iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just received my feedback from @saranaidinecox.bsky.social the Cheshire Prize and learnt I made the top 100. Just making any kind of cut-off feels like a win. Now need to actually make use of that feedback. At first glance it all makes sense so excuse me while I get stuck in... #feedback #editing

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

After a couple of weeks away there's so much to catch up with that all I can do is study the weather forecast in case I need to go out.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

For some reason I was tempted to reach for the red jasper. This is said to be a nurturing stone, which brings comfort and reassurance to the bearer.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Great craik at AYE WRITE FESTIVAL tonight. Lots more to come too #ayewrite #mitchelllibrary

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Full of gratitude to live near this beautiful old woodland.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Washed up on a beach in Skipness (Kintyre). He's had quite a journey.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Really useful time at the speed dating session at Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival. Now for more editing!

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Delighted to call into Carradale today with a poster for the 5 Element Dance workshop and be met by Eleanor, who said "Ooh I've just signed up for that!" www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/event... #Qigong #workshops #Carradale

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

And @bloodyscotland.bsky.social lives on through the digital pass until the end of the month. Brilliant!

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Life is a Festival! @lifeisafestival.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Always look for the sunflowers in your life 🌻🌻🌻 #motivation #inspiration #sunflowers #flowers

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

In my other life, I teach qigong. My next workshop is coming up on the 5th Oct in the beautiful Torrisdale dome. Early bird prices available until 20th October. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-element-...

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5 Element Qigong

An introduction to the theory and practise of Qi Gong.

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Islay Book Festival @islaybookfest.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Author spotlight ✨ Andrew Meehan will be with us to talk about his debut novel, Best Friends. Andrew's event is at Little Charlotte's, Port Ellen, on Friday 29th August at midday. Tickets are Pay What You Can - suggested £7. Read more: www.islaybookfestival.co.uk

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Every year at Tai Chi Caledonia I make a temporary labyrinth and wonder if it's worth the time and effort. This year when I took it away, there was a path of flattened grass, showing how many people had used it. #labyrinth #Taichicaledonia #gratitude

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

What can I say? These are 2 weeks earlier than last year.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Brilliant programme. You're going to want the digital pass as well to keep up with everything.

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Bloody Scotland @bloodyscotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Look out for a really excellent chat with AA Dhand on the podcast tomorrow talking about his latest book, The Chemist, plus another great debut writer Remi Kone, author of Innocent Guilt.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I loved Mick Herron's Slow Horses and someone had given me the 3rd book, Real Tigers. But should I wait until I've read the second, Dead Lions, before diving in? #crime #reading

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I thought I'd have made a clean break with twitter by now but Bluesky is proving rather disappointing when it comes to meaningful discussions and info. What do you think? #Twitter v #Bsjy

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Great to bump into Michael from h’Airds at the bus stop. He just reminded me if you book both our workshops next Sunday, Torrisdale Castle Estate will give you 10% off lunch! This is going to be such a lovely day, looking after yourself through the use of sound. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healing-wi...

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Healing with Sounds

This traditional qigong practice uses the exhalation of breath to cause vibrations which regulate and control the rise and fall of qi.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I think I may have found the perfect spot to build a labyrinth for next weekend at Scotland's Wild Medicine Festival.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Well above average interview tonight with @eanstruther.bsky.social on @londonwriterssalon.bsky.social discussing why she moved to hybrid self publishing and publishing on @substack.bsky.social. Now I'm keeping an eye out for a workshop on using @substack.bsky.social

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Breakfast smoothie: avocado, banana, cucumber, celery, blueberries, bio yoghurt, chia seeds. What's yours?

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Super proud Nana reporting from Bugsy Malone in Stonehouse where my grandchildren were just brilliant. First time on stage for Roslyn and Caitlin on mike for the first time. They were buzzing!

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Huge congratulations to everyone taking part in #scotwriterpitch2025 today. I don't know if I've caught up with you all but what a variety of pitches you pitched. Special thanks to everyone who liked and/or reposted mine. As a bsky newbie I feel I've met lots of new friends.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

So exciting reading all the #scotwriterpitch2025 entries. So much imagination.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Who caused the explosion? Who wants Sally dead? Mike thinks he knows and lies. Iain thinks he knows and kills himself. Officer Preston thinks she knows but can't prove it. Sally knows, but doing the right thing will mean looking over her shoulder for the rest of her life. #scotwriterpitch2025

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Framed, disgraced and on the run, Outdoor Activities Instructor Owain must find a cabinet minister's kidnapped son to save the boy's life and Owain's reputation. But the first thing Owain must learn is who not to trust. Mountains, seas and new beginnings. #scotwriterpitch2025

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Empty-nester isn't Sally's favourite label but it hints at freedom, adventures and new beginnings which she likes – until someone tries to kill her. Freedom begins to sound dangerous. Loyalty, betrayal and heart-rending decisions seed Sally's journey to the truth and safety. #scotwriterpitch2025

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

When kidnappers hold a cabinet minister's son to ransom, will the minister choose principles over his son's life? Especially if Mark isn't his son? Who knows? Who cares? Who's looking? Heroes, victims and villains (but can you tell who's who?) on the west coast of Scotland. #scotwriterpitch2025

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What's the worst that can happen when someone blows up your office killing the two occupants? You find out who it was and bang goes the bucket list. Three men, three confessions, a suicide and a frustrated murderer who wants you to complete his mission. Do you have a choice? #scotwriterpitch2025

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Outdoor Activities Instructor Owain and his wife are about to leave Wales and the grave of their baby daughter to make a fresh start on the west coast of Scotland. But first Owain must solve a crime that haunted his childhood and find a cabinet minister's kidnapped son. #scotwriterpitch2025

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Highlands and Islands Enterprise @hiescotland.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📢 Our annual Writers' Pitch is back on 28 March and is now taking place on Bluesky! This year, the pitch is supported by two webinars: 🌟 Preparing to pitch - 20 March, 2 - 3.30pm 🌟 Social media for writers - 4 April, 2 - 3pm Find out more: ow.ly/X4xw50Vjh1Z #scotwriterpitch2025

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Moving to @Bluesky is, I'm sure the right thing to do, but I've had to learn Buffer and all the new passwords are freaking me out. Someone promise me it will be worth it to connect to lots of lovely new (and old) book friends, writers, agents, publishers... #amquerying

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Sara Sheridan @sarasheridan.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

If this has happened to you - it's @societyofauthors.bsky.social (our UK union) who suggests doing this. So fire ahead - I'm sure Mr Z is interested in our views in this important matter.

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Life is a Festival! @lifeisafestival.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

An hour well spent if you want to learn about #Glasgow and its beautiful #architecture, an award-winning and inspiring #documentary 👇

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Head is still buzzing from #SAW2025 I think I need to do a bit of gardening aka thinking time.

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

No prizes this year but it was nice to see my name on the stag (Constable Trophy) from 1990. And lovely to reconnect with a few old friends. #SAW2025

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 20/03/2025

Colonsay Book Festival 26 & 27 April 2025 The programme for the 12th Colonsay Book Festival is now online. www.colonsaybookfestival.org.uk

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PeterUrpeth @peterurpeth.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Scotland's writers' pitch event has a new home. We are now Scotland's BlueSky Writers' Pitch, and the pitch date is Friday 28 March. Full details at link below...open to all writers living in Scotland www.peterurpeth.com/bluesky-writ...

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Susan M Coon @susanmcoon.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Who's excited about going to the Scottish Association of Writers conference tomorrow? It must be 20 years since I was last there.

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