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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Author copies have arrived! I had so much fun writing my short story Waterloo Teeth for this collection.

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Buzzing to present such an exciting line-up of author and speaker talent for the next run of the UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL ONLINE, running from the 5th to the 7th February 2027! www.ticketsource.com/ukghoststory... #festival #festival #onlinefestival #onlinefestivals #ghost #ghosts #ghoststories

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Nooo, sending strength! I too got this from a con, I wish they let us stay in our caves 🤣

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This week I have been too full up with cold to write any more than 500 words a day but the manuscript is creeping along

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Victorian Child Painting

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you're not booked in yet, still time to grab those tickets online today or head down on the day itself for EDGE-LIT 12 - we're buzzing for a very lively day of genre fiction incoming! www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/edg... #Derby #Derbyshire #horrorfiction #fantasyfiction #sciencefiction

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Edge-Lit 12

Edge-Lit makes it a dozen with its return in 2026, once again serving up a wide array of interviews, talks, workshops and more for lovers of genre fiction.

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I have to kill my favourite character (again) today, no one to blame but myself etc

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ten days and counting - and what a great line-up of horror, fantasy and sci-fi authors we jave joining us for EDGE-LIT this year at QUAD - Derby! www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/edg... #Derby #Derbyshire #writing #writers #authors #genrefiction #darkfiction

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Two weeks to go! If you're in and around Derby, and enjoy reading or writing horror, fantasy and science-fiction, then Edge-Lit 12 could be just the day out for you on the 19th September... www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/edg... #horror #scifi #fantasy #horrorfiction #fantasyfiction

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Edge-Lit 12

Edge-Lit makes it a dozen with its return in 2026, once again serving up a wide array of interviews, talks, workshops and more for lovers of genre fiction.

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

There is nothing more satisfying than watching a project most people thought was unhinged getting 5* reviews on Netgalley.

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AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

not a single person has wondered whether dolly's life had any meaning because she didn't have any kids. it's almost like your legacy is about what YOU do with your time here.

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Mind Blown Reaction

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Thorns in the Hollow has it's first 5* review up on Netgalley and I am DELIGHTED. Coming to UK bookstores in just 3 months!

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Monthly deal over on Amazon UK at the moment, you can get House of Splinters for a steal! www.amazon.co.uk/House-Splint...

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Imagine paying 2 million for a book with flat prose in the first place

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

As a fellow rooves user I salute you

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

From 07:00 Tuesday 21st July until 23.59 Friday 24th July (BST), enter the code SUMMER26 at checkout on Waterstones.com to save 25% off the RRP of upcoming books. Please check the terms and conditions, and shipping availability, if you are not based in the UK.

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

COVER REVEAL! Coming November 2026. Details at laurapurcell.com

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Dude loved his animals so I completely believe Sam was looking at the puppy

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We'll be confirming our last Guest of Honour for Edge-Lit 12 next week, but here's the fab foursome already confirmed for the 19th September here in Derby! www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/edgel... #derby #erbyshire #scifi #fantasy #horror #writing #writers

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Ed Crocker @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

When the duck-billed platypus was first discovered scientists thought it was a hoax because it was so weird, and I can understand that because I get the same reaction when I explain to normal people how the publishing industry works

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Getting closer all the time to the 12th running of Derby's Edge-Lit event, and we have three exciting Guests of Honour announced so far - with more yet to come... www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/edgel... #derby #derbyshire #convention #conventions #conference #conferences #sf #fantasy #horror

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Keep those Goth vibes going whatever the weather this July, with three days of exciting events at QUAD Derby with Hot Goth Summer! www.derbyquad.co.uk/season-festi... #gothic #goth #derby #derbyshire #eastmids #eastmidlands #events #gothicevents

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Hot Goth Summer Archives | Derby QUAD

View our latest season/festival: . See what the available times are for this event.

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Can confirm trying to pitch a death horse book to publishers is an ordeal. But readers get it straight away.

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Delighted to welcome aboard our second Guest of Honour for this year's Edge-Lit event here in Derby, with the very talented LAURA PURCELL joining us on the 19th September! www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/edgel... #Derby #Derbyshire #writing #writers #ghoststory #ghoststories #fiction #authors

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Italian Goth sounds more like a subgenre.

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Yeah I did find myself wondering. Haven't replied and won't because in my mind a machine doesn't require an answer.

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I received an email, written by AI, asking me to speak at a book group. The tone deafness is astonishing.

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Not an April Fool! The Silent Companions ebook is on offer again with a limited time price of £2.29. tinyurl.com/bdfz345v

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I'm so sorry, he was the best. Sending hugs.

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Applause for both your semi and full colon placements here.

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Jack Guignol @jackguignol.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Book 18 of 2026: @spookypurcell.bsky.social's House of Splinters I'm going to level with you: if you want some of the best modern Gothics that do surprising things with the foundational conventions of the genre, you really need to read Laura Purcell's The Silent Companions and House of Splinters.

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Spooky Readers Book Club @spookyreaders.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Spooky Readers March pick: The Silent Companions by @spookypurcell.bsky.social! Victorian manor. Creepy wooden figures. A mystery that gets under your skin. It's atmospheric Gothic horror at its finest. Grab your copy and read along! 🕯️🪞 #BookClub #GothicHorror #SpookyReaders

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Kicking off tonight!

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

UK Kindle readers can get House of Splinters for £1.69 today only!!! www.amazon.co.uk/House-Splint...

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Derby is a city with its share of ghosts, and we'll have even more joining us for the UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL, coming to QUAD over the weekend of 27th Feb to 1st March! www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/ #derby #derbyshire #festival #festivals #writing #writers #authors #books #fiction

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

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