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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

TGI Friday - more than ready for the weekend! Here are this week’s highlights: 1) As beta feedback so far has been so good for A Tale of Books and Potions, @paulasharmon.bsky.social and I have put it on preorder! #booksky #fantasyromcom #authorupdate #audiobook #newbook #booklaunch 1/?

The cover of Books and Potions, which is like a sort of explosion of book pages and glass bottles and whatnot, in tasteful blue and purple with gold lettering. Lovely stuff.

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Miranda Keeling @mirandakeeling.com · 04/10/2026

In reflection, these leaves fallen across a puddle, have found a way back into their parents’ arms.

A photo of a puddle in the woods, with leaves across the surface and reflections of the trees they fell from.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Time for the Friday update - it’s been a busy week, and yes I do have news! 1) We finalised the cover for the next Lulmouth Bay book, A Tale of Books and Potions. For some reason, I can never remember the title... #booksky #historicalmystery #authorupdate #thiswritinglife 1/?

The cover of next book, Books and Potions. It has gold lettering on a black ground with book pages and potion bottles flying about, plus magical sparkles (very important). It's fantasy romance and there's at least one unexpected dragon. You'd like it.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cover reveal! If you like a magical bookshop, check out what @paulasharmon.bsky.social and I have in store: Lulmouth Bay book 3, A Tale of Books and Potions! Featuring magic, mayhem, and an unexpected dragon (or 2). Watch out for the preorder! #fantasyromance #RomanticFantasy #FantasyRomCom #booksky

The cover of A Tale of Books and Potions. The title is in gold and it has fancy gold corners. Around the title are book pages and potion bottles flying free, and smoke and sparkles are coming from a glowing book under the title. Other colours are purple and blue.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Time for a quick Friday update - I want to start the weekend! - Having delivered the youngest offspring to uni (it was a killer journey both ways, thank you for asking), we were both absolutely knackered on Monday. #booksky #authorupdate #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #historicalmystery 1/?

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Could it be...? Yes, the long-neglected reading update is back! The photo’s a bit more impressive than the reality, as the first 4 on the list are books I read an early copy of a while back that I’ve just added to my Goodreads Read list as they’ve become available. #readingupdate #booksky 1/?

A screenshot of my Goodreads books read list. New entries are The Gods by Stephen Small, The Tower of the Winds by Mandy Byatt, A Voice for Love by Lia Goodacre, The Street Where you Live by Audrey Davis, Two Under the Indian Sun by Jon and Rumer Godden (reading) and Sweet Pea by CJ Skuse (DNF)

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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

**** Massive data centre attracts millions of visitors *** #Birmingham

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’m getting in with the Friday update a bit earlier this week! I came down with a cold yesterday, so I’m doing this before my energy completely disappears... - A chunk of time this week has been devoted to getting the youngest sorted for university. #authorupdate #fantasyromcom #booksky 1/?

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

***3 novels for 0.99!*** Today’s your LAST CHANCE to pick up the ebook omnibus of the first three Caster & Fleet novels, by me and @paulasharmon.bsky.social, for just 0.99 in the US and UK. mybook.to/CasterFleetB... #booksky #HistoricalMystery #historicalmysterybooks #booksale #VictorianMystery 1/?

Screenshot of the ebook omnibus sitting at number 44 in the chart, between Jeffery Deaver's Dodge and Agatha Christie's Why Didn't They Ask Evans? Strange bedfellows!

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Dropping in with a Friday update! - This week, I have an ebook offer going on - but you’ll have to be quick! The Caster & Fleet books 1-3 omnibus, which I wrote with Paula Harmon, is currently just 0.99 in the US and UK until Sunday. #historicalmystery #booksale #booksky #bookoffer 1/?

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Here's another ebook offer with @paulasharmon.bsky.social! From now till Sunday 13 September, you can snag the ebook omnibus of Caster & Fleet 1-3 for just 0.99 (US/UK). Murder, mystery, & shenanigans in Victorian London! mybook.to/CasterFleetB... (global link) #booksky #historicalmystery #booksale

A picture of the omnibus cover with the heading '0.99 for a limited time'. Underneath, phrases with arrows point to the book: historical mystery, Victorian London, humour & romance, 3 books in 1, two feisty heroines and shenanigans galore. I mean, what's not to like? Especially for 0.99!

