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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join us on Friday 31st of July for the Woman, Mapped Anthology Launch Fri 31 Jul 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM International Anthony Burgess Foundation, M1 5BY www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec... Pay what you feel! #rebeccaswiftfoundation

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Here's what's coming up at Fly on the Wall Press this autumn!

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Join us at the Manchester Small Press Fair - A Fly on the Wall Press and Seesaw collaboration! Come and discover new books, meet publishers & writers, and explore the incredible work being produced by independent presses! #Manchestersmallpressfair #ManchesterLiterature #ManchesterEvents

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that The Devil’s Draper @badsvillebroad.bsky.social has been shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger Award! Set in 1920s Glasgow following Scotland’s first policewoman, the novel has been praised for its gripping mystery, rich historical detail & powerful women

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Don't miss out on meeting Arathi Menon and meeting young Ved and his Da this Summer - Queer Lit Manchester, Tue 9 Jun A tender story of a boy caught between devotion and fear, chronicling the everyday courage it takes to love someone the world refuses to accept www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail...

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An evening with Arathi Menon. | Social Refuge

Live conversation between Arathi Menon and Isabelle Kenyon exploring the rich themes of Menon's book, Da.

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Don’t miss this event on the 9th June! ‘A beautifully cut gem of a novel. Ved’s unforgettable voice makes this story come to life in so many funny, moving and unexpected ways.’ - Mahesh Rao, Author of 'Half Light' www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail...

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An evening with Arathi Menon. | Social Refuge

Live conversation between Arathi Menon and Isabelle Kenyon exploring the rich themes of Menon's book, Da.

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Amy Orrell @authoramyorrell.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

If you're in Norwich this weekend, then check out the Indie Book Fair at the Forum, 9-5 on Saturday 16th! A great chance to chat with authors and publishers representing a whole range of genres! #norwichbookfair #booksky #Norwich

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Join Anna Vaught and Isabelle Kenyon for a discussion and Q&A about career trajectories, what has worked or not, and tips for staying creative AND financially secure. Tickets: fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/95147... #writingcareers #books📚💙

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We can't wait to welcome you this Saturday to the Northern Publishers' Fair - we kick off at 11am at Manchester Central Library. Drop in and natter until 3.30pm! fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/93203...

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I’ll be reading at this today! Come along and hear a snippet of The Finery ✨

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Why you can’t buy books at London Book Fair - 3 days at LBF as an indie publisher, gather round and snoop on our meetings below! flyonthewallpress.substack.com/p/three-days... #londonbookfair

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Three Days at the London Book Fair: Chaos, Coffee, and Rights Deals

A behind-the-scenes look at rights deals, prize buzz, and what the fair means for indie publishers.

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Broken Sleep Books @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We've won Small Press of the Year for Wales! It's great to be recognised for our work degentrifying the arts, platforming low socio-economic writers, & without grants or institutional support! To celebrate, everything is 10% off on our website with code 'WINNERS2026' www.brokensleepbooks.com/books

The British Book Awards
Small press of the year
Regional & Country Winner
Wales
Broken Sleep Books

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Last call for Slovenia! Get your boarding passes ready and we will depart 24th March Pilot #mihamazzini Fly on the Wall Press airlines

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

What a great post! I got to the 1400s too.

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CL Hellisen @clhellisen.com · 18/02/2026

My agent brings the wise, again 'it’s healthier, especially in this current market, not to assign any kind of moral or qualitative value to being traditionally published.' among other nuggets of great advice portobelloliterary.substack.com/p/so-your-bo...?

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So your book didn't sell... what now?

Next steps if your book stalls on submission

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Just over a week until short story collection submissions close! Then we will have a month of reading - before novel and novella submissions open :) www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

If you missed novel 'The Wager and the Bear' by @johnironmonger.bsky.social in 2025, imagine... Two men floating away from Greenland on an iceberg, with only a hungry polar bear for company; the outcome of a bet or wager, foolishly committed to decades before...

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Open for short story collections today!

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Sheffield! March 7th - Join The Writers Workshop community for a day of writing inspiration and insights. Writers' Day 2026 is supported by Hachette, New Writing North, Royal Literary Fund, and Channing Hall. www.thewritersworkshop.co.uk/writers-day-...

