I'll be running a workshop with @fahmidanjournal.bsky.social (Fahmidan Education) on Oct 26th on iterations and re-invetions. Bring a draft you don't like and let's have some fun! fahmidanjournal.submittable.com/submit/30888... #PoetsOfBluesky #PoetryCommunity

Just finished reading The Drift by CJ Tudor. Highly disturbing after Covid and lock downs etc but also really interesting! Definitely echos of The Last of Us in there. 4/5 #ReadingCommunity

Hi community. We hate to ask this but our website just came up for renewal and again and it isn't cheap! So if you can spare a few ££s to help us keep streetcake going free for writers, that would be awesome. www.paypal.me/streetcakemag No pressure and we love you regardless! #LitMags

Always so exciting when someone reads, and enjoys, your book! #PoetsOfBlueSky #PoetryCommunity

I got shortlisted by @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social! I guess there are some benefits to rage-wriring a bunch of perimenopause poems 😂 May come to nothing but glad to be in the running. It's a real compliment to be shortlisted by BSB. #PoetsOfBluesky

It's the official 40th today! 🎉 Already been overwhelmed with kind messages, gifts, hugs, and a yummy breakfast! Thank you all! Pleased to have done so much and have so many great people in my life at 40 ❤️ #Birthday #40thbirthday

Still time to make an author's day for their birthday! #readingcommunity #signedbooks

It's my birthday next week so here's my usual post! 🎉 If you want to do something nice for my birthday, pls buy a book, request it at the library, leave a review or recommend to a friend! I also write books as Elise Kenny if you'd like to check them out. Signed books on my site 🖊📚 #authorlife

Heads up! My mag has a new issue... Hope you enjoy it 👇 #LitMags #WritingCommunity

My son asked what my favourite place was as a kid and quickly added, "Don't say the library!" Sorry buddy, it was the library... #AuthorLife #Libraries

Sometimes for a thriller writer, true crime stories really do act as a good muse 😂 It's frightening really. #Thrillers #AuthorsOfBluesky

Editing: I love sending my works in progress to my e-reader and reading it like an already published book. Have you tried it? Helps me spot loads of errors 😂 #Writing #AuthorsOfBluesky #Editing

Go see @jpseabright.bsky.social perform! They're very talented! #PoetsOfBlueSky

For #NationalPoetryWeek, I'm sharing the poem I was reciting to my 7 year old this week! I like the sentiment of it and we were talking about reading poems aloud. I'm also sharing a reminder of a few of my poetry books if you fancy picking up a new book this week. Most of all, support poetry!

Our new issue is now live! 🥳🖊 Be prepared to experience some amazing work. Head over to our website to check it out: www.streetcakemagazine.com/issue.html Pls share and support our writers 🤝 and buy us a coffee if you enjoy 😀 P.s - we're now open for subs! #LitMags #Submissions

🚨🌱 The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to remind the UK Govt: the arts make our lives happier & our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...

Subbed a poetry collection to a publisher! Wish me luck 🤞 #poetrycommunity #PoetsOfBluesky #PoetrySubs

When Briony Campbell confesses to killing her boyfriend, a straightforward crime turns into a baffling mystery. Haunted by demons from his past, lawyer SJ Robin is assigned to the case. But as confusion – and the body count – rises, he’s forced to question who is guilty and who is innocent.

Nearly completed a poetry collection that I'm hoping to send somewhere by the end of this month. Keep your biros crossed! 🖊 #PoetryCommunity

The Handmaid's Tale is meant to be fiction, you guys. Did someone file it in the wrong section again? 🤦‍♀️ #HandmaidsTale

That should last me at least an hour... Happy Easter everyone! #Easter #Chocolate

A reminder for everyone: It's NEVER too late to review an author's book, especially smaller & indie authors! Every review counts! #ReadingCommunity #BookReviews #Booksky

That's one of the most beautiful free kicks I've ever seen... and then came the 2nd one!! #COYG #Arsenal

Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition which now stands at 10,000+! If you haven't added your name, #DoTheWriteThing -

Just cried at an episode of Bluey. Seriously, that show should come with a warning! But I do love it 😀 #Bluey

Thank you to @alcs.co.uk for the yearly payment for secondary usage - always such a lovely surprise and a welcome addition! Probably more than I've made in royalties for the last 2 years, let alone 1 year! #ALCS

Would you mind sharing this open letter, Sam? It's already been signed by almost 300 creators. forms.gle/8PFoz7XqQazq...

