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🎃 Killy Witches 👻 @tillybridges.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

friends, please: don’t use transreads dot org they claim to support trans authors, but take our entire texts, post them for free, fundraise off it, and have the gall to claim it’s about preservation they are literally taking money from trans creators and make it harder for us to keep creating

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I endorse this message.

A sign outside a comic shop that reads 'FIGHT BRAINROT, READ COMICS'

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Dr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What's this I see before me... a Romancing the Gothic online conference!!!! With discounted tickets for the next two weeks!!!! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-terro...

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'More Terrors Than Her Reason Could Justify': An Online Gothic Conference

This year we celebrate 200 years since Ann Radcliffe's posthumous publications with a conference on marginalised genders in the Gothic

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Peter Anghelides @anghelides.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The family of Justin Richards are very touched by what people said about him this week. For those who wish to donate in his memory, they suggest Read for Good, a charity that works to get children reading, just as Justin strived to do with his writing. readforgood.enthuse.com/JustinRichar...

Julian Richards writes:

“Thank you all so much for your kind words about Dad. If any of you would like to do something in his memory then please consider donating to Read for Good, a charity that does work to get children reading, just as Justin always strived to do with his writing.”
https://readforgood.enthuse.com/JustinRichards#!/

If I could also ask some kind souls with accounts on other social media sites to please share this link as well so it can be found by those not on Facebook with us, as this is the extent of my social media reach and I know there's been a lot of kind thoughts and words about Dad elsewhere as well.

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James Bailey @drjamesbailey.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Hello, I’ve an event for my Muriel Spark biography next Weds (15th) at Waterstones Liverpool. We’ve sold barely any tickets, however, and it might be cancelled as a result. Please get a ticket if you’re nearby - it’ll be a lot of fun, and I’ll bring badges! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterstone...

A picture of me, accompanied by the text: JAMES BAILEY
IN CONVERSATION WITH JESS WHITE AT WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 6.30PM
The Nine Lives of Muriel Spork

5 cat-shaped badges, with text reading Muriel Spark Fan Club, pinned to a shirt

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Rachel Burrows @rburrows.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A short poem about school pick up yesterday. ☀️For context - all of our students travel by taxi. #Poetry #writing

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stovey @doorhook.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Pushing a stone up a hill the text on the rock says
“The Fucking Dishes And
The Fucking Laundry”

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404 Ink @404ink.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Wonky books are back for the last time! Just £3 for some of our books that have been a little battered through the distribution process but still have some life left in them yet! www.404ink.com/wonky-books

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Wonky Books — 404 Ink

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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

It's a scorching day here at Henshaw Towers! We hope to see some sunshine stories in our next competition. If you're writing sunshine - or any kind of heat - send it our way... Prizes and publication to be won! Deadline 30th June! #writing #WriteSky #heatwave

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Jean Luc Picard: All I Require is My Book

Alt: Patrick Stewart sits on a sun-lounger with a book. He is saying: 'All I require is to sit in the sun and read my book. Alone.'

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Gary Panton @garypanton.co.uk · 19/06/2026

Little shout-out for this non-fiction kids book I've been busily working as editor on. The World Underground is all about the stuff beneath your feet (like animals, trains, magma and fossils) and it really is very good. Written by Ben Lerwill with gorgeous art by Paula Bossio, and out in September!

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My son is selling his old books! Loads of bargains! Looshkin, Emperor Penguin and Treehouse have all gone, but there's lots of great stuff still available. Ollie is happy to do deals on Capt Underpants and Tom Gates.

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Dr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

After the success of the last one, I've set up another workshop on Byron, queer history and his early queer poetry! 20th June 10am-1pm BST Buy on ticket tailor or eventbrite TT - buytickets.at/romancingthe... EB - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oh-ever-lo...

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Buy tickets – 'Oh ever loving, lovely and beloved': Byron's Early Queer Writing Workshop with Dr Sam Hirst – Zoom

'Oh ever loving, lovely and beloved': Byron's Early Queer Writing Workshop with Dr Sam Hirst – Zoom, Sat 20 Jun 2026 - This workshop with Dr Sam Hirst will explore Byron's early queer poetry and writi...

