely done, Oona puffin and Vets for Pets! 051
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 03/07/20255 faves, 5 tags Food: Risotto Season: Spring Drink: Black coffee Colour: Purple Music: J S Bach @judehiggins.bsky.social @ajwoodhouse.bsky.social @bookwormvaught.bsky.social @deborahzafer.bsky.social @brionycollins.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Cath BartonBlink Ink @blinkink50.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Just a couple of weeks left: Theme: PHONES 50 words… FREE to Enter Quick response #submissions blink-ink.org/current-subm... #WritingCommunitymedia.tenor.coma person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners "Alt: a person is writing in a book 031
Reposted by Cath BartonThe Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 27/06/2025@cathbwriter.bsky.social discusses her Issue 14 short story, ‘A Suitable Feast’, which is also now available to listen to on our site: thelonelycrowd.org/2025/06/27/c...thelonelycrowd.org‘Coping with Anxiety’ by Cath BartonCath Barton on the creative process behind ‘A Suitable Feast’ from Issue 14. You can also listen to Barton read the story below. My story ‘A Suitable Feast’ was esse… 051
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Copies of the new edition of my first book, now published by Parthian, are finally available. 020
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Yay! Our trek is confirmed, but there are still spaces if you'd like to join us! 010
Reposted by Cath BartonGeorge The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Night night sweet dreamies It’s okay to feel a little blue sometimes. Take a breath, be kind to yourself, and remember—this feeling won’t last forever It won’t….. 232119142
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 22/05/2025But... we need one more person for our trek to be confirmed 1-6 Sept - take a look and see if you fancy joining us www.wildhartt.com/en/adventure...wildhartt.comDonkey trekking in the CévennesHiking with donkeys in the Cévennes combines the beauty of wild landscapes with the friendly and helpful presence of these gentle companions. 110
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 16/05/2025I've booked to go on a trek in the Cevennes with donkeys. I am so happy. 240
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 30/04/2025View from our hotel window this evening. Yes, it is in the UK!! 010
Reposted by Cath BartonEuropean Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 14/04/2025✨Brussels Event Details✨ 📅 12-14 September If you're on the fence about joining our Annual Salon in Brussels, or are one of the 60+ people who’ve already signed up, our latest Substack is full of details for what to expect: ✨Guest speakers ✨Planned panels ✨Dining ✨Tours ✨Writing & workshopsopen.substack.comWhat to expect at our Brussels SalonDetails of what you'll do, see, eat, drink and learn! 186
Reposted by Cath BartonThe Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition, 6,000+! Authors deserve to have a livelihood and compensation from their work, if you haven't signed do so now 👇change.orgSign the PetitionProtect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training 5213183
Reposted by Cath BartonKJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 01/04/2025Oh this is good. @societyofauthors.bsky.social is organising a day of protest against Meta's wholesale theft of authors' work on Thursday. Details and socmed assets at societyofauthors.org/2025/04/01/s... 216580
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 29/03/2025First attempt at an origami aardvark. I will improve... 060
Reposted by Cath BartonThe Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Also on 27 March: How can writers respond to the environmental emergency? Join writers Tom Bullough and Nicola Davies in conversation with @cathbwriter.bsky.social Vice Chair of SoA Cymru Steering Group to discuss how creatives can engage in meaningful action societyofauthors.org/event/indust...societyofauthors.orgIndustry Insider – Creative responses to the climate emergency – The Society of Authors« All Events 131
Cath Barton @cathbwriter.bsky.social · 23/03/2025societyofauthors.org/event/indust...societyofauthors.orgIndustry Insider – Creative responses to the climate emergency – The Society of AuthorsXFacebookInstagramVimeoApple PodcastsSearchShopping CartSearchToggle MenuVirtual EventVirtual EventVirtual EventV... 100
