It’s a week since #baytales26 and we already have a guest confirmed and they’re a CORKER.
Any guesses who it could be? #baytales27 #whitleybay #readersofìnstagram #specialguest
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Fantastic swag bags from #BayTales26. Can't believe I haven't read any of these
#TheEdgeOfDarkness by @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social
#TheVoices by #NatalieChandler
#Broken by #JonAtliJonasson
#ShrinkSolvesMurder by @pperry.bsky.social
#BookSky
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Had a fantastic time at #BayTales26. The panels were varied, interesting and hugely entertaining. Many thanks to
@vpeanuts.bsky.social, @anncleeves.bsky.social, @baytales.bsky.social and all the volunteers
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Or come to an amazing writing and reading conference to fill your inspiration tank - can't recommend high enough Whitley Bay's brilliant crime writing festival (today) #BayTales26. It's working... 👍😍📚
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At times it felt as if I was reading classic crime noir with #TheLateGreats by @nickquantrill.bsky.social.
Next up is #ItsNotWhatYouThink from @claremackwrites.bsky.social and @harpercollins.bsky.social, but I’m not sure I’ll get much read this weekend as I’m heading to #BayTales26
#BookSky
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Ee! Look at this year’s cocktails! 🤩🤩🤩 Very limited quantities of each to buy exclusively at #baytales26 this Saturday. Have you got your tickets yet? baytales.com/shop-2/
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With #BayTales26 only a week away I thought I'd share my round-up of #BayTales25 for anyone attending for the first time. If you are on your own and want to see a friendly face, please feel free to DM me.
Reading For Leisure: tinyurl.com/2379xnxs
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Fancy having your pitch reviewed by Stephanie Glencross & Maddalena Cavacuiti of David Higham Associates?
Buy a ticket for #BayTales26 and register for Making Waves, our fab free fringe event!
Email your pitch to reception@davidhigham.co.uk before 20 Feb.
Info here: baytales.com/event/making...
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4 fab fringe events as part of #baytales26 - free & exclusive to ticketholders. Book your space via our website!
baytales.com/fringe-events/
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Bay Tales logo featuring the silhouette of a lighthouse in the nib of a pen.
#baytales26 includes a one-day event at #WhitleyBay Playhouse feat 20 of the UK’s best and brightest crime fic authors as well as 4 FREE fringe events, exclusive to ticketholders (spaces limited, register via our website)!
All of this for just £41.75 per person!
Book now:
baytales.com/shop-2/
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We are delighted to be part of the #goallin campaign with The Literacy Trust & are excited to be welcoming them for a very special #take10 at #baytales26
#amreading #nationalyearofreading
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This offer is now live!
Buy a ticket for #baytales26 and get a free book!
baytales.com/shop-2/
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Infograph explaining special offer: a free book with every ticket purchased.
Looking for a really original gift for the bookworm in your life?
A ticket to #baytales26 could be just what you’re looking for! We’ll even throw in a free book with every ticket purchased between 1 & 14 Dec.
Visit our website to grab your tickets now!
#amreading #whitleybay #giftideas #shoplocal
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HUGE #baytales26 author announcement coming in the next few days! Our first overseas writer! 🤩
Share your guesses and you might win a prize!
In the meantime, you can still book tickets here:
baytales.com/shop-2/
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Bay Tales & DHA logo alongside photos of Maddalena Cavaciuti and Stephanie Glencross
MAKING WAVES 🌊🌊🌊: Stephanie Glencross & Maddalena Cavaciuti of @davidhighambooks will appear @LaurelsWhitley on 27/2/26
Pitch your MS ahead of time for the chance for it to be discussed (anon) on the day!
*open to #baytales26 ticketholders only*
Further into: baytales.com/event/making...
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Headshots of Leodora Darlington, Mark Edwards and Sarah Govett.
Headshots of Alexandra Benedict, Jenny Morris, Kate Bradley & Ruth Ware.
Headshots of Rebecca Philipson, Tanya Sweeney & Frances Crawford.
Look at the writers confirmed for #baytales26 🤩
Sat 28 Feb, get tickets now! baytales.com/shop-2/
@markedwardsauthor.bsky.social @leodora.bsky.social @sarahgovett.bsky.social @alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social
@transworldbooks.bsky.social
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🥁🥁🥁Author Announcement!🥁🥁🥁
We are delighted to present a panel of debut authors at #baytales26 on Sat 28 Feb
Woohoo for Rebecca Philipson, Tanya Sweeney & @Frances Crawford!
Tickets available now: baytales.com/shop-2/
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Delighted to welcome @alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social Kate Bradley & @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social to #whitleybay on Sat 29 Feb 2026 for #baytales26
Get your tickets now! baytales.com/shop-2/
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If you see a #baytales26 bookmark this weekend, share the other side (the one with the author photos) and tag us and we may have a lil prize for you!! #harrogate #amreading
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This week has to have been my best work week since #baytales25 - fab meeting this AM plotting for #baytales26
Interviewing @radiomukhers.bsky.social on Sun at Hexham Book Fest then Stephanie Butland @waterstones NCL next Wed PLUS an announcement scheduled for Fri…!
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We bought ours at #baytales25, so #baytales26 will be our fifth time. Such a wonderful event ❤️.
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We’re really chuffed to see strong ticket sales for #baytales26 before a single author has been announced. Choosing to believe that this is a sign that you like what we do!! 🤣 Thank you!
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****Publishers****
Pitching for #baytales26 opens Tues 1 April and closes Sat 31 May.
For more info, DM us.
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A week since the beginning of @baytales.bsky.social 2025 and I am still smiling. Friendly, kind, funny - #baytales25 was like the best of mates in book festival form.
Cannot wait until #baytales26 - the only way to celebrate the arrival of spring ❤️
@anncleeves.bsky.social @vpeanuts.bsky.social
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