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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Morning writers! Just a little reminder that our current competition is OPEN - and our inbox is already seeing some very exciting-looking entries! Send us yours for a chance to win prizes - and see your work PUBLISHED with Hobeck Press 🤩 2k words please! Any theme! You have until 30th June!

Purple text on grey background. Text reads: 'Writing Competition. First Prize: £200. Second Prize: £100. Third Prize: £50.'

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Milton Keynes Literary Festival @mklitfest.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Register Now! We have opened a registration of interest form for those wishing to take part in Indie Book Fair 2026. Please register as soon as possible, as we are expecting to allocate tables by week commencing 1st June Link to register: www.mklitfest.org/ibf2026reg #bookfair #localwriter

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Laura Fowler-Holden @ljfspinningbooks.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

My youngest has found the perfect way to avoid the heat, air conditioned library and a @louiestowell.bsky.social book

Young boy on a purple octopus cushion reading Loki A bad Gods guide to being good by Louie Stowell

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Competition is open! Spread the word! Spread the word! We are just about to announce the winners of the March competition (longlist announced today): henshawpress.co.uk #writingcommunity

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Thank you for sharing this - we feel very strongly about the use of AI - don't lose your creativity, people!

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The June competition is open! The June competition is open! Send us your stories! www.henshawpress.co.uk #writingcommunity #shortstories #shortstorycompetitions #writing

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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Writers! Call for submissions! Because our next competition - summer 2026 - is officially OPEN!!! Send us your stories of 2k words for a chance to win prizes - and PUBLICATION with @hobeckbooks.bsky.social 🤩 We can't wait to see your work! #writing #WriteSky

White text on multi-coloured background. Text reads: 'Writers! Call for submissions! Henshaw Press.'

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 22/05/2026

Fifebuilt StAnza, Scotland’s international poetry festival, is launching a new poetry mentorship for emerging writers of any age who: • are current residents of Fife • have not yet published a full-length collection • are not involved in any other writing course stanzapoetry.org/fifebuilt/

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Fifebuilt Writers Programme 2026 - Stanza

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

SIGNED BOOK NEWS! The incredible Jake Arnott has a new magically dark and sinister gothic novel, set in Hastings, out in July. "Netherwood" I'm thrilled to tell you Jake will be signing copies exclusively for us! Read more & order HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...

Front cover of Netherwood by Jake Arnott

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did you know our Ian Hunter is the Poetry editor for BFS Horizons? And for the whole of May, they're open for Poetry Submissions? And successful payment is £20 per poet per issue?! Now you do! Get your submissions in at the link below: @ianhunter60.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social

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BFS Horizons – The British Fantasy Society

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

"The Neverfear" is the third in Katherine Rundell's phenomenal "Impossible Creatures" series. Out in August. I have news. SIGNED copies are available to pre-order from us! HERE! www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...

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The Dobson Family and Colin the Dalek @dobbersw.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I still love the theory a Year 6 child proposed to me that David Attenborough is actually God and he got fed up with people not noticing the amazing things he'd created, so he made documentaries to show off.

David Attenborough and one of his creations.

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Want a low cost solution to build up your folklore library? Looking for a rare title? We have opened a 2nd hand folklore web bookshop, raising money for charity @folklorelibrary.bsky.social We have 100s of books to add, and the first 20 or so are up www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/c17/Se...

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Second Hand Books

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Signed copies now at @stokeybookshop.bsky.social with a few secret added doodles hidden in some copies. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Me in a bookshop holding a stack of new Lokis

A loki title page with my signature and loki as a turd.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

London, I will be leaving signed copies in my wake as I toddle around town signing Loki new editions today! If you see this before about 12.30, I could sign them for YOU! Bundle or individuals! www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/louie... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

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Louie Stowell Bundle (Signed) — West End Lane Books

Signed and Dedicated Pre-Order Paperback Published 7th May

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Jasmine W. @mythjae.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Submissions are now open, and I'm so excited about our theme: Heavy Are The Years Writers and artists, we can't wait to see your work!!

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I'm doing another raffle to raise some dosh for 2 schools. Tickets are just £2 each You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. The money raised is going on books for two amazing schools Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex... PLEASE REPOST.

Ten books, all signed by the authors. This is the prize for winning the raffle.

