Val McDermid
Writer, broadcaster, civil(sometimes) partner, mother, lesbian feminist, lover of libraries, vocalist with the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers. Once described as the ‘gobby shop steward of crime fiction’. Www.valmcdermid.com @quineofcrime on Insta
@vcorenmitchell.bsky.social
Writer, poker player and accidental quiz show host.
@lynnhenni.bsky.social
Humankind: be both - my favourite graffiti. Looking for positivity and joy, often through a viewfinder. Optimist, enthusiast and participant. My politics are rooted in equality, fairness and humanity.
@aminatshah.bsky.social
National Librarian and CEO, National Library of Scotland. Lay Member of Court, University of Dundee, Visiting Professor, RGU, 1/8 Big Rock Records, Newport-on-Tay. FRSE, FRSA.
@trusselluk.bsky.social
An anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger together 💚
@philippesands.bsky.social
@ucllaws.bsky.social @11KBW #EASTWESTSTREET #THERATLINE #THELASTCOLONY #38LONDRESSTREET
@samatlounge.bsky.social
Publishing commentator. Founder of Meet The Booktokers, As Seen On Booktok, and The Empowered Author. Trying to disrupt book publishing for 15+ years. Not easy.
@seileasdar.bsky.social
A German in Scotland, optimist, creative soul, artist-in-waiting
@surgeonshall.bsky.social
Home to the largest & most historic collection of surgical pathology in the world. Open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week.
@martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social
Crime novelist and book hunter, fascinated by detective fiction's heritage as well as its present and future. Latest novel, Hemlock Bay. Diamond Dagger, two Edgar awards, President and archivist of the Detection Club. Do You Write Under Your Own Name? blog
@sharkymarc01.bsky.social
Lover of music, literature, food, art, culture, education, theatre, friends, wine, travel...not necessarily in this order! All opinions my own.
@liljawriter.bsky.social
Award winning Icelandic author of “The Reykjavik Noir Trilogy” and “Arora Investigates” series. New book: DARK AS NIGHT - out now!
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
We bring the very best in music, literature, crime writing, salon, spectacle and education to Harrogate
@caimhmc.bsky.social
Author Caimh/CK McDonnell's page, home to The Dublin Trilogy, McGarry Stateside & The Stranger Times
@sarahmillican.bsky.social
ON TOUR NOW! Www.sarahmillican.co.uk Comedian, Standard Issue podcaster, writer, feminist. Posts ending TSM are by my team.
@movley.bsky.social
Chair | Harrogate International Festivals @harrogatefest #TheakstonsCrime
@jjennchoi.bsky.social
@groveatlantic.bsky.social publicity • has immediate thoughts always, but while zoning out • said thoughts are my own • she/they Spring 2025 catalog: https://groveatlantic.com/bookseller-overview/full-catalog-download/
@nicholaswroe.bsky.social
Former writer and editor on the Guardian Review now freelancing. Arts & books. Comms for Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra. Swansea City FC. Bikes.
@rosiegarlandwriter.bsky.social
Writer, March Violet, secret medievalist, FRSL✨ Not cynical; just been taking notes. Novels:The Fates(Quercus) Palace of Curiosities, Vixen, Night Brother(Borough) Poems:Nine Arches March Violets: @marchvioletsband.bsky.social http://www.rosiegarland.com
@julietemckenna.bsky.social
Writes epic and contemporary fantasy novels along with varied shorter fiction. She/her. All opinions absolutely my own. For more, see www.julietemckenna.com
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social
Bibliophile. Grecophile. Edinburgh and Leros. Expect books and cats.
@suzyaspleybooks.bsky.social
Crime writer. Geordie in Scotland with a dash of Danish. Debut novel Crow Moon out. Shortlisted for good stuff. @OrendaBooks Agent Euan Thorneycroft @AMHeath 🖤💫📚
@lighthousebks.bsky.social
Queer-owned and woman-led independent community bookshop. 🏳️🌈 An unapologetically activist, intersectional, feminist, antiracist, lgbtq+ community space. Find us at https://lighthousebookshop.com/
@lenniesaurus.bsky.social
Aspiring poet, growing problem. My book POYUMS is available to order now. https://linktr.ee/poyums 🏴💙
@sonjatiernan.bsky.social
Historian of modern Ireland. Author Books: Irish Women’s Speeches, Marriage Equality, Eva Gore Booth. Coordinator Irish Humanities Alliance|Royal Irish Academy. Fellow Royal Historical Society. She/Her ORCID: 0000-0003-2409-311X tiernansonja@gmail.com
@finncotton.bsky.social
Editorial Director for Crime & Thriller at Transworld Books, part of Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 All views my own
@tracychevalier.bsky.social
Author (Girl with a Pearl etc). Maker. Best advice: Less is more. Website: https://tracychevalier.com/
@jocallaghankat.bsky.social
Sunday Times bestseller In the Blink of an Eye, winner of Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year & CWA New Blood Dagger. Book 2 Leave No Trace. Agent: susanW1F
@lesleymcdowell.bsky.social
Author of CLAIRMONT @wildfirebooks.bsky.social 'Riveting, a clever portrait of a fascinating woman' Times 'Enthralling' Observer LOVE AND OTHER POISONS due July 2025 Repd by Ian Drury @sheilland.bsky.social ExJoycean Still Glaswegian she/her
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
We publish a broad and vibrant range of books for audiences of all ages.
@alisonhennessey.bsky.social
Publishing Director of Raven Books, an imprint of Bloomsbury Books. Lover of the gripping & the gothic, the contemporary & the cunning. Comprehensive school girl in literary world. Easily bribed with a chocolate orange.
@theothersambaker.bsky.social
One of the millions of journalists who’s defected to Substack and started a podcast. https://theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com/
@louisemangos.bsky.social
Author of suspense & historical novels Stories in 20+ anthologies MA crime writing UEA Wild swimmer Skate skier Cyclist Fizz drinker
@janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social
Writer (Secrets of the Bees out in Jun 2025; Black Crescent, White Hare, Sea Gate etc), publisher (GRRM, Hobb, Feist, Lawrence, Heartfield, Kaner, ex Tolkien), allotmenteer. History. Morocco/Cornwall. Covid is airborne 💙📚 #Writing #Books #FBPE
@laurasrobinson.bsky.social
Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author. Amazon #1 bestseller. 🇬🇧 Mantle, Pan-Macmillan 🇺🇸 Atria, Simon & Schuster Agent: Antony Topping @greeneandheaton.bsky.social https://www.laurashepherdrobinson.com/
@sineadgleeson.bsky.social
🇮🇪 Writer| Hagstone | Constellations | This Woman’s Work (with Kim Gordon) | Agent: Peter Straus at RCW | Newsletter: momentsofrecognition.substack.com
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
Indy publisher of award winning literary fiction You can order books here : www.bluemoosebooks.com
@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social
Guardian columnist & writer, author of Half a Wife, sometimes on telly/Guardian Politics Weekly podcast. No, I didn't write the headline. Event host & speaker https://www.specialistspeakers.com/?p=2705
@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