You have me hooked already.

Sounds like a wonderful group

Very true!

Does the additional paid work provide inspiration for writing?

I think that's the case for a lot of writers. Short stories build foundations but you need stamina to complete the task of writing a novel.

Wow! I love to hear these success stories. You are writing at some pace.

Happy to be here but can only stay for 10 minutes as I've unexpectedly got dinner guests this evening. Will follow the thread tomorrow. Looking forward to the questions and answers!

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Welcome to our #WomenWritersNet #AuthorInterview series.

Today we are chatting with Ruth O’Leary, author of the recently published book, The Last Week of Him.

@ruthwriter.bsky.social

I started writing when I worked full time and used to get up at 5am with a clear head to begin work on my project. @lizchampion.bsky.social does this currently, I think. I can't suggest anything in terms of writing for others but believe an early focus might help.

Paragraph Planet. A beautiful little corner of the internet. Writers… check it out.

Our dear friend and founder member of #womenwritersnet @valeriavescina.bsky.social is celebrating the release of the second edition of her debut novel #ThatSummerInPuglia on 2 April. Published by @breakthroughbook.bsky.social, do grab yourself a copy of this wonderful story.

Will you join me for my book launch? My new book is coming soon…

Read about @lizchampion.bsky.social's new book #BeforeWorkAndAtWeekends on her substack. If you're free on Saturday 18 April 2026 from 11am to 12pm, do drop into Barnsley Libraries at The Lightbox where Liz will be sharing her collection of essays on midlife. lizchampion.substack.com/p/will-you-j...

Morning all at #womenwritersnet this is
@gailaldwin.bsky.social on the account. Thanks to
@valeriavescina.bsky.social for last week's posts. We've got an exciting event coming up on Thursday when we chat with
@ruthwriter.bsky.social about her book #TheLastWeekOfHim. Do join us at 6pm BST.

Thank you for sharing such an interesting take on writing horror/historical fiction @ncashmanfiction.bsky.social

A5 #womenwritersnet yes, there’s a lot of support on social media for writers.

A5 #womenwritersnet I’ve definitely experienced an increase in offers of help and since AI many sound like they’ve actually read my book. It pays to be cautious.

Sounds like the crucifix acts like a magnifying glass.

Oh wow! That sounds like a brave thing to do…but worthwhile given the creative outcome.

A2 #womenwritersnet keeping the two aspects of the novel (horror/history) distinct so interesting. I guess the dovetailing of the two elements is key to creating a successful narrative.

#womenwritersnet I love it that you’re able to incorporate aspects of travel in your stories. It’s great being able to travel the world through fiction.

Welcome to our #WomenWritersNet #AuthorInterview series.

Today we are chatting with Naomi Cashman, author of the recently published book, The Crucifix.

@ncashmanfiction.bsky.social

My grandson of 21 months reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Well, he shouts out apple, pear and orange when the pictures appear on the page. The dog isn’t very impressed.

What an interesting premise for ThePeoplesRepublicOfLove. Congratulations @heatherika.bsky.social and @srlpublishing.bsky.social

Congratulations on a fab cover @srlpublishing.bsky.social and @heatherika.bsky.social

Hello @womenwritersnet.bsky.social I’m looking after my grandson today and don’t have my laptop with me which means I can’t post from the WWN account. I’ll rectify this when I get home!

That sounds like a good way to motivate yourself to write.

Great stuff!

First snowdrops in our #Dorset garden.

Great photo!

Interesting! I’ll think about that idea some more.