I'm putting together a list of people interested in NHS maternity services reform - historians, antenatal educators, parents, health researchers, midwives, doctors, policy folks etc - for a project I'm working on and some future events. Let me know if you'd like to be added!

Cheering on the latest of our Jericho Writers' #SelfEditAlumni to be published. 💥💥💥

Having to email the meeting host to say you’re trying but you can’t seem to join the video call is one of the most stressful emails to type and send.

We would like to thank CANPACK and CPUK for their support of Adora Cheung this year Normanby Hall Country Park . Their team will be joining us on site with activities and their wonderful book #SenseofPlace raising money for their nominated charity British Heart Foundation

Thank you Gillian Harvey for including The Chateau in your autumnal books round up! This one starts with a lavish Halloween party at a French chateau and has several murders OF COURSE. observer.com/2024/09/fall-b…

So, an amazing thing happened. I signed a two-book deal with Avon (Harper Collins) and my debut psychological thriller is out in February 2025 Meet Emma, She's sick. Just not in the way you think. Available to pre-order now. amazon.co.uk/SICK-DEATH-psy…

Are you an unpublished writer with a brilliant idea? It’s time for you to be discovered! Thrilled that the 5th year of Discoveries, our writers development programme launches today. Find out more: bit.ly/3XuZVHh Audible UK 🎧, Curtis Brown Books Curtis Brown Creative #Discoveries2025

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Obvs.

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A while ago I did some query letter feedbacks for writers. One of them was about a chronically ill woman whose life takes a dark turn. I remember thinking ‘this is GOOD!’ Today Chris Bridges has announced a 2 book deal & I’ve just finished this twisty turny brilliant novel.

Extremely pleased to have three poems in the wonderful experimental Ranger. So much talented artwork and poetry, huge thanks to David A. Bishop #Rangereditor Clown Prince No Exit Divorce rangermagazine.net/issue6 ​#RangerMagazine #poetry #Ranger Magazine

The news is out - I'm absolutely thrilled to be judging @womensprize #Discoveries2025! Unpublished and unagented writers please enter. It's free and you don't even need to have finished your novel! womensprize.com/writers/discov…

It’s always the quiet ones… NOW Sky TV #SweetpeaTV #trailer #SeeSawFilms #KirstieSwain #EllaJones #EllaPurnell 🌺 🔪

Some personal news: I’m now commissioning editor at Prospect. Looking to commission essays and narrative features - any length up to 4,000 words. I’m also still editing the People section: 600-word profiles at the front of the magazine. Pitch to me!

The proofs of TO LOVE A LIAR are here!! Coming March 2025 with Viking Books UK woohoo!

Oooo this looks fab! Guys, do check it out and sign up 👻👻👻

I’ve signed up! Very exciting…

Amazing news!

Agree.