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Chris Lloyd

@chrislloydauthor.bsky.social
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Author. The Eddie Giral Occupation series. Winner of the HWA Gold Crown for Historical Fiction. Twice shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger. Website: www.chrislloydauthor.com

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The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We've had so much focus on the Odyssey this year (rightly so!), but what of the ancient lore of our own islands? The Mabinogion contains some of the core tales of our ancient land, including Arthur. If you loved Lord of the Rings, this is essential reading. #books #livres #mythology #mythologie
A paperback, Oxford University Press classics edition of The Mabinogion
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Thanks, Ant! It was a lovely clear morning. Clouded over now!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This morning's walk.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Iechyd da, Ant!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It's an extraordinary achievement. Enjoy every moment!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Wonderful news!! Huge congratulations, James!🥂
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🤣🤣🤣
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Ah, another day, another book marketing expert who thinks I'm Christopher Lloyd the actor...
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
In Oswestry on Monday 27th? Love crime fiction? Then come along to the fabulous Oswestry Library where @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social and I will be discussing all things historical crime fiction and talking about our latest books. And it's free! See you there. next.shropshire.gov.uk/.../meet-the...
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Time to chill with some Cool Cymru crime... On Wednesday, I'll be at Canton Library with brilliant fellow Crime Cymru authors @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social and @louisemumford.bsky.social discussing all things crime fiction and our latest books. cardiffhubs.co.uk/.../open-spa... Tickets are free!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Happy publication day, James! Hope you're having a great day.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Sounds perfect! Enjoy🥂
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Hope you're enjoying the day, Phil!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Just under two weeks to go until this fabulous event with brilliant fellow Crime Cymru authors @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social and @louisemumford.bsky.social talking about crime fiction and our latest books. See you at Canton Library on Wednesday 15th. Tickets are free cardiffhubs.co.uk/.../open-spa...
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Nathan returns! Happiest of publication days to @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social - The Venetian Redemption hits the shelves today. You know the drill...
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Very much looking forward to sharing a panel with the brilliant @lukedeckard.bsky.social @matthewboothauthor.bsky.social and @jamiewestauthor.co.uk, chaired by the equally brilliant @barryf48.bsky.social at West Hampstead Library on Monday. And it's free... See you there!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I would pay to see that.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Not joining us in the Brian Blessed look?
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Just two weeks to go until this fabulous panel at West Hampstead Library! Join @lukedeckard.bsky.social @matthewboothauthor.bsky.social, @jamiewestauthor.co.uk and me talking to @barryf48.bsky.social about writing crime set between the wars. Monday 6th July, 6pm. Free event.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Swansea, we're coming for you!!! I'm going to be with the brilliant @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social at @swanseastones.bsky.social at 6pm on Wednesday to talk about historical crime fiction and our latest books. Tickets: www.waterstones.com/events/crime... #NCRM #goallin_2026 #pickupapageturner
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Beautiful and calming view from the tower. No wonder William Morris chose to live here.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Broadway. Beautiful little village, with fabulous walks, a fascinating local museum and great food and drink. Henry James, John Singer Sargent, Francis Millet and others all lived or stayed here at the same time.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
It really was!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Lovely restorative weekend in the Cotswolds.
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Abir Mukherjee @radiomukhers.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
A little message about the Britain I love.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Very much so.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Fascinating visit to Snowshill Manor and Gardens on the way home from Murder at the Abbey. An eccentric collection of bizarre artefacts – the manor not the writers at Murder at the Abbey – that is well worth a visit.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
I also want to add what a privilege it is to be a part of the crime writing community. They really are the loveliest, most supportive people, and it was a joy to be in the same event as such brilliant writers and to appear in front of a warm and engaged audience who'd travelled from near and far.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Loved Murder at the Abbey on Friday. Huge thanks to Guy Hale and @paulcrimetime.bsky.social for organising the event so brilliantly, @ponydish.bsky.social for being the perfect MC, JT Bookshop for impeccable bookshopping, my wonderful fellow authors and a smashing audience.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Who fancies a spot of Murder at the Abbey? An evening of all things crime fiction with some great authors! Come and join us in Pershore on Friday at 7pm for murder, mayhem and maybe a few laughs. Tickets here: www.number8.org/event/murder...
