Eye-opening article from @theobserveruk.bsky.social about why publisher Unbound collapsed (and took my publisher, Neem Tree Press, with it). observer.co.uk/news/busines...

Oh also of course my book and its follow-up (a similar medieval queer romance/thriller) are also looking for a new home. This book’s sales INCREASED every year purely on word of mouth. Imagine what could be done with marketing. Captive Prince x Song of Achilles:

The House of Atreus trilogy comprises Clytemnestra’s Bind, Helen’s Judgement and Electra’s Fury. All three are ready to go. Currently writing a standalone retelling of a famous but lesser-explored Greek myth. #GreekMythology #HistoricalFiction #Retellings

Are you an agent or a publisher looking to add to your list? There are FANTASTIC authors left in the lurch by Unbound who need homes for their existing bools and for sequels / new books. A thread, grouped by genre. Please reskeet! Here’s YA spec fic & fantasy:

Seeking representation and publication for The House of Atreus trilogy. The first two novels were formerly published by Neem Tree Press as Clytemnestra’s Bind and Helen’s Judgement. More info at susancwilson.co.uk #GreekMythology #GreekMyth #Retelling #HistoricalFiction #HistFic

My first novel was on the pirate website used by Meta to train their AI. Although the UK government doesn’t appear to give a toss about protecting authors’ scanty livelihoods in the face of greedy, morality-free big tech, there’s nothing to lose by signing this petition. 🤷‍♀️ chng.it/9Svmx6NwHK

Excellent article! “It’s hard for publishing people to realise just how opaque our industry can be.” Pulling back the curtain thebookseller.com/comment/pullin…#booksellere#publishingn#authorsrs

Read Rambling Mad’s review of Helen’s Judgment ⚖️, book 2 of the House of Atreus. Thanks, Mads! ramblingmads.uk/category/rev... #GreekMythology #GreekMyth #retelling #HistoricalFiction #HistFic @neemtreepress.bsky.social

‘What makes Helen’s Judgement stand out is its distinctive portrayal of Helen, who is often seen in myth as a mere symbol of beauty or betrayal. Here, she is a fully realised character.’ Read full review 🧑‍🏫 ⬇️: manisbookcornerblog.wordpress.com/2025/04/21/_...

Book tour next week for Helen’s Judgement, book two in The House of Atreus trilogy. ⚖️ #Greekmythology #Greekmyth #retelling #historicalfiction #histfic

I’ve just finished these two novels, which I enjoyed immensely. Very well-written and unique perspectives on familiar legends. I’m excited to see what the third will bring (hoping to return to Clytemnestra and the further fall of the house of Atreus).

Today is publication day! 🎉 I’ve lived with this novel for many years, and now Helen’s Judgement ⚖️ is out in the world. #GreekMythology #HistoricalFiction #AncientGreece #ClassicalMythology #Mythology #HouseofAtreus #retelling #fiction @neemtreepress.bsky.social @unbounders.bsky.social

She's the most scapegoated heroine in Greek mythology, but there's never just one side to any story... #HelensJudgement by @susancwilson.bsky.social is out now! 👑 ⚔️ Visit your favourite bookshop or shop online: buff.ly/0uLpDOc #books #Greekmythology #HelenofTroy #mythology #historicalfiction

Helen’s Judgement, book 2 of The House of Atreus, publishes on Thursday! 🎉 In the meantime, you can read my article in Historia exploring how Ancient Greek perceptions of shame and glory motivate the characters. #AncientGreece #GreekMythology @neemtreepress.bsky.social @unbounders.bsky.social

On the left, my MP’s generic response to my email about the government’s AI proposals. Middle and right, analysis of concerns from UKAI in this insightful Diginomica article: diginomica.com/abandon-prop...

UKAI itself is against Starmer’s unenforceable AI proposals. His changes will make it even harder, if not impossible, for creators to protect our copyright. If you care about this issue, please read the linked article. #makeitfair #ukgovernment diginomica.com/abandon-prop...

Thank you for your love of history and writing such beautifully flawed characters that remind me time and again why I love reading historical fiction so much!

🌟✨ 5/5 stars for HELEN’S JUDGEMENT by Susan C. Wilson! ✨ 🌟 Releasing March 20! A stunning retelling of Helen of Troy & Achilles. Rich, emotional, & thought-provoking. Pre-order now! adventuresinlit.com/2025/03/07/b... #GreekMythology @neemtreepress.bsky.social @susancwilson.bsky.social

It’s precarious enough trying to make a living for most creatives. Copyright laws must not be changed in favour of big tech while disadvantaging creatives. #makeitfair #AIcopyright #UKGovernment inews.co.uk/news/every-u...

The Government is siding with Big Tech over creators + as a member of the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, today we support the #MakeItFair campaign TODAY is the final chance to respond to the Gov consultation on copyright + AI + make your voice heard! writersguild.org.uk/fight-back-a...

All the newspapers today. #makeitfair AI companies need to stop using creatives work or pay the creatives a usage fee. They need to stop stealing.

Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest album #MakeItFair www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity. Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright. Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

Today is last chance to have a say in government’s proposed plans to change copyright law. This is very scary for all UK creative industries. Please see @alcs-uk.bsky.social @dacs.org.uk AOI, SOA for links & guidance on the form & to write to your MP #makeitfair #paythecreators #handsoffmycopyright

As we continue to campaign for a fair AI ecosystem that protects the value of human creativity, we stand united with the creative sectors to support the #MakeItFair campaign. Make your voice heard, write to your MP today - use this quick and easy template > creativerightsinai.eaction.org.uk/mp

Amazing to see all the different newspapers united with the same front cover about this! #makeitfair #paythecreators

#MakeItFair The UK Government is consulting on changes that could weaken copyright protections, allowing AI firms to use creative content without permission or payment. 🚨 Tech firms pay for electricity to power AI. why not pay for the content that fuels it? #ProtectCreativity #CopyrightMatters

Every major UK newspaper is running with the #MakeItFair #CreativeRightsInAI campaign today. I hope the government is listening. www.newsmediauk.org/make-it-fair/

Impressive! #MakeItFair campaign on the front page of all the nationals today. We need AI companies to ask all creators - incl. translators - for permission to use their work (not the flimsy opt-in proposed by the UK govt.) #MakeItFair #xl8 📚 🎶 🎨

As you may have gathered from the number of reposts I've made this morning, today is the UK deadline for responding to government consultation about AI to ensure that creators are fairly rewarded when their work is used to train AI. #makeitfair #PaytheCreator.

#MAKEITFAIR ARTISTS PROTECTION FOR THEIR WORK.

ICYMI: UK Copyright and AI: Consultation closes tonight downthetubes.net/copyright-an... #makeitfair

Featured Book of the Month from @LoveReadinguk: Helen's Judgement by Susan C Wilson. “The Greek legend of Helen of Troy is brought to vivid atmospheric life in this absolutely fascinating and beautifully readable story.” @neemtreepress.bsky.social www.lovereading.co.uk/book/9781911...

Four weeks until publication! Helen’s Judgement launches on 20th March. Hated by both sides for her part in the Trojan war, Helen must decide where her loyalty―and her safety―lies. #GreekMythology #HistoricalFiction #ClassicalMythology #Mythology #HouseofAtreus #retelling

Four weeks until publication! Helen’s Judgement launches on 20th March. Hated by both sides for her part in the Trojan war, Helen must decide where her loyalty―and her safety―lies. #GreekMythology #HistoricalFiction #ClassicalMythology #HouseofAtreus #retelling @neemtreepress.bsky.social

Celebrating books from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💙 📚 #BurnsNight #BurnsNight2025 #booksfromScotland #Scotland #books

Reader review: ‘There is just something so mesmerising about this story. It’s what historical fiction should be and should aspire to be. It makes you fall in love with history, it makes you ache to learn more.’ @neemtreepress.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #HistFic #GreekMythology #AncientGreece

“A moving and fascinating book that leaves you wanting more.” @neemtreepress.bsky.social @unbounders.bsky.social www.tripfiction.com/review/lead-...

26 characters to make 10,000 words... There's two weeks to go until the deadline for #Discoveries2025! Enter today: womensprize.com/writers/disc...

#MythologyMonday Daedalus found the body of his son Icarus floating amidst feathers. Cursing his inventions, he took the body to the nearest island & buried it there. The island where Icarus was buried was named Icaria. www.thecollector.com/daedalus-and... Art- The Lament for Icarus, H. J. Draper

Bought the cats a new basket, which they’ve treated with intense suspicion for a week. Yesterday evening, Mopsie ventured inside for the first time and has apparently not left it for over 12 hours. I’m now filled with admiration, envy and concern.

Our early Christmas gift to you... Win a discount code to use next time you shop on unbound.com! For the chance to win, just: ✨ Follow us on Blue Sky (it's nice over here) ✨ Like this post ✨ Comment a 🎄 emoji Good luck and Happy Friday!

⚡️⚡️ “20+ Terrific Books Featuring Greek Myths” selected by @lovereadinguk.bsky.social. Includes Books of the Month Clytemnestra’s Bind and Helen’s Judgement! ⚡️⚡️ @unbounders.bsky.social www.lovereading.co.uk/blog/20-terr...

#CyberMonday sale! Loads of tempting ebooks from @unbounders.bsky.social. Grab the first two books in The House of Atreus trilogy - Clytemnestra’s Bind 🐍 and Helen’s Judgement ⚖️ - at 30% off. unbound.com/books?collec...

Grab a #BlackFriday bargain! 50% off Clytemnestra’s Bind paperback edition when buying from @unbounders.bsky.social unbound.com/books/the-ho... #TheHouseOfAtreus #HistoricalFiction #GreekMythology

These techbros will publish anything, regardless of story quality. They’ll publish AI texts generated from the uncredited, stolen work of human authors, with covers generated from the uncredited, stolen work of illustrators. They’ll do editors, proofreaders, translators and voice actors out of work.

How do they sleep at night?

Name 5 authors whose books you will buy without reading the synopsis: Sebastian Barry Liz Nugent James Robertson Frances Hardinge Naguib Mahfouz

Introducing my Greek mythology trilogy: The House of Atreus is spiralling into self-destruction, ensnared in a cycle of deadly, internal power struggles. Can Clytemnestra, Helen and Electra survive the family curse? #TheHouseofAtreus #HistoricalFiction #GreekMythology www.susancwilson.co.uk

It's #caturday over here, so time for a throwback! One of my favorites from the "cat portraits on black paper" series I did two years ago: #art #traditionalart #cat #realism