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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C)

@dreenawriting.co.uk
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Author. Insomniac. Tofu-eating wokerati. Pub’d here & there. 🇯🇪🌟 Winner: Flash500. Placed/ listed: Bridport, Marlowe & Christie, BFFA, SPR, etc. 🌟 Part-time scallywag. 🌟 I also write as Jane Harvey. 🌟

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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 23/09/2026
Things on the field behind my house this morning* - Three horses - Two crows - Three rabbits (just out of shot) - DUCKS. 🦆 🦆 🦆 *NB not my field.
Photo of a field with horse paddocks, the end of sunrise (pink sky) and a row of ducks.
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Lily Lawson @lifelovelily22.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is hands down STILL my favourite poetry book. Four years from when I first read it. My review is long so on the image. 'Things I did not do on the Weekend' by @dreenawriting.co.uk Don't wait till the weekend to check it out! www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Did-N... #poetry #readers #readmorepoetry
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 31/08/2026
Wordle 1,899 2/6 Going to be a marvellous day, clearly. 🤓✍️📖 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Last chance to book! An online generative workshop with @dreenawriting.co.uk, and the first workshop of the Writing as Resistance Festival. writershq.co.uk/whq-event/hi...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 23/08/2026
📚 Currently 99p - sale ends soon! 📚 A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers. An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers. 🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤 Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 23/08/2026
📚 Currently 99p - sale ends soon! 📚 A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers. An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers. 🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤 Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 21/08/2026
New writing space. Absolutely no excuses now 😁 ✍️💻✍️💻
Photo of a small room with a comfy chair, cupboard and bookshelf
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 28/07/2026
Abandoned. Faithful. And on trial for heresy. Inspired by the true story of the Guernsey Martyrs - come along to this free @jerseywordfest.bsky.social event this autumn! www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
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"‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins -" at Jersey Library
Tickets are now available for ‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins - at Jersey Library, Jersey on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for...
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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswords.eurosky.social · 03/08/2026
Apparently I lied about being finished 😆 I've just added: Online SFF Cons below the 'World Building section' (both upcoming for 2026 😉). To Self Pub Ethical & public domain art & photography links for covers/ promo. Free Indie Book Competitions Self Pub Con -also online, and upcoming for 2026.
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Fi Phillips @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Having checked over my plan for book 5 of the Haven Chronicles while I wait for feedback on book 4, I’m determined not to waste this in between time. So I’m making good progress on my folklore fantasy novel. 8 chapters written, more to come this month. #AmWritingFantasy #WritingProgress
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Focused Writing Session Animation
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Lily Lawson @lifelovelily22.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
These are all my books to date - Poetry, short stories and kids picture books. www.amazon.co.uk/Lily-Lawson/... www.amazon.com/stores/Lily-... www.amazon.ca/stores/Lily-... www.amazon.com.au/stores/Lily-... #readers #reading #books
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 28/07/2026
Abandoned. Faithful. And on trial for heresy. Inspired by the true story of the Guernsey Martyrs - come along to this free @jerseywordfest.bsky.social event this autumn! www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
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"‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins -" at Jersey Library
Tickets are now available for ‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins - at Jersey Library, Jersey on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for...
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 256 When in doubt, write. When in certainty, edit. When in need, research. When inflated, delete.
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 14/07/2026
Jersey peeps 🇯🇪 I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history. www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
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"‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins -" at Jersey Library
Tickets are now available for ‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins - at Jersey Library, Jersey on Thu 24 Sep 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further info...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 14/07/2026
Jersey peeps 🇯🇪 I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history. www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
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"‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins -" at Jersey Library
Tickets are now available for ‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins - at Jersey Library, Jersey on Thu 24 Sep 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further info...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 06/07/2026
The view from my window, 5 am. 🌫️😶‍🌫️
Photo of a small garden and a very foggy field.
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 21/05/2026
✨ P e r o t i n e ✨ Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs. A tale of isolation, resilience, and persecution. Three women abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy. ⬇️ Ebook: www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins... Paperback (from publisher): blueormer.gg/product/pero...
