K.F. MacCarthy
Writer of historical fiction ✨
Winner HWA DD Short Story Prize 2024
Longlisted Cheshire Novel Prize 2024
@nicholetta.bsky.social
Ich lese alles von Dorothy Dunnett, außerdem liebe ich Science Fiction, französische Kathedralen und meinen Hund Spike. Aber vor allem: nie wieder Faschismus. Nie wieder verbannte Bücher und Maulkörbe für Journalisten.
@dunnettcentral.bsky.social
The Dorothy Dunnett Society. Literary society and registered charity promoting the works of Scottish novelist Dorothy Dunnett and historical research. For more information on Dorothy Dunnett and her work, please visit https://dunnettcentral.org
@sojseaside.bsky.social
Literary editor & writers' mentor. Sarah Waters, Viv Albertine, Jacqueline Crooks and other fab authors. Cheshire Novel Prize judge. Black Girl Writers Mentor. www.sallyoj.com
@k8lister.bsky.social
Blonde Bombsite. Sex Historian. Author of A Curious History of Sex & Harlot, Whores, & Hackabouts. Host of Betwixt the Sheets Podcast. Consider this your fair dos warning.
@emilyhowes.bsky.social
Existential psychotherapist and (existential) novelist. www.emily-howes.com
@ragriggsauthor.bsky.social
Historical fiction author and speaker who spends a lot of time in the sixteenth century. I make and wear historical clothing. Love old buildings , churches, needlework and Devon. Ever hopeful gardener #HistoricalFiction #devon #Books #needlework 🪡✍️🌱📚
@histficcompany.bsky.social
We are an all-inclusive site for the historical fiction genre offering author services, editorial reviews, book contest, bookshop, bookish gift store, and publishing company exclusively for readers and authors of HF. (www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com)
@karenmckellar.bsky.social
I help indie authors untangle plots & strengthen structure & character. Five years in business and a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. Opening chapters edit, full edit, MS Critique at www.indiecateditorial.com I also write myself!
@thebookseller.com
At the heart of the book trade since 1858📚 News, charts, previews and more, online & in print. Buyer's Guides, conferences & The British Book Awards (Nibbies)✨
@gregjenner.bsky.social
~Public Historian 📜🤓 ~Host & creator of BBC YOU’RE DEAD TO ME comedy & history podcast😆🧐📻📜🏛️ ~Hon. Fellow, University of York IPUP 🧑🎓 ~ Author of 7 funny history books ✍️📚 ~ CBBC HORRIBLE HISTORIES TV (series 1-9) 🎭🤣 ~Spurs fan #COYS ⚽️ www.gregjenner.com 🧑💻
@nicolafitzhenry.bsky.social
Reader, writer, ponderer, traveller, feminist, mum. Love a delve into history especially if it’s about Scottish women.
@bertsbooks.bsky.social
Swindon based independent bookshop, visit us online or in person! bertsbooks.co.uk - or 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB Email us on bert@bertsbooks.co.uk
@galleybeggars.bsky.social
Galley Beggar Press is an independent publisher from Norwich. Citizens of the world. And foreign.
@jjsurtees.bsky.social
Pushcart prize nominated. Writer. London. Published Unsung Stories, Idle Ink, Liar's League, Fictive Dream & others.
@thereadingpara.bsky.social
Paramedic/Team Leader (views my own) Runner (including crazy distance runner!) Book reviewer #TheReadingParamedic™️ UK Book Blogger of the Year 2023 🏆 All my links here: https://linktr.ee/thereadingparamedic
@histwriter.bsky.social
British and Irish consultant paediatrician. Author of HEART OF CRUELTY, THE PIANO PLAYER, and DAUGHTER OF STRANGERS, all published by Poolbeg: a suspenseful trilogy set in the mid 19th century and inspired by the history of medicine. Histwriter.com ©2025
@glawrence.bsky.social
Author, Archer, Erratic gardener, Kung Fu novice, Leftie Intersectional Feminist (who is hopefully always learning more). Curiousity is better than judgement. Indie author of historical fiction and fantasy, looking for new friends and old on Bluesky! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@franquinn.bsky.social
Author of The Smallest Man, That Bonesetter Woman & The Lost Passenger, agent Alice Lutyens, Curtis Brown. Keen on cats.
@literaryhub.bsky.social
A daily literary website highlighting the best in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and criticism. https://linktr.ee/lithub_
@sarramanning.bsky.social
Reader, writer, chopped liver Literary Editor for Red Magazine Representation: Rebecca Ritchie at A.M.Heath Ltd
@londonbessie.bsky.social
Writer type. Making it up as I go. 📖. #TheTwelve out now. Other books #TheIllusions #TheGifts & #Bearmouth. Fond of wanders. Lover of books, films, art & wildlife. Nerd.
