Just heartwarming…

Novelist Gareth Brown has endowed funding for three fully paid scholarship places across the 2026 and 2027 Goldsboro Writing Academy courses, beginning in March 2026 👇 #BookSky

I wrote this, a long analysis of a single line of Shakespeare and what it’s doing. How good writing is an ethical practice. And my continuing attempts to work out what it is that I’m spotting when I look at a piece of text and go “oh that was written by AI.” open.substack.com/pub/naomiald...

Happy International Day of People with Disabilities to all who celebrate by buying a book by a disabled author for everyone on their Christmas list.

Absolutely thrilled to announce that this season’s must have accessory is once again ✨ a book ✨

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY. If you’d like to gift a copy of Who Wants Normal? to someone who needs it this Christmas (but can’t afford it), I’m giving away my last author copy I just found. I’ll sign and dedicate it. RT and I’ll pick an account at random. Ends Wednesday 3rd December 8pm. U.K. only.

We’re so thrilled to bring you the fab cover reveal for APHRODISIA! @jeansthoughts.bsky.social uncovers the many faces of women’s sexuality over the course of thousands of years, and asks intriguing, and sometimes provocative questions about women, sex and desire today. Out in May 2026!

Huge congratulations @jeansthoughts.bsky.social! APHRODISIA, a dive into the hidden history of women's sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome, will be out in May 2026! shorturl.at/vaAZd

It's another week of some fantastic news - a very happy #DHHNewsRoundup day! Congratulations to our brilliant authors for all of their fab work✨ shorturl.at/C9GYZ

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Massive congratulations to @elizabethlovatt.bsky.social! We are so thrilled to announce that the funny and intelligent THANK YOU FOR CALLING THE LESBIAN LINE has been longlisted for the 2026 Gordon Burn Prize!

Fantastic news!

ICYMI: The Borough Press has pre-empted Tomek Mossakowski’s "propulsive" literary novel, Jonny. The book will be published in spring 2027 👇 #BookSky

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/

We’re thrilled to share that THE TABLE IN THE CORNER - the stunning debut from publishing powerhouse @alisonbarrow.bsky.social - will be published by Juniper, the new literary imprint of @hqstories.bsky.social, in summer 2027! shorturl.at/aUdhW

Congratulations to @tomekmoss.bsky.social - whose debut novel JONNY - a haunting portrait of obsession, desire and the lies we tell ourselves to stay close - will be published by Borough Press in spring 2027! shorturl.at/Iwe6w

NEWS. Waterstones is running a pre-order offer on select titles - and the Who Wants Normal? paperback is included! You’ve got to be quick - it runs today until 17th - but you’ll get 25% off and be one of the first to receive the book next year: www.waterstones.com/book/who-wan...

And here is that episode, on Imogen by Jilly Cooper, with guests Daisy Buchanan and Ian Patterson. In Jilly’s own words, “it was all such terrific fun”. RIP. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/84-...

Lovely to see this double page spread in Motability Lifestyle for my interview with the fab @carolinebutterwick.bsky.social. We spoke about my book Who Wants Normal? and tips on navigating life as a young disabled adult. (She writes, as an elderly millennial.)

We’ve got another jam-packed #DHHNewsRoundup for you to enjoy! Happy reading, and congratulations to our fabulous clients! shorturl.at/oTjn4

Got a bunch of new followers recently (hello!) after the excellent weekend at Bloody Scotland - did you know I write a monthly newsletter? You can subscribe here: www.davidgoodman.net/newsletter/

From the founder of Britain’s leading antifascist organisation, HOPE not hate, this is an urgent call to resist the forces of extremism on the march in Western societies – and how to go about it. Ask me for a review copy. amzn.eu/d/7MpaXm0

It’s that time again… happy #DHHNewsRoundup day! And there’s plenty of bookish news to celebrate - congrats to our brilliant authors! 📚✨ shorturl.at/epunT

A warm welcome to @storyclare.bsky.social, who joins @abirfellows.bsky.social’s list. Clare worked full-time as an Oral Storyteller on stages from Singapore to Soho. Her upcoming book centres women and goddesses and reignites Celtic mythology with a bawdy punk feminist flame. shorturl.at/pnFpB

Congratulations to @mandy-mjrobotham.bsky.social, whose new book THE COMPASS, will be published by Sphere in August 2026, in a deal negotiated by Broo Doherty. This will be a major highlight for Little, Brown at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair.  shorturl.at/eez6t

We are thrilled to welcome @alisonbarrow.bsky.social - Alison has worked in PR in UK publishing for over 30 years alongside literary heavyweights such as Paula Hawkins and Rachel Joyce. Alison, who is working on her debut novel, joins @davidhheadley.bsky.social’s list. shorturl.at/MSkNq

I’ve never been hugely into Disability Pride but it has felt more important than ever this year. The summer has seen a wave of demonisation and disbelief of disabled people. Our conditions are doubted, our needs depicted as burdens. I’m glad Who Wants Normal? can do its bit to challenge that.