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Gracie12 📎 @gracienlucy.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
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Lily Lawson @lifelovelily22.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Thanks to @annlittler.bsky.social, @cherylburmanauthor.bsky.social, @alexandrapeel.bsky.social, @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social and @skywatcher-hl.bsky.social for your book suggestions. open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws... #books
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Indie Book Recs - with June guests.
With help from Heather Lynn, Alexandra Peel, Ann Littler, Cheryl Burman and Fi Phillips.
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 76696: Reading (both widely and critically) is the secret to writing well. No one can expect to write unless they also read, and understand the value of reading.
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1378: Many would-be authors make the mistake of believing that you "start off" as a children's writer, then "move on" to writing for adults. This is both completely incorrect, and terribly disrespectful to children's authors.
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Diane Simmons @scooterwriter.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Looking forward to reading all your fabulous flash!
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 06/06/2026
P e r o t i n e Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs of 1556. A tale of persecution - and resilience. www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 04/06/2026
*SALE: just 99p in ebook* 🖤A woman selects the eulogy for her husband. A university employee starts a new year. A dinner party reveals a secret. These relatable tales explore the complexity of human existence, where things are often not what they first seem. 🖤 www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Lines-S...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 01/06/2026
🇯🇪The Jersey Book Fair 🇯🇪 Celebrate the National Year of Reading at Jersey’s biggest ever local book fair. With free readings for children - & free talks by local writers - you can meet writers, buy books, or come to the writing‘clinic’ table for advice. 10-2pm Jersey Library Sat 20th June
The Jersey book fair. Image of flowers blooming from
An open book 10 am Rupert Hague-Holmes
11 am Colin Lever
12 pm Juanita Shield-Laignel
1pm Paul Darroch
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 21/05/2026
✨ P e r o t i n e ✨ Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs. A tale of isolation, resilience, and persecution. Three women abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy. ⬇️ Ebook: www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins... Paperback (from publisher): blueormer.gg/product/pero...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 16/05/2026
Things on the field behind my house this morning* 🇯🇪(update the fourth): - Three horses - Three ducks - Two rabbits - Two magpies - One wood pigeon - One pheasant A veritable menagerie! *NB not my field 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
#writersofcolor #writerscommunity #amwriting #wip #novella inventingrealityediting.com/2...
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Writing a Novel: 6 Tips Everyone Can Use
• Should you turn your life story into a novel?• Don’t end novel with cliffhanger  • Should you ever co-write your book? Sometimes you come up with a great story idea with another person. Or your d…
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 10/05/2026
My main joy in life at the moment is the Merlin (Cornell) bird tracking app. I’m shazaming those birds every minute I get. 🪶🐦‍⬛🪹
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Great audience this afternoon at the Guernsey Litfest: thank you to Adam Bayfield for hosting, and to everyone who came!
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no.19: Ask yourself: why do I read? Then ask yourself: why do I write? If there's no intersection between your answers, then maybe reconsider what it is you're writing.
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 7: If you're writing a character from a different culture to yours, it helps to read authors from that culture, to talk to people from that culture, and to remember that all people, whatever their culture, stand as individuals, with all the human variety that entails.
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 24/04/2026
Jersey peeps 🇯🇪 - I’m giving a book talk within the CI Contemporary Art Show. Come along to enjoy the work, and to hear about the importance of the landscape within my novel, Perotine. This Weds, 7pm. 📚📚📚 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perotine-b...?
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Perotine by Dreena Collins: Book Launch
Local author Dreena Collins will launch her new novel, Perotine, revisiting one of the most haunting episodes in Guernsey’s history.
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Claire K @clairekreads.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Perotine by Dreena Collins #perotine #spotlight #blogtour @dreenawriting.co.uk @rararesources.bsky.social aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/p...
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Perotine by Dreena Collins #perotine #spotlight #blogtour
Happy Friday! Today I’m shining a spotlight on Perotine, an historical fiction novel by Dreena Collins inspired by the Guernsey Matryrs.
