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Bournemouth Writing Festival @bmthwritingfest.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

We are so pleased to have @kfforde.bsky.social attend our Romance Writing Festival in Bournemouth this October. Katie will be leading a masterclass for our VIP package, which includes two nights at the Royal Bath Hotel. Get away from it all and focus on your novel. www.romancewritingfestival.co.uk

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Caroline Sanderson @carosanderson.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

My @the-bookseller.bsky.social #nonfiction Book of the Month for April is this excellent conversation starter by @dfdubz.bsky.social

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Marcus Brigstocke @marcusbrig.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

S’on NOW! Stunning music for your Saturday night…

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

If they made Bond a woman, but they still get it wrong. #JamesBond #Bondtheme Don’t forget to check out my show (including the full song of this) on @itvxofficial.bsky.social and @nextupcomedy.com

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

so sorry to have been so silent. technical problems, to do with my brain. Back now!

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Jill Mansell @jillmansell.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Time to be a big show-off! I’m absolutely thrilled to have my book chosen as one of @audible’s #BestOfTheYear for 2024! Have a little listen to my winning title and explore all the best audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals of the year here: adbl.co/bestof24 shorturl.at/Q7W79

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

And: of all the wonders of modern science I think about most often it's now hot water bottles keep warm all night until the morning now. As a child, it would stay warm half the night if you were lucky. #duvets

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

A couple of observations: I've been eating boiled eggs at my desk for years now, but frankly, they're not a good desk food. #eggonmyclothes

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Happy New Year everyone. sorry to have ignored you all for so long. But if you're interested, I'm back!

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

@marcusbrig.bsky.social @Rachel Parris Brill podcast. Now I know why I prefer to hear comics discussing their craft than actually watching their craft. On a gameshow it's just a bit fake.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Watching the Wallace and Gromit fillers and wondering about having a Christmas jumper with 'Ho' on it. Maybe stick to the UK

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

this is a lot of fun. Do give it a listen. It's not too long and you could write cards at the same time.

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The Dull Man's Podcast @davehonline.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

It's nearly time for episode 13 of The Dull Man's Podcast with @kfforde.bsky.social Faye Hatcher, Demitris Deech and myself. Here's a little video preview with @sarahsteeleauthor.bsky.social joining myself and Deech

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

One of those days when I was up early and now I'm showered, dressed and breakfasted by 8 o'clock and I want to go back to bed.

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Richard Smyth @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

It is once again that time of year when every Books Dad gets absolutely bodied by Molesworth.

Nigel Molesworth on A Christmas Carol. "There is something about the xmas Carol which makes paters and grown-ups read with grate XPRESION, and this is very embarassing for all."

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

having sworn I never need buy another string of lights I felt compelled to buy an extra long string of little stars on wire. So pretty!

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Does anyone else enthusiastically put lights up in an empty room to amuse passers by and then think, nah, when it comes to leaving the fireside to go and put them on?

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

A very Christmassy day. More decorations brought down from the attic. Have booked the grandchildren to decorate the tree at the weekend. It's just not my job.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Confess to missing this time last year when the house was full of my son and his two children. It was noisy and messy and Escape to the Country was a treat, but now it's too grown-ups being tidy and quiet.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

do you have your tree where you can see it all the time? Or in a larger, cooler space where you can see it as you come up the hill? we have this discussion every year.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I was feeling proud of my group, middle class women of a certain age, when I realised I'm not of that certain age. I am far older! (still proud of the uppity women though.)

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I think this will be on later today. If you don't know me, but follow me, this is your opportunity to realise your mistake! (I am nicer than I sound!)

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The Dull Man's Podcast @davehonline.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Brand new episode on Monday 2nd December with special guest presenter @kfforde.bsky.social and to keep you going until then, here's a little video so you can't forget the show's name!

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Breaking out the heated blanket in my office. I held off for ages as it was in a box and I thought it would be a really easy present to wrap, should anyone want it. Had already given my GD one (in use already!) so it's just me. Big moment.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

my first podcast. I loved it!

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Ruth Frances Long / Jessica Thorne @rflong.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Such a wonderful night last night at @gutterbookshop.bsky.social to launch #TheBookOfGold. Huge thanks to @samblakebooks.bsky.social @susanconnolly.bsky.social @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social @cemurphy.bsky.social my agent Sallyanne and my emotional support husband. And yes #ThereWasCake #FeralGods

CE Murphy, Sarah Rees Brennan, Susan Connolly and Ruth Frances Long

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

They call those ancient stone treads you find on Barrowcross Moor 'Faery Steps'. Few will climb them, for the superstition is strong that you can never be sure which world awaits you at their top. – #CLNolan

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

there are many reasons why I hate 'gift' as a verb but one of them is the fact I misunderstand things. I still thing 'most gifted' means 'most talented.' Often disappointed.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I'm already very excited about this!

