So while I wait for @artscouncilengland.bsky.social to load so my nails at least have some chance of surviving the week here’s an update from @gladlib.bsky.social I made the shortlist to become a writer in residence oooh I’ll be absolutely insufferable now.

The final CrimeFest Awards shortlist has been revealed, and features authors including @bellamackie.bsky.social, @lyndalaplante.bsky.social and DG Coutinho ( @dgcwords.bsky.social ), among others 👇 #BookSky

#transwomenarewomen #transmenaremen #nonbinaryidentitiesarevalid For those calling victory for women the ruling also has a fascist definition of Lesbian that’s right from CIS WHITE MAN telling us who we are and who to love. We know who will feel the sharpest edge of this #protectblacktranslives

Brilliant feels of delight being awarded the CrimeFest Bursary can’t wait to chat crime with fab line up on the Debut author panel

New webby what I made www.dgcwords.org

Happy LGBT+ history month🎊🫶🏾🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💛🤍💜🖤🩷🧡 and look what better accessory to your everyday fabulousness but the Light and Shade of Ellen Swithin on your favourite e-reader? For one day only it’s 99p go on treat yourself

Oooh I’m a paperback writer. In shops now scare your boss

Lovely to be larking @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social for promo video and sneaky peeky at paperbacky out on 9th January. Just in time for that return to work joy. #thelightandshadeofellenswithin

Octavia Butler left us in 2006 but the legacy is vast and beautiful. Bloodchild is thrilling, and maybe the TV show #kindred based on her novel of the same name is a good intro too, but for me? It’s #theparableofthesower this biting social critique wrapped in astute speculative clothing. Go on now.