Literary Leicester 2025
The University of Leicester's annual festival of literature, featuring free lectures, talks and readings.
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@ninarobinson.bsky.social
Peabody award winning journalist. Ex BBC World Service. International news documentaries. CEO Soundtruism Factual Narrative # Podcasts #Birmingham UK. Fellow Radio Academy + Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity FHEA #podcasts #podcasting #UniPodFest
@davidtjackson.bsky.social
Pro photographer & music journo. Fan of #BCFC & open water swimming. Photos & words for National World Publishing titles. We Are Birmingham podcast producer. https://linktr.ee/davidtjackson
@rpgbirmingham.bsky.social
The best #roleplaying club in #Birmingham, England! - we meet every Thursday night in #Digbeth, #Brum city centre. #RPG #DnD #DnDBirmingham #RPGBirmingham #TTRPG https://rpgbirmingham.co.uk/
@wersha.bsky.social
#writer #playwright. #PenguinWriteNow. ❤️ #comedy. New short stories ‘The Birmingham Collection’ out now. http://wersha.co.uk THE BIRMINGHAM COLLECTION: FUNNY SHORT STORIES FOR UNSETTLING TIMES https://amzn.eu/d/61lo6VA
@bookwormvaught.bsky.social
Author of many books, Creative Writing & English teacher, Curae prize, campaigner, mum of 3 lads. Rep. @keslupo Maass Agency, NYC Wilts, Wales, Southern US https://linktr.ee/bookwormvaught?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=00043ddf-6cad-43e1-8c8a-d89
@schweboo.bsky.social
Writer/photographer based in London who loves to travel to faraway places. My novel, ENTANGLEMENT, explores the intertwined fates of two families—one Irish and the other Japanese—over nine turbulent decades. Also, I like cooking. https://linktr.ee/schweboo
@cathypsych.bsky.social
Psychology PhD student at University of Gloucestershire looking at traumatisation of unpaid carers through institutional violence. Lover of cats, dogs, babies, cake and 🌈 she/her.
@sallybromley.bsky.social
Writer, reader, runner, renovating an 18th century fisherman's cottage on the Sussex coast.
@jessicamjonas.bsky.social
#amquerying writer and mother. My TBR list is still way too long.
@everywriter.bsky.social
Richard. Poet, editor, teacher.. #poetry #writer #editor #teacher Long time owner editor of www.everywriter.net, one of the largest writers sites on the web.
@melrea.bsky.social
Four novels written. Fun sexy novels about strong women dealing. Number five in the works. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-Rea/author/B018EE5T5Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true @iquitcigs.bsky.social St. Louis
@pulpliterature.bsky.social
Genre-busting fiction. Short stories, poetry, comics, and novels you can't put down. Good books for the price of a beer!
@lindseyboyle.bsky.social
Lawyer | Technology, Intellectual Property, Media and Commercial Law (Kings College + Queen Mary College London) | Mum 👩 | lover of history, art, theatre, music, reading and vegan for the 🐖🐑🐄🐔🌱🌎
@maureenaitken.bsky.social
Author of The Patron Saint of Lost Girls, winner of the Foreword Review INDIE Gold Prize, The Nilsen Prize; a Kirkus Star, and a Foreword Review Star. Stories in Missouri Review, Prairie Schooner, New Letters.
@morgannyberg.bsky.social
Multi-genre writer. Canadian. 🍁 Bloody but unbowed. Find me in your favourite online bookstore. 💙 📚 https://www.morgan-nyberg.ca/
@cybercityzine.bsky.social
Reaching out to aspiring authors and seasoned writers! If you are looking for a community of 300+ people who want to read YOUR writing, come check out the Beta-Reading Bazaar: https://discord.gg/FddvCcTVw2
@raeradford.bsky.social
Authors, sell your #books here: 🌟🌟FREE PROMOTION🌟🌟 Helping you to get noticed ❤️📚 Social Media Influencer (Over 117K followers on X) #BookBoost I am also trying to write a bestseller - ✨ Near Miss ✨
@atriumpoetry.bsky.social
Online poetry mag edited by @clairewalkerpoetry.bsky.social and @hollyannepoet.bsky.social www.atriumpoetry.com
@ellenkrupich.bsky.social
Writer ✍ Short prose. Poetry. Haiku 📚 #vss365 #writingcommunity My posts: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2wcalufrs3gx7wi4px22l2yd/feed/aaafkf472bdu2
@fracturedlit.bsky.social
Fractured Lit publishes flash fiction with emotional resonance. Open year-round and is available to all writers. https://fracturedlit.com/
@amosmiller.bsky.social
Professional trombone player, amateur photographer, head of brass Royal College of Music.
