Illuminating and intellectually thrilling: my thoughts on John Yorke's Trip to the Moon #bookrecommendations #nonfiction #writing #storytelling bookmarkedreviewsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/a...

This first of my most anticipated books of 2026 written by a Filipino author has arrived 😍 The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao #currentlyreading #booksky

Mrs Cow next door has had a baby. She's been mooing her delight ever since.

mybook.to/APactwiththe... Late medieval Cracow: there is kindness amongst the poor, honour among thieves and no love lost among kings. "An exciting and very readable book" Historical Novel Society #histfic #CrimeFiction

Symphonic, horrifyingly immersive and impossibly probable. Insane stuff, but strangely sobering. My review of Adrian Tchaikovsky's Children of Strife. Out on 26th February. #scifi #bookrecommendations #spaceopera @aptshadow.bsky.social bookmarkedreviewsblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/c...

I declare it finished. This is Mine Chiba ⛸️ #art #figureskatingart #figureskating #pastelart #blackandwhitedrawing Thank you @phantomkabocha.bsky.social for the marvellous photos I take as reference for my drawings

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Painted daughter's sit spin on large canvass so that I can hang it in my study. I never look at photos on my laptop but I often stare at the wall when writing to seek inspiration (procrastinate). Okay, nowhere near as good as the photo but done with love. #figureskating

mybook.to/APactwiththe... Late medieval Cracow: there is kindness amongst the poor, honour among thieves and no love lost among kings. "An exciting and very readable book" Historical Novel Society #histfic #CrimeFiction

Lady Katherine Willoughby knows every one of Henry VIII's wives. She stands up for what she believes in... but such courage has consequences. mybook.to/Katherine #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobooks

Here are my latest book reviews. #amreading #booksky www.rachelsargeant.co.uk/blog/my-book...

On The Write Stuff this week... Writer and Poet María Gallardo talks about the inspiration behind her poetry, her creative process and advice for budding authors, as well as her latest work, and the best chocolate sweet in the world! #booksky #poetrycommunity 📚💙📚💙 open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...

What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit

Sandman, book 4 in my DI Marsh crime series, may well be my favourite of the lot. #CrimeFiction #thriller getbook.at/Sandman

Maidens and Manuscripts: Taking a fresh look at people and events from 1347 to 1625, with a focus on women and illuminated manuscripts, By Heather R Darsie maidensandmanuscripts.com/2026/01/27/t... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #Tudors #History

"5 stars astonishingly true to Doyle’s style. Powerful stories that might well be from the original canon, with a deep understanding of the geographies, institutions, and customs of the time. A true delight!" #BooksMakeGreatGifts #bookstoread #midweekreset #snowday mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

#NewRelease! Egypt, 58 BCE Ptolemy Princess Cleopatra grows up in a palace of wonders, delights & dangers Through peril & politics Cleopatra's fate unfolds, leading her to Egypt's throne The Last Queen £2.99 #Free #KindleUnlimited! #Histfic #Ancient #KU #booksky 📚 💙 amzn.eu/d/9h1wHWL

A child of her own. It was a dream come true. At last, at last. But the dream was illusion… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Gripping, fast-paced, wonderful storytelling!" getBook.at/ChosenChild #KindleUnlimited 💙📚 #suspense #booksky #bookgroup #familydrama #murder 😱

Today's tip is in answer to @markpatricklynch.bsky.social who asked "Col, I have a great idea for a novel but no time to write it. If I share the idea with you and you write it, we can share the millions it will make 50/50. How does that sound?"

Would you sell your soul to the devil? At what price? To gain power and might? Or would thirty gold ducats do? In Pact with the Devil, Nicolas follows the trail of golden pieces and it takes him to the highest places. #histfic #crimefiction mybook.to/APactwiththe...

Submissions open at brownhoundpress.com. #callforsubmissions #shortstories

We're DELIGHTED that @lavanya.bsky.social 's INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF (Flavour Hacker #1) has won the Pen n Paper Award for Best Fiction! It's the perfect time to dive into the duology before book 2 -INTERGALACTIC FEAST- hits the shelves in March! https://geni.us/Megachef https://geni.us/intergfeast

On @damppebbles.bsky.social #TopTenTuesday | 27th January 2026: Bookish Discoveries I Made in 2025 #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/01/27/t...

#BookReview of #Crucible by John Sayles | @melvillehouse.bsky.social www.swirlandthread.com/crucible-by-... via @maireadhearne.bsky.social

Smorgasbord Posts from My Archives 2026 - #Ireland. #Waterford, Milestones Along the Way - How I met Joan by Geoff Cronin smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2026/01/26/s... @sallycronin.bsky.social

Guest Post by Penny Hampson, Author of The Unquiet Spirit (Spirited Encounters Book 1) tonyriches.blogspot.com/2026/01/blog... #writing

Would you sell your soul to the devil? At what price? To gain power and might? Or would thirty gold ducats do? In Pact with the Devil, Nicolas follows the trail of golden pieces and it takes him to the highest places. #histfic #crimefiction mybook.to/APactwiththe...

