🚨Writers! Experienced or beginners! Myself, @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @elenikwriter.bsky.social @louisefein.bsky.social have set up a 1to1 online consultancy for anying from plot struggles to publishing advice. Please help spread the word and follow an share 🙏 Thank you! x

Calling all book influencers, librarians and booksellers! BOOK OF FORBIDDEN WORDS is now available to request on NetGalley.com and Edelweiss.com! This book is a love letter to the written word and freedom of expression. I hope you enjoy it! Coming February 2026.

I’m thrilled to share the cover for my new book out Feb ‘26! From 16thC Paris to 1950’s New York, 3 women face a reality where the spread of ideas are feared and every effort is made to suppress them. Available for preorder now! harpercollins.com/products/book-…

Enter 5 published authors (including me) @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @louisefein.bsky.social @elenikwriter.bsky.social and Louise Hare who have created THE AUTHORS CLINIC so you can chat things through in 1-2-1 online sessions!

I’m thrilled to be part of an exciting new project called www.instagram.com/the_author_c.... We are offering paid one to one video chats about any aspect of writing and publishing you might have. Head over to Insta to find out more. We can’t wait to chat with you! #authorsupport

First pass pages! My favourite stage the publication process. The hard work is done, I’ve had a good break from the novel and can read with fresh eyes. It’s the last chance to make any small changes for the last time before Book of Forbidden Words makes its way out into world. #newbook

Happiest of publication days to the fabulous Jacqueline Sutherland - I absolutely loved this wonderful, emotional read. Tissues may be required. 🥂🎉🥳

Happiest of publication days to the wonderfully talented @elenikwriter.bsky.social ! A Beautiful Way to Die is packed with ‘50’s Hollywood glamour beneath which lies a dark underbelly. I was completely gripped. Congratulations Eleni! 🥂🎉🥳 #publicationday

On Thurs 12th June 7 pm at Stoneleigh Community Library, fellow author Matt Graydon and I are delighted to be talking about our books and answering your questions! Register for free: eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-celebra…? . We can’t wait to see you!

If you love your library, listen up…

Last night, suddenly and unexpectedly, we said goodbye to our beloved Bonnie, part of our family for 13 wonderful years. Stoic and uncomplaining to the very end we shall miss her beyond belief. My heart is in shreds. Goodbye lovely girl 💔

IF I CAN’T HAVE YOU is today’s daily Audible deal so if you fancy a bargain get it within the next few hours. It’s currently at No 3 in the overall charts. I have no idea who these other two are mind 😂 but it would be amazing to jump ahead of them!

Historical writers, if your book (fiction or non-fiction) was first published during the past year – 📚👑Remind your publisher to enter it for the 2025 HWA Crown Awards! 3 categories: Gold (fiction), Debut and Non-fiction. Full details at historicalwriters.org/awards/hwa-crown-awards-2025 #HWACrowns25

Unquestionably one of the best books I’ll read this year!Love can be messed up, all consuming, devastating, life affirming, selfish and selfless. This beautifully written novel takes the reader through all of this at breathtaking pace. Absolutely stunning. @clareleslieh.bsky.social #lovestories

Keep your eyes peeled for Before Dorothy by @hazelgaynor.bsky.social this is an exquisitely written origin story of Auntie Em from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz that will be hitting the shops this summer! The book is a triumph - Brava Hazel! And readers, make sure you preorder this book!

Here's the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D57VB3R8/

US and Canadian Friends! Look out for this wonderful novel from @franquinn.bsky.social - it’s out today! I was lucky enough to read an early copy and can confirm it is brilliant! Captivating and full of heart. Happy publication day! 🎉🥂🎉 #historicalfiction

The Day I Left You by @carolinebishop.bsky.social is out now! A beautiful exploration of love, a compelling mystery and spy drama, as well as a fascinating tale of the messed up world of the Cold War that sucked in innocent people wrapped up in effortless and evocative prose. Grab yourself a copy!

Happy publication day to @juliakellywrites.bsky.social!! This one looks fabulous and I can’t wait to read it. Have a wonderful day Julia! 🥂🎉🥳

My next book, #BookofForbiddenWords will contain something rather unusual and a first for me - a graphic! If you would like to know why, and what it’s all about, then sign up for my newsletter (link here: www.louisefein.com/newsletter) before Fri 21st Feb where all will be revealed! #newsletter

Tackling my towering TBR pile and very happy to have finally read this beautiful historical novel by the wonderful Amanda Geard - a compelling novel with a mystery woven into three timelines. Amanda Geard is a natural storyteller and I cannot wait for her next book! #historicalfiction

Happiest of publication days to the brilliant Nicola Rayner and The Paris Dancer! I loved this beautifully written, emotional story which had me enthralled. Do grab a copy, you won’t regret it! 💃🏻🥂❤️ #bookrecommendation

My little lions 🦁🦁 #cats

Love reading & fancy a break on the beautiful Greek island, Naxos? check out the wonderful retreats offered by Naxos Creative. I’m thrilled to be there 12-16 May to talk all things historical fiction! Spaces limited, book your spot today. 📞 07970 859828 📧 [email protected] #readingretreat

Awarded myself a day off to visit the gorgeous Moco Museum in Marble Arch. Such a great place- no crowds, wonderful collection of modern art and especially excited to see the Banksy exhibits. Highly recommend a visit!

Happy publication day to the fabulous @annamazz.bsky.social !! This book has fabulous reviews and should be added to everyone’s TBR!

