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Just 10 days to go. Who's going to be joining us in York where lots of lovely bookish people will be sharing their passion. #indieauthors #bookstagram

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 23h

Final day in Cornwall. Clear blue sky over a full river flowing into the sea next to an empty September beach. Beautiful. #cornwall #looe

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Teaser Tuesday Today is a bit of a double tease. First there is my newest short story Taught to Love out this week. Secondly these copies are lying on the first draft of a new novel coming soon. How many other 'inky' writers out there handwrite their first drafts?

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Long journey but we made it. We've been away from Orchard Cottage and Cornwall for way too long. And breathe.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Books and reading #140 A great quote from the amazing writer and powerful civil rights activist James Baldwin. #thoughtfulthursday #bookstagram

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Books and Reading #139 A wise bookish quote from the pen of the great Harvard psychologist and social philosopher B. F. Skinner. #mindfulmonday #bookstagram

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Another really great quote that occasionally does the rounds on social media in various forms (sometimes with gentler language). Well worth remembering before you get into an argument. #saturdaysocials

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The first of my Christmas short stories is available now to pre order on Amazon KU Diary Dates tells the story of a selfless young student, new to London, who needs to reunite a found diary with its older, handsome owner.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Well Read Wednesday A joy this morning as always to visit Books on the Hill in St. Albans, my favourite indie book shop. Great to see it busy with customers. We really need to support these magical places.#wellreadwednesday #indiebookshop

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A few more Autumn contentments: choosing and planting bulbs in anticipation of the Spring. Bushes laden with berries to feed the wildlife until the end of the year, and squirrels burying nuts all over the garden. #autumndays

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Books & Reading #137 A quote from the Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon from The Angel's Game. #mindfulmonday #bookstagram

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Is this the cultural highlight of the week? Shaun the Sheep and his Baa-Ewe Tapestry at the Natural History Museum until 1st November.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Some Autumnal contentments: Hydrangeas fading from white to dusky pink. Sedums going full pink and tall grasses in their full feathered glory. #seasonalsunday

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

FirstlineFriday "Richard Doyle slowly climbed the stairs to his apartment. He ached all over, which was not unusual after a rugby match, but tonight it felt different." The opening lines to my mm novel Hands of Power. If you like your men powerful and your romance strong then take a look.masters.com

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today I deviate from my usual posting for a very important reason. The World Health Organisation tells us that suicide takes 720,000 lives each year. In the UK it is the leading cause of death for young people under 35 and the biggest killer of men under 50. Please stay.

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marybeard @wmarybeard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you've enjoyed the Odyssey, don't stop too soon! you've got a fantastic opening to loads of other ancient literature (some of the most important and some of the funniest..inc a man turned into a pig who chooses to stay that way) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

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How Homer's Odyssey Conquered the Ancient World

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Wise words from King Harald of Norway whose funeral has taken place in Oslo today. #wednesdaywisdom

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Teaser Tuesday Coming soon. The first of a group of short stories. Diary Dates is a cosy, age gap, romance, set in London during the run up to Christmas. #teasertuesday #bookstagram #indiewriting

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Mindful Monday. Books and reading #136 And what better data centre is there than the Old Library of Trinity College Dublin. Also one of the most photographed so my thanks to the many people have put their pictures in the public domain. #mindfulmonday #booksandreading.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today is World Read a Book Day. For me it started with the book club at the much loved Books on the Hill, St. Albans. Whilst there I picked up Colm Tóibín's latest book The Bridge and what a joy it is. Not all great novelists can write great short stories but this talented Irishman sure can!

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Seasonal Sunday Yeah so that was never going to happen lol #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #tbrpile

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

If a few days of dog sitting means that my mornings start like this, then bring it on! Meet Zak.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm currently watching the first part of this new series and loving it. It's a must watch for anyone who appreciates the rich history of Irish storytelling and literature.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Books and Reading #135 This quote comes from the American filmmaker, actor, writer and artist. John Waters. #bookstagram #readersofinstagram

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Proofs exist! New adult novel out in February!

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Another annual event ticked off the list today.The RHS Wisley Flower Show. I didn't take many large scale pics due to the 10k visitors in the way lol! I did take lots to record plants & their labels Among them was a lovely deep red shrub which grows in our garden and I finally found out what it is!