Okay, #AuthorsofBluesky - Unite! Let's all do the actions in this article from @societyofauthors.bsky.social below! I'll be doing mine this week. 💪

Sometimes you wonder if you should keep writing when rich b*stards just want to steal your work without consent. Two of my novels are on here and have been scraped by AI. Cheers Meta. #Meta #AI #Daylightrobbery

I'm very excited about @leiabutler.bsky.social's new book, hence the blurb! See below 👇 #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #BookBlurb

Write? Aged 16-22? Live work or study in the north of England? The Writing Squad is recruiting! Details here! www.writingsquad.com/join-the-squ... #WritingCommunity

I had the pleasure of chatting to the students at Roehampton Uni. I told them about my writing journey, answered Qs & read them a few poems! I think one of my fave poems I've written is 'Instructions for Disassembly' from my pamphlet with Broken Sleep. It was a great session! #WritingCommunity

Who’s been putting off filling in that government consultation on AI then? Because you took one look and realised that fucking thing was designed SPECIFICALLY to put you off? Don’t worry, there are three online guides to help you: The Association of Illustrators theaoi.com/news/the-cop...

Happy #WorldBookDay! Fancy buying a book (I always do)? Please check out your local author in your network. If you need one, I have books out too! #ReadingCommunity #AuthorLife

Here's a reminder to just write. Your first draft will probably be utter trash and that's okay! #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife

Here's a blog about my #Thriller Volta and some of my writing practices for it: www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/post/blog-to... #WritingCommunity #WritingProcess #AuthorLife

Apparently, sales of Teslas have declined by 45% across Europe. ...Only 45%? 😂 #Swasticars

This is tragic and we need to do better. The amount of stuff we have to do for free (or for exposure) is so much harder for people without backing. This is why fewer w/c creatives can survive in the arts. #WorkingClass #Creativity #TheArts

Think we all need this right now... Spotted on a bridge near my house. #Hope #Smile #DontGiveUp

Solidarity to everyone around the world who are finding their liberties being limited. Read banned books, support those who can't defend themselves, stand up in any way you can! #BannedBooks #Rebel

🚲 Sometimes when I need my 6-year-old to ride his bike faster, we play real-life Mario Kart. The other day, we renamed Zebra Crossings as 'Goomba Crossings' and now the name has stuck 😬 🏎 #Parenting #MarioKart

Looking for a #Thriller? When Briony Campbell confesses to killing her boyfriend, a straightforward crime soon turns into a mystery. Haunted by demons from his past, lawyer SJ Robin is assigned to the case. As confusion and the body count rises, he must question who's guilty & who's innocent.

Thanks to the brilliant @amandaearl.bsky.social for contributing to my blog with her piece on "Do You Have to Have Money to Be A Writer?" You can read it here: www.nikkidudleywriter.com/blog/do-you-... #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky

I was not expecting the new Bridget Jones to make me cry! But here we are 😂 BridgetJonesMovie

Sounds like presidential business 😂

Subbed my latest thriller to an agent I've wanted to for a long time! Not sure if it'll lead anywhere, as not had much luck with agents ever, but it's worth a shot! #AmQuerying

I shall be living in the world of books for the foreseeable future until someone can write a better real world. Cheers. #ReadingCommunity

Love isn’t just 💋💐💝🫂—it’s coffee & group chats that never die & “text me when you get home.” Join my Non-Romantic Love Poem Workshop this Sunday at 1 PM EST | 6 PM GMT & write about the love that truly lasts. Sign up now! 🔗 below ⬇️ #poetrycommunity #valentinesday #lovepoem #creativewriting

Amazing. And so true! #BreakingNews

📣 Call for nominations! As Professor Paul Muldoon completes his term as Ireland Professor of Poetry in October, The Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust invites nominations for the Ireland Professor of Poetry for 2025-2028. Learn More: irelandchairofpoetry.org/call-for-nom...