Delighted that my short story ‘L’Ancresse’ will appear in Time & Tide. This beautifully curated local anthology will be published by @blueormer.bsky.social on 27 April 2026 and launched at the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social More info and pre-orders available here: blueormer.gg/product/time...

open.substack.com/pub/tomgaisf... Formerly an immigration lawyer, I wrote a story called #Sanctuary. For novelistic purposes, it contained some fantastical details that went beyond the abuses in the system I wanted to document. Then I learnt that actually, much of it was true. @medicaljustice.org.uk

Thank you @tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social for such a generous review. Being Camilla: Life as a Royal Lookalike by Jane Mosse open.substack.com/pub/tomgaisf...

Earlier in the week, the inspiring novelist and pyschotherapist, Dr Chris Cleave, rendered me speechless. So grateful for this extraordinarily kind and insightful, beautifully articulated summary of everything I dreamt Sanctuary might one day be.

Highly recommend this debut legal thriller by none other than the @barristersecret.bsky.social, recently published by @picadorbooks.bsky.social 👌🏼👏 substack.com/@tomgaisford...

Not quite sure how Sanctuary by @tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social reached me but it sounds fascinating and is out in paperback from Cinto at the end of October Thank you Clare! www.cintopress.co.uk/sanctuary.html

Next Thursday 25th, I'll be speaking about my book 'Anywhere But Here' @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social. And... tickets are only a fiver! Get them here, see you there. share.google/JIo5NLVyfZ59...

Insider knowledge makes this novel special. Years of experience in asylum and immigration law have been turned into a drama that’s propulsive and intricately plotted, has razor-sharp dialogue and is just waiting to be brought to the screen. shorturl.at/o0fBX @tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social

Excellent interview and well worth a listen. This is what leadership looks like.

‘New on Ratio Podcast: Dr Luke McDonagh speaks with LSE alum, barrister & novelist Tom Gaisford about his career, the move from solicitor to barrister, and how his work in immigration and asylum law inspired his new book, Sanctuary. Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Rk8...

A bit more about me and the book… @cintopress.bsky.social @bathpublishing.bsky.social

Greatly enjoyed collaborating on this 👇🏻 open.substack.com/pub/tomgaisf... @chriskeegan.bsky.social

Book recommendation 👌🏼👇🏼 #TheAccidentalImmigrants by @jomcmillan.bsky.social (publisher: ofmooseandmen.bsky.social, 2025). open.substack.com/pub/tomgaisf...

'Sanctuary was conceived in the arrivals queue at Stansted airport. It was my first time and the whole thing was over in a matter of seconds.' Little piece I wrote on the highs and lows of writing my debut novel, #Sanctuary. open.substack.com/pub/tomgaisf...

This is progress, but vast amounts more aid needed to stave off famine and a catastrophic health crisis in Gaza. Across UN agencies and humanitarian community, we are mobilized to save as many lives as we can.

V. grateful for this lovely review of Sanctuary by Barbara Hungin of Justice First in their summer newsletter - justicefirst.org.uk

Book post! Looking forward to these by @jomcmillan.bsky.social and @tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social.

My review of #WeCameBySea by the brilliant @horatioclare.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/tomgaisf...

Two books for #RefugeeWeek: Determination by #TawseefKhan and Sanctuary by #TomGaisford camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/i-wo... @counterpoints.org.uk #refugeeswelcome @refugeeaction.bsky.social @newjournal.bsky.social

I have a lovely #buyastrangerabook offer from @tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social. Tom's offering to buy someone a copy of Exactly What You Mean by Ben Hinshaw. Check it out and get in touch if it's one that you'd like. UK only

Just finished reading #sanctuary, the first novel written by my talented friend @tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social. The plot revolves around Alex an asylum solicitor desperate to make a difference for his very vulnerable clients in the cold UK asylum system. Very highly recommended! Link below

What makes a good villain? 15 writers on how to be good at crafting characters who are bad.

Publisher’s smart new poster for the book 👇

Lovely to catch up with @tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social Can’t wait to read Sanctuary! www.amazon.co.uk/Sanctuary-gr...