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Many thanks Ben Myers. 'Independent publishing is where all the best stuff happens. Here is where the risk taskers, the dreamers and the outsiders gather. Without the indies, literature would be a blander and more homogonous place. All hail the mighty 'Moose!' @thebookseller.com

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The next few months are about to get BUSY! www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

It's time to introduce our 2026 list: our year of travel. This year we're bringing readers journeys across continents - from Zimbabwe to Latvia, Tanzania to Slovenia www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page... #books📚💙 @arathimenon.bsky.social @zahirrawrites.bsky.social @johnironmonger.bsky.social

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Delighted to have written 5k so far this month. At the start of the month I worried it would be hard to access my WIP after the break. Here‘s what helped: 1: Rereading the last five chapters. 2: Reviewing my research notes. 3: Relaxing and reminding myself that it’s the first draft. #author #WIP

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Villimey Mist ✨️ is querying ✨️ @villimeymist.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF x GODKILLER in a D&D world, inspired by Iceland A shapeshifting bard manipulates a band of warrior strays, each with their own sins & secrets, to travel across a deadly mist to kill the mage who placed a violent curse on her. #BluePit📖 #Q #A #F #Ownvoices #LGBT+

A bard, a sorcerer, an assassin and a warrior are performing a circus act

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Our favourite reads of 2025 - have you read any of these? flyonthewallpress.substack.com/p/5-top-read... #books💙📚

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5 Top Reads of 2025

What I loved reading in 2025—and what it might mean for your submission

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I read 38 books this year! Here were my top 6 reads:

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

We hear there is a Waterstones sale! Whether you have a gift card or not, do have a nosy for our books there. For example, The Dark Within Them @isabellekenyon.bsky.social is on 50% off! www.waterstones.com/book/the-dar... #books💙📚 #thriller

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The strangeness of writing projects: 1.5 years to write 60k words on one, 3 months to write 50k on another. #author

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

'The Industry Doesn’t Want Older Women — So Why Do I Keep Writing Them? Resistance, representation, and refusing market logic. by @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social ' A treat today on our Substack! flyonthewallpress.substack.com/p/what-happe...

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What Happens When We Finally See Ourselves on the Page?

Visibility, rebellion, and recognising ourselves in literature

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

If you have any spare time voting for one of my books in just one of the categories for the #indieinkawards would mean so much to me! Here’s the link: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Our first translated novel next March is now on Goodreads! See what readers are saying all around the world - whilst this is the first English edition, 'Erased' by Miha Mazzini has already been translated into 10 languages! www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... @inpressbooks.bsky.social #books📚💙

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Best-selling author @johnironmonger.bsky.social talks about the career, the process and the joys of writing - but says don’t give up the day job YET flyonthewallpress.substack.com/p/the-small-... #books📚💙 #writer

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Vividly written and will be enjoyed by readers looking for a feminist approach WitchBorne by Rachel Grosvenor from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social s #bfsreview britishfantasysociety.org/review/witch...

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

"The various ‘widows’, who practise such crafts as herb lore and midwifery, stand outside society in the sense that they are semi-independent women, yet they too can be asked to pay dearly for that." @britfantasysoc.bsky.social review @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social #books💙📚

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Looking for the perfect read for a fan of historical fantasy this Christmas? I’ve got you… Grab Witchborne, stunning sprayed edges and all, and find out why fire can’t dampen a woman’s power. @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social #witch #christmasgift #christmasgiftideas #readergift

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

As nights grow colder, light a candle, grab a copy of Witchborne @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social from your local bookshop, and go on Agnes' journey - a woman with a gift too powerful for society to accept... www.waterstones.com/book/witchbo...

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Cover reveal!! A love story between adopted father and son. Da @arathimenon.bsky.social June 2026. Preorders... www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page... @inpressbooks.bsky.social

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Wow! Isabelle Kenyon has been shortlisted for Leader of the Year and The Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Academy has been shortlisted for a FutureBook Excellence Award by The Bookseller ! www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/post/fly-on-... @inpressbooks.bsky.social

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

"Because I actually feel that complaints of “no money, no hope” in our industry may be damaging to our ability to grow a sustainable future for our career as a writer; our career as a bookseller, or as a publishing house." open.substack.com/pub/flyonthe...

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Rachel Grosvenor Author @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

20k into my new novel in 20 days! It’s one of those stories that feel like it’s already happened, and I am not the author, but someone running after real people with a notepad and pen trying to get down what’s happening as accurately as possible. #writing #writer #author #seventhnovel

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Great day with the @indiepressnetwork.bsky.social at the Cabaret day at the British library! Had the chance to chat to some lovely fellow publishers like @claretpress.bsky.social @indienovella.bsky.social @aurorametro.bsky.social and many more ❤️

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