It’s the Autumnal Equinox in the UK today. Persephone’s Katabasis, Demeter’s goodbye.

Was very happy to be invited on BBC Word of Mouth to discuss my research on the manosphere and language. If you missed the live broadcast on Sunday, it's available wherever you get your podcasts. pca.st/episode/5ce9...

I love telling people about my book… but I love it even more when my readers do it for me 🥰

I’m working on a seasonal story featuring my intrepid duo. And, yes, I know it’s only August and the kids haven’t even gone back to school yet and here I am, dropping the C word like I’m Santa, but you’ll thank me for it by the time the tinsel is out.

What are you up to this weekend?

This was one of my favourite scenes to write. #babsandaggie

What better way to get back into work than with a blog post? This is the final instalment of the Mythic Masculinities series & it's the wandering wonder himself: Odysseus! 🚣‍♂️ #classicssky #blogger theshelbiad.blogspot.com/2025/07/anci...

I love telling people about my book… but I love it even more when my readers do it for me 🥰

Eek! I’m being interviewed on The Book Show on Talk Radio Europe at 6PM (uk time) today. You can listen song here: www.tre.radio

@shelbyjudge.bsky.social gave a fantastic talk last night

Just a few of my many roles

The Abergavenny Writing Festival is on this weekend. If you're in the area, it's well worth coming along. You can get tickets in advance or pay on the door. abergavennywritingfestival.com

Me: I’m a grown-up and should spend my money on grown-up things. Also me: OMG! DISCWORLD BOOKENDS!

I am cat. I am mighty hunter. I am scourge of rodentkind. I am definitely not hiding from a rogue chicken 🐓 in the front garden 🤣

After a busy weekend of book events, this is today’s mood.

Thank you so much for the stunning review @whatdebreadnext.bsky.social

When a woman of “a certain age” is actually a centuries old and fearsome witch (and she’s got a friend with her own brand of no-nonsense)… feathers are about to get ruffled! Babs & Aggie is out TOMORROW! https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

We're going on tour! 📚 Well, to be more specific: #BabsAndAggie are going on tour starting tomorrow! Follow along on the blog tour filled with interviews, book reviews and some behind the scenes goodies you can only get here! #BeMoreBabs #Reading #WomensFiction #CosyFantasy

If you like your folklore irreverent, modern and doused in alcohol, this book by my lovely friend will be right up your street.

#BabsAndAggie is out on February 28th! When a woman of “a certain age” is actually a centuries old and fearsome witch (and she’s got a friend with her own brand of no-nonsense)… feathers are about to get ruffled! You can pre-order at the link below! #WomensFiction #CosyFantasy

So excited about this fabulous endorsement by the wonderful @clairefayers.bsky.social - Check out #BabsAndAggie and their hijinks from February 28th! You can still pre-order at the links below! #IndieAuthor #Reading #WomensFiction #CosyFantasy

What do you do when your cafe and the rest of the charming independents on your small town highstreet are under threat from a fake vegan?  You accept the help of your centuries-old witch best friend and go to the mattresses!  #BabsAndAggie is out on February 28th!

Fearsome centuries-old witches, a quest that gets pretty personal and a ton of slivovica… Babs & Aggie is out on February 28th! (Pre-order links below🤩) #BabsAndAggie #Reading #WomensFiction #CosyFantasy

Friendship is like fine wine; the longer you leave it, the better it gets. 850 years or so should do the trick… The Good, The Bad and The Vegan is out on February 28th! 📚 Pre-order at the link below! #Reading #WomensFiction #CosyFantasy

Babs & Aggie is out next week! Two centuries-old witches who take no nonsense are up against the fake vegan who is trying to get control of the highstreet… 📚 Pre-order at the link below! #BabsAndAggie #WomensFiction #CosyFantasy

Do you know any young writers within reach of Abergavenny? The annual Youth Writing Competition has extended its deadline to March 3rd. There's an award ceremony and mentoring sessions as prizes.

