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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Latest episode: I'm joined by the fantastic @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social We discuss her novel for adults, The Listeners. Axis diplomats in luxury US hotels, disability and mental illness in such a story, and much more open.spotify.com/episode/2Cah... @headlinebooks.bsky.social #booksky

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128: Maggie Stiefvater (The Listeners)

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Maggie Stiefvater @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

I've just posted a monster of a blog post on something I feel very passionately about: learning to read like a writer, so that every book on your shelf can be an education. This is Part 2, where I demonstrate how I would analyze the first chapters of five novels. open.substack.com/pub/maggiest...

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Writer Toolbox: Reading like a Writer, Part 2/2

Interviewing five chapters to find out what they've been up to.

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Using this pre-interview question to announce that the actual interview with #paulmcveigh is now online. Episode 125. Thanks to Paul and @saltpublishing.com #booksky

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Maggie Stiefvater @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

GLEN ALLEN, VA: I'm doing the ribbon cutting at a brand new @barnesandnoble on July 2 at 10 am, and SOMEONE in that line is getting this advanced edition/ exclusive box with the early copy of The Raven Boys graphic novel in it. Will it be you? #theravencycle

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Alex Hay @alexhaybooks.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Fine people of London! Do join me, @ladydolby.bsky.social and @clarewhitauthor.bsky.social for a brilliantly bookish conversation at the mighty @booksellercrow.bsky.social in Crystal Palace next week! Tickets below… booksellercrow.co.uk/event/histor...

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Alex Hay @alexhaybooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

This thread has MADE MY DAY 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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Maggie Stiefvater @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I'm delighted to announce two more B&N events, a virtual book club event and a bookstore midwifing! Yes, come see me wielding giant scissors and a Sharpie pen. Full details on my site: www.maggiestiefvater.com

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A brief look at Jane Austen's final home on College Street Winchester. As far as I know, there are still tour spots available #booksky

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Today on the podcast I'm talking to Samantha Sotto Yambao about Water Moon. Was I incredibly excited that she's got a book out in the UK? Yes, I was. Very! #booksky

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I'm happy to announce two more Author's Afterword Live events in June and July. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/authors-af... (with #Booksky authors @elizabetheulberg.bsky.social @kateweston.bsky.social @annamazz.bsky.social @lizfremantle.bsky.social @gillpaulauthor.bsky.social)

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Talking to Michael Stewart (Black Wood Women) ahead of our podcast episode in July #booksky

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Just met @markstay.bsky.social at the Southampton Comic Con (in Eastleigh, Places Leisure) #booksky

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Fab time last night at Tasneem Abdur-Rashid's book launch for her YA novel, Odd Girl Out #booksky

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

In the latest episode, I'm joined by @nydiawriter.bsky.social to discuss her second book. Full episode here: youtu.be/TLRtSddDWM8?...

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Maggie Stiefvater @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

What's THE LISTENERS about? As a reader, I know that I don't really care what topic my favorite writers tackle—whatever the book seems to be about, it's really just an excuse for getting under the hood of my emotions and messing around. That's the kind of writer I'd like to be, too.

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Elizabeth Fremantle @lizfremantle.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

People have been reading Sinners and they seem to like it! Phew – I can breathe again! So much thanks to @floracarr.bsky.social – 'Fierce and searing.' @mserinkelly.bsky.social – 'Transporting.' Andrew Taylor – 'rollercoaster of a story that has the dark logic of a Greek tragedy'

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Sinners : Fremantle, Elizabeth: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Elizabeth Fremantle @lizfremantle.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Delighted to be part of Suffolk Libraries #Discoverreads. I'll be in Ipswich on Sunday May 25th. Hope to see you there! @suffolklibraries.bsky.social

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Had a great time at @louisemorrish.bsky.social packed out book launch on on Thursday! #booksky

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Jessica Bull @jessicabull.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Writing a series? See my top 5 tips and send me yours 🙏 (srsly I need help!)

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Caitlin Raynor @bookywookydooda.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Book of the gods! #HERA paperbacks have arrived from Mount Olympus…. #JenniferSaint Available to human readers from 10 April!