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The reading update is back! I finally finished The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (a reread) and I didn’t want it to end, even though I know the ending. I also finished off the client book I’ve been editing... #booksky #readingpile #readinglist 1/?

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It’s Friday update time! - I’ve spent a lot of this week being confused due to the bank holiday (it really doesn’t take much to confuse me). I’m only just comfortable with the idea that today is Friday! #authorupdate #booksky #omnibus 1/?

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Honestly, I leave Maisie and Fraser alone together for five minutes and what do they do?* Sneak into the Historical Thrillers #newrelease chart at number 16, that’s what! *I know that won’t be all they do, but trying to keep things PG rated. mybook.to/Maisie7 #historicalmystery #booklaunch #booksky

A screenshot of my new book, Cat and Mouse, at number 16 in the Amazon UK Historical Thriller new release chart. It's doing well in the Amazon US one, too! Proud author moment...

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It’s finally time for the Friday update! - This week I have mostly been concentrating on launching Maisie Frobisher book 7, Cat and Mouse. She’s out in the world now, and I’m very relieved that all the reviews I’ve seen are positive - so far! #HistoricalMystery #authorupdate #booklaunch #booksky 1/?

The cover of Cat and Mouse, which shows a formally-dressed couple in silhouette standing in front of a misty London river scene.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I'm seeing stars! Reviews are starting to come in for my new book, Cat and Mouse, on Amazon. I know the perfect 5-star rating won't last for ever, but still nice to see 😀 Read what people are saying about the book here: mybook.to/Maisie7 #booksky #historicalmystery #newbook #booklaunch #bookreview

A screenshot of my new book, historical mystery Cat and Mouse, now with four 5-star ratings on Amazon.com.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Out today - Maisie Frobisher Mysteries book 7, Cat and Mouse! What's it about? Check out the graphic... mybook.to/Maisie7 #booksky #booklaunch #historicalmystery #historicalthriller #victorianmystery

The image is the cover of Cat and Mouse, showing two formally-dressed figures against a misty London background, and surrounded by arrows with captions saying what's in the book.
The captions are: historical mystery, a society murder, a feisty heroine, a dash of romance, London setting and conflict of loyalties.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This week’s reading update! I finished Beyond the Page by Quentin Blake, which was interesting as I hadn’t seen the range of his work before. Lots of reproductions of his drawings to enjoy! #booksky #readingupdate #readinglist 1/?

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Rather Good Art @rathergoodart.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Good morning - I hope you slept like a berry-stuffed mistle thrush - I'm starting with with the arresting 'May' by Eric Ravilious. If you'd like a set, they're available from our website as a postcard collection. Currently 25% off too! www.rathergoodart.co.uk/product/the-... #ericravilious

A wood engraving depicting the Wilmington Giant above a star-filled dew pond - on the right, a bull enters the picture from the air. A full moon is apparent.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What have I been reading this week? Well… I finished reading A Chess Story, which I did in two lumps and enjoyed. I would read more by Stefan Zweig, but I might check for chapters or section breaks first next time! #booksky #readingupdate 1/?

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Colin Smith @colinsmith.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Piccadilly Circus, London, c.1938, by Eric Ravilious, a transfer decoration for the Wedgwood Bowl “Boat Race Day”.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It’s time for the Friday update! - Hope lots of you snapped up a copy of All at Sea, Maisie Frobisher book 1, for just 0.99 (US and UK). The offer has finished now... #booksky #authorupdate #historicalmystery #bookprogress 1/?

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Toby Earle 🇺🇦 @tobyontv.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

colanders across the country are sharing incredible tales of parks and streets and high-rise locations with baking trays, pans, and dishes, all gathered round in a circle in their cupboard

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It’s the LAST DAY to pick up the ebook of All at Sea for just 0.99! (US/UK) Sun, sea, and shenanigans in 1893! mybook.to/Maisie1 #booksky #HistoricalMystery #VictorianMystery #booksale #cheapreads #BookOffers

The cover of the historical mystery All at Sea. It's blue and red and shows a young Victorian woman looking rather purposeful next to a pile of luggage, while a cruise ship pulls into dock. Adventures await…

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It’s Tuesday, so it must be time for the reading update! This week, I finished Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner, which I enjoyed very much – oh, that ending. 1/? #booksky #readingupdate

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I’ll keep this short! The ebook of All At Sea is just 0.99 in the US and UK Amazon stores at the moment, so if you like historical mystery, now’s the perfect time to pick it up! mybook.to/Maisie1 #booksky #historicalmystery #Victorianmystery #booksale #cheapread #bookoffer

A graphic of some of the elements that make up All at Sea. Historical mystery, a mysterious passenger, a cruise-ship setting, a feisty heroine, a will-they-won't-they scenario, and it's the first in a seven-book series.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Time for the Friday update! I’m not my usual chirpy self right now as I’ve managed to pick up a cold. I’m suffering with a sore throat and a slight temperature, so feeling very sorry for myself. #booksky #historicalmystery #booksale #fridayupdate #authorlife 1/?

