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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join @gailgil.bsky.social @karavanpress.bsky.social and I at @exclusivebooks.bsky.social Cavendish to celebrate the launch of Gail’s new novel, AN UNSUITABLE WOMAN at 5:30pm for 6pm on Tuesday 13 October. All are welcome, but please RSVP: exclusivebooks.co.za/pages/events...

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The ebook of THE INVINCIBLE MISS CUST is on sale for $1.99. If you’ve been waiting to read the story of this remarkable woman, now’s the best time! See link to the offer in my bio.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It was Big Holiday Eve and Ted Loafoo was alone in the bakery, where he’d been since dawn. Kneady the Factory Cat strolled in, meowing to be fed. “Ok. Ok. Just one more brown loaf and the orders will be complete,” said Ted. “I hope there’s enough dough. I’m too bushed to make more.”

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Fridays were library days when I was a child. My mother and I would go when she collected me from boarding school, choosing books for ourselves, and my father and grandmother on the farm. I loved being in the library for the launch of Melissa Volker’s book, Chasing Waves this Friday.

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Karina M. Szczurek @karinamszczurek.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Last night @exclusivebooks.bsky.social Cavendish: launch of THE SEEKER EFFECT by Anne Schlebusch (Modjaji Books). Anne was in conversation with @pennyhaw.bsky.social ❤️

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The ebook of THE INVINCIBLE MISS CUST is on sale for $1.99 for a limited time. If you’ve been waiting to read the story of this remarkable woman, now’s the best time! Get it wherever you buy your ebooks.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The ebook of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS is on sale for $1.99 for a limited time wherever you buy your ebooks. If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the perfect time! See link to the offer in my bio.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's Day! The Invincible Miss Cust celebrates the real life of Aleen Isabel Cust, who defied everyone to become Britain and Ireland's first woman veterinary surgeon.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

My historical fiction. The latest, The Woman and Her Stars is inspired by the extraordinary life of 18th Century astronomer Caroline Herschel. All are published by Sourcebooks Landmark.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! I celebrate four inspiring women from history in my books. My research opened my eyes to the many other women who did amazing things, but whose names and achievements we’ll never know because they weren’t written alongside the history of the men in their lives.

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WomenWriters @womenwriters.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Wonderful piece by @pennyhaw.bsky.social , on how she selects the subjects for her historical fiction novels. Her latest, The Woman and Her Stars, inspired by the true story of Caroline Herschel, the first woman to discover a comet, is out now! booksbywomen.org/her-life-as-...

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Her Life as a Novel - Women Writers, Women's Books

by Penny Haw Readers are fascinated by where authors get their ideas. With several events planned to celebrate publication of my fourth work of biographical historical fiction, The Woman and Her Stars...

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Thank you Bookbub for including THE WOMAN AND HER STARS on your list of best historical fiction of 2026. See the full list here www.bookbub.com/blog/the-bes...

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The ebook of THE WOMAN AT THE WHEEL* is on sale for just $1.99. If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the perfect time! The link to the offer is in my bio. * Biographical historical fiction based on the life of Bertha Benz, the overlooked visionary who helped ignite the modern automotive age.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR WITH 25% OFF! Pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS online from Barnes & Noble from December 30 to January 1 and get 25% off! Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. Copy and paste this URL in your browser for more information on the book and offer: tinyurl.com/4uet5rh8

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Pre-order and stand a chance of naming or being a character in a novel! The Woman and Her Stars releases on Mar 3. It's now up for pre-oder. If you pre-order a copy and DM me proof before Jan 30, you’ll go into a lucky draw to win the right to name a character in the manuscript I’m working on.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

A Christmas gift for you? The eBook of The Invincible Miss Cust is on sale for today only for just $1.99 wherever you buy eBooks. If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the perfect time! Happy holidays and happy reading!

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Casting announcement! ‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ and ‘Cruella de Vil’ star Elizabeth Knowelden will narrate ‘The Woman and Her Stars’ audiobook. The audiobook will be released at the same time as the book on March 3, 2026.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy International Cheetah Day! Learn more about cheetahs and how to save the species at www.internationalcheetahday.com.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Coming to a book retailer near you in four months! Thank you for this wonderful review, Audrey Blake. 💕 Links to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are in my bio.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Cyber Monday Book Deal! If you haven't yet read Follow Me to Africa, here's your chance to get it at a steal with this Cyber Monday Book Deal. The link is in my bio.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Thank you for the wonderful review Tracey Enerson Wood! I am thrilled you enjoyed my story about Caroline Herschel. The Woman and Her Stars will be published on March 3, 2026 and is available on pre-order now wherever you buy your books. See the link in my bio.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

If you’re interested in evolution, paleoanthropology, and/or read Follow Me to Africa, my book about Mary Leakey, you’ll be fascinated by this study—co-authored by Mary’s granddaughter, Louise Leakey—about the hands of Paranthropus boisei unearthed recently. www.newscientist.com/article/2500...

