"Women aren't done when menopause hits," says A.G. Slatter. We interviewed her about her new novel, A FOREST, DARKLY, featuring a fifty-something witch, found family, and the monsters of the woods. #FantasyBooks @angelaslatter.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social gnofhorror.com/a-forest-dar...

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! This is probably the clearest handheld photo of the moon I’ve ever taken (Sony A6000/55-200mm). It’s amazing to know that every human being who has ever lifted their eyes toward the night sky will have seen the same view of the moon that you and I do. #moon #luna

One I need to watch

When it's grey outside, there is nothing like travelling into a book. In this case, Venice with Just One Look at You by Jill Mansell My full review is on my blog, Kate Kenzie Writes katekenzie.com/2026/02/09/b... But... 1/2

Meet your main character - Willow Anderson. Witch and owner of The Enchanted Emporium with its resident ghosts, Old Percy, The Marleys and Black Cat. Sells tea and witchcraft supplies. Has a familiar Vincent, adores tea. #romficfeb26 #romance #witchcraft @romanticnovelists.bsky.social

Day 7 of #romficfeb26 Real places or entirely fictional? A Blend of Magic is set in a fictional old apothecary, The Enchanted Emporium down a snicket in Whitby, North Yorkshire But my other books are set in fictional towns. #realorfiction #romance #ablendofmagic

#BlackHistoryMonth I'm Bre Navickas. I'm a queer animation industry professional. I'm a mom, podcaster, former advocacy org leader and co-founder, and an #Indieanimation showrunner. Great to meet you and hope you enjoy my show about a teen black witch and vampires Pilot Link: youtu.be/5fXFD58D51A

Fellow writers! Do you have a manuscript ready to submit for a £50,000 prize? Here's a great opportunity... ➡️ app.libraro.com/create-accou... ⬅️

Today’s draw from The Sacred Rose Tarot is Strength strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion Just asking for a general vibe for the day and drew this, a reminder of the inner strength we all have to overcome obstacles if we believe in ourselves 1/ #TarotSky #SacredRoseTarot #Strength

I also listened to a coastal themed essay by @louisekenward.bsky.social on BBC Sounds. Yes please, to have art accessible like this so I can enjoy it from home or wherever I might be ✨️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

For the afternoon crowd! 💙📚

Sad you missed my reading last week? Here's a chance to get a sneak peek of STARTUP HELL anyway! 6 great authors, 1 free online event. Register now, before your calendar fills up! (Also, everyone in the Northern Hemisphere knows Feb is dreary and awful. You deserve something to look forward to!)💙📚

Some photos from my husband's Saturday walk to the Dighty Burn wooded river valley near our home in eastern Dundee, Scotland 📷📸🎞️🪶 #squirrels

This sounds brilliant.

#DailyMegalith #StandingStoneSunday The stone pair at Carnasserie, #Kilmartin #ArgyllandBute #Scotland (2012) 🏺 @megalithic.bsky.social

Words before sunrise 1489. Not towards my ms. Instead an emotional vent about the horrifying and heartbreaking events in US. Fictional witchy goings on become insignificant when the world is heavy with hatred and misused murderous power. How do authors write with a backdrop like this?

Thanks to a surge of creativity and coffee, 1299 words written before sunrise. I know what happens next and desperate to write it. Back to Cackleshore we go. Themes of scenes: enchanted books, defiant witchlings and a pint of Hell's Meade #writerslife #witchcraft #fantasy

Today’s words before sunrise much better at 652. Thanks to 4am inspiration and a Jack Russell reminding me where my desk was. Can’t give up now - I just wish my typing speed and word formation matched the scenes playing in my head. #authorlife #amwriting #fantasybook #writingcommunity

Didn’t post my words before sunrise for last 2 days - they were dire. Imposter syndrome got hold, motivation stalled and words failed. Only 162 words on Weds and 89 yesterday. Writing is hard. Writing to a deadline is harder. Unlike when I indie published others are waiting for this. #authorlife

Another morning fuelled by Yorkshire tea and panic to reach this deadline. 768 words written before sunrise and more threads to weave in. Themes written: Family feuds, Gilmore girls and confusion #amwriting #authorlife #witchyread #fantasy #writinggoal #futurebook #witchcraft #gilmoregirls

A foggy morning and a cosy duvet meant it was difficult to wake up. Only 497 words written before sunrise and shopping delivery arrived. Favourite books, missing paintings, and pumpkins - I feel this manuscript is picking up momentum. #authorlife #reading #witchyread #witchcraft #yorkshireweather

A really good way to catch up on genre reviews and articles you may have missed from the week. Always some good nuggets to find here (possibly even things that the everyday folk left behind).

