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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I have wonderful news! After sadness, loss & the end of a beautiful 10 yr partnership, comes a new chapter (terrible pun). I'm happy to announce I've signed with Elena Berry at @dhhlitagency.bsky.social . When I met Elena, it felt like alchemy. I'm so proud & excited to be joining her.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 167: Stop telling yourself it will get easier; it won't. But with time, with work and with patience, it may just get better.

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 01/06/2026

Literary agent and rights director Samar Hammam has died aged 48. She was diagnosed with cancer 16 years ago, and died peacefully on Monday 18th May, surrounded by her family. 👇

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

"A treasure trove" of a shortlist - we're thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Encore Award. This year’s judges were Malika Booker, Rachel Aroesti, and Anita Sethi, who selected four powerful novels for their shortlist:

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Christine Morgan @bookwormchris.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A selection of great books to read & savour after enjoying @favlit.org Sycorax by @nydiawriter.bsky.social The Lifeboat at the End of the Word by Dominic Gregory Is A River Alive by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social Tender by Harry Baker & New Cemetery by Simon Armitage #Books

Five books laid out on glass table. Top three include Sycorax(blue background) by Nydia Hetherington; Life boat at the End of the World(Green & grey background) by Dominic Gregory; Is A River Alive(green background) by Robert Macfarlane; New Cemetery(black background by Simon Armitage & Tender (pale peach background)by Harry Baker.

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Christine Morgan @bookwormchris.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Enjoyed listening to Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social talking about her intriguing novel #Sycorax at @favlit.org She described her love of Shakespeare & desire to tell a much fuller story about the unseen character from The Tempest. I bought the book & can’t wait to get reading it.

Front cover of paperback book entitled SYCORAX by Nydia Hetherington. The book cover shows swirls of sea in shades of blue with a small ship in the foreground.

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Faversham Literary Festival @favlit.org · 27/12/2025

Tickets for FLF 2026 are now on sale! Lineup includes Bob Geldof, Jeanette Winterson, Ian McEwan, Charlie Higson & Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Jenny Eclair, Sir Trevor McDonald, Rob Newman, Sarah Raven, Simon Armitage, Rachel Parris, Robert Macfarlane and much more See our website for details

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Last chance to apply to our Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for Disabled Writers. Four talented writers will be awarded nine months of mentoring from a published author-mentor and a tutorial with a literary agent. Apply by 2 Nov: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/break...

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Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for Disabled Writers

Four talented disabled writers will receive nine months of mentoring from a published author, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Mentors for our Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for Disabled Writers include @pollyrowena.bsky.social, Lisette Auton, @nydiawriter.bsky.social, @clotimms.bsky.social and @clairerwade.bsky.social.

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Mentors for our Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for Disabled Writers include @pollyrowena.bsky.social, Lisette Auton, @nydiawriter.bsky.social, @clotimms.bsky.social and @clairerwade.bsky.social.

From left: Polly Atkin, Lisette Auton, Nydia Hetherington, Claire Wade and Chloe Timms

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

My huge thanks to Wilbur Niso Smith Foundation for the 2025 shortlisted books by Costanza Casati @nydiawriter.bsky.social @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social @dmccaulay.bsky.social Samantha Sotto Yambao @nussaibah.bsky.social to Read Share Recommend Each sounds superb and I know Redemption is!

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Claire Wade @clairerwade.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

How I Write with Nydia Hetherington If you missed my conversation with @nydiawriter.bsky.social you can catch up now. It was great to hear about Nydia's new book Sycorax, as well as about #publishing as a #disabled #author. vimeo.com/showcase/704... #books @societyofauthors.bsky.social

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How I write - in convo with Nydia Hetherington

Grab a cuppa and get to know author, Nydia Hetherington. Nydia is in conversation with Claire Wade, discussing her work and career and to offer a glimpse…

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Second great book of the day I’m sharing. It will be a joy to welcome @nydiawriter.bsky.social back onto the podcast soon too

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Good morning America! And happy American Publication Day to Sycorax. I can’t wait for North American readers to meet her. Thank you to Pegasus_Books for publishing this beautiful edition of #Sycorax 🧡🧡🧡 #booksky

A hardback copy of the book Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington. It’s the American edition with an orange and blue design on the jacket. The book is outside on a wooden table. There are trees behind it & a cup of coffee in a white mug next to it

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Claire Wade @clairerwade.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I’m really looking forward to talking to @nydiawriter.bsky.social about her fabulous book Sycorax, her experience of disability, writing and publishing and how she wove disability through her story. How I write – in conversation with Nydia Hetherington 17 July @ 14:30 BST FREE bit.ly/4lNjfdF

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How I write - in conversation with Nydia Hetherington - The Society of Authors

Grab a cuppa and get to know author, Nydia Hetherington. Nydia will be in conversation with Claire Wade to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into his creative routine.

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I can't wait for July 1st when the North American edition of Sycorax will be published by Pegasus Books based in NYC. What a thrill. Sycorax will be in bookstores across the USA & Canada in just a few short weeks! Yay! Of course, you can pre-order now, too! Super YAY!

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

She’s here!! My author copies of the North American edition of Sycorax, published by the truly wonderful @Pegasus_Books have arrived. And she is GORGEOUS! Out in USA & Canada on 1st July. I can’t wait for American readers to discover Sycorax’s story! #booksky #Sycorax

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I am honoured and excited to share the news that Sycorax has been SHORTLISTED (eek!) for the amazing Wilbur Smith Published Novel Prize for Adventure Writing. I'm beside myself with joy. Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors! #Booksky #books #adventurewritingprize #booksky #authorlife

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

www.amazon.co.uk/Sycorax-capt... SYCORAX is at a nice lower price at the mo'. In case anyone might be thinking of getting it 💙🌊

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Seeing your book looking gorgeous stacked on a table in Waterstones never gets old. There she is 🥰💙🌊 looking lovely @waterstones.bsky.social in Bromley 🥰💙🌊⚡️

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Thrilled to be on this longlist! Congratulations to all the longlisted authors & thank you to The Wilbur Smith Prize for Adventure Writing. What an honour!

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Thank you. This is such a wonderful review 🙏🏼💙🌊💙

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Charlie Place @charlieplace.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

In the latest episode, I'm joined by @nydiawriter.bsky.social to discuss her second book. Full episode here: youtu.be/TLRtSddDWM8?...

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Life Is Amazing publisher @lifeisamazing.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Not very well, it turns out...

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Robert T Kirkwood @talking-books.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

This week in Read On, author Nydia Hetherington tells us how living with a chronic yet hidden illness inspired her to write the untold story of Shakespeare's witch, Sycorax. @nydiawriter.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social @quercusbooks.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/8698550

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

How well do you know Shakespeare? Test your knowledge with my quiz @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social newsletters.booktokens.co.uk/q/1Hvu4S7oNK...

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

On the 3 April we’re organising a day of protest against Meta following revelations of pirated books being used to train their large language models. More information on how to get involved 👇 societyofauthors.org/2025/04/01/s...

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SoA day of action following allegations of Meta’s mass theft of authors’ work – The Society of Authors

On Thursday 20 March, The Atlantic broke the story of how Meta has used the Library Genesis (LIbGen) dataset, which is full of pirated material, to develop their AI systems.

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

A million thanks to wonderful Diane & her amazing team at Wave of Nostalgia Books in Haworth for the most fun evening. We talked all things Sycorax & nattered like jackdaws. And thank you to all who attended in person & online. You are beautiful. #Sycorax #booksky #Shakespeare

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Ellen Forkin @ellenforkin.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

New blanket. Brilliant book. Feeling all snuggly and cosy and dreamy… @nydiawriter.bsky.social #BookSky #ChronicIllness #LoveToRead

A book on a blue, white and grey patterned blanket. The book is Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington.

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Thank you so much @sylphsea.bsky.social This is such an incredible review. I feel humbled and a little emotional 🌊💙 #booksky #bookreview #books #bookworm

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Katy Wimhurst @sylphsea.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

‘an impressive novel, a vital contribution both to feminist retellings of female characters in canonical literature and to disability literature’ Review of Sycorax by @nydiawriter.bsky.social for Ciadish magazine ciadish.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/s... #booksky #writing @barrowmember.bsky.social

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Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington

Sycorax is a minor character in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, a sorceress and the mother of Caliban. Despite lacking any voice in the play, she is a significant foil for it. Sycorax, Nydia Hetheringto…

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! To celebrate I’m doing a giveaway over on Instagram. Head over to my Insta page @nydiamadeofwords for a chance to win: a first edition copy of Sycorax, a ltd bookmark, a Sycorax inspired Tatty Devine necklace. Follow the steps for a chance to win.

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

My beautiful publication day flowers from last week are looking glorious in this early spring sunshine. Thank you @quercusbooks.bsky.social & to my lovely husband for these still gorgeous blooms. #Sycorax #books #flowers #cats #bookworm #authorlife #writer

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Sam Read Bookseller @samreadbookseller.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

3 shiny new hardbacks we're very excited about: * Mother Animal by @helenjukes.bsky.social published today @eandtbooks.bsky.social * Death of The Author by @nnedi.bsky.social published last week @gollancz.bsky.social * Sycorax by @nydiawriter.bsky.social published today @quercusbooks.bsky.social

stack of three books on a gate in the sun in front of sunlit fells and field with wintery trees in it: at bottom, Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington with swirly blue waves on it, then Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor with black patterns and gold and white lettering, then on top, Mother animal by Helen Jukes in bright pint with yellow title text.

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

A four star review for SYCORAX in the amazing @sfxmagazine.bsky.social Oh, yes please! And yay! And thank you! “ . . . a fascinating exploration of an obscure character.” #BookTwitter #BookReview #BooksWorthReading #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #authors #bookrecommendations #read #shakespeare

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Charlotte Levin (Author) @tinycharlotte.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

And to @nydiawriter.bsky.social and Sycorax which looks fab! 🎉🎉🌊

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Nydia Hetherington @nydiawriter.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

It’s publication week! This book is very dear to me & I hope you will find something in its pages that speaks to you. Sycorax launches on Weds at @waterstones.bsky.social Islington. There are still some tickets if you’d like to join us. Then publication day is Thurs! She is ready. She is waiting.

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