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Yearning for a #writingretreat to kickstart your #writing or to breathe new energy into a work in progress? Here is a glimpse into my retreats – in participants’ own words. Come and join me in March, June, or September 2026! valeriavescina.com/2025/01/27/a... #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop

One of the best 'in conversation' sessions I've heard: authors Victoria Dowd and John Curran @murderonefest.bsky.social

A huge thank you to @annerandomthings.bsky.social for reading, reviewing (and liking 😆) #LettersFromElena

We’ll ask Lulu some questions about Beast, and she’ll answer below. Please feel free to join in the conversation. Put your contributions in the same threads as the questions. Use our hashtag #WomenWritersNet in your responses to make sure we see your posts.

Welcome to our #WomenWritersNet #AuthorInterview series. Today, we’re chatting with Lulu Allison, author of the recently published novel, Beast.

“The City of Dundee is full of dragons. In the Murraygate, you’ll find a green statue prowling… Atop the spire of St Andrew’s church near the Wellgate, a dragon watches the city moving below, and the crest of Dundee bears two dragons whose tails are intertwined” publicartdundee.org/listing/the-...

Calling Scottish #writers! Apply for the 2026 Scottish Writing Fellowship at the @universityofotago.bsky.social’s Centre for Irish & Scottish Studies in Aotearoa New Zealand, from 1 Aug–30 Sept 2026. Includes flights, accommodation & stipend. Deadline 31 Oct! #writing www.otago.ac.nz/ciss

Review: The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary #Bookreview #BookBlogger #ScottishBookReviewer #Bookstagrammer kellylacey.com/2025/09/17/r... via @kellyalacey.bsky.social

Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social. Please repost with your own caption.

Since we've moved to Bluesky, we think it's the perfect time to discuss #WomenWriters & #SocialMedia. Join our #Skychat on Thurs, 18 Sept at 6pm BST. You can find the chat at @womenwritersnet.bsky.social or our hashtag #WomenWritersNet. We're looking forward to hearing from you! #WritingCommunity

Hi, Bluesky! 👋 We’re excited to be here. Our official move from Twitter/X happens on 1 September, but we’re already settling in. Follow us for writerly news and good conversation - including monthly Bluesky chats! 💙 #WritingCommunity

Missed our #AuthorInterview with @drhelentaylor.bsky.social and @annehamilton.bsky.social? You can find these chats by searching them up on the hashtag #WomenWritersNet. While you're there, give these fabulous authors and us a follow!

This was a great session - highly recommended!

Sinéad's first single, Troy. Stunning and brilliant. But I will rise And I will return The Phoenix from the flame I have learned I will rise And you'll see me return Being what I am There is no other Troy For me to burn youtu.be/0c4v7fp5GC8?...

My Author Interview with @womenwritersnet.bsky.social asked about research for "Letters From Elena". Writing about Cyprus 2004 was from personal experience, but for 1974 I read Lawrence Durrell & Colin Thubron (ever-inspiring) and Hazel Thurston's 1971 guidebook was invaluable - and fascinating.

It's been another fun, fast hour with #WomenWritersNetwork. Special thanks go to @annehamilton.bsky.social for agreeing to be interviewed as well as thanks to the WWN team for putting this chat together.

Yes, please asky away! It's great to be here...

Looking forward to tonight's chat about #lettersfromelena from @legendpress.bsky.social

When the dog really, really wants to share your mango, but she really, really doesn't want to sit up...who gives in first? #entitled #dogslife

Afternoon tea at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh, an impromptu book signing, the sun is out, and the company is best of all @jacquidunbar.bsky.social

Publishers outside of the UK - there is funding available to you for translating the works of Scottish writers! Applications are now open - deadline 18th August. #BookSky #Translation #Publishing www.publishingscotland.org/what-we-do/s...

Still on my wishlist @griffin399.bsky.social Make a change from a book launch 😆

Praise for Letters from Elena 💌 🌺 April was ten when her best friend, Elena, disappeared. Thirty years later, she goes on a journey to find her. @annehamilton.bsky.social #LettersFromElena #SummerRead #LegendPress

For anyone new to me, I write thrillers (www.samblakebooks.com 😊 #TheKillingSense No 1 bestseller, out now! 🎉) I founded Europe's biggest writing resources website @writing.ie, Ireland's International Crime Writing Festival @murderonefest.bsky.social & run a fab online writers group, Writers Ink 💙📚

If you missed the #WomenWritersNet Author interview with @drhelenmtaylor.bsky.social do check out the feed - and #lovelaydown. A compelling memoir that will make you laugh and cry

THIS WEEK: Our next #WomenWritersNet #AuthorInterview is on Thursday, 24 July at 6pm BST. This time, we'll be chatting with @annehamilton.bsky.social about her recently released novel, #LettersfromElena. Do join us! @legendpress.bsky.social

Who are @womenwritersnet.bsky.social anyway? We’re an international team dedicated to supporting our fellow #WomenWriters through our social media presence. Want to know more? You can read all about us thanks to @Pen_to_Print. pentoprint.org?s=women+writ...

I'm very new to bsky and this is a fabulous beginning! Please do join us

Hi, Bluesky! 👋 We’re excited to be here. Our official move from Twitter/X happens on 1 September, but we’re already settling in. Follow us for writerly news and good conversation - including monthly Bluesky chats! 💙 #WritingCommunity

Out on 3rd July - Letters from Elena, the new novel by @annehamilton.bsky.social 'A captivating and gorgeously written tale of nostalgia and renewal' Sophie Hannah 'A truly immersive read' Ruth O'Leary Available to pre-order now www.amazon.co.uk/Letters-Elen... #books #SummerReads

After a sun-soaked day, there’s nothing better than sinking into a brilliant book as the evening stays warm and golden. Which one will you be picking up first? 💛 @nikkimarmery.bsky.social @gjwilliams92.bsky.social @davidwhitfield.bsky.social @annehamilton.bsky.social #books #summerreads #Fiction

Out this Thursday - We can't wait for you to read LETTERS FROM ELENA by @annehamilton.bsky.social 'A captivating and gorgeously written tale of nostalgia and renewal' @sophiehannah.bsky.social www.legendpress.co.uk/letters-from... #books #summerreading #summerreads

Legend Press will be publishing my debut novel The Almost Truth on 4th April 2024 Book two, The Island in April, will follow in 2025.