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Catherine Balavage Yardley

@catherineby.bsky.social
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Author of Ember and Where The Light is Hottest. Freelance writer. Editor-in-chief of Frost Magazine. Words in The Sunday Times, Mslexia, The Bookseller, The Guardian, Metro.

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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
When I was giving birth the obstetrician asked if I wanted music. I forgot to do a playlist so my husband put on a random one which ran out. Anyway, that’s how my sweet little baby was born to Megan Thee Stallion rapping about ‘Captain Hook.’
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I grew up reading @sophiekinsellawriter so to be compared to her is everything. What a wonderful review. Thank you. #bookrecommendations #bookreview #bookworm #bookish #bookcommunityofinstagram
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Revenge is a dish best served rye. Oldest son complained about how unhealthy my snacks were at school pick up. So I tried to shake it up. As usual, the children won. They loved the oat cakes and cheese sticks. The ryvita was also a surprise hit.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Received a horrible review for my book today. Reading is subjective, but, gosh, it’s hard to put yourself out there. #amwriting #writingcommunity
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Not all men, but enough men that the behaviour is normalised.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Only Girl (In The World) by @rihanna came on and my 10-month old baby absolutely rocked out to it. It’s going to take a lifetime for my heart to recover. #parenting #cutenessoverload
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The reviews for my novel are everything to me. It has really resonated with so many people. There is no bigger compliment as an author. Thank you. I’m available for book club bookings either online or in person if possible.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I’m in this month’s Women’s Health talking about hyper mobility. An under researched condition that needs talked about more. Thanks to Chloe Gray. There’s also an amazing piece by @cathufton #womenshealth #hypermobility
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Thank you, Dolly. My baby loves the book. Gone, but never forgotten. @imaginationlibrary #dollyparton #dolly #imaginationlibrary vm.tiktok.com/ZN8rLtU9U/
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Still in shock at the amazing reception of The Mothers of SW19. 😍😍 #bookish #authorlife #authorcommunity Two women battle to be the Queen of their social circle amidst the drama of the school gate in this modern Vanity Fair tale of class, motherhood and friendship.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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My new novel, The Mothers of SW19, is only 99p until tomorrow
My new novel is on a kindle countdown deal at the moment for only 99p, or 99 cent if you live in America.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On a 99p #kindlecountdown deal. The Mothers of SW19 sees two mothers who dislike each other thrown together when their sons become best friends. What happens next is some uber privileged White Lotus s**t. Perfect if you love Amandaland or Liane Moriarty. amzn.eu/d/09zb3P2L%E...
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Kala is ✨️querying✨️ & ✍️🏽something 💫new💫 @kpbooksnstuff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
𝒅𝒖 𝑴𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑹𝑬𝑩𝑬𝑪𝑪𝑨 𝒙 𝑵𝒆𝒕𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒙'𝒔 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑭𝑬𝑪𝑻 𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑷𝑳𝑬 They're like family to her, but when murder is suspected a PR exec must decide how far to go to protect them. They all have a motive. Especially the dead woman's husband. The man she's always loved. #preDV #bookclub #mystery #romanticsuspense
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The baby learned to clap at the weekend. He’s very pleased with himself 😍
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I tell people I have to eat every few hours because I have low blood sugar. Truth is, I'm just a massive bitch when I'm hungry.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
My book is on a kindle countdown deal at the moment and only 99p. Perfect if you love Amandaland or Liane Moriarty. Two women battle to be the Queen of their social circle amidst the drama of the school gate in this modern Vanity Fair tale of class, motherhood and friendship.
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The Mothers of SW19: Two women battle to be the Queen of their social circle amidst the drama of the school gate in this modern Vanity Fair tale of class, motherhood and friendship.
