Ending my work at this year’s Newark Book Festival on a high, chatting to Helen Russell about her fascinating book ‘How to Raise a Viking’. Funny, informative & inspiring, Helen’s insights into the Danish approach to parenting offers a more enlightened & enjoyable set of

Just one place left for an open micer… and the list for September is also filling up. If you’d like the last spot on 25th July, please let me know asap! Audience also incredibly welcome 🥳 #openmic #Harrogate #amwriting

Just seen this, Jo! Am so chuffed for you, and not surprised, that is fabulous news 🥳

I don’t know Margaret but she just stopped me in the street and said “I’ve seen what’s going on and it’s not right. You should feel safe in this country and I want you to know I’m not racist.” You might think how can I possibly make a difference? She did in her own little way.

The love for my country is inching back this morning. Huge ❤️ to everyone who went out yesterday to counter-protest.

Looking forward to this 📕 🏆

The warmest and cuddliest novel writing comp, with the most incredibly comprehensive, illuminating feedback. The whole experience has been wonderful and my novel is so the much the better for it. Massive thanks to Sara Cox and the team, really appreciate your hard work💪🙏

Unbelievable! And then, very believable… 😔

The House of Lost Secrets by Anstey Harris | #bookreview #LakeUnion Amazon Publishing @Anstey_Harris portobellobookblog.com/2025/01/23/the… via Joanne: Portobello Book Blog 📚 💕

Currently using my #CNPTOP100 #snippet to tweak my pitch for the Mslexia ✨ #agentextravaganza next week. Thanks so much Cheshire Novel Prize - the gift that keeps on giving!

Looking forward to next week’s #AgentExtravaganza Mslexia ✨ Thanks so much for the opportunity (and the Pitch Surgery, which was gold dust, 🙏)

She is FAB! And her stories are wonderful, too ❤️

The dwarfs are coming to Harrogate at the end of the month - can't wait! #deliciouscafe #openmic #writerslife #writerscommunity #WritersOfX #scifibooks #fantasy #authors #authorcommunity #publishers Jackie Buxton 💙

Jackie Buxton 💙

DwarfsPlanet Author Brilliant 🤩 Voices essential 😆 Signs are good for a packed audience on Thursday 🥳 jackiebuxton.com/open-mic-and-e… for more info.

I do love Open Mic! Such a buzzy night filled with huge talent from Harrogate and much beyond. Laughed my little socks off at this one 👇

Do you think the BBC gives Reform UK to much airtime compared to all the other political parties?🤔 Repost after voting please.

Brilliantly said, Gary. Thank you.