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

But the good news is, it's so freezing cold I can wear my favourite warm jumper. And last night as I went to bed, I could see people's outside lights scattered about the hillside. A bit like a Christmas card which would have glitter on, like the old days.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Huge drama when I thought I'd left my phone behind. Kind person (new friend!) lent me her phone so I could phone DH to bring it to me. He didn't come. Then my hand went right down to the bottom of the pocket in my Irish Walking Cape and there it was, my phone. We were so happy to see each other.

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The Dull Man's Podcast @davehonline.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Brand new episode 12 of The Dull Man’s Podcast dropping on Monday 2nd December with special guest presenter @kfforde.bsky.social and the usual suspects of myself, Faye Hatcher and Demitris Deech

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

ready to do to London wearing what nowadays would be called a coatigan, but when I bought it A LOT of years ago, it was a long cardie. Going for warmth and not glamour. It's frosty out there!

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Can I have some BlueSky thinking? Given that I'm not going to make my own crackers, which ones should I go for? The cheapest and cheeriest, you only want them for the bang? (although I will avoid plastic presents.). Or something grander at twice the price, but possibly worth it?

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I want so say something profound. But I've got nothing!

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Katharine Horgan @katharinehorgan.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated

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SAM BLAKE @samblakebooks.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I am launching this fabulous, most beautiful book next Thursday evening at The Gutter Bookshop! I have known Ruth forever (really!) - so looking forward to it! Who can join us?! 6.30pm, Thurs 28th November, Templebar. #booklaunch #thebookofgold #sff #romance #printing

Ornate red and gold medieval style invitation to the launch of The Book of Gold by Ruth Frances Long at The Gutter Bookshop, Temple bar, Dublin on 28th November 2025 at 6.30pm. The cover of the book showing a drawing of dark city towers and gold heraldry is in the middle

The first page of The Book of Gold, black text on a cream background. Text reads: Chapter one: Lyta and the first line is 'Lord Alderton' s masked ball was practically an invitation to be robbed as far as Lyta was concerned, an open challenge to infiltrate his hallowed halls and make off with whatever shining treasures just happened to find their way into her hands. '

Red and gold cover of The Book of Gold by Ruth Frances Long showing a small black book on the left with swirling gold heraldic patterns linking it to a drawing of dark city towers and spires. A blue ribbon twirls around a gold sword on the right and forms a background for the authors name. A gold rampant lion top right appears to be swiping at a gold and black climbing plant that links to a black crown.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I loved doing the Dull Man’s podcast. It was so much fun. I’ll keep you posted so people can listen.

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The Dull Man's Podcast @davehonline.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Recording episodes 12 and 13 of @the_dull_mans_podcast this morning with brand new guest presenter @kfforde.bsky.social You can hear her excellent contribution when new episode drops next Monday 2nd December. L to R Faye Hatcher, Demitris Deech, Katie Fforde and dodgy producer (aka me).

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

If I cancelled my magazine subscriptions and then bot 4 months for a pound it would definitely save me money. But the faff? Don't think I can bring myself to.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

GS5 (I think) is having his cereal in a bowl today. We liked the cute having-it-in-a-box thing, but it was a bit unnerving.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

However, waking early meant I had time to listen to a very jolly podcast. 'Perfect Day' with Jessica Knappet crossed with Adam Buxton. I had been hoping it would send me back to sleep but it made me laugh too much.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

And, is anyone else's bird feeder down and a lot of other things are looking likely to fly at any moment?

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

What is it about telling yourself you can have a lie-in that ensures you're awake and bright as a button on the dot of 6 o'clock?

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Having DS2 here has meant a change in our regular viewing. Watched The Red Shoes, now it's Masters of the Air. Neither are exactly cheerful. I'm hanging on until Strictly.

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Saskia Daniel @saskiadanielceramics.com · 23/11/2024

I know it might be horrible outside today, but if you were planning a trip to your local craft market, please go anyway. There are hundreds of us all over the country hoping that the weather doesn't ruin our day!

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

DS 2 parked his car in front of OH's garage. OH has stolen DS2's car and taken it to Sainsbury's. We may be a dysfunctional family.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

DH and I have developed a Walton's habit. I march up and down (my version of exercise, easy but fairly useless) while we watch and get sentimental. Today Grandpa nearly died. I had to reapply my make up before I could have a zoom call.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

In the olden days, before the days of extractors on cookers, our kitchen was snuggly warm in the morning. Nowadays, wind whistles into it and it's not. Though getting me out of the kitchen is probably a good thing. It's very near the food.

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Katie Fforde @kfforde.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Confess to loving this time of year. The leaves off the trees so you can see the birds, and that lovely time in the evening before it's properly dark but people are starting to put their lights on. Add a bit of frost or snow, and it's very Jacquie Lawson.

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