@andys-art.bsky.social
Painter, amateur photographer, writer, ENFP, leftie, profoundly irreligious, based in Canberra. DMs open if you're enquiring about my art (no NFT), or if we've interacted and we're friends ... don't DM otherwise or I will block. Insta: andy.sumner.art
@judithwilson99.bsky.social
Writer, singer and volunteer. Support Liverpool but live in Manchester. Never vote Conservative or Reform. My Manchester crime novel, Beside the Wall. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beside-Wall-intriguing-thriller-Manchester/dp/B0DM1DTMD1/ref=sr_1_3
@rburrows.bsky.social
Cheshire Novel Prize Shortlist ‘25🤞 Write Mentor Picturebook SL’23/LL’24 Poetry - The Dirigible Balloon, Northern Gravy, Tyger Tyger, The Toy, The Yorkshire Times, Motherhood Uncensored and BBC Upload.🏴
@stroudshortstories.bsky.social
Twice-yearly live lit event for Glos & South Glos writers. Established 2011. Run by John Holland. Next event 11 May 2025 'Keep on Movin' at the Cotswold Playhouse. Now closed for submissions. Website https://stroudshortstories.blogspot.co
@kirinjaan.bsky.social
Pashtun-American writer living in Amsterdam. Pushcart nom, Tin House Fellow, Pen EV fellow, Steinbeck fellow, Vermont Studio Center, among others… www.kirinkhan.com
@thewriterswalk.com
Ey up 👋 I’m a #writer and #walker from Yorkshire, living in That London. I write a Substack where I share stories, interviews and writing prompts that explore the places where walking and writing meet. Fancy joining in? https://thewriterswalk.com
@jerichowriters.bsky.social
A community founded by writers, for writers ✍️ Creators of friendly and inspiring courses, editorial services & events that launch careers #WritingCommunity 📚 linktr.ee/jerichowriters
@wendypratt.bsky.social
Author: The Ghost Lake Poet: Blackbird Singing at Dusk Editor: Spelt Magazine https://linktr.ee/wendypratt
@wordfactoryuk.bsky.social
'National organisation supporting excellence in short fiction' - The Guardian.News & events https://thewordfactory.tv/ Location: Cornwall + London
@emilybarr.bsky.social
Writer of many things. YA: The Other Girl, is coming from Penguin in May 2025. Sci fi in the US as Evie Green Backpack, The Sleeper and various others, back in the day (and working on more) Screenwriting is incoming...
@gbpoliceadvisor.bsky.social
🚔 Advising authors, TV writers, doc makers. ✍️ Award-winning crime writer: BAD FOR GOOD, FORCE OF HATE & CITY ON FIRE. Repped by DHH Literary Agency. 🤓 Mentor with Jericho Writers. 🕵️♂️ Retired police C/Supt. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/grahambartlett
@watsonlittle.bsky.social
A long established literary agency that likes books...and dogs.
@newwritingsouth.bsky.social
New Writing South is dedicated to inspiring, nurturing and connecting all kinds of creative writers in southeast England.
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
Leading support and development organisation for writers in Ireland. Programmes | Resources | Courses | Events | #NovelFair 📚 Supported by Arts Council of Ireland.
@applesandsnakes.bsky.social
England’s leading organisation for #SpokenWord and #PerformancePoetry. #NoWordUnspoken #PoetryWithBite Follow us @applesandsnakes on other channels. Find us www.applesandsnakes.org We're new to this... give us a moment!
@taniahershman.bsky.social
Queer writer of odd things: stories/poems/hybrids. New hybrid CNF book coming 2025. Permissioner, founder of Unbox Your Words. She/they 🏳️🌈 www.taniahershman.com; https://taniahershman.substack.com/; https://www.instagram.com/tania_hershman_writes
@arvonfoundation.bsky.social
The Home of Creative Writing. Writing courses and retreats online and at three UK countryside homes. https://linktr.ee/arvon_
@kbjensenauthor.bsky.social
Award-winning author, editor, publishing expert, and pro ski instructor. My latest book is Love and Other Monsters in the Dark. I also run an online writing and publishing camp for teen writers. For more on me and my workshops, visit kbjensenauthor.com.
@michellebark.bsky.social
Senior #editor at DarlingAxe.com. Award-winning #author, Ironman #triathlete. michellebarker.ca
@readiln.com
📚 Where Readers & Authors Connect! Discover new books. Share reviews. Connect with authors 🔗 ReadiLN.com Readers: Explore indie gems & bestsellers. Authors: Promote books, get reviews & grow your audience. Join our community of book lovers & storytellers
@katevanderborgh.bsky.social
Writer, musician, ghost hunter, greyhound servant. Looking for the strange and lovely, from Leytonstone to The North.
@fayerd.bsky.social
Author of 6 books and sometime poet, Best Microfiction 2023 winner, animal lover, amateur wildlife photographer. www.fayerapoportdespres.com #WritingCommunity #WritersCoffeeBar #WritersCoffeeClub #Wildlife #5amwritersclub
@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
@afterdinnerconversation.com
Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Literary Fiction Publisher. Top 10 (Chill Subs) LitMag 2023-2024, books, & podcasts. $ subscriptions (& Patreon) pay writers. Links: https://bio.site/afterdinner
@bornonadarkmoon.bsky.social
Scottish poet living in The Netherlands. Poetry Scotland, Dust Poetry, Acropolis, Crow and Cross Keys. Second chapbook ‘THE WEIGHT OF VAPOUR’ by Alien Buddha Press EIC of The Winged Moon