Lovely two-festival day, first talking sailing with Susan Smillie at Fowey Lit Fest, then discussing The Heart of the Woods to a packed room at Bude Lit Fest.

I agree entirely. I will always value having read these wonderful books with my son. Such a great character and one who I suspect speaks to the children many of us were.

BE MORE TWITCH ❤️🦅

Oh. Farewell to the wonderful Alice Munro. theguardian.com/books/article/…

Happy Birthday to Daphne du Maurier! Born #otd in 1907. Check out the recent Radio 4 Open Book episode about her work, feat Olivia Laing, Wyl Menmuir octavia bright and myself bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

.Lisa Woollett, whose new book Lost to the Sea is a) wonderful b) out now, is a true detective of the foreshore. I’m hoping she might be able to help identify this, found 60 years ago at Port Isaac.

After nine years at the helm of beautiful, unique Totleigh Barton, I am stepping aside to focus on Arvon's ever-growing artistic programme. So we are looking for a new Director to start at Totleigh this summer. Please share - this is truly a dream job!

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The view from today’s office.

Last night’s Wayward Festival Quiz was so much fun! A local author was assigned to each team-to help or hinder…not sure! Great to catch up with Wyl Menmuir Charlie Carroll Emily Barr Roz Watkins Jo Jakeman & Emma Cowell Author #TheIslandLoveSong out June 6th thanks Falmouth Bookseller

Met a woman on a beach this evening whose accent sounded familiar. Turns out we’re from the same town.

‘You remember Bradey? And Hindley?’ she asks. ‘No, you’re too young. Shipman then?’

Triangulation by serial killer.*

* I remembered Shipman, who was dr to all my neighbours.

So, The Heart of The Woods has gone to print, before it's released into the wild in early June. I couldn't be happier it, and with the gorgeous cover quotes from two writers I admire greatly, Guy Shrubsole and Tristan Gooley 🌳.

‘Meet Britain’s new nature defenders: guerrilla guardians who don’t own the places they protect but care for them anyway’

Very proud to be one of the chapter authors of Wild Service, a new anthology book by Right to Roam & friends, published today!

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Two of the best in the same place at the same time. Be there.

Calling all Woking people! Mick Herron and I will be Woking Library, talking thrillers and spies and why both of us are eminently suited to being the next James Bond. 30th May. Do come along. Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-w…
(Guildford people also welcome)

There is nothing more I can do for my book, The Heart of The Woods, which is out in early June. Which meant I had time to play guitar for a few minutes this afternoon. m.soundcloud.com/wyl-menmuir/ab…

Is anything more wonderful than ancient trees? Here are some of most Britain's most famous: the Yew & me 5k yrs old (allegedly), the Birnham oak & sycamore and lastly my favourite the oldest goat willow (nr Struay) in UK, which is more entire ecosystem than solitary veteran

📢We've officially opened our doors again! Or, we're now receiving applications for our Open Doors Project 📢

If you're from a traditionally under-represented background, looking for a publishing role, please consider applying before 25.04 :

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