So happy to have my hands on @juliakellywrites.bsky.social latest historical novel The Dressmakers of London. Can’t wait to get stuck in! Out February 2025. Thank you so much Julia! #historicalfiction

Gorgeous frosty walk this morning! It was a year ago tomorrow that I broke my leg and mangled my knee. Two operations and lots of rehab still to go, I’m truly thankful I can walk comfortably again. Now back to warm up by the fire and tackle my edits! #writinglife

Happy New Year everyone! Having stepped away from the normal for several days, I can’t wait to get back to it now! My 2025 resolution is ‘balance’. I wish you all a peaceful, healthy and successful year full of joy, balance and achieving all your writing dreams 🤞 ⚖️😊

My last read of 2024 and it was a great one! Watch out for this brilliant new noir thriller from the talented @elenikwriter.bsky.social coming May 25. Beneath the glitz and glamour of 1950’s Hollywood lies a dark underbelly. Utterly addictive. Thanks @headofzeus.bsky.social for my copy! 🙏🙏

Linda's Book Bag Favourite Reads of 2024 lindasbookbag.com/2024/12/31/l... featuring (those I think are here) @lisatimoneywrites.bsky.social @louisefein.bsky.social @paigetoonauthor.bsky.social @freyanorthauthor.bsky.social @anitafrank.bsky.social @suemoorcroftauthor.bsky.social

🎧 Catch up on Conversation with Nadine Matheson on Spotify! Nearly 100 episodes of amazing conversations with brilliant authors. Start listening now! 👉 Listen here spoti.fi/3DVDB0G #Podcast #Authors #Spotify #booksky

Coming May ‘25, brilliantly addictive, utterly unputdownable. Set in glamorous expat Bali, secrets and resentment simmer beneath the surface, threatening to erupt any time, just like smouldering Mount Batur. Brava @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social - possibly your best yet! 👏👏 #TheyHadItComing

Absolutely loved this beautifully written, beguiling dual timeline mystery by @evepollychase.bsky.social So evocative of 1990’s Notting Hill, I was fully immersed in all the senses. A wonderful book to escape into on a drab winter’s day and a very worthy Richard and Judy winter bookclub pick!

The wonderful @TheHistoryQuill Annual Convention is back Feb ‘25. 3 packed days of events: thehistoryquill.com/convention-202… I’m delighted to be talking about maintaining a career in historical fiction, with fab fellow authors, @elenikwriter.bsky.social @franquinn.bsky.social and Louise Hare

Thanks to @katethompson74.bsky.social for spotting that her brilliant novel The Wartime Bookclub is featured alongside The London Bookshop Affair in @bookbub.bsky.social’s 33 Hidden Gems you might have missed in 2024! Do check them out 😊😊

Sums up my feelings about doing admin nicely. #caturday

Happily dispatched first round of structural edits of Book of Forbidden Words to my editor- very relieved to have them done! Family also relieved as Christmas WILL now be happening. Yay! 🥳 #amediting #amwriting #canthinkaboutchristmasnow #writerslife

Huge congratulations @evepollychase.bsky.social - paperback of The Midnight Hour out today and is a winter R&J pick! Can’t wait to read!!

Sneaked out for a most fabulous lunch with these brilliant and talented women. Loved every minute and we chatted so long we got turfed out of the restaurant. It made a lovely change from the writing desk! #authorlife

For 13 years #joinin has been a lovely thing for Christmas Day - and beyond - on twitter. Help me gather up what’s here now? The gorgeous sarahmillican.bsky.social stepped down last Christmas. I’m happy to get it going here, although I’m not fancy like her 🥰 But perhaps someone stepped up already?

Starter Pack for independent bookshops some of who also run lots of local events go.bsky.app/DopYboe

Thanks to @tombenjamin.bsky.social for making this starter pack of D20 authors! go.bsky.app/pAYZwQ

Couldn’t be more excited to open my post just now and to find this! A heart pounding thriller set in Bali. Just the transport away from storm Bert I need! Huge thanks to @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social and @vikingbooks.bsky.social - I cannot wait to read! #destinationthriller #bookpost

A call to all un-agented authors who have written a sweeping historical love story. My submissions are open, and I am waiting to read your book. www.dhhliteraryagency.com/david-h-head...

Both author starter packs are now full. I cannot currently imagine any circumstances in which there will be a third. Off to lie down. Maybe with wine. Do follow and share - there are so many lovely authors in these packs. go.bsky.app/YB4F8q - Authors Part 1 go.bsky.app/JjSBXRK - Authors Part 2

Thrilled to share this beautiful cover for @hazelgaynor It sounds brilliant and I can’t wait to read! Set in Kansas in the 1930s, Before Dorothy is the imagined life story of Auntie Em from The Wizard of Oz. Out June ‘25 pre-order now: harpercollins.co.uk/products/bef... #historicalfiction

📰I wrote about the X-odus to the warm waters of BlueSky in my latest Substack article. Have a read and there will be a new episode of ‘The Pivot’ Podcast 🎙️tomorrow which is available to my paid subscribers. open.substack.com/pub/nadinema...

Cannot wait for this brilliant new thriller from the fabulous @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social! Exotic location and a heart pounding plot - what’s not to love???

Huge congratulations to @lizfremantle.bsky.social on her well deserved win! If you haven’t read this book, do - it’s so heart shatteringly beautiful!!