Slept through my alarms, and was disturbed by a puking Jack Russell (somethings can't be ignored) led to a very short writing sessions before sunrise. Only 289 words. Suspected sabotage, picture books and secrets. #writingcommunity #writerslife #authorgoal #fantasy #witchyreads #witchcraft

A late start after disturbing dreams. It was a relief to step into quests, suspicions and witchcraft on my WIP. 570 words written before dawn fueled by one cuppa. Another one is needed. #authorlife #writingupdate a late #5amwritersclub #amwriting #witchfiction #CackleshoreAcademy #witchyromance

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 147: Don't ask yourself if a story has been told before: it has. Ask yourself how you're going to tell it in a way that is unique to you.

673 words written before sunrise. Tensions are brewing but only one person has been transfigured into a frog. #amwriting #authorlife #5amwritersclub #writingdeadline #witchyread #witchcraft #bookcommunity #writingcommunity #timefortea

It's online! It's open to anyone, anywhere in the world! We'll be reading the texts below but we'll be diving into the history of romance well beyond them! I'm really excited to have the possibility to run a popular romance course... let's make sure it runs!

Introducing Iggy my imposter syndrome support dragon. Hopefully he'll take away all my worries

Hang on to your passion 🩶🖤

Another sleepless night equals 751 more words towards current WIP deadline and five monsters battled One gargoyle free room, an enchanted bucket and two opposing witches. #writingfiction #writingdeadline #witchyreads

Early morning writing before sunrise. A new week, same deadline and added panic. Busy day looms but instead of doomscrolling, 1001 words written/edited, 6 monsters defeated and daily target hit on 4 the words All before dogs awake. Thank goodness for caffeine

We need stories only you can tell. Keep going. Keep writing. You’ve got this. 💙📚📝

As we're heading into another week here is a brief recap of this writer's life I've been writing daily to hit the deadline for my witchy novel 🧙 Enrolled for my second year for my MA To help me hit my targets I joined an accountability writing group

As I reflect on a year gone past I am proud. Started the year as a wannabe and now I’m a published author #learningtolovelucy #debutauthor #2025reflections #contemporaryfiction

As 2025 draws to a close, a warm thanks to the many readers, bloggers & fellow authors who bought/read/reviewed/posted about my debut, ‘The Approval of Sheep.’ You’ve made my year & I wish for you all that you dream of in 2026 💞✨ t.co/bwygDSN97H

In this week’s spine-tingling FINAL EPISODE🥲 of this #Uncanny series, a family stumble upon a priest hole while renovating their house - and seem to unleash something seriously sinister…😱 We are joined by historian Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social in this episode! Uncanny | Listen on BBC Sounds

Two weeks until The Haunted Ladscape VII: Ghosts, Magic and Folklore Terrific speakers @conwayhall.bsky.social and online. Full details at the following link: forteanlondon.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-... @icysedgwick.bsky.social @folklorepod.bsky.social @magicnotwitches.bsky.social

This unusual medieval panel in the National Museum of Ireland depicts the Devil driving the Damned, in the form of goats, into Hell. An appropriately demonic scene as Halloween approaches! 🐐🐐🐐🐉 #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Your reminder that I welcome Dublin pub ghost tales!

Wallace and Gromit creator talks clay and creativity - as he returns home to reopen museum news.sky.com/story/wallac...

This week from @centreplacewriting.bsky.social PGR for @sensing-climate.bsky.social event with @sarahbell85.bsky.social - online free event Thursday at 2pm. #PlaceWriting #DisabilitySky #EnvironmentSky #AcademicSky sensing-climate.com/events/louis...

New to/intimidated by networking in the writing world? Elizabeth Bear has kindly written up an excellent guide.

The witches of the Enchanted Emporium have posted their first review on substack, The Almanac - a seasonal guide for 2026 by Lia Leendertz open.substack.com/pub/theencha...

🎉 Book 4 out this October 🎉 As summer fades & autumn draws near, take a trip to the small village with big secrets, & prepare to get cosy with the Elderwick Mysteries series 🫖 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A Super New Cosy Crime Series!" ⚡📚 #booksky

I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...

Our awards aren't just a pat on the back. Jasbinder Bilan @jasinbath, 2025's winner of one of our Travelling Scholarships, told us why these awards are so important to authors. Submissions for our awards opens on Monday (1 September) so stand by. Video: Lilly Brend-Fish and Theo Jones

Rachel's Random Resources is always on the look out for more #bookbloggers & #bookstagrammers to join our #blogtour hosting family. Tours are organised across a whole range of genres for wonderful #publishers & #authors and would love to hear from you docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...