Extremely excited that The Painter’s Daughters has been chosen for the inaugural National Gallery Book Club.

I’ll be in conversation with art historian Matthew Morgan, looking at Gainsborough and his girls in the broader 18th century artistic landscape.

Phoenix Books

Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy of #MissAustenInvestigates for 99p: it’s only prudent that one’s next read is the Kindle Daily Deal. Please RT to spread some Austen joy!

PENARTH LITERARY FESTIVAL NEWS 📣📣📣

Keep an eye on our socials today for our big Festival programme reveal!

*and yes, by writing this Tweet (is it still called a Tweet?) it does mean that we definitely have to make it happen today. 🫣

#PenarthLitFest

This sounds fantastic!!

So, my mum is currently reading my book while on holiday. When I asked her what she thought she told me that she's worried about my mental state 🤷‍♀️

THE PAINTER'S DAUGHTERS is 99p on Kindle store today! 🖌️

Discover the vividly imagined novel inspired by Thomas Gainsborough's daughters, who spent their lives trying and failing to live up to the perfect image the world so admired in their portraits.

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I have decided to not compete in this year’s olympics.

New sensory-friendly sessions at a popular castle tearoom will enable visitors with additional needs to enjoy a welcoming and accommodating environment tailored to their specific requirements.
Full details: pembrokeshirecoast.wales/news/castle-te….

Has anyone else watched #3BodyProblem on Netflix? I'm still reeling from THAT episode... what a masterpiece (in my opinion)

If you have a B&N Rewards or B&N Premium Membership you can save 25% when you pre-order The Trials of Lila Dalton. The sale starts today and ends on Friday.
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‘The ceasing of Ja and the birth of I, apart in every word going forward, Ja and I pulling in opposite directions’

This lovely novel by Ania Card has been all over the place with me (see the state of the cover). So gorgeous on longing and belonging, on language and home.

Dulux UK | Colour & Inspiration Why do all of the books written by male authors get bold colours, whereas all of the books written by female authors are neutral or pink? duluxheritage.co.uk/en/features/he…

I'm delighted to say that I have a new article out in Dix-Neuf! Open access, it's called 'Reading Beyond Gender in Zola's Au Bonheur des Dames, L'Argent, and La Joie de vivre'. Many thanks to SDN for an enjoyable review and publication process. doi.org/10.1080/147873…

Spotted in Waterstones Swansea great books by great authors Chris Lloyd Alis Hawkins Philip Gwynne Jones and Elly Griffiths and you can catch them all for FREE 17th-24th April from the comfort of your own home at GŵylCrimeCymruFestival What are you waiting for? 🤯

I’m so very happy that THE TOWER is ‘briefly noted’ in the next issue of The New Yorker (online as of yesterday)! Thrilled is an understatement

The New Yorker Doubleday Carolyn Williams

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All that was needed here was time and Michael Sheen gave it. The results were marvellous.

Over the moon to have The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands featured as the July pick from the amazing Goldsboro Books! And with this absolutely beautiful special edition! 🚂✨❤️

Congratulations on pub day Philip Gwynne Jones
Interview with Paul Burke on Crime Time FM tomorrow

It’s Paperback Publication Day for “The Venetian Candidate”!

I could have listened to the fabulous Natasha Pulley chatting to the brilliant Elaine Canning for hours. Thank you both so much and, of course, to Waterstones Swansea 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿♥️