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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Anyone else feel like AI is making them less efficient because they have to redo everything people are sending them that’s been created using it? 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And that’s a wrap folks! 🎬 I can’t express how much this show has meant to me, joining Nerve Theatre and originating the role of Nancy in The House She Built with such a talented team 🥹 Bring on 2027! 🖤 📷 Rebecca Cockcroft #theatre #Thriller #actorsLife

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Emma (emreadsthebooks) @emreadsthebooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What a night at the theatre seeing @paradiselibrary.bsky.social shine like the star she is in her own show The House She Built 🌹 Get to Northampton and the Black Diamond and see a wild show full of old glamour, high drama and a good dose of unhinged antics! Go go go! @tommeadauthor.bsky.social

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Tom Mead @tommeadauthor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Still reeling from THE HOUSE SHE BUILT. A deranged tour de force of Hollywood scandal, high camp weirdness, operatic melodrama, and it goes to places you could never predict in your wildest dreams! The cast are very talented and so lovely. @emreadsthebooks.bsky.social @paradiselibrary.bsky.social

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A star will fall… 🖤 On stage this week in Northampton, the world premiere of 1950s Hollywood thriller The House She Built 🎬 🎥 Gavin Jones 🎵 Anthony Newby Tickets still available www.ticketsource.com/nerve-theatre #TheatreSky #Drama

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Usher in the spooky season with The House She Built, an original play from Nerve Theatre. Travel back to 1950s Hollywood & discover every dark secret lurking beneath the glitz & glamour. 🎬 The world premiere of this gripping production is next week: ticketsource.co.uk/nerve-theatre #TheatreSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Just a casual Monday rehearsal… 🖤 Considering we have 6+ weeks, it’s already in a decent shape & everyone pretty much off book - just think how amazing it will be as we finesse! 🥹 A star will fall… 🎬 🎥 instagram.com/reel/Db5gVZQtG… 🎟�� ticketsource.com/nerve-theaeatre #TheatreSky #DramaSky

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Sarah O’Connell @sarahoconnellshow.com · 05/08/2026

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Love thrillers? Love theatre? Then I highly recommend coming to see The House She Built - an original piece. ✍🏻 Fantastic script. 🎭 Excellent cast. 😱 Guaranteed goosebumps. To find out more follow Nerve Theatre on 📷 🟦 🎟️ www.ticketsource.com/nerve-theatre #TheatreSky #Drama #Northants

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I think I need a bigger bookshelf for all my Wordsworth and Puffin classics… maybe I combine them with my Penguin clothbound classics? 🤔 What do we think? 📚 #BookSky #Bookish #Shelfie @penguinhuddleuk.bsky.social @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

Puffin classics and Wordsworth classics…

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Got home at 4am after a friend’s birthday but still managed to get up and clear the garden so I can now sit here and read. 💖 What’s everyone reading? #BookSky #Readers #Bookish #BookTok #Bookstagram

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Absolutely loved The Jonathan Larson Project last night @swkplay.bsky.social - such great energy from the cast and wonderful to hear so many of his songs. I’d only heard two of them before and the whole production was brilliant. #TheatreSky #Musicals

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 14/07/2026

Happy International Non-Binary People’s Day! Thank you for being authentically YOU. 💛🤍🖤💜

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Not long until #TheakstonCrime - one of the highlights of the bookish calendar! 📕 Is anyone else making the journey to Harrogate? 📖 Not me watching the below on repeat because I’m so excited! 📚 www.instagram.com/reel/DMnZBHu... #BookSky @edpr.bsky.social @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This is criminally cheap. Also insanely beautiful. And dead good. 💜 Recommend. 📖

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Fabulous time seeing @thelilyallen.bsky.social slay tonight. 🤘🏻 Also gave into temptation and bought a hat because life is short. 🧢 Because of train issues my journey has included: my car - a bus - a train - a tube - a boat - a taxi… and I’m still not home 🙃 #4ChanStan #WestEndGirl #MusicSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Ooh I must read this! The Favourites by @laynefargo.bsky.social is brilliant and I actually reference it in my current WIP, so I shall get this one post haste! 📖

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Tell me five random things that you love (not people / pets) - that new book smell - the anticipation before curtain up - a baby’s giggle - clean bedsheets - singing in the car Plus many other things… 😀

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Nancy 💚✍🏻 @contactwithcreation.com · 20/06/2026

Look at this absolute ridiculousness! 😍💚💎 All collected from the same beach! No saturation! #RockOfTheWeek #Beachcombing #NorthWales

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Key advice: trust your subconscious! 🥰 I think a lot of us forget this but it’s absolutely true! ✍🏻

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The inimitable Jennie Godfrey is always a treat on a panel, and interviewing two fabulous authors @clareleslieh.bsky.social and @hattiewilliams.bsky.social this afternoon @capitalcrime.bsky.social Secrets, lies and toxic relationships… #BookSky #AuthorSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Great question about celebrities writing books and not acknowledging their ghost writers… ✍🏻 Long story short: They absolutely should. 👏🏻 @capitalcrime.bsky.social #CapitalCrime #ThrillerBooks @ellygriffiths.bsky.social

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Love a time slip story… both of these books sound excellent! Managing multiple timelines is very tricky but if your characters are strong enough the reader will still come on the journey with you. @ellygriffiths.bsky.social @capitalcrime.bsky.social #ClaireDouglas #ThrillerBooks #BookSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Let’s go @capitalcrime.bsky.social - 1st panel: ‘realities of the publishing industry’ comparing writing a novel to acting! As someone who does both I fully agree - character development, imagination & a thick skin! 🎭✍🏻 #CapitalCrime #Publishing @alisonbarrow.bsky.social @dhhlitagency.bsky.social