This Disability Pride month, I’m grateful for the readers who say Who Wants Normal? is helping them feel more valued and confident. This book was never about downplaying inequality but proudly rejecting the shame and stereotypes the non-disabled world forces on us. With jokes.

Launching #TinyDaggers at @storyhouselive.bsky.social a few weeks ago with legendary agent @dianabeaumont.bsky.social. Tiny Daggers has had incredible quotes from Louise Candlish, Alex Michaelides, @andreamara.bsky.social, Katy Brent, Ruth Kelly & so many others ❤️ www.amazon.co.uk/Tiny-Daggers...

Welcome to the Hotel Orient, Darling… 🛎️💋 We are delighted to share the beautiful cover of @alessandraranelli.bsky.social’s MURDER AT THE HOTEL ORIENT coming to a bookshop near you in May 2026!

Lovely to see Who Wants Normal? picked as part of Audible’s Disability Pride recommendations. It’s always nice to hang out with Rosie Jones and Stephen Hawking.

Great to see today’s Woman’s Hour pick up my Guardian story on the way the upcoming disability benefit cuts will penalise women and have a “devastating” impact on dignity. Listen here (19 mins in): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The “welfare reform bill” is out and let’s be clear: this is not reform - it is devastating cuts. Disabled people will be made poorer, sicker, and more isolated as a result. That it is a Labour government causing this misery will be a mark of shame on the party for years to come.

I want to see non-disabled people shouting about the disability benefit cuts. If you spoke out about trans rights, abortion rights, or migrant rights in recent weeks? Good on you! If you aren’t doing the same for disabled people, ask yourself why.

Just read this truly sparkling novel, 'To Catch a Lord'. Wonderfully layered love story with helpings of scandal, wickedness & danger on the side. Pub June 21 & full of terrific characters, romance & authentic language. Congratulations Emma! boldwoodbooks.bsky.social @dianabeaumont.bsky.social

I had a great in-depth chat with Naga Munchetty about my book, Who Wants Normal? on @bbc5live.bsky.social We spoke about creepy attitudes to disabled women, being socialised to think you’re a burden, and getting dressed in a stock cupboard. Catch up (2hr 34 mins in): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Lovely to get my copy of Able mag. It was great to chat about Who Wants Normal? for the June edition. We spoke about growing up as the only disabled person in the room, interviewing 50+ of Britain’s best known disabled women, and finding hope in shitty times. Out now.

My first book, Crippled: Austerity and the Demonisation of Disabled People, has been out 6 years today. As more disability cuts hit, I’m gutted it’s still so bloody relevant - but continually grateful for everyone still buying it, teaching it, and sharing it. All formats here: tinyurl.com/4e6pzx2f

I don’t often get chronic illness FOMO but I am gutted I didn’t get to do the photoshoot I’d have undoubtedly been mortified through. Imagine me dressed in Miu Miu, sitting awkwardly next to Amal Clooney.  Online here and on newsstands 17th June: www.vogue.co.uk/article/the-...

A total (and surreal) honour to be named on the Vogue 25: the Women Defining Britain in 2025. Thank you, British Vogue.

Happy publication day to @bethlewis.bsky.social - THE RUSH, a gut wrenching historical mystery and a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick, is out today!

Ian Fleming Publications is set to publish a new series for readers aged 8-12, JAMES BOND AND THE SECRET AGENT ACADEMY, by @mwcraven.bsky.social! Coming June 2026. A new adventure that supplants the worlds most beloved secret agent to his deadliest mission yet: school… shorturl.at/BF4tN

We are delighted to announce that Old Barn Books will publish @nmgarrard.bsky.social’s ON THE EDGE in August! A YA/crossover novel that explores the often untold story of working class rural young people. ‘Lyrical, emphatic and outrageously funny’

We are thrilled to share that Simon & Schuster will publish @evakinder.bsky.social’s new novel, THEM GIRLS, in the spring of 2026! A powerful and honest novel that perfectly captures the ways in which women get older and refuse to settle… shorturl.at/3hFWv

It was such a pleasure to chat to Emma Tracey about my book, Who Wants Normal? for this week’s BBC Access All podcast. Bonus: you also get Jack Thorne talking about launching the TakingthePIP campaign. Listen here (or wherever you get your podcasts): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

Who Wants Normal? has only been out a month but hearing all your wonderful reactions to it is making all the work/codeine worth it. If you’re dealing with disability, chronic illness or mental health, I hope it acts as a comfort blanket. With jokes. All formats here: linktr.ee/WhoWantsNormal

For the evening podcast crowd: I’m on this week’s BBC Access All talking about Who Wants Normal? Do enjoy the bit where I’m asked about accessible vibrators and say, “I usually write about Westminster policy.” Listen here or where you get your podcasts: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

I love hearing about your book clubs reading Who Wants Normal? and this is a lovely accessible online one you can join in with (no matter how much energy you have).

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