The Mothers of SW19: Two women battle to be the Queen of their social circle amidst the drama of the school gate in this modern Vanity Fair tale of class, motherhood and friendship. eBook : Yardley, Catherine: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I’m at 851! 🙌
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The piece I have to file at 800 words is currently 1688 words. Let’s do this. *cracks knuckles.* #freelancejournalist #freelancewriter #writingcommunity
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Book post alert. Before I Disappear by Cate Quinn. This looks so good. #bookpost #bookish #bookishlove #bookishcommunity #bookobsessed
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sorry for all of the shameless self promo. The Mother’s of SW19 is on a kindle countdown deal at the moment. Only 99p. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lisa Jewel. #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZN86m4JUc/ Two women battle to be the Queen of their social circle amidst the drama of…
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Obsession, jealousy, revenge, cliques, motherhood, female friendship, female rage, loneliness, social media influencers, journalists… The Mothers of SW19 has it all in a famous postcode. 😍🤩 amzn.eu/d/09zb3P2L #99pbooks #kindlecountdowndeal #kindlecountdown
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The Mothers of SW19: Two women battle to be the Queen of their social circle amidst the drama of the school gate in this modern Vanity Fair tale of class, motherhood and friendship.
The Mothers of SW19: Two women battle to be the Queen of their social circle amidst the drama of the school gate in this modern Vanity Fair tale of class, motherhood and friendship. eBook : Yardley, Catherine: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I have over 10.2k followers and I have a huge favour to ask. I know there is a cost-of-living crisis, but my book is only 99p at the moment. If I have ever added to your life in any way it would mean the world to be if you bought it. amzn.eu/d/09zb3P2L
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This has warmed my heart. Ao glad you liked The Mothers of SW19 so far. You’re always so supportive of other women. www.instagram.com/stories/hone...
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Isn’t it good to have friends? I’m lucky I have brilliant friends. I honestly don’t know what I would do without them. Emma doesn’t have any friends after moving to a new area to do that classic middle class thing of getting her child into a good school.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Someone got me a White Company voucher for my birthday. Lucky me. So I got myself some beautiful mugs. There is something about the perfect mug. Need to hide them from the children. #mugs #whitecompany #lecreuset
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Onboarded this week at a number of women’s magazines. What is this life? Pinch me.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Another great review for The Mothers of SW19 www.instagram.com/p/DdC29cisld...
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Jill : Bookstagram on Instagram: "REVIEW: The Mothers of SW19 by Catherine Yardley @frostmag ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Emma has just moved to a new area and when her young son starts school, she locks horns with one...
16 likes, 15 comments - book_stars5 on September 8, 2026: "REVIEW: The Mothers of SW19 by Catherine Yardley @frostmag ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Emma has just moved to a new area and when her young son starts school,...
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I’m on the newsstands today in both Women’s Own and woman.maguk Thank you for having me, ladies. Talking about my book, The Mothers of SW19, and also my opinion on men wearing shape wear.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On the way home my son was asking all the other parents if they’d read my book. A little later he turned to me and said, ‘I’m not going to stop until everyone has read your book, mummy.’ My heart. ❤️
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On the way home my son was asking all the other parents if they’d read my book. A little later he turned to me and said, ‘I’m not going to stop until everyone has read your book, mummy.’ My heart. ❤️
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
So sorry to keep posting these, but Top 50 in women’s popular fiction! Inbetween Marian Keyes and Cecelia Ahern! #bookish #bookstagram #writingcommunityً #authorcommunity #bookclubofinstagram
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
These crisps. OMG. They were sent as a substitute. I had no idea they existed. Now I’m dreaming of them. They are so delicious and indulgent. What’s more, I’m certain my kids won’t like them. More for me. #crisps #truffe
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The mothers are creating havoc. The top 60 in women’s popular fiction. Top 60! Huge thank you to everyone who bought it. I am so happy. #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #books #bookishcommunity #books sw19, Wimbledon, Southfields, London,
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Now my children are back to school, I’m going to miss sending my husband messages like this. #parenting #backtoschool
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Mothers of SW19 are ready to go back to school. But are you? A twisty domestic thriller with brilliant reviews. It’s selling like hotcakes. #bookreviews #bookclubs #BooksWorthReading
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
My latest for Metro. Very passionate about this: metro.co.uk/2026/09/02/s...