Authors include Val McDermid, George Saunders, Bradley Wiggins, Kate Mosse, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), Mary Beard, Colm Toibin, Rev Richard Coles, Niall Harbison, and me!

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Gosh! Comics @goshcomics.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We then have a very exciting signing starting at 1pm with the outstanding writer Kieron Gillen (@kierongillen.bsky.social) (The Power Fantasy, Die, The Wicked + The Divine, Young Avengers) and acclaimed movie director (and 2000AD writer) Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Meg 2, Free Fire, In the Earth).

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Gosh! Comics @goshcomics.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

To round out our kids workshops at 12pm, we will have the legendary Beano comics (who are celebrating 75 years of Dennis the Menace in 2026) hosting a workshop with their artists Emily McGorman-Bruce & Nigel Auchterlounie.

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Gosh! Comics @goshcomics.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It’s FREE COMIC BOOK DAY tomorrow!! We open a little earlier at 10am today to giveaway some comics. We’ll be distributing the comics in blind bags of 5, available free with every purchase. We also have several kids drawing workshops and a killer signing too!

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

In/near Folkestone? Go get some free comics! 👇👇👇

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Bonedust Press @bonedustpress.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Submissions are now OPEN for the Bonedust Press x @wildstarpress.bsky.social Stardust Collaboration! 💫 Check out the guidelines and send us what you've got! www.bonedustpress.com/submissions

A starry night backdrop with both Wild Star Press and Bonedust Press' logos, announcing the Stardust Collaboration.

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Adrian Teal @tealcartoons.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Here's the Blackadder quadriptych I completed recently, which will be included in my forthcoming solo show at @quirkyfox.bsky.social. The exhibition will be themed around comedians and comic actors. Details to follow. #caricature #art

Four-panel painted caricature of Rowan Atkinson as the four principal incarnations of Blackadder.

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Sídhe Press @sidhepress.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We haven´t received many submissions yet and would love to read more of your beautiful work! www.sidhe-press.eu/submissions/... Two more weeks to go.

A canopy of green trees, a path through them. Sunlight streaming through the trees.

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I have a PATREON. One of the benefits of being part of it, is getting early access to SIGNED books that I can get. Sometimes the Patreons buy ALL my copies, so nobody else hears about them. Anyway, i've just sent a Patreon Newsletter. HERE! www.patreon.com/posts/big-gr... Sign up if you like.

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Big Green Books Newsletter 25th April | Simon Key

Big Green Books Newsletter 25th April by Simon Key on Patreon. Join Simon Key's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Cethan Leahy @cethanleahy.com · 21/04/2026

A popular skeet! If you like that, you may also enjoy this plug for a signed copy of my book! Ah commerce.

cethanbooks.etsy.com

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Jasmine W. @mythjae.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Submissions are opening on May 1st, I can't wait to see what people send in!!👀✨

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Prof Sunny Singh @profsunnysingh.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The news is out! When I started this mad, bad, dangerous prize a decade ago, I never thought it would grow to three awards. But here we are: still shouting about future classics and current #mustreads #jhalakprizeat10

Graphic with blue background with 18 longlisted jackets for the three awards, and logos in white font. More info at www.jhalakprize.com

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Sarah McIntyre @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Adventuremice announcement (yay!) 🐭🐭

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Brian Moses @brianmosespoet.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

The website scaryness.com is looking for children's poems on the theme of ‘historical horrors’. Details here: brian-moses.blogspot.com/2025/10/tick...

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

"Oh crikey! I need a rather superb book related present idea!" Why not get a subscription to The Big Green Book Club? I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people based on the stuff they like reading. I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs. INFO HERE biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...

Stacks of books with envelopes in each of them

seven tall neatly stacked piles of parcels, each with a book in.

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The latest update on "Guess How Many Books I Sell Today" It's now more than one! Several email orders. I've also sold a few of Brian Bilston's new one And a couple of sales via DM. 12 sold now. But I have a feeling there's more to come. Hopefully you'll be able to help?

The A4 guess sheet, showing 12 books sold.

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Let's play "Guess How Many Books I Sell Today". I'm working until about 10pm, so there's plenty of time! Nearest guess wins the book of their choice, up to about a tenner. Reply with your guess before 3.15pm (and please repost). GOOD LUCK! #ghmbist

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