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

It's just five months to publication of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS, which is historical fiction about 18th century astronomer, Caroline Herschel. See the link to pre-order or add to your wish list in my bio.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Don’t miss this opportunity!

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Don’t miss this opportunity!

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Goodreads giveaway alert! 10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs. The offer ends on October 31. Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Read this, read that; the choices are overwhelming, but @lisamarks.bsky.social 's 'Your Monday Mote' is one you shouldn't miss. open.substack.com/pub/lisamark...

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Your Monday mote

The superpower of community

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Goodreads giveaway alert! 10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs. The offer ends on October 31. Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Karavan Press @karavanpress.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Happiness is ... Liberty Books with Christy, @pennyhaw.bsky.social & @gailgil.bsky.social! ❤️

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Writing biographical fiction has opened my eyes to how many other women have done amazing things we’ll never know because they weren’t written about alongside the history of their fathers, brothers, and husbands. Anonymous, but we applaud and thank you nonetheless.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Hankering after more Gilded Age? You might enjoy The Woman at the Wheel.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

PRE-ORDER SALE! For a limited time, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for readers with a (free) B&N Rewards account. Now is the perfect time to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS. Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-woman-...

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Hankering after more Gilded Age? You might enjoy The Woman at the Wheel.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

If you're looking for some weekend reading inspiration and you loved watching Out of Africa, you might enjoy Follow Me to Africa. There's more information on the book in the link in my bio.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Today, four years ago. "...this book is no fluff ball." It's one of the most memorable reviews of The Wilderness Between Us, which went on to win the 2022 WFWA Star Award. Read more about the book here tinyurl.com/39mbfy62

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Karavan Press @karavanpress.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

We are delighted to announce that the SA Book Awards 2025 Adult Fiction Shortlist includes 'The Bitterness of Olives' by Andrew Brown! Congratulations, Andrew, and all other shortlisted authors! karavanpress.com/2025/08/07/s...

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Unsolicited Writing Advice, no: 76783.9999: PROMOTION. Trad published authors can usually rely on some promotion from their publishers. However, you shouldn't rely on this: publicists are often overworked and underpaid, and don't have time to think up brilliant ideas for all their authors.

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Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com · 31/07/2025

“Who, among your characters, are real? Did you have to disguise them?” “Have people recognized themselves in your book? If so, how did they react?” Books might be marketed as fiction, but it’s the truth and possibility thereof that intrigues people. Insight from novelist @pennyhaw.bsky.social

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Readers Are Fascinated by Truth in Fiction—and It Matters | Jane Friedman

Books might be marketed as fiction, but it’s the truth and possibility thereof that intrigues us and offers understanding and connection.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Thank you, Bookbub for including FOLLOW ME TO AFRICA as one of your “brightest and best biographical fiction books” for 2025. The photograph shows 22-year-old Mary and Louis Leakey at Olduvai Gorge in 1935 when she first followed him to Africa. See full list here: www.bookbub.com/blog/biograp...

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I've received some lovely messages from readers about The Invincible Miss Cust, including a graphic reminding me of the similarities between the book and the series, All Creatures Great & Small. Thank you! It's no coincidence that I grew up reading James Herriot books and dreaming of being a vet.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The Invincible Miss Cust was released almost three years ago. Today I was invited to talk to a book club about it and was reminded what an incredible story it is. Thank you for living such an inspiring life, Aleen Cust.

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Penny Haw @pennyhaw.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The publisher of the audiobook of The Woman at the Wheel, Recorded Books is currently discounting it at 50%. Bertha Benz’s story is beautifully narrated by award-winning narrator, actor and author, Caroline Hewitt. Don’t miss the opportunity! www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

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50% OFF The Woman at the Wheel

'Unfortunately, only a girl again.' From a young age, Cäcilie Bertha Ringer is fascinated by her father’s work as a master builder in Pforzheim, Germany. But those five words, wh...

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