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

In which @gillpaulauthor.bsky.social discusses with me Jacqueline Susann, Jackie Collins, and the publishing industry of the 1960s and 1970s #booksky

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118: Gill Paul (Scandalous Women)

YouTube video by Author's Afterword

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

In which @sophiejowrites.bsky.social gives us a great answer about the importance of discussing red flags. Episode out early summer #booksky

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Jessica Bull, Flora Carr, and Sarah Marsh at @pgwells.bsky.social on Friday 4th April! #booksky #Hampshire

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

In which @alexhaybooks.bsky.social surprised and delighted us all! Thanks for the fab question, @louisemorrish.bsky.social

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‘Dr’ Dorothy Koomson @dorothykoomson.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Alex Wheatle’s passing. He was a wonderful person and writer. A brilliant and empathetic human being. He leaves an incredible legacy. Lots of love to those who were closest to him. Rest in peace and glory, Alex. ❤️

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P&G Wells Bookshop @pgwells.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Thank you so much Charlie! Looking forward very much to your event on 4 April.

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A quick tour of @pgwells.bsky.social in Winchester. Love this place! Charlotte Mary Yonge and the Austens shopped here #bookshops

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Jessica Bull @jessicabull.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

A week before A Fortune Most Fatal is officially published and it’s already been spotted on Broadway (B&N)! I will never get over the thrill of seeing my Jane in bookshops, so please tag me in your shelfies 🙏

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Ronald McGuire @ronaldmcguire.com · 15/03/2025

Great interview snippet - worth the 90 seconds to watch it. Thanks for posting it!

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Jessica Bull @jessicabull.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It’s under two weeks until the publication of A Fortune Most Fatal, and I’m looking forward to some wonderful events! I really hope to meet some of you on my travels. Booking details on my website: jessicabullauthor.com/events

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Join us in Winchester in April at @pgwells.bsky.social Tickets from www.pgwells.co.uk

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Join us in Winchester in April at @pgwells.bsky.social Tickets from www.pgwells.co.uk

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

This week's episode is with C J Wray/Chrissie Manby. We discuss her adventurous nongenarians, her views on adoption, Morse code, and seemingly at random, the John Lewis flagship store (and writing, as per the clip) youtu.be/iHeAIBjkCdQ?...

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Mark Stay @markstay.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

You can listen to my chat with Dominic King on BBC Radio Kent here (scroll forward to around 2 hours 14 mins) where I talk about Bavarian Druids, talking budgies, Morris Dancers and whether or not THE CORN BRIDE will be the last Witches of Woodville novel... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Dominic King - 10/03/2025 - BBC Sounds

Celebrating where we live and talking about what matters to you. Call 0800 756 11 11.

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Elizabeth Fremantle @lizfremantle.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

SHE'S HERE! Murder most foul or vengeance most just? 🗡️ Helpless victim or resolute heroine?🕊️ This is the true and tragic tale of Beatrice Cenci. SINNERS by Elizabeth Fremantle, @historia-hwa.bsky.social Gold Crown winner, is out July 3rd, pre-order now! 🔥

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

So, a second event is happening! pgwells.co.uk for tickets. With the wonderful @jessicabull.bsky.social @floracarr.bsky.social @sarahmarsh.bsky.social

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Seán Connolly @theseanconnolly.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Bluesky feels like a good place to ask this: can anyone point me in the direction of Irish beta readers? (Happy for whatever price, looking to get feedback on just under 10k words!) Any author/reader advice appreciated! 🙏🙏

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Elizabeth Fremantle @lizfremantle.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I cannot wait to share my fabulous new book cover with you! Tuesday’s the day SINNERS will be revealed.

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 05/03/2025

I'm delighted to be sending The Best of Everything out into the world on April 10th. If you would like to preorder I will put the link in the comments. Thank you!

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

So, a second event is happening! pgwells.co.uk for tickets. With the wonderful @jessicabull.bsky.social @floracarr.bsky.social @sarahmarsh.bsky.social

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Special Guest Interview with Christina Courtenay, Author of Legacy of the Runes: The conclusion to the Runes series tonyriches.blogspot.com/2024/08/book... @christinacourtenay.bsky.social Courtenay #writing #Booksky 💙📚

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

26th Feb show will be at Goldfinch Books: bit.ly/3Das5kn 4th April show will be at P&G Wells: www.ticketsource.co.uk/pg-wells-boo... thanks to @pgwells.bsky.social @louisemorrish.bsky.social

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

26th Feb show will be at Goldfinch Books: bit.ly/3Das5kn 4th April show will be at P&G Wells: www.ticketsource.co.uk/pg-wells-boo... thanks to @pgwells.bsky.social @louisemorrish.bsky.social

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Mark Stay @markstay.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Tonight!!!

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