@tracychevalier.bsky.social
Author (Girl with a Pearl etc). Maker. Best advice: Less is more. Website: https://tracychevalier.com/
@seanluskauthor.bsky.social
Author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley and A Woman of Opinion (Penguin, 2022, 2024). Trying to do a few small good things to lighten the grim 2020s
@aetwigg.bsky.social
SPOILT CREATURES (2024) @tinderpress • Observer 10 Best New Novelists • 🏳️🌈 • Rep'd by 📚 @ce_seymour 🎥 @emilyhaywardw
@mdbell79.bsky.social
Writer, teacher. Out now: APPLESEED, a novel (2021, @marinerbooks). REFUSE TO BE DONE, a guide to novel revision (2022, @soho_press). He/him.
@joannamillerauthor.bsky.social
Writer, reader, whippet lover. Debut novel THE EIGHTS out 3 April 2025 with Fig Tree Penguin & Putnam Books. https://linktr.ee/joannamillerauthor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6abb21c9-05b2-4265-9222-8de90ca4d083u
@alicefwrites.bsky.social
Award-winning writer of short stories & longer fiction. Debut short story collection, The Truth Has Arms and Legs, published 2023 by @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social www.alicefowlerauthor.com www.linktr.ee/alicefowlerauthor
@lucywaverleybooks.bsky.social
Book reviews (historical fiction, history, art), writing, studying. Happiest in the hills. Then in the bath with a book. And a whisky.
@so-last-century.bsky.social
Writes, reads, looks at the pictures. Shortlisted Cheshire Novel Prize ‘23. MSt Lit & Arts Oxford ContEd. IG @history_is_so_last_century
@saranaidinecox.bsky.social
Cheshire Novel Prize & Cheshire Novel Prize kids is a worldwide writing competition run by Sara Naidine Cox www.cheshirenovelprize.com
@histnovsoc.bsky.social
For historical fiction readers and writers across the world. Starting to post here, but volunteer-led and still juggling The Other Place and Facebook, so thank you for your patience!
@collinson26.bsky.social
Historical Fiction Author A Pillow of White Roses OUT NOW
@sundialmagazine.bsky.social
Your home for short histfic on the web. Cover illustration by Hilary Ayshford. Subs are temporarily closed.
@elspells13.bsky.social
Writer and reader indulging my bookish nature 💙📚 Elspells Writing Feedback for new writers. www.elspells.com
@davidhheadley.bsky.social
M.D. DHH Literary Agency, Goldsboro Books & Capital Crime. Literary agent, award-winning bookseller & festival founder.
@dvbishop.com
Writes Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, set in Renaissance Italy • CARNIVAL OF LIES out 26.05.25 • Buy my books: https://linktr.ee/D.V.Bishop • Free newsletter: https://dvbishop.substack.com • Rep: @jennybrownagency.bsky.social • Ex-Tharg
@hfreader.bsky.social
Historical Fiction Addict. Lover of words. Hoarder of books. Drinker of coffee. #historicalfiction #bookreviewer #reader #booksky https://linktr.ee/historicalfictionreader
@katmezzacappa.bsky.social
Irish historical novelist living in Italy, published by Fairlight (Oxford), Histria (LV) and (to come) Stairwell (York). Also writes as Katie Hutton (Zaffre Books) and Kate Zarrelli (Romaunce). Rep'd by Annette Green Authors' Agency. katherinemezzacappa.co
@laurakarim.bsky.social
@muireadohanlon.bsky.social
Irish Writer, lover of books, hiker of mountains ✍️📚 * Shortlisted Historical Writers Association / Dorothy Dunnett Society Short Story Prize 2024 * Shortlisted Doris Gooderson Short Story Award 2024 * Longlisted Bedford Writing Competition 2023
@sophiehaydock.bsky.social
Author, journalist, marathon runner, mudlark | Curator Folkestone Book Festival | debut The Flames @DoubledayUK #EgonSchiele | agent Juliet Mushens | Madame Matisse coming in March 2025
@rachelblackmore.bsky.social
Author of COSTANZA - a historical fiction novel set in 1600s Rome - history nerd, book lover, love a red lip
@katiejlumsden.bsky.social
Booktuber (Books and Things). Historical fiction author. Freelance editor. Reader. Part-time Victorian. ✍️The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst, The Secrets of Hartwood Hall 📚Hosts #victober #janeaustenjuly She/her