A big thank you to U3A who hosted my talk today about life on the home front during WW1. I love talking about that period of history and much appreciated the thoughtful questions and discussions from the audience.

I promise you won’t be able to stop smiling after watching this. Sienna is a truly gorgeous soul ❤️

Three independent commissions – Silk (2014), Justice in Wales (2019) and Constitutional Future of Wales (2024) – all concluded that policing and justice powers should be transferred to Wales to deliver better outcomes & accountability. Yet Westminster governments of all colours have so far refused!

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"People care, they just don't stand a chance when every message they get, every label, advert, website, is designed to make them feel fine about something they might not actually be fine with at all" - Diane Morgan 👏👏👏

A big diolch to Meirionnydd WI for organising my book launch for Poppies Grow on Broken Ground. A wonderful audience of knowledgeable engaged people made it a night to remember ✨🙏 We're doing it again next year for my second novel, In Good Faith, set on the home front in Cymru in WW1 #BookSky #books

I've had the best week! 😊 my debut novel was published & I got the chance to talk about it on BBC Radio Wales. Then Meirionnydd WI held a book launch. It went so well that we're doing it again for novel no. 2 of the 5 sister books. In Good Faith is published next November. #BookSky #authors #books

In the UK, caged hens have little more space than an A4 sheet of paper - the same size as this drawing. A big thank you to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social for supporting our #DrawTheLine campaign. His drawing will be part of an art installation next year, calling on the UK Government to #EndTheCageAge.

A big dioch yn fawr iawn to BBC Radio Wales for inviting me onto the Roy Noble show. The programme will be broadcast on Sunday evening. Roy is knowledgeable and passionate about the Welsh experience during WW1 and I had a great time chatting with him ✨ #SkyBook #authors #books

A big dioch yn fawr iawn to Shepherd.com for uploading my three favourite reads for 2025 and for all you do to promote reading, books and authors. You can see my faves here and maybe add your own too: shepherd.com/bboy/2025/f/.... #Skybook #authors #books

Diolch Meirionnydd WI for interviewing me for your podcast prior to the book launch. Come along if you're in the area on 13/11: 6.30pm Harlech Memorial Hall. Cheese & wine, raffle for copies of the novel, me talking about Cymru during WW1, discounted books & book signing #SkyBook #authors #books

A massive diolch yn fawr iawn to BBC Radio Wales for inviting me onto the Roy Noble show on Remembrance Sunday to talk about Poppies Grow on Broken Ground #BookSky #books #authors

A huge diolch to Mim Roberts at Meirionnydd Women's Institute and Lucy Freeman representing National Federation of WI for organising a second book launch for Poppies Grow on Broken Ground. It will be on 13 November at Harlech Memorial Hall, starting 6.30 pm. All welcome 😊 #BookSky #writers #authors

Many thanks to Cathy and Ben at Shepherd.com for giving me the opportunity to identify my five favourite books about the home front in WW1. Each of these books was important to my research for Poppies Grow on Broken Ground. #BookSky #Writers #Authors shepherd.com/best-books/t...

Good morning and welcome to Fish For Tea Friday Be the person that you would look up to. The person your younger self would admire and your older self would thank.

A huge diolch to the Women's Institute at Bala in Gwynedd for hosting a second book launch & book signing in November for my debut novel. One of the subplots in the story is how the WI started in Cymru during WW1, supporting our brave women defenders on the home front.🙏 #booksky #writers #authors 🩵📚

A beautiful piece of art by Juan Brufal presaging community, warmth and companionship

A huge diolch yn fawr to @dafyddiwan.bsky.social for his wholehearted endorsement. I'm grateful to you, Dafydd🙏. Mainly set on the home front in Cymru on sheep farms, Poppies tells of the resilience & courage of our brave female defenders & returning veterans during WW1 #booksky #writers #authors 🩵📚

A huge diolch to @dafyddiwan for his wholehearted endorsement of my debut novel. I'm grateful to you, Dafydd🙏. Set on the home front in Cymru, mainly on sheep farms, Poppies tells of the resilience & courage of our brave female defenders & returning veterans during WW1. #booksky #writers #authors 🩵📚

It's been a long journey and the trip of a lifetime. But now it is time to go home. The world was meant to pass her by. As it stands Tina will now never be forgotten 🩷

🩵📚#BookSky Which novel influenced you most in, say, the past two to three years? How did it change the way you think? I'll post the novel that most influenced me tomorrow

We urged Cranswick to act swiftly to conduct a thorough investigation, so this news is welcome. They must implement robust corrective measures without delay, including the establishment of clear protocols, effective systems and rigorous staff training.

But listen to me: for one moment, quit being sad. Hear blessings dropping their blossoms around you. Rumi

A big big 🙏 to Yr Ysgwrn, the museum home of Hedd Wyn, Cymru's first world war poet. This evocative and beautiful museum in Eryri is hosting the launch for Poppies Grow on Broken Ground on 25th October. Can't wait! ✨🌟 #yrysgwrn #writers #booksky #authors

I'm a debut historical fiction writer, potty about the genre, and excited to have finally got my novel ready to preorder. I wrote Poppies Grow on Broken Ground after extensive research and with much love. Open to connecting with other historical fiction devotees, readers or writers 🩵📚 #booksky

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A big 🙏 to Kate Adie for her phone call and encouragement. Her book 'Fighting on the Home Front' was inspirational to me during my research. It's important to me that what I write is historically accurate. Kate Adie's book, & other books on the Welsh experience, were invaluable for detail & context.

At last, after a challenging publishing process, Poppies is available to pre-order. Telling of the courage of women on the home front and returning veterans during world war one, it's close to my heart: my homage to our brave defenders in 1914-1919

If everything around looks dark, look again, you may be the light. Rumi wrote that. Isn't it beautiful? 💫

The soothing sound of running water for those who need it ✨

Hello blue sky, we join you hoping to fill our feed with inspiring things & like-minded people. We’re Ruth & Anna, a mother daughter team, and we are currently raising funds for our sanctuary for rescue animals (that we run together) as we’re struggling: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

📣 NEW PETITION: Please join Dame Joanna Lumley and sign our petition to ban cages for farmed animals! We need 100,000 signatures to get a debate in Parliament. Add your name and spread the word >> bit.ly/40sMw4g #EndTheCageAge

Can you feel the love ❤️ Do you believe cows are capable of loving and showing love? If not, you will. Jenna loves her dad and I think this video shows it as clearly and without leaving any question.

Good morning and welcome to Fish For Tea Friday Today is #NationalPetDay In true celebration I will ensure that all of my Hooman pets to feel loved, cherished and wanted by allowing them to lavish me with attention by feeding me 🧡🐈

Been reading this cracking book as research for my next novel. No prizes for guessing what it's about 🤭 #books #reading #writers

Reading a wonderful book, full of love for Cymru and Cymraeg. A book to sink into #books #reading #DysguCymraeg