“I suspect that reading fiction is one of the few remaining paths to transcendence, that elusive state in which the distance between the self and the universe shrinks,” Ceridwen Dovey writes. nyer.cm/dfgt4Ww

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There may be a story from me in here. And it may involve Aunty Jean. So so flattered to have been asked by David Henry Headley to contribute to the brilliant Goldsboro Books anthology #thelistofsuspiciousthings #booktwitter

This is a dream combination! Karen Powell & Georgina Moore, The Garnett Girls out in paperback talking about the fantastic #FifteenWildDecembers #booktwitter

Cannot wait 👇

We are thrilled to commemorate Goldsboro Books' 25th anniversary with a new anthology, which will be published in September. Edited by Emily Glenister 🇵🇸 and featuring some of our favourite writers, you can register your interest now. Copies will go on sale on July 26, 2024.

Very excited to get my finished copy of fearne cotton novel Scripted in my #bookpost this morning! I will be interviewing Fearne at Taunton Brewhouse on 13th June if you fancy coming to see us talk about Scripted & all things writing related #booktwitter tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/in-conv…

Tonight I discovered that my daughter, who is 17, has lived her whole life believing that the name of the singer of The Rolling Stones is McJagger.

Looking forward to my second visit of the week to Bath on Saturday to attend Bath Festivals events with Jennie Godfrey Susan Fletcher and Clive Myrie

I have just finished reading this fabulous book. It was brilliant and I haven't enjoyed a book so much in a very long time. Thank you Jennie Godfrey for a sparkling debut novel. I cannot wait for your next book. I left a well-deserved review on Amazon. Next book please!

I’m so excited for Harrogate Festivals I feel like I’m on countdown already

For lots of reasons I’ve been struggling with my writing mojo lately. So when Hattie Crisell asked if I would read a proof of In Writing I almost bit her hand off in my eagerness. It did not disappoint. I’ve written more this while reading it than in months. ITS SO GOOD (out Nov)

One of the lovely things about #BookTwitter and Bookstagram is that I see books that I might not otherwise, and this by Vicky Reynal is definitely a case in point. I immediately knew I had to read it and thank you Becky Hunter for sending

This will whet your appetite for our event with Samuel Burr and Jennie Godfrey on Friday 24th 7pm. Tickets are £3 from the shop on 01935 479832 or waterstones.com/events 🧩🧩🧩

I am definitely coming to the conclusion that the hardest part of writing is making yourself do it. Follow me for more insightful wisdom 🤣 #writingcommunity

Thank you so much Izzie for sending me MOON ROAD (out today) by 🍁 Sarah Leipciger 🍁 - all the people whose taste I love and share have been RAVING about this novel and I cannot wait to read it #bookpost #booktwitter

A wonderful evening to come at Waterstones Yeovil with Samuel Burr and Jennie Godfrey talking about their spectacular debuts - can’t wait! Headline Books Hutchinson Heinemann
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A HUGE happy publication day to ⁦Kirsty Capes⁩ and GIRLS - I read this beautiful novel at the beginning of this year and I still think about it. Stunning. ⁦Charlotte Mursell⁩ #booktwitter

I’m finally on the mend & feeling more myself, but taking it very easy and not doing much expect signing these exciting (secret?!) tip-ins for #TheListofSuspiciousThings #BookTwitter

Fabulous bookseller Hannah May representing back in Wales in my absence on ITV Wales News this evening alongside superstar Bookish customer Gavin (also giving Samuel Burr & The Fellowship of the Puzzlemakers AND Jennie Godfrey a shout out)