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Writer Anne Brontë died #otd in 1849. She's frequently characterised as forgotten by history, sabotaged by her elder sister Charlotte's jealousy blocking her work from reissue for 10 years after her death. Good sister versus bad sister? A thread... 🧵1/10

Oh to live in the London of 101 Dalmations

It was such a joy to speak with Jo Durrant about my TOP TEN THEATRE shows, including the likes of THE LION KING and HAMLET, but also lesser known works by the likes of Christopher Marlowe, Robert Greene, Thomas Kyd, and John Fletcher: jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com/ep-233-dr-darr…

The review of dreams.

Such an honour to be on this season's final episode of the official Brontë Parsonage Podcast! I talked about Charlotte Brontë's afterlife and why Elizabeth Gaskell deserves vindication! You can stream it here or wherever you get your podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/6BdnfT…

The cat’s out of the bag! 🐈‍⬛ LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD, my weird, slippery biography of Muriel Spark, will be out in April next year. A huge thank you to the team at Sceptre for helping me bring it to life. Please tell your libraries and favourite bookshops!

The first US review of my book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë is in. And I'm quite floored to say it's been awarded a coveted Kirkus Star!

COVER REVEAL! Look at this beauty ... My new book, The Worlds of Jane Austen, will be out in September 2025, in plenty of time to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Thank you to everyone at Quarto, especially the exceptional cover designer Isabel Eeles.

My debut book - The Invention of Charlotte Brontë - is out in UK paperback July 10th from The History Press

This book is riveting, thought-provoking and so well researched. Plus Graham is one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of spending time with. Do buy a copy...

Many thanks Jane Ellen ✨. I'm thrilled you enjoyed my book so much!

‘Well-researched and beautifully paced, this biography will layer onto Brontë’s story grief and anger in ways that further humanise the woman, the writer, and her works...’ Many thanks to Library Journal for this marvellous review! libraryjournal.com/review/the-inv…

dailybreeze.com/2025/06/06/why… Wuthering Heights, a grumpy teenager, the book I recommend to all – SPOILER ALERT: it’s The Greengage Summer – literary fisticuffs, book recs, The Eras Tour, & my favourite northern bookshops! So Cal News Group

‘Perfect for folklore fans and anyone who wants to add a bit of magic to their day.’ - Heather Fawcett, Sunday Times best-selling author. 'The Three Ravens Folk Tales' by Three Ravens Podcast is out this #July. Pre-order here 📕: buff.ly/I0UdRlf #folklore THP_Folklore ✨

Feeling very blessed the giants of US publishing Kirkus and Publishers' Weekly deemed my debut worthy of coveted Star Reviews in advance of its US release this August. In the UK it's coming out in paperback on July 10th from The History Press

Stealing the show at Ribblehead 👀

In #Indiebookshopweek I'm saying a huge thank you to all the wonderful independent booksellers who have supported my novels. Special shout out to the northeners: wave of nostalgia The Grove Bookshop Collected Books Durham #bookcornerhx Criminally Good Books York - thank you SO much!