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 21/04/2026
Launch Day! Perotine is inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs of 1556 - and it’s out today. Please share to spread the love and celebrations. ❤️🚀📚 www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Book Launch Spotlight: Perotine ~ Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs, by Dreena Collins tonyriches.blogspot.com/2026/04/book... @dreenawriting.co.uk #HistoricalFiction #BookLaunch
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Book Launch Spotlight: Perotine ~ Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs, by Dreena Collins
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US Abandoned, faithful and on trial for heresy. On a bleak autumn morning in 1555, Protestant Perotine ...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 21/04/2026
Launch Day! Perotine is inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs of 1556 - and it’s out today. Please share to spread the love and celebrations. ❤️🚀📚 www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 11/04/2026
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Perotine by Dreena Collins: Book Launch
Local author Dreena Collins will launch her new novel, Perotine, revisiting one of the most haunting episodes in Guernsey’s history.
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Left on the Shelf Book Blog @leftontheshelf1.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Today I am shining the book spotlight on Perotine by Dreena Collins as part of the blog tour. @dreenawriting.co.uk @rararesources.bsky.social #booksky 💙📚
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Perotine by Dreena Collins - #bookspotlight #blogtour
Left on the Shelf Book Blog Book Reviews Book Information Recommendations Writing Reading Books for Children Books for Adults Books for Teens Fiction
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 16/04/2026
A little piece about my forthcoming novel, and the dark events that inspired it. 🇬🇬⬇️ www.bailiwickexpress.com/news-ge/scre...
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Screams from the fire: Jersey novelist retells Guernsey women’s "harrowing" story - Bailiwick Express News Guernsey
Guernsey’s Tower Hill Steps hold a dark and fiery secret – the brutal execution of three women by fire, with a macabre twist. The women – a widow and her two adult daughters – were condemned to death ...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 11/04/2026
Jersey folks 🇯🇪- I’m finalising a launch talk on Perotine, set within the wonderful CI Contemporary Art Show. Perotine is a story deeply entrenched in the landscape, and the exhibition is suitably immersive. Oh, welcome drinks thrown in! Link below. 👇
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Tammy Komoff @tammykomoff.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
My new story “Funny Thing About The Hands…” just dropped on Uncharted Magazine! I’m so excited to be part of this publication! @unchartedmag.bsky.social www.unchartedmag.com/stories/funn...
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Funny Thing About the Hands… - Uncharted
I visited the peat bog just before dawn, when the morning fog was still heavy, hovering over the carpet of peat like a damp blanket. Earlier that morning, I’d noticed peat dried and nailed to the wind...
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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
PS booking info for my workshops is here: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/live-workshops
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WBTL Live Workshops
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 02/04/2026
Lots of courses for writers! Thanks @mattkendrick.bsky.social ⬇️✍️
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1675: It really helps to love what you do. If you don't, then there are lots of far easier ways of dying poor.
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 27/03/2026
Getting nearer! Art, books, and history. 🖤📚⬇️
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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
I'm currenlty drafting a post for @heyflashvillage.bsky.social to spotlight all the brilliant flashy things that are going on in the UK in the next few months & I'd love suggestions of what I should include. So far, I've got @flashficfestuk.bsky.social & @natflashfictionday.bsky.social as well as...
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 7: If you find it hard to get into the zone, you may need a sensory trigger. A “getting ready” song on your phone; a square of dark chocolate; a special scent; a series of movements. See which one works best, and keep using it. It will work faster every time you do.
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 03/03/2026
I’m doing a thing! If you enjoy Tudor history, and you happen to be in #guernsey, come along to join me! ⬇️ 📕🖤 guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/dreen...
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Dreena Collins: Perotine - Events - Guernsey Literary Festival
On a bleak autumn morning in 1555, Protestant Perotine wakes to find her husband leaving her as Catholicism returns to Guernsey, leaving her to face growing hostility alone. Inspired by the true story...
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Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C) @dreenawriting.co.uk · 27/03/2026
Getting nearer! Art, books, and history. 🖤📚⬇️
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