Babs & Aggie is out on February 28th! Two centuries-old witches who take no nonsense are up against the fake vegan who is trying to get control of the highstreet… 📚 https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

Fearsome centuries-old witches, a quest that gets pretty personal and a ton of slivovica… Babs & Aggie is out on February 28th! Links below 🤩 https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

Friendship is like fine wine; the longer you leave it, the better it gets. 850 years or so should do the trick… The Good, The Bad and The Vegan is out on February 28th! 📚 Pre-order here: https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

What do you do when your cafe and the rest of the charming independents on your small town highstreet are under threat from a fake vegan?  You accept the help of your centuries-old witch BFF and go to the mattresses!  Babs & Aggie is out on February 28th! https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

Three weeks to go until Babs & Aggie: The Good, The Bad and the Vegan is out! Fearsome centuries-old witches, a quest in contemporary suburbia that gets pretty personal and a ton of slivovica… 📚 Pre-order here: https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

Want to be the first to know what I'm up to? I write a weekly(ish) newsletter full of the ups and downs of writing, the cool things coming soon and LOTS of Babs & Aggie stuff. Plus, when you sign up, you get an exclusive short story all about #BabsAndAggie’s very first meeting! Check it out:

So excited about this fabulous endorsement by the wonderful @clairefayers.bsky.social - Check out #BabsAndAggie and their hijinks from February 28th! https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

🚨 Final call!🚨 Fancy reading about two BFF witches of "a certain age" and their quest to defeat the fake vegan who is trying to get rid of the little independents on their charming small town high street? Join the ARC team for #BabsAndAggie (out Feb 28th) https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/arc-team-signup/

But only sometimes. #Booksky

Friendship is like fine wine; the longer you leave it, the better it gets. 850 years or so should do the trick… The Good, The Bad and The Vegan is out on February 28th!  📚 Pre-order here: https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie  #BabsAndAggie #WomensFiction #CosyFantasy

Curious about my witches of “a certain age” and their (mis)adventures? When you sign up to my newsletter you get an exclusive short story all about #BabsAndAggie’s very first meeting for FREE… Grab it here: https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/ba-get-familiar/ #WomensFiction #FreeStory #CosyFantasy

Just a reminder that the books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes absolutely no-one at all. They are BOOKS FOR EVERYONE - and you can never, ever be too old to read them, and to love them!

When a woman of “a certain age” is actually a centuries old and fearsome witch (and she’s got a friend with her own brand of no-nonsense)… feathers are about to get ruffled! #BabsAndAggie is out on February 28th! 📚Pre-order here: https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

🚨 ARC Team Callout 🚨 There’s still a couple of spots on the #BabsAndAggie ARC team, so if you want to meet my ancient witches pursuing justice in contemporary suburbia early, now is the time! 📚Details: https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/arc-team-signup/ #Reading #WomensFiction #CosyFantasy

These comments are amazing 😍

A massive thank you to the wonderful @clairefayers.bsky.social  for this fabulous endorsement. #BabsAndAggie arrive to cause mayhem from February 28th! 📚Pre-order here: https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

Two centuries-old witches who take no nonsense are up against the fake vegan who is trying to get control of the highstreet… #BabsAndAggie is out on February 28th! Pre-order here: 📚 https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

Friendship is like fine wine; the longer you leave it, the better it gets. 850 years or so should do the trick… #BabsAndAggie The Good, The Bad and The Vegan is out next month!  📚 Pre-order here: https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie

Every legend has its beginning. Every friendship starts somewhere. Every witch gets drunk around a bonfire at some point. Get your free copy of Babs and Aggie Get Familiar and meet the two witches in their very first adventure together! 📚 https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/ba-get-familiar/

Me: Six weeks until my book launch. I need to focus. My brain: So, you want to organise the pantry? Me: NO! We need to fo- My brain: One organised pantry coming up…

There's more room in this starter pack for readers and writers to join! If you'd like to be added to this pack, please share this post and leave a comment! go.bsky.app/3Rp3Agz #BookSky

When a woman of “a certain age” is actually a centuries old and fearsome witch (and she’s got a friend with her own brand of no-nonsense)… feathers are about to get ruffled! My novel, Babs & Aggie is out on February 28th! Pre-order here: hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie BabsAndAggie

Joining the mass move to Bluesky and hoping for a friendly place to talk books (reading and writing), cats (please be aware, the mandatory cat tax picture will be required), tea and cake.