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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 21h

As the cold nights continue to draw in, why not join us this November for some Winter Haunts, as we gather together a stellar range of Gothic and ghost story fiction writing talent! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-hau... #writers #authors #fiction #workshop #workshops #interviews #authorinterviews

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WINTER HAUNTS 2026

Ghost story, gothic and supernatural fiction day Saturday 14th November, 10:30am-6:30pm approx Online via Google Meet

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ten authors, ten new stories, ten readings and one loaded online event this December - TALES OF FESTIVE FEAR is on the horizon... www.eventbrite.com/e/tales-of-f... #festive #christmas #xmas #horror #readings #onlinereadings #reading

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Tales of Festive Fear

A night of new ghost stories, just in time for Christmas, featuring an exciting array of writing talent.

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🐦‍⬛"The village of Raven's Edge was surrounded by a dark, tangled forest. The kind of forest that evoked the wrong sort of fairy tale, where you should never stray far from the path" UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW #CozyMystery #KindleUnlimited #GothicMystery #AudioBook

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Perfect for the cosy season...🍂 A dark forest, a ruined house, a forgotten mystery... All books in #KIndleUnlimited UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW #CozyMystery #AudioBook #Audible #GothicMystery

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're less than a month away from Edge-Lit coming to QUAD - Derby for the 12th time, and quite the line-up joining us for the day! www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/edg... #derby #derbyshire #eastmids #eastmidlands #convention #conventions #conference #conferences

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Coming up on the 12th September, we'll be delving deep into the world of crime and thriller fiction with MAKE CRIME PAY, featuring Jane Bettany, Paul Finch, Louise Jensen and Sarah Pinborough! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-crime...

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I'd love a bit more of a chill in the air, but a chill down the spine might have to fill in for now - and SPECTRES OF SUMMER this August will be bringing plenty of them! www.eventbrite.com/e/spectres-o... #ghost #ghosts #ghoststory #ghoststories #fiction #writing #writers #authors

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Spectres of Summer 2

A weekend of ghost story writing workshops and author interviews - keep summer spooky with us this August!

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Don't let the summer sun derail your horror writing this year around - SUMMER SCARES can help keep you on track, with six weeks of guest writing workshops incoming! www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-sca... #horror #horrorwriting #horrorwriters #horrorauthors #horrorfiction

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Summer Scares - 6-week horror writing school

Join us for six weeks of horror writing workshops, feedback sessions and more, where we'll be proving summer can be scary too...

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Last few days left to book - come join us as we explore ghosts, folk horror, slashers, monsters and more with my SUBGENRES OF HORROR course this June! www.eventbrite.com/e/subgenres-... #horror #horrorwriting #horrorcourse #horrorcourses #writingcourse #writingcourses

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Subgenres of horror

A 4-week course exploring some of the key subgenres of horror fiction, with advice on techniques, examples, discussion points and exercises.

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

They say write about what you know… During a glamping trip with my husband in 2023, I thought it might be a neat idea to set a crime novel on a glampsite. Flash forward to 2026, and here it is… Murder on Clover Farm. Out in paperback, eBook and audiobook in August. amzn.to/4en4T2V

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Daisy James @daisyjames.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

*On Offer - only 99p/99c!* A pinch of scandal, a dash of murder & a whole lot of dessert! Why not indulge in a cozy murder mystery series this weekend? #booksky www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQHG1GJB

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Got stories sat gathering dust in a draw, or collecting virtual dust in your computer folders? Then why not join me for HOW TO GET PUBLISHED to explore the many ways you can get them out to a readership... www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get... #publishing #publication #fiction #stories #books #novels

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How to Get Published

A four-week course exploring the key elements of publication for writers.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

This year's festival runs from the 9-18 October and we are thrilled to let you know some of the fantastic authors we'll be featuring. Ticket went live this weekend and are moving fast! Head to birminghamliteraturefestival.org for the full lineup and to book tickets while you can!

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Tom Mead @tommeadauthor.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Look at this gorgeous display at @mysteriousbookshop.com! Have YOU read THE HOUSE AT DEVIL'S NECK yet?

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Tom Mead @tommeadauthor.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Ta-da! Courtesy of @headofzeus.bsky.social, I'm thrilled to properly reveal the UK cover for the new #Spector mystery, #TheHouseAtDevilsNeck! Get your pre-orders in now!

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Happy publication day to @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social 🥳 Can’t wait to read Quiet Bones, the second book in the Carla James series. 📚

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Always enjoyable to do events with @tommeadauthor.bsky.social We had some great questions from the audience. Thanks to everyone who came along. 😀📚

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Haha! Glad it kept you guessing until the end. Thanks for reading! 😀📚

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Wee Fergie @weefergie.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

@janebettany.bsky.social I've just finished Murder in Merriwell, having read Murder at the Book Festival first ( I know, wrong order). I loved it! The plot races along. I thought I had worked it out, then changed my mind. I really like the character of Violet. She's very real. Great novels. Thanks!