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Reposting for the evening crowd - or the afternoon crowd in the US…

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Wondering what sort of book All At Sea is? Check out the graphic! mybook.to/Maisie1 #booksky #historicalmystery #victorianmystery #bookoffer #99pread

The graphic shows the cover of the book All At Sea with arrows pointing to it and the following text: historical mystery, mysterious passenger, feisty heroine, cruise-ship setting, will they won't they, and first in a seven book series. And you can buy it for just 0.99 in the UK or US for the next few days!

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

***Surprise! Offer incoming!*** Earlier this week I decided to do a book offer, so today and for the next few days, the ebook of All At Sea is just 0.99 in the US and UK! mybook.to/Maisie1 #historicalmystery #ebookoffer #booksale #VictorianMystery #booksky 1/2

The cover of All At Sea. It's largely blue and red, showing an ocean liner and a young woman in Victorian dress with a preposterous hat. That's our heroine, Maisie Frobisher.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It’s the return of the reading update! And because it’s been a while, I’ve actually read some books... I finished Wintering by Katherine May, which I did enjoy but as I said before, wasn’t quite what I expected. An interesting read, would recommend. #booksky #readingupdate #holidayreading 1/?

A screenshot of my Goodreads books-read page, showing the covers of Wintering, Two Women Walk into a Bar, 25 Library Terrace and You Have Arrived at Your Destination.

Another Goodreads screenshot showing the cover of my current read, Hotel du Lac

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I’m back and so is the Friday update! Did you miss me? I actually got back from our holiday in Wales the Tuesday before last, but I figured as I was still officially on holiday, I’d make the most of it. Back in the saddle now, though. #booksky #authorupdate #historicalmystery #holidaysnaps 1/?

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The skye above the port was the color of parchment, as yet unmarked by a scrybe.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I’m getting in early for the Friday update before I melt! It’s been another busy week: - After a slight technical hitch at the start getting laptop and projector to talk to each other (and yes I had the right cable!)... #booksky #amwriting #historicalmystery #victorianmystery #authorupdate 1/?

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Very happy to say that I wrote the final chapter of Maisie Frobisher Mysteries book 8 this morning! There have been thrills, spills and shenanigans aplenty. I look forward to creating even more mayhem in book 9 - but not just yet! #booksky #bookdraft #amwriting #historicalmystery #Victorianmystery

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Had a great day yesterday at ‘The Victorians and their Publics’ conference at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, courtesy of @vpfa.bsky.social. I learnt lots and have more books and stories to add to the reading pile! #booksky #authorevent #academicconference 1/2

The Moot Room at Liverpool John Moores University (it's a former chapel, hence the vaulted roof and stained glass). The big screen has book covers displayed on it, some of which are my Sherlock books and some of which are JC Briggs' Charles Dickens Investigates books.

A pic of the front of the conference programme giving conference name, date and venue (as in main skeet).

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Reading update: I’ve started reading Wintering by Katherine May, which isn’t quite what I thought it would be, at least so far, but I am enjoying it. I also started reading Lift Me Up by Milly Johnson, which is available in Prime Reading. #booksky #readingupdate 1/2

A screenshot of my Goodreads reading screen showing the book Wintering by Katherine May.

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CEEFAUX @ceefaux.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Hungry now.

19.00 FILM: THE MATWIX
Keanu Reeves stars as a computer programmer who learns that the world around him is not real and is, in fact, constructed out of long based biscuits topped with caramel and covered in chocolate.

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Liz Hedgecock @lizhedgecock.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

After yesterday’s crime writing workshop for Stockton Heath Festival, today I’m part of a roundtable at the #VPFA conference in Liverpool. Arrived at station just in time for the 10.18 which has been cancelled…

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Douglas Cheape @douglascheape.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

They tell me I’m uncultured, but I’ll always recognise a bit of Beethoven.

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