Sara Jayne Townsend
@sarajaynetownsend.bsky.social
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Horror and crime writer. Gamer and geek. Bass guitar player. Owned by cats. Lover of vintage frocks.
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Dan Hanly - Fantasy Author
15 days ago
I was thrilled to be hosting some exceptional horror authors at The Cold Shiver
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
We discussed the mechanics of fear and how we can keep our readers on their toes.
@hildur.bsky.social
@ericlarocca.bsky.social
@sarajaynetownsend.bsky.social
@joanneanderton.bsky.social
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Me moderating the 'older people in Fantasy & Horror' panel earlier today. We came to the conclusion that angry menopausal women are under-represented in genre fiction.
#wfc2025
#worldfantasy2025
16 days ago
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Trying to break years of writers' block with a new idea featuring my old D&D rogue Viola, who opened up a tavern & restaurant after retiring from adventuring and now works as a private investigator, out of an office above the restaurant? Crime/fantasy crossover!
#writinglife
#crime
#fantasy
#dnd
2 months ago
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We're in the last days of summer so I've decided to give this lovely Hell Bunnydress one more wearing before the season of summer frocks ends.
#ootd
#styleover50
#over50andfabulous
#hellbunny
3 months ago
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Best Books of 2024 In the Beforetimes, I used to diligently log every book I read on Goodreads, setting a goal every year and giving each one a star rating from 1 to 5. Then Covid happened, I was no longer commuting into work every day and everything changed. In many ways, those days feel like a…
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Best Books of 2024
In the Beforetimes, I used to diligently log every book I read on Goodreads, setting a goal every year and giving each one a star rating from 1 to 5. Then Covid happened, I was no longer commuting into work every day and everything changed. In many ways, those days feel like a bad dream. I am back working in the office every day and have been now for two and a half years; people are hacking and spluttering and spreading their germs around on the train every day, and no one cares any more about wearing masks and social distancing.
https://sayssara.wordpress.com/2025/05/04/best-books-of-2024/
7 months ago
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Lovely sunny day today! Today's outfit is a skirt from Joe Brown and a top from Pepperberry, both of which I've had for years. The belt, slightly newer, is also from Joe Brown.
#ootd
#springhassprung
#styleover50
#over50andfabulous
#joebrown
#Pepperberry
7 months ago
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Off to have Afternoon Tea in a posh London hotel today, so brought out one of my favourite Collectif dresses for the occasion.
#ootd
#collectif
#styleover50
#vintagestyle
#over50andfabulous
7 months ago
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Another Hell Bunny dress today - purchased pre-loved from Vinted.
#prelovedfashion
#ootd
#styleover50
#over50andfabulous
7 months ago
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Another preloved dress today - this one's from Hell Bunny. It has a back button fastening which makes it really awkward to do up, but it's worth the effort because it's a beautiful dress and fits very well.
#ootd
#hellbunny
#prelovedfashion
#styleover50
#over50andfabulous
7 months ago
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Today's dress is from Lindy Bop - another Vinted purchase.
#prelovedfashion
#ootd
#styleover50
#over50andfabulous
7 months ago
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Spring has arrived when the tulips in the garden start to bloom.
#springhassprung
#springflowers
8 months ago
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Caroline Dodds Pennock
8 months ago
British historians: Brexit might be the most catastrophic act of national self-harm ever deliberately perpetuated. America: Hold my beer.
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Another Vinted purchase for today's outfit. Red is my favourite colour, and I think this is a good work dress.
#ootd
#prelovedfashion
#styleover50
#over50andfabulous
8 months ago
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I did it! 11km in total swum during the month of March, and I raised £525. Thanks so much to everyone who donated. I think the page stays active for a while, if there's anyone who hasn't donated and feels so inclined. Thank you!
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
8 months ago
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Today's dress is a recent purchase from Vinted. Seems appropriate for a lovely spring day.
#ootd
#prelovedfashion
#styleover50
#over50andfabulous
8 months ago
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Today's dungeon bash involves....bugbears!
#dnd
#dungeonsanddragons
#keepontheborderlands
#ttrpg
8 months ago
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It's spring! Regardless of what the weather is doing. Time to bring out the colourful frocks.