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Sadiq Khan has broken the cardinal rule of feminist men
It’s performative feminism, and we need it to stop.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Such an addictive read and just as good as her previous books that I have read. The Mothers of SW19 was shocking, tense and emotional too! Adore this review. Thank you Sharon. Book bloggers are the best people sharonbeyondthebooks.uk/2026/09/01/c...
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Catherine Yardley – The Mothers of SW19
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Catherine Yardley for the gifted ebook to join the tour. Unassuming Emma, a blogger turned wannabe social media influencer, moves to an exclusive encla…
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The absolute privilege of being someone’s favourite read of the month with The Mothers of SW19 www.instagram.com/stories/fros... #writingcommunity #bookreview #bookclub #bookrecommendations
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Wasn’t expecting this, but this book I wrote on #childbirth has started selling well again. I guess that’s why it’s good to have a backlist. I’ve had two more babies since. Might be time for a sequel: amzn.eu/d/0iA4KfUo
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Women on Childbirth: Tips And Experiences From Women Who Have Done it. eBook : Balavage, Catherine: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Women on Childbirth: Tips And Experiences From Women Who Have Done it. eBook : Balavage, Catherine: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
This week he finally let me stroke him, and he came into the house! Progress. #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram If you can see this, Zaf, suck it. Your cat is mine now.
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
‘If you enjoy books that are relatable but also juicy and shocking that draw you in from the first page, then this is a must-read! The Mothers of SW19 by Catherine Yardley keeps you gripped.’ tbhonest.co.uk/2026/08/28/the… via @TBHONEST_UK
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Get in loser, we broke the top 100 in Women’s popular fiction. Got up to 79 today. 😍🥹 Thank you to all of the book bloggers, authors, readers, and people who bought and reviewed. Top 100 baby! 😍😍 #bookstagram #themothersofsw19 #bookcommunity #bookclub #readingcommunity
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Love this review! Thank you. It’s a really interesting and intriguing read which I read in a few days. I wanted to know what was going to happen and how things were going to play out and there are several twists and turns along the way. iheartbooksdotblog.wordpress.com
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Crying at this review of my book www.instagram.com/p/DcjkNKTCFS...
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
‘Clever, funny and with a truly shocking twist, this is what happens when mean girls get older but don’t really grow up.’ Love this review! Thank you. Blog Tour: The Mothers of SW19 - Catherine Yardley ramblingmads.uk/2026/08/27/b... via @ramblingmads
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Blog Tour: The Mothers of SW19 – Catherine Yardley
Unassuming Emma, a blogger turned wannabe social media influencer, moves to an exclusive enclave in SW19 to get her son into the best school in the area. On the first day of school, she bumps into …
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
How sad to wake up in a world without Dolly Parton in it. Thank you for the music, for the inspiration. Thank you for the books for my children. My 9-month old loved this one. #dollyparton
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I’m so glad I had sons. Before that I didn’t realise men were actual people. Funny how when a thing has your own genetic material all of the abuse and discrimination they have received for years suddenly becomes wrong. #satire #jokes #fatherofdaughters #mothersofsons #sexism
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This review for The Mothers of SW19. Wow. What an honour. Thank you @caronmckinlay #bookreview
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I adore this blurb from @astockhamauthor Alison has a book coming out in September called Listen To Me. It has similar themes and is brilliant. #bookstagram #bookquotes #bookblurb #writingcommunity
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Catherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Legacy media versus new media is one of the themes of The Mothers of SW19. I find it fascinating. What’s your take? Check out Catherine Balavage Yardley's video! #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZN8LKMQjR/
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