Congratulations Livi! Looking forward to the launch @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social

thank you!

Whoa! First review of Elizabeth and Ruth by Livi Michael — "Michael’s prose has a vividness one can smell and touch... This novel is both readable and not an ‘easy’ read, and I thoroughly recommend it." — Historical Novel Society

being a cool book shop, we have this one in stock

Have great weekends everyone! Happy reading! #BookSky #WritingCommunity

Publication Day! livimichael.co.uk/2026/02/08/p... @clairedean.bsky.social @xanbrooks.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com @nicholasroyle.bsky.social @ailsacox.bsky.social @dickenssociety.bsky.social @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social @polyscribe70.bsky.social

It's a splendid book, Livi!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!

This makes me think of a great story by @writemeave.bsky.social and a wonderful novel by @livimichael.bsky.social both of which I highly recommend. Also stories by Christopher Burns and David Constantine.

Manchester, 1849. Elizabeth Gaskell visits a young girl in prison and begins a fight against the hypocrisy of the day. Based on real letters between Gaskell & Dickens, Elizabeth and Ruth by Livi Michael is a fierce story of censorship and grit. Out Feb 9! 📖🔥 #BookSky

Our 2026 Historical Fiction guide is here. 🏛️📖 10 essential novels – from Tudor England and 1830s Siberia to the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. See the full list and find your next obsession: 🔗 www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/house-... #BookSky #HistoricalFiction

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New year, new book, new blog post! livimichael.co.uk/2026/01/11/e... @xanbrooks.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com @nicholasroyle.bsky.social @ailsacox.bsky.social @dickenssociety.bsky.social @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social

Looking gorgeous! Not long now!

a small toast to my new books! @saltpublishing.com @nicholasroyle.bsky.social @ailsacox.bsky.social @dickenssociety.bsky.social @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social

More about #Elizabeth Gaskell # Charles Dickens # Ruth livimichael.co.uk/2025/12/21/m... @xanbrooks.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com @nicholasroyle.bsky.social @ailsacox.bsky.social @dickenssociety.bsky.social @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social

New book new blog #Elizabeth Gaskell # Charles Dickens # Ruth livimichael.co.uk/2025/12/07/1... @xanbrooks.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com @nicholasroyle.bsky.social @ailsacox.bsky.social @dickenssociety.bsky.social @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social

new novel new post! livimichael.co.uk/2025/12/07/1... @ailsacox.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com

@saltpublishing.com New post about new novel! livimichael.co.uk

New website new blog! livimichael.co.uk

Christmas begins with a beautiful book 🎄 Four unforgettable Salt reads — fiction, poetry, short stories and dark magic — all available now at your local bookshop. Support bookshops. Christmas books you won’t forget. #SaltBooks #ChristmasBooks #IndieBookshops

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First talk about my new novel coming up at the Elizabeth Gaskell House - all welcome! elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/ruth-...

We all need publishers like Salt. Please share and support if you can.

@saltpublishing.com new novel on pre-order offer!

new novel on pre-order offer!

Just sharing this from Salt publishing - every little helps! 🦀 gofund.me/412e1a4a1

Also, delighted to be included in this great collection: uolpress.co.uk/book/british...

Our new episode featuring Nicholas Royle and his great new collection! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kp96s... www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJRQ...

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🌺 New from DJ Taylor – Poppyland 🌺 Published Mon 2nd June, a dazzling collection of short stories explores the murky edges of nostalgia, ambition, and identity in England. 📖 Buy now: www.saltpublishing.com/products/pop... #Poppyland #DJTaylor #ShortStories #BookSky #IndieBooks #SaltModernStories

Bless you!

Thrilled to see my story 'Poltergeist' in such great company @manchesterreview.bsky.social including @livimichael.bsky.social and @sarahclareconlon.bsky.social.

Very happy to be published in the new issue of the Manchester Review! @manchesterreview.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=12923

Thank you!

and finally... www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Ud... @ailsacox.bsky.social @ensfr.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com

Thank you!

latest episode here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOzR... @ailsacox.bsky.social @ensfr.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com

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My copy is a little parcel from @confingopublishing.bsky.social nestling next to The Crib and Other Stories.

all the best people in this issue of Confingo! @confingopublishing.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social

Thank you!

Episode 6: Can publishing make you ill? www.youtube.com/@Writing_for... www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bRW... @ailsacox.bsky.social @ensfr.bsky.social

Our new Small Pleasures episode! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac0U... @ensfr.bsky.social @ailsacox.bsky.social

episode 5: the one about writers and the... www.youtube.com/@Writing_for... www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBxe... @terrytom.bsky.social

episode 4 on creative flow! www.youtube.com/@Writing_for... www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX2G...

One for @livimichael.bsky.social