“It’s just not fair that certain people... get certain kinds of opportunities and other people don’t.” Actor Michael Sheen tells @jonsnowc4 why he’s started a creative arts scheme for people from working class and under-represented communities.

This is the kind of tweet that’s just begging for a retweet, Louise Walters 😂 Thank you

Are you an unpublished crime writer in the UK? Do you have an incredible novel to share? Here's your chance to pitch your novel to a panel of top publishing executives! 🚨 We've opened our Pitch Perfect submissions for 2021. Entry here: bloodyscotland.com/take-part/pitc…

Noirwich Crime Writing Festival returns on 9-12 September! Join Megan Abbott, David Peace and more for events, writing workshops, book clubs and more. Lots taking place online for FREE! Book your place Noirwich Crime Writing Network buff.ly/2KXqLpm

Delighted to have been awarded a #DYCP Grant from Arts Council England for the completion of DECEPTION. Hard work starts now! Thanks for all your support National Centre for Writing, Clare Conville, Louise Walters, Graham Bartlett, The Crime Writers’ Association #CWADaggers

I have had too many conversations lately with women not getting what they deserve in the work place & I am not here for it. Gratitude is bullshit and holding you back. My latest bookseller column about why this is toxic for women in the workforce.

Tomorrow is my 54th birthday. My indie press is in the financial doldrums so a nice present would be book sales. I've accepted I will have to close LWB if sales don't pick up, but I think this world needs indies more than ever. Here's my catalogue... …e-4057-8545-9358ed1f12ef.filesusr.com/ugd/297c68_dd3…

Come join me working for one of the most fun festivals in the world. Crime fiction writers & readers are just the best. Please RT

Jon (@JonLRansom) and I were part of #Escalator at National Centre for Writing and so I had the pleasure of getting first hand readings from #TheWhaleTattoo. He’s an outstanding writer - I recommend a pre-order!

Well, so exciting - I've had 50 website orders since Thursday! And lots of queries from USA people who saw Neil Gaiman's quote tweet on Thursday. I'm now selling to the USA on my website due to popular demand. Thanks to all. Especially Neil! louisewaltersbooks.co.uk/shop-1

I never want to see a giant pair of scissors at an opening ever again.

Am very excited to update my bio - I’ve been signed by the brilliant Clare Conville at C&W. Thanks also to Luke Speed and Kate Burton - everyone has been so welcoming and I can’t wait to get to work with you

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Just learned that as a child my dad was demoted from being Joseph in a Nativity play to being the innkeeper, due to bad behaviour, so, in revenge, when Joseph enquired if there was any room at the inn he yelled loudly YES, HEAPS

Say what you want, but these Downing Street parties sound absolutely amazing. Imagine going to a party so mad that you have to carry out an enquiry to find out whether it was in your house and whether or not you went.

Excited for this!

This is… exquisite