#springhassprung
##styleover50
##over50andfabulous
8 months ago
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I got this Alice in Wonderland themed dress from Vinted some time ago and haven't worn it yet. Later today I'm going to a Society of Authors event and it seems as good a reason as any to give it its first outing.
#soa
#societyofauthors
#styleover50
##over50andfabulous
#ootd
#aliceinwonderland
8 months ago
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Swimming for Charity I have written previously on this blog about my aversion to exercise, and how much I hated PE in school. Then the pandemic put everyone in lockdown in 2020, and during that time I realised that I actually missed swimming. Ever since the pools reopened, in July of that year,…
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Swimming for Charity
I have written previously on this blog about my aversion to exercise, and how much I hated PE in school. Then the pandemic put everyone in lockdown in 2020, and during that time I realised that I actually missed swimming. Ever since the pools reopened, in July of that year, I've been making a point of swimming regularly. I try to go three times a week - twice early in the morning before work, and once on Sunday morning.
https://sayssara.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/swimming-for-charity/
8 months ago
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Bumping my JustGiving page here - I'm doing the 10k Swim Challenge for Cancer Research. I've achieved 3km so far, and I'm 75% at my rather ambitious target of £500. Please consider donating if you can, no matter how small the amount.
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
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Sara's Giving Page
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m going to be doing the Swim 10k Challenge this March to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. I've lost several people in my life to cancer, and many oth...
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-giving-page-2221
8 months ago
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Lady bass players rock!
#bassplayer
#ladybassist
9 months ago
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First kilometre in the bag!
#cancerresearchuk
#10kswimchallenge
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
9 months ago
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Starting Over I knew this site had been neglected for a while. Coming back to it I was a bit dismayed to discover the last post was nearly two years ago. The last couple of years have been a bit difficult for a variety of reasons, and the writing really hasn't been happening. In fact there got to…
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Starting Over
I knew this site had been neglected for a while. Coming back to it I was a bit dismayed to discover the last post was nearly two years ago. The last couple of years have been a bit difficult for a variety of reasons, and the writing really hasn't been happening. In fact there got to a point when I thought I could no longer call myself a writer.
https://sayssara.wordpress.com/2025/02/23/starting-over/
9 months ago
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Decided to do the March 10k swim challenge for Cancer Research. It will keep me on track with my swimming, and there are a lot of people in my life who've been impacted by cancer. Please consider donating if you can.
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
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Sara's Giving Page
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m going to be doing the Swim 10k Challenge this March to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research...
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-giving-page-2221
9 months ago
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I loved Cyndi Lauper in the 80s and I had her first album, 'She's So Unusual' on cassette, because was part of the Walkman Generation and that's how we did things back then. I've now got my hands on a vinyl copy. Listening to it takes me back to being 14 again.
#cyndilauper
#generationx
#80skid
9 months ago
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Bought some new Scalextric cars yesterday. The old guy in the shop seemed to be under the impression Scalextric is a toy for boys only. I beg to differ
#girlslikescalextrictoo
#scalextric
#70schildhood
9 months ago
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I don't think the cats are moving away from the fire today.
#toocoldforcats
#hatewinter
10 months ago
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6:30am and -4c. Why am I out & about so early? I'm going for a swim before going to work. But it's so difficult, in this weather, when all I want to do is hide under the duvet.
#rollonsummer
#hatewinter
10 months ago
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Back to early-morning writing sessions I go. I am working on the third Shara Summers novel, which I will be self-publishing later this year.
#amwriting
#writerslife
10 months ago
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What are we doing with our Saturday night? Fighting a room full of goblins!
#dnd
#dungeonsanddragons
#ttrrp
11 months ago
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Someone brought a box of Quality Street into the office today. For me, this heralds the start of Christmas festivities.
#xmas
#xmaschocs
#qualitystreetmeanschristmas
12 months ago
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We throw dice that roll fumbles into the dice jail to think about what they have done. It has lots of inmates tonight.
#ttrpg
#rpg
#baddice
12 months ago
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Tabletop rpg day and today it's
#Cyberpunk
And there are snacks, of course.
#rpg
#ttrpg
12 months ago
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Hello hello! I've joined the masses in defecting to Bluesky from That Other Place. If you know me on other social media platforms (or indeed in real life) say hello and I will follow you.
12 months ago
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