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Mindful Monday. Books and reading #134 Insightful quote from that wonderful American wordsmith Ursula K. Le Guin #mindfulmonday #bookstagram #readersofinstagram

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Great to see signs of early Autumn around the garden. Pampas is the most majestic of all the grasses but probably upstaged by the pyracantha 'Orange Glow' I expected the drought to result in fewer berries but that's certainly not the case. The birds will be feasting until Christmas! #seasonalsunday

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Social Saturday/ Around my table. What has four legs and knows all your secrets - your dining table! #socialsaturday #aroundmytable

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Frivolous Friday Saying attributed to the great actor and comedian although similar quotes are older. It has to be said in this particular case that sharing a laugh with the incomparable Mary Beard makes it a day to be treasured.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thought for Thursday No idea who first said his but it pops up on different socials in different forms - and I love it! Have a great day. #thoughtforthursday #thoughtfortheday

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Tim Curry’s commitment, fearlessness and astounding sexuality make Frank-N-Furter one of the greatest film performances of all time. Absolutely ridiculous, completely electric, screen charisma at its peak. RIP to a one of a kind. deadline.com/2026/08/tim-...

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Tim Curry Dead: 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' Actor Was 80

Tim Curry, who shot to stardom in his signature role as the corset-wearing “sweet transvestite from transexual Transylvania” Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture S...

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Books and Reading #133 Profound words from British author Matt Haig. Insightful as always. ##wellreadwednesday #bookstagram #matthaig

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has gifted over 150 million books (yes, 150 million) around the world. This is what goodness looks like. She ALSO brought us Buffy. She ALSO funded the Covid vaccine. She ALSO wrote “Jolene”. The most remarkable person. donate.imaginationlibrary.com

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Who has not had their head turned by a sexy workman on a building site, at a place of work, or even in your own home? They are so often the stuff of dreams and sexy fantasies and they inspired me to write this collection of five short stories where those fantasies are made real. #teasertuesday

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

How about the cover reveal for my new adult novel MERIDIAN?!?! Out in February on @canongate.co.uk in the UK and on Restless Books in the US!! This is the US cover; the UK is very slightly different but equally gorgeous.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Mindful Monday Today is St. Bartholemew's Day in the traditional agricultural calendar. If it's a bright sunny day thats seen by farmers as a positive omen promising a good harvest and mild conditions up to Winter. Maybe climate change has already had something to say about that for this year.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

My top ten for summertime reading. Classics old and new, often slim readable volumes and one is a short poem. Take this shopping list to your favourite Indie book shop. 1. A Month in the Country- J. L. Carr (1980) 2. Lark Rise to Candleford - Flora Thompson (1945) 3. Emma - Jane Austen (1815)

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Friday Fun There is a child inside each one of us, who comes out in front of those we are most comfortable with. #fridayfun Image borrowed from the internet so please contact me with any copyright information.

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I'm at Edinburgh Book Festival a week from today! Come see me! Tickets here: www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/writi...

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Writing the Darkness with Patrick Ness | Edinburgh International Book Festival

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Thought for Thursday. Wise words from that wisest of English authors, Sir Terry Pratchett. If you have not read any of his amazing Discworld novels then I urge you to put that right at once! #thoughtforthursday

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I published my first novel almost 14 years ago and Taking the Gardener has remained one of my most popular stories with many readers asking about a sequel for Eric and Tom (+ Mrs P). Well that sequel is on the way! #wellreadwednesday

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Books & Reading #132 This famous quote has appeared in many forms but is usually credited to American writer, literary critic & journalist Edmund Wilson (1895-1972). It is true that the reader's age, feelings, and personal history will always colour what they read. #bookstagram #readersofinstagram

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I couldn't end my weekend in Manchester without a shout out to the amazing Queer Lit bookshop Europes largest LGBTQ bookstore where 6000 books are grouped by sexuality & ordered by title. Great to see some of my favourite authors carried proudly. Patrick Gale (@trevilley) and @patricknessbooks

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The afternoon session is well underway now with lots of lovely readers stopping by. #IndieLitCon26 at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in central Manchester. Come and join us.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Anyone in Manchester today. We're at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel for Indie Lit Book Con 26 lots of authors happy to talk all things bookish until 4pm #indielitcon26 #bookstagram

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Friday Fun A great quote from the great Danish musician and comedian Victor Borge. #fridayfunday

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