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Who else is heading to @capitalcrime.bsky.social this weekend? 🔪 Hope to see lots of readers there for a fab few days of panels. 📚 Check out some of the bloggers reporting on the event… ✍🏻 #BookFestival #BookSky #CapitalCrime #WriterSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

This was incredible! 💔 Fabulous portrayal of Judy Garland by @thejinkx.bsky.social @sohotheatre.bsky.social Walthamstow and so much inspo for our roles in upcoming Golden Age thriller 💖 #TheatreSky #Stagey

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Is it possible to opt out of all football related marketing? I have zero interest and yet every app and organisation feels the need to shove the World Cup down my throat… ⚽️ No? Just me? 😅 OK I’ll get back to writing my next book. #WriterSky #BookSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Am also now the co-chair of the Pride Affinity group at work. 🌈 If anyone has any ideas for how we can share knowledge and support people in a corporate environment I’d love to hear more. How does your company support people within the community and encourage people to be allies?

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Curtain down on Macbeth… Rehearsals start tomorrow for the next one: an original 1950s thriller set in Hollywood! I’m so excited 🎥 💄 Reading scripts is still reading… 😅 and I am still working on my books too ✍🏻 How is everyone doing? 💙☁️ #TheatreSky #Drama #BookSky #WriterSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This was phenomenal. Inspired by Anne Lister, Gentleman Jack is a great example of a modern ballet. Loved the music, symbolism and physicality of the performance. @northernballet.bsky.social @sadlerswells.bsky.social #TheatreSky #Ballet #PressNight @theatreandtonic.bsky.social

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Paul Connolly @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Here's a second starter pack of Great Writers in search of an agent. Featuring @paradiselibrary.bsky.social @annlittler.bsky.social & @braydenrwrites.bsky.social & many more. Please follow & repost #querying #amquerying #booksky #writingcommunity #starterpack

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Amazing sold out run for Calendar Girls this week. 🌻 Have loved being one of the girls with such a fab team. 💖 The comments from the audiences have been incredible. 🥹 Last show tonight! 😭 📷 Mia Ballard #TheatreSky #AmDram #ReadyOnStage #AmActing

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This time next week it’ll be curtain up on Calendar Girls at Playhouse Northampton 😅🌻 Pretty much sold out but there are a few tickets left… 🎟️ Book now: ticketsource.com/whats-on/nor... #Northants #TheatreSky #Stagey #AmDram

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Back from a business to trip to Mexico followed by a writing retreat on Chiloe, then a little tour of Chile! Managed to reach 26k on my WIP which is good 😊 How’s everyone getting on? #Wanderlust #AmWriting #WriterSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Kudos to everyone working / living in their second language. It must be exhausting… I’ve been doing it for just a few days and my head is fried. You’re all rockstars!

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Fellow actors… anyone have tips for a transatlantic accent? I can do American / RP English but not sure how to nail the Hollywood years version… especially as my character has a back story. Which actresses should I study? #Acting #ActorSky #TheatreSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

New book review: The Good Patient has some good twists and interesting characters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ paradise-is-a-library.com/2026/01/25/b... @faberbooks.bsky.social

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Heard neighbour putting their bin out and realised it must be the pre-Christmas changeover day 🤣 split second decision to jump out of bed, empty the bins and run outside in my PJs to sort it out! 😮‍💨

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Cried at both episodes of the #TaylorSwift documentary, despite leaving a good few hours between them. 🥹 It’s excellent storytelling and I now love her even more. 🫶🏻 Many people could learn a lot from how she interacts with her team. 💁🏻‍♀️ #EndOfAnEra #TheErasTour #MusicSky

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It’s 1st December so I can finally open my #GilmoreGirls advent calendar 😍 vm.tiktok.com/ZNRdofMGL/ I’m so excited to see what else the pretty pockets contain… I’ll be opening it with my morning coffee - of course. ☕️ #TVSky #StarsHollow #LorelaiGilmore #AdventCalendar

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

God I’ve had about 8 adverts during this one 90-min film. What happened to just having one ad at the beginning? Totally ruins the viewing experience @netflix.com as they’re all at terrible points in time.

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Paul Connolly @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

A second starter pack of Great Writers in Search of an Agent. @paradiselibrary.bsky.social @braydenrwrites.bsky.social @annlittler.bsky.social @seanjbates.bsky.social and many more. Please follow and repost if you can #writingcommunity #amquerying

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

In case you were worried, I’m having a terrible time in Barbados… I’ve read five books so far, and drunk several cocktails. #Wanderlust #BookSky #BookLover

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Possibly the most impressive set I’ve ever seen in a production 🩷 Colin Richmond is a mastermind! My review of @the-rsc.bsky.social Wendy and Peter Pan @barbican.bsky.social for @theatreandtonic.bsky.social ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/wendy-and… 🎭💙 #TheatreSky #TheatreReview #PeterPan

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Tonight’s show was another @the-rsc.bsky.social production: Wendy & Peter Pan @barbican.bsky.social Great concept, and the set, music and choreography are absolutely stunning 🤩 Reviewing coming soon for @theatreandtonic.bsky.social #TheatreSky #PeterPan #PressNight

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Mia - Book Blogger / Author @paradiselibrary.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Come with me to Stratford @The-RSC to take in a show with witchy vibes… www.instagram.com/reel/DQSOmnN... Honestly one of the best plays I’ve ever seen! #TheOtherPlace #Macbeth #Stratford #SamHeughan #Shakespeare

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