I declined to participate in the PEN America World Voices Festival bc I couldn't understand how an organization like PEN refused to unequivocally defend Palestinian journalists and writers.

Solidarity works. Stay strong, everyone, and keep your eyes on Gaza. #ceasefirenow

Both sides now.

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“And you, love, I want you to be there,
In every story
Go, be in every story”

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I stayed up way too late last night to finish this wonderful book by Jennie Godfrey. I loved reading about Miv’s adventures! Couldn’t stop turning the pages #amreading

Good morning & good luck today ☕️

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New on my blog today - Paperbacks to Look Out For in May 2024: Part Two alifeinbooks.co.uk/2024/04/paperb… via alifeinbooks

#1937Club
Lovely review:
‘Rereading it now at a grand old age, it feels like an even truer and more touching description of the passing of time and the ravages it wreaks upon human bodies and minds than To the Lighthouse or The Waves…’ findingtimetowrite.wordpress.com/2024/04/21/193…

Just seen my awful typos so am resending- Our theme week focusing on biography, autobiography, and memoir starts today - writers - please share your work and, everyone, I'd love to hear your recommendations. Also join us for live book chat this evening from 8PM on #devonbookhour

Good morning all! It’s Liz Champion on deck this week. How are you? What are your writing goals for the week? #WritingCommunity

Just contributed as a one-off so far. Freedom of speech is more than ever muzzled by mainstream news sources. Please consider donating. They're doing good work.

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I loved this remarkable novel for its wisdom, humour and contemplation. It's beautifully written and I felt so calm in its company. Would love to hear it read aloud.

Whenever I read a Bluemoose Books novel I am inspired. I have three in-waiting, and one to re-read. Can't wait.

It’s been a great week with you all, #womenwriters ! This is ⁦Valeria Vescina⁩ in Switzerland signing out and handing over to ⁦Liz Champion⁩ for the coming week.

'He had been sitting in his father’s car late in the afternoon, driving down the one road that leads in and out of the village when a bullet fired by an Israeli soldier hit him in the head. The light surely was soft.'
He was 10 yrs old.🖤
lithub.com/premonition-in… via Literary Hub

Ready or not a new week is rolling in.

Sending love. What remains of us is that 🖊️📝 #5amwritersclub 🌷☕️💝

New on the blog today, I've written about REMEMBERING LAUGHTER by Wallace Stegner.

There are hints of Edith Wharton in this beautifully written story of marital infidelity, intense bitterness and the refusal to forgive. My contribution to the #1937Club .

jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2024/04/21/rem…

Unbelievable and ghoulish. You couldn't make these people up. theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

Read what the brilliant 🇪🇺 Wiz Wharton is AWAY (Updates only) 🇪🇺🌎 has to say about #thelightbetweenus
I was overwhelmed. Thank you Wiz!
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