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Lovely event at the brilliant Coleford Library to launch The Art of Occupation. I'm always made to feel very welcome by the fabulous librarians and audience, and it was a joy to be there. And when @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social is the interviewer, you really are a very lucky author. Thank you!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
It's actually this arts centre in Pershore. I think it's a short walk from Pershore Abbey. www.number8.org
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Number 8 (Cinema, Theatre, Gallery) in Pershore
A thriving community arts centre inspired & led by the people of Pershore, offering a vibrant programme of film, events & exhibitions.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Really looking forward to it!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
On 5 June, I'll be taking part in the first Murder at the Abbey, with fabulous authors @paulcrimetime.bsky.social Guy Hale, @tonyfisherfjg.bsky.social Abir Mukherjee @cazengland.bsky.social @jocallaghankat.bsky.social @tommeadauthor.bsky.social @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social www.number8.org/event/.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Less than a week to go until the @thecwa.bsky.social National Crime Reading Month launch event. I'll be one of the authors reading from my work for Noir at the Bar, which promises to be great fun. Looking forward to seeing you there. stan.store/.../national....
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Thanks, Ant. It's my sister’s garden. Very glad you're having a good day. We're taking the whole day off to sit in the garden and read. Bliss!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
The view this morning. Hope you're all having a good day.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Very excited about going to the fabulous Waterstones Aberystwyth on Thursday 28 to launch The Art of Occupation, where I'll be in conversation with my brilliant friend @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social. If you're in Aber on Thursday, please come along and say hello. www.waterstones.com/.../in.../ab...
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The most massive of thank yous to an uncommonly smart and sophisticated reader!! Very happy you enjoyed it!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Second event was at my brilliant award-winning local indie Griffin Books. Book people really are the nicest, and I want to say a huge thank you to Mel, Lucy, Dawn and all of Griffin's amazing team, to a warm and lovely audience and to my fellow Crime Cymru authors. It's a privilege to know you all.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
A lovely couple of events this week. First up was the fabulous Waterstones Hereford where I chatted all things historical crime fiction with my great friend @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social. Huge thank to a warm and engaged audience and to Vic for organising and Hayley for looking after us so well.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
That's so good to hear, thank you.
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Lovely, thanks for letting me know. I really hope she enjoys the book!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
And if you're going to be in Penarth this week – Thursday 21st May at 7.30pm to be more precise – come along to the wonderful Griffin Books where I'll be chatting about The Art of Occupation and the stories behind it. www.ticketsource.com/griffinbooks...
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Thrilled to be starting a tour of events this week with my great friend @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social. On Tuesday (19th May), we'll be at the lovely Waterstones Hereford to talk about all things historical crime fiction and our new books. www.waterstones.com/.../chris-ll...
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 16/05/2026
Llyfr Agored will be an uncomfortable read for the people who wronged Ant Evans. But with warmth, humour and emotional honesty, the author also acquaints us with good people and an important perspective on being a disabled man in Wales ✍️ Malachy Edwards
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Book Review: Llyfr Agored by Ant Evans
Malachy Edwards The Canadian wheelchair athlete, Rick Hansen wrote in his autobiography (1987): ‘My disability is that I cannot use my legs. My handicap is your negative perception of that disability,...
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Douglas Skelton @dougskelton.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
The final Jonas Flynt thriller is OUT NOW in hardback (in good bookshops) and ebook. I like it (but then I would say that). But I'm not alone...
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
My first sighting of The Art of Occupation in the wild!! And it's in Griffin Books. And I've scribbled in it... and in a few more. If anyone catches sight of a copy in their local bookshop, I'd love a photo!
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Thanks a lot, Ant!🥂😍
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Chris Lloyd @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Thanks so much, Phil!
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