Col answers @legatwriter.bsky.social's question about elevator pitches. #Writers if you have a question for Col, let me know and I'll pass it on to him.

Just boosting this again. Please do have a listen - leave a comment / like if you can.

#NewRelease! Egypt, 58 BCE Ptolemy Princess Cleopatra grows up in a palace of wonders, delights & dangers Through peril & politics Cleopatra's fate unfolds, leading her to Egypt's throne The Last Queen £2.99 #Free #KindleUnlimited! #Histfic #Ancient #KU #booksky 📚💙📚💙📚 amzn.eu/d/9h1wHWL

Discover the transformational journey of Tyler Crowelly throughout my Wonder of Light Trilogy. Available in Kindle, audiobook, paperback and hardcover formats. Also free to read with KU subscription www.amazon.com/dp/B09VNFWRNN

Sandman, book 4 in my DI Marsh crime series, may well be my favourite of the lot. #CrimeFiction #thriller getbook.at/Sandman

The Freelance History Writer: Yolande of France, Duchess of Savoy Makes Two Daring Escapes thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2026/01/24/y... @susanabernethy2.bsky.social #medieval #History

Those wild, ravenous things aren't the only monsters in this new world of the damned. Stage 3: Alpha viewbook.at/stage3alpha FREE on Kindle Unlimited Also on #audiobook #zombie #TheWalkingDead #suspense #thriller #audiobooks #Stage3series #zombies #zombies #horror #audible📚💙

Adventures of a Tudor Nerd Book Review: “The Tudor Theatre: 1576-1642” by Nicholas Fogg adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/01/24/b... @hmalagisi.bsky.social #Tudors #BookReview

Horror Author and Poet Bethany Russo shares her time with us on The Write Stuff as we chat about where it all began for her, the wonderful inspiration of her story-teller grandfather, the books she loves, and the inherent dangers posed by custard creams! lawrenceg.substack.com/p/the-write-...

A deep dive into the twisty human psyche - my thoughts on Served Cold by @terrytyler.bsky.social #bookrecommendations #psychologicalthrillers bookmarkedreviewsblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/s...

Superstition, dynastic rivalry, demons and hellish fires - Nicolaus Copernicus gets to the bottom of a series of mysterious deaths in Cracow. A Pact with the Devil mybook.to/APactwiththe... #histfic #renaissanceeurope #frombork🏰 #frauenberg #copernicus

A recent cartoon for @newscientist.com. To order my new book of science cartoons 'Physics for Cats', see here: www.tomgauld.com

THE TROUBLE WITH LIAM is a “disturbingly good” psychological thriller and my favourite of all my books. “A well-crafted plot delivered with panache.” The audiobook is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. My 25 Kindles (free with KU), paperbacks, and audiobooks are on Amazon. amzn.to/2Zqce7C

It was the perfect family holiday – Until her daughter disappeared… What happened on the beach that day? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An unputdownable story…” getbook.at/TCCS2 #KindleUnlimited 💙📚 #booksky #familydrama #holidays #womenwriters

Cosy albeit murderous, The Shires Mysteries make for a thrilling reading on cold winter days. #cozymystery #CrimeFiction @headlinepg mybook.to/DeathbyMisad...

Today's treat on the This Is Horror Podcast, our brand new conversation with Dean Koontz. Dean Koontz talks about his forthcoming book, The Friend of the Family, carnival lore, being given five years to become a writer, and much more. www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-647-dean...

Delighted to see this news coverage in the Basingstoke Gazette of my upcoming suspense thriller If I Were You. basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25746860.… Preorder at mybook.to/IfIwereyou

On my blog today, Susan Coventry, with her new book TAUGHT BY PAIN, a fascinating story of medical challenge in late 19th century America. #AmericanHistoricalFiction #BiographicalFiction #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour @cathiedunn.bsky.social carolynhughesauthor.com/2026/01/13/s...

If the Stars Are Lit is the debut speculative mystery by Sara K Ellis, exploring the implications of AI, memory, and loss. Cover art by Tara Bush. Order now! www.lunapresspublishing.com/novels @skateellis.bsky.social #sciencefiction #smallpresspublishing #booksfromscotland

Solicitor Ray Thorpe often goes beyond his brief to ensure justice for his clients. But he and his wife are fugitives, and their past is about to catch up with them. #thriller #CrimeFiction mybook.to/GoodesLaw

Her Deadly Friend & Her Charming Man are the first books in the Gloucestershire Crime Series. For fans of #WhitstablePearl & #TheChelseaDetective – light on police procedure but rich in character, mystery & setting. News of book 3 coming soon... #Gloucestershire #Booksky amzn.to/4dbopfZ

"Pamela Williams is a captivating P.I. who pulls you into her world of intrigue and suspense." books2read.com/b/mvVJGe #asmsg #thrillerbooks #mysterybooks #nextchapterpub #kindle #BookBoost #INDIEBOOKSBLAST #IARTG #booktok #bookstagram #booksky