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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Moodboard for my latest project. Speculative historical fiction, multi-POV, dual timelines. When a bookshop sends a woman to 1934, she must confront her grandmother's fascist past, opinionated ghosts, and shifting history to save her family from an authoritarian regime intent on erasing them.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Despite my nerves, I had fun at a reading event with @doorisajarmag.bsky.social last night. I read my short non-fiction piece, Thunk, and enjoyed listening to the other contributors. Will post the video link soon!

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

It's pub day for #doorisajarmagazine's ten-year anniversary issue! I'm thrilled my creative non-fiction piece, THUNK, is included. Copies available here: www.doorisajarmagazine.net/issues/fall-.... Digital only $3.99! Check out my IG story @robin_brooks_writes for a photo related to my submission.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I attended the magnificent launch of A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais last night. To be surrounded by so many book lovers was a remarkable experience. Congratulations to everyone for a fabulous event. Go get your copy! I'm starting mine today.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

New writers appreciate support. Some of us also appreciate Sam Heughan, but that's a separate thing altogether.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Any other writers get warm fuzzies reading the endings of your own books?

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Now, more than ever, we need stories to make sense of the world.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Which is better: saving the day or not caring about being labeled a "bitch"?

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

My WIP is inspired by the life of my grandmother, who joined the BUF in the 30s. She was so ashamed that she never spoke of it. As I edit my manuscript, I wish I could ask her about the seduction of extreme thinking. Photo from a video of a BUF march. She is wearing a white shirt.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Kind of like life. One of these days, I'll get it right.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

An old quote that probably rings even truer today. My grandmother often saw Huxley checking out his sales at bookshops in 1930s London. Unfortunately, she never approached him or I might be in possession of a first edition signed copy of Brave New World. Sigh.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Take a trip with me this month to Nova Scotia in 1816. I'm reading The Third Wife of Faraday House by B.R. Myers, which tells the story of Emeline, whose new husband's previous wife might not be quite as dead as she's been told. Highly recommend!

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I realized recently that both my book on submission and my WIP center around intergenerational trauma, redemption, and women discovering their strengths. Oh, and time travel. Gotta have that.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Anyone else returning to work with difficulty?

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Watched this fascinating documentary as part of research for my WIP. This quote stood out. "Each one hopes that if he feeds the crocodile enough, the crocodile will eat him last." I recommend watching this for a quick overview of how close the outcome of the war was (part of my WIP's premise).

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Had fun writing this scene yesterday.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

It's been an eventful year for me. This time last year, I was just starting the first chapter of my novel that is currently on submission (seems like years ago). I am now close to completing the first draft of book 4. Bring on 2025!

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Holidays have begun, which means more writing time. Researching Oscar Wilde quotes this morning for my WIP.

Living room scene with electric fireplace Christmas tree, and sleeping dog on dog bed. In foreground, a laptop displays search page for Oscar Wilde.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

This has been the highlight of my day. Granted, I didn't leave the house today.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I'm over halfway through the first draft of my WIP and need to plot the end before I continue. This is my starting point. Sprinkle some fairy writing dust my way. Heck, throw it in handfuls.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Just joking, of course. Or mainly joking. Kind of.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

You know what the new rug is missing? That pungent dog smell.

Husky dog side-eyeing the person taking the photo while laying on a new red and tan rug that is pretending to be expensive.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Wicked was truly awesome. Happy to report I started the audience cheering at the end. I'm sure Ariana and Cynthia appreciated it.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

No one in my family is on Bluesky, so I thought I'd show today's Christmas present purchases.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Can't wait to share my book (on sub). Target audience? Are you a mother or a daughter? Ever discover a family secret (or kept one). Deeply regret something? Had a parent with addictions (& another who enabled it)? Ever wished for a vacation to your past? If so, you'll likely love SKIPPING STONES.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Cat house for our cat who would prefer to be outside all night.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Loving this book! Highly recommend! For context, I regularly read books while walking my dog down the road.

Novel Made For You by Jenna Satterthwaite held up against a background of trees and a sniffing husky.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Several months ago, hubbie and I held a charity event with proceeds to our SPCA. Today we donated $700 & visited the kitties afterwards. This sweetie is 12 y.o. and was surrendered after her elderly owner passed away. Sniff. If she's still there in a couple weeks, I guess we'll have another cat.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

If anyone wants to add me to a writerly #starterpack, that would be great. I follow back all writers and readers regardless of genre or what you had for breakfast. Happy reading and writing!

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Highly recommend this podcast for writers. 5/5 open.spotify.com/show/5xltrCp...

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

If you're thinking of moving to Nova Scotia, please be advised that your Christmas turkey might show up on your doorstep uninvited.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

An addiction to reading isn't a problem in my book (pun intended). On the other hand, my protagonist's father is an alcoholic, her sister is a drug addict, and my protag. herself is addicted to time travel, but she doesn't think it's a problem. Do your characters fail to see their own shortcomings?

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Which if these writing craft books would you listen to on Audible? I have two credits that need spending. Already read: Save The Cat and On Writing.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Rx for this weekend: a good book. I'm reading Liane Moriarty's The Husband's Secret.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

Gratuitous puppy pic from seven years ago.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Teacup from my lovely mom who said it looked like something an author's might have. Thank goodness for sweet moms who believe in us.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Are there celebrities in your books? For my manuscript currently on sub, Sarah Jessica Parker plays a cameo (so much fun to write). Also mentioned are Suzanne Somers, Taylor Swift, Jane Austen, Alanis Morrisette, and my two cats, Gracie and Tuppence. Hoping they will be just as famous soon.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Which books have comforted or taught you something recently?

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

More importantly, the authors would adore your book and would write glowing reviews. Do you have anyone in mind?

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Jasper wants you all to know that he is going to stare at you until you get back writing.

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Robin Brooks @robinbrooks.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

SKIPPING STONES, upmarket fiction & magical realism. A fifty-year-old woman who uses time travel to avoid painful moments realizes she can change the past. Confronting family secrets, she faces a moral dilemma: betray her brother to save his life or keep history intact, risking her family's future.

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