Screams from the fire: Jersey novelist retells Guernsey women’s "harrowing" story - Bailiwick Express News Guernsey Guernsey’s Tower Hill Steps hold a dark and fiery secret – the brutal execution of three women by fire, with a macabre twist. The women – a widow and her two adult daughters – were condemned to death ...

A little piece about my forthcoming novel, and the dark events that inspired it. 🇬🇬⬇️

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Jersey folks 🇯🇪- I’m finalising a launch talk on Perotine, set within the wonderful CI Contemporary Art Show.

Perotine is a story deeply entrenched in the landscape, and the exhibition is suitably immersive.

Oh, welcome drinks thrown in!

Link below. 👇

Funny Thing About the Hands… - Uncharted I visited the peat bog just before dawn, when the morning fog was still heavy, hovering over the carpet of peat like a damp blanket. Earlier that morning, I’d noticed peat dried and nailed to the wind...

My new story “Funny Thing About The Hands…” just dropped on Uncharted Magazine! I’m so excited to be part of this publication!
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PS booking info for my workshops is here: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/live-workshops

Lots of courses for writers! Thanks @mattkendrick.bsky.social ⬇️✍️

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1675:
It really helps to love what you do. If you don't, then there are lots of far easier ways of dying poor.

Getting nearer! Art, books, and history. 🖤📚⬇️

I'm currenlty drafting a post for @heyflashvillage.bsky.social to spotlight all the brilliant flashy things that are going on in the UK in the next few months & I'd love suggestions of what I should include. So far, I've got @flashficfestuk.bsky.social & @natflashfictionday.bsky.social as well as...

Thank you for including me (delivering for WestWord). I’ll see if I can think of anything else!

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 7:
If you find it hard to get into the zone, you may need a sensory trigger. A “getting ready” song on your phone; a square of dark chocolate; a special scent; a series of movements. See which one works best, and keep using it. It will work faster every time you do.

I’m doing a thing! If you enjoy Tudor history, and you happen to be in #guernsey, come along to join me! ⬇️ 📕🖤

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Getting nearer! Art, books, and history. 🖤📚⬇️

And the pheasant is back!

Things on the field behind my house this morning (update 4) 🇯🇪:
- several ducks (in a gang)
- one duck curled up alone (fallen out with the others)
- two crows
- one rabbit (running)
- many pigeons (swooping in the distance)
🦆🪶🌱🐇

Thank you for sharing!

I wake up & it breaks my heart. I draw the blinds & the thrill of rain breaks my heart. I go outside. I ride the train, walk among the buildings, men in Monday suits. The flight of doves, the city of tents beneath the underpass, the huddled mass, old women hawking roses, & children all of them, break my heart. There’s a dream I have in which I love the world. I run from end to end like fingers through her hair. There are no borders, only wind. Like you, I was born. Like you, I was raised in the institution of dreaming. Hand on my heart. Hand on my stupid heart. By Cameron Awkward-Rich

‘There’s a dream I have in which I love the world.’ ❤️ 💔

Things on the field behind my house this morning (update 3) 🇯🇪:
- several ducks (chilling)
- one duck (on a solo adventure)
- two wood pigeons
- one horse
- several mole hills
- sunshine!
🦆🐴🪶🌱🌞

Yes! They do playback for all courses. 😄

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Slacks. Phlegm. Moist.
Serendipity. Cinnamon. Aurora.

Why do we love the sound of some words - & shudder at others?* Phonaesthetics is the study of the beauty of sound in language. Join me to learn more, have fun, & apply this to our writing.

£15 | Zoom | Sat 3pm GMT ⬇️

*tastes may vary

It’s a strong contender. 💪

WestWord WestWord – WestWord is a literary magazine publishing great micro fictions, flash fictions and short stories. We also run workshops focuse...

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Slacks. Phlegm. Moist.
Serendipity. Cinnamon. Aurora.

Why do we love the sound of some words - & shudder at others?* Phonaesthetics is the study of the beauty of sound in language. Join me to learn more, have fun, & apply this to our writing.

£15 | Zoom | Sat 3pm GMT ⬇️

*tastes may vary

Next time! 😄

Things on the field behind my house this morning (update 2) 🇯🇪:
- ten ducks (many varieties)
- three crows
- clutches of daffodils
- one pheasant (a new edition to the list!).
🦆🐦‍⬛🪶

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There’s a simple joy in staring out the window!

Things on the field behind my house this morning 🇯🇪:
- one cat, hunting a small creature (unsuccessful)
- three ducks (one ‘running’)
- multiple mole hills
- one crow, pecking in a mound
- one rabbit.
This is the first in a series of fascinating updates.
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Perotine by Dreena Collins: Book Launch Local author Dreena Collins will launch her new novel, Perotine, revisiting one of the most haunting episodes in Guernsey’s history.

Jersey 🇯🇪 folks.

If you’re looking for something completely different, why not join me discussing a slice of CI history - and my new book - set among some extraordinary artwork?

£8 - Weds 29th April - 7pm

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