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Thank you! ☺️ That’s great to hear. I’m just working on edits for the next one, which is out in October. 😀📚

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Tom Mead @tommeadauthor.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Want to learn the tricks of our duplicitous trade? Then come along to AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO MURDER at Derby Book Festival, featuring myself and the great @janebettany.bsky.social! Book your tickets here: www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/jane-...

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤 (They do things differently there...) UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW #CozyCrime #KindleUnlimited #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit

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ramsfan8.bsky.social @ramsfan8.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Published today!

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The bluebells are only just coming out in the woods, but Murder on Bluebell Hill is out TODAY! It’s book #4 in the Violet Brewster cosy crime series, and features a tearoom, scones, a garden centre, and (of course) a murder! @hqstories.bsky.social #publicationday #crimefiction

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Come and explore the strangeness of historical objects - and how to write about them - with the latest installment of WRITING THE OCCULT this May! www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-th... @laurenwrites.bsky.social

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Writing the Occult: Relics

The latest run of Writing the Occult gathers together an exciting range of speakers to explore the world of relics in your fiction.

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Patsy Collins @patsycollins.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

If you care that our work is being stolen to train AI, please sign this petition. Don't think it's just affecting big name authors - many self published writers (me included) have been targeted. chng.it/mkfW5GGDSK

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Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training

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Emma Kennedy @emmakennedy.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I've just discovered LibGen have used ten of my books without my permission. This is theft and plagiarism. If you are a writer in UK and you haven't already done so - consider joining the Writers Guild. writersguild.org.uk

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Welcome to WGGB: The Writers' Union - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

My books have been used too, so I will be following this thread.

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Emma Kennedy @emmakennedy.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I’ve emailed to see if they’re repping UK authors.

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Heidi Swain @heidiswain.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Huge thanks to Tea Leaves and Reads for designing this beautiful bookmark to accompany the publication of #BestSummerEver! Book boxes and signed copies are now available to order! 🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞🧡🌞 www.tealeavesandreads.co.uk/product/best...

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Womagwriter @womagwriter.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Every week my blog has links to free entry writing competitions, publication opportunities, calls for submissions and/or short story markets news. There are also regular writing tips, and chances to share your own news, ask questions and raise discussion topics. womagwriter.blogspot.com

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Womag and other writing

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ramsfan8.bsky.social @ramsfan8.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

“A Complete Unknown” is the best film I’ve seen for a very long time. Excellent cast, music and script.

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

My author copies of Murder on Bluebell Hill have landed! Out in paperback, eBook and audio book on 10 April. mybook.to/MurderOnBlue... Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social 😃📚

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤 (They do things differently there...) UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW #KindleUnlimited #CozyCrime #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again. Get the #eBook for 99p for a limited time. #bargain mybook.to/MurderAtMapl...

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Happy publication day to @dianejeffreyauthor.bsky.social 🥳📚 The Crime Writer is out today… this one will definitely keep you guessing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Caroline England Author *The Return of Frankie Whittle out 8 Feb @cazengland.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Who lives in the Manchester area and loves crime fiction? Then do join Guy Hale and I at Urmston Bookshop on Wednesday at 7pm. Chills and chuckles guaranteed! Book your ticket now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/caroline-england-guy-hale

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Time for a bit of reality - a thread. Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills. The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter. Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.

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Alex Shaw @alexshaw.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to me! Today is the publication day of #WOLFSIX the first in my new Ruslan Akulov thriller series! This book has been a passion piece for me and I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it! #WritingCommunity #amwriting #book www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0DL...

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Congratulations 🥳📚 Have a great day!

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Yes, it’s great to see blue skies again.

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Jane Bettany @janebettany.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

It’s a beautiful sunny morning here in #Derby, so time for a stroll around Allestree Park. #signsofspring

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Louise Mangos @louisemangos.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

As we cycle and tramp around the Eastern Cape on our New Zealand adventure, there are many #beaches like this. If you're a #reader who likes a suspenseful #PsychologicalThriller you could escape the Northern Hemisphere winter as several chapters are set down under. ➡️ mybook.to/TBTeb ⬅️

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Hilary R Sparkes @hilaryrsparkes.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

As mentioned in previous post (what do you mean you haven't read it?🙄), I attended the UK Ghost Story Festival in Derby yesterday. Heard excellent talks by Alex Davis on The Lost Dracula) and Tracey Norman on Plants, Poultices and Persecution. #ghosts 💀💀💀

UK Ghost Story Festival tote bag, with folklore book, skull brooch and Dracula sticker on top of it

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

If you need a book or two, I’m here until 4pm!- Sally

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OnThisDate @onethisdate.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

On February 21, 1797, 1,400 French troops invaded Fishguard, Wales, in support of Irish rebels but were defeated by 500 British. This marked the last French invasion of Britain. (Need help applying for grants? Visit www.onegrant.co)

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