This was an absolute blast to do! And yes, it’s the sort of magnificent madness you should expect at FantasyCon.

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Remember, you don’t have to be a member to join the jury pool

Yes, brand new with an aged design

A hardcover of Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks

After a string of psychological thriller/domestic suspense reads, I’m thrilled that this new release has arrived and I’m jumping right in. Having been a Constant Reader for almost 30 years, I’m very excited to have this view of his process

Invisible Girl Check out Invisible Girl - <p><b>You don't see her. But she sees you. </b>From the #1 bestselling author of <i>The Family Upstairs</i> and <i>Then She Was Gone </i>comes an <b>engrossing</b>, <b>twist...

Book 18 - Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell

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Well written and driving. Really enjoyed this

Cymera tickets are now on sale AND you can sign up for the 2+ day masterclass for new writers on workshopping/critique, editing, and the industry running late morning Weds 3 June to late morning Friday 5 June (you won't miss any of the great Cymera programming!).

A very over-the-top social media graphic featuring two books: The Haunting of Avis Lovelock and The Needfire, both by MK Hardy. The graphic has large pink glowing text reading "They're both gay!" and a variety of 'lesbian' graphics from canva.com, including several frogs, and a selection of brightly-coloured sparkles and stars.

In honour of #lesbianvisibilityweek, an updated graphic now that we've got 2 books on offer. Support your local lesbians and buy/pre-order these books this LVW!

Both available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social wherever good books are sold.

A text-heavy graphic on a blue background features a looped squiggle representing autism awareness

A question at @easterconuk.bsky.social had @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social pondering why neurodivergent creatives seek out other neurodivergent creatives: It’s all about acceptance.

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The Housemaid's Secret Check out The Housemaid's Secret - <p></p><b>WINNER OF THE GOODREADS AWARD FOR BEST CRIME AND THRILLER </b><b>2023 </b><br /><b><i><br />As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment...

Book 17 - The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden

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Again, lots of fun

The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

Book 16 - The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden

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This was great fun, very pacey

Grand old time at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social tonight celebrating new books by @cameronjohnston.bsky.social and Rafael Torrubia. Brilliant questioning by Cailean Steed, and generally a lovely night all in all.

Jurors needed, come and join the fun

Wise Women with Rebecca Ferrier and Shona Kinsella — CYMERA What happens when the women who know the old ways decide to use them? In Rebecca Ferrier’s The Salt Bind , on the storm-lashed Cornish coast in 1779, Kensa becomes apprentice to a wise woman, learn...

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Saturday 6 June
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wise Women with Rebecca Ferrier and Shona Kinsella
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@shonak.bsky.social @rmlferrier.bsky.social

Spaces for the TBR pile to get sorted into after I’ve read them 😂

Do you live in Scotland? Or are you curious about the upcoming election?

I've included links in the attached to manifestos on LGBTQIA and autistic rights from groups that aren't affiliated to political parties. Also contains a link about groups pushing for a Culture Act in Scotland.

Lorraine Wilson and EJ Swift - After the End Saturday 6th June 12-1pm

On Saturday 6th June at 12pm, nature reclaims the world with @rainewilson.bsky.social (THE SALT ORACLE and WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST) and @catamaroon.bsky.social (WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN) in After The End!

Learn more: bit.ly/480xqaB

Buy:
geni.us/saltorac
geni.us/weallghostsPB

Just saw someone post in a friend’s FB group that they’re not keen on “representation in books” and had to but back the urge to ask them how a novel would work with no characters?

We are old-fashioned and still buy CDs, so the smaller shelves are ideal for those 😂

Book cover for The Shape of Monsters by CL Hellisen - the background is a deep red wall paper that looks like forest, and the title sits between the pronged antlers of a deer filled with the starry void.

In September, The Shape of Monsters will be out in hardcover!

I love that Tor went with "Will magic bind them or set them free?" as a longline.

If you know my writing, you know that magic is definitely gonna fuck them up, either way....

TONIGHT! If you're in London, come along and hear some amazing authors - a No1 bestseller and a thrilling debut - doors 6:30pm!

One day, my children will leave home and I will have space for a room full of books. Hopefully I’ll also have the funds to fill it 😂

What an amazing space!

Three tall ikea billy bookcases in black stand side by side along a wall painted deep green. In front of the bookcases are a black leather chesterfield couch and a coffee table with a partially complete jigsaw

We recently decorated the living room and added another bookcase, which pleases me no end. Look how pretty those books are! Why not join in and share a #shelfie?

Congratulations!

Delighted to find both Shroud and Lives of Bitter Rain on the Locus shortlist this year, amongst some amazing company!

Rafael Torrubia and Cameron Johnston In Conversation | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Rafael Torrubia and Cameron Johnston In Conversation today.

One small step for a mage, one giant leap for mankind.

Wishing @cameronjohnston.bsky.social a very happy publication day for First Mage on the Moon. A fantasy like no other.

And check out this event!

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Happy publication day to @cameronjohnston.bsky.social with First Mage on the Moon!

Coming up on Thursday this week. Be there or be a regular quadrilateral!

How do you maintain creativity while LIFE happens around you? This month's BFS 'expert' is @shonak.bsky.social, who manages to be the busiest woman in the world while cranking out awesome novels, running the BFS, dealing with chronic illness, parenting teens & a whole lot more. How does she do it?!