If anyone feels like supporting a little indie bookshop, here's one in need of some love...

Here's a nice early review of THE MOONLIGHT MARKET in Publisher's Weekly... publishersweekly.com/9781639366637

Urban moths have evolved to blend in with a world of concrete and stone, rather than a woodland environment.
What if fairies did the same?
THE MOONLIGHT MARKET, coming July 2nd.
#LookCloser

Pink #Fullmoon April 23rd 2024,
Pink Moon over Water, 1924 by Georgia O'Keeffe #WomensArt

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Pre-order your signed Joanne Harris books now! Joanne Harris will be stopping by in a few days to sign copies of Broken Light, now out in paperback. We will also have a few signed Maiden, Mother, Crone, and earlier titles. Contact us with any pre-orders and requests!

Just been to see my Dad in hospital again - he was walking with his Zimmer frame, discussing the garden and giving me instructions on what kind of cake he wants for his birthday next week (strawberry and chocolate, apparently)...

Authors, I BEG you to not respond to criticism of your books. I understand it’s horrible to deal with, but NOTHING good comes from it. Especially if you think shaming the reviewer is the way to go.

And this morning the Shed is an abalone shell, holding in its nacreous heart a thousand years of sunshine...

Yesterday, we bid farewell to the incredible Nicola Solomon – the SoA's Chief Executive of 13 years – and welcomed new CE Anna Ganley into the role.

Here's a look back on some of what we achieved during her tenure. 👇

www2.societyofauthors.org/2024/04/19/cel…

Please consider signing this petition, folks. Help to save the only MA in Black British Literature in the world ... Thank you. chng.it/vSXzPdrQ via Change.org South Africa

Debut episode of my new #Podcast 🎙️ series Vikings and Valkyries, discussing Norse books by Joanne Harris Giles Kristian Betsy Tobin Justin Hill - Author Bernard Cornwell & more.
This episode was possible due to Hudd Lit Fest and Kirklees Local TV.
youtu.be/TNJrq-CcpgY?si…

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This is tomorrow night! Really looking forward to seeing some of you there 😊

22 April is #EarthDay 🌍🪴

At the RSL, we believe in using the power of words to stand up for the environment.

We’re partnering with CAFOD Christian Aid Oxfam and @savethechildrenuk with the support of the Climate Coalition to launch our Get Creative for Climate Justice

'We read to know that we are not alone.'
- C.S. Lewis
(art by John Michael Carter)

And this morning the Shed is a cradle, high above the rooftops; rocked by every wind that blows; catching every rainbow.

Everything about this show is masterly: incredible performances, terrific writing, tremendous, raw emotion. And that last scene…