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Let’s start by lifting restrictions on one of the cheapest forms of energy.

We need more renewables NOW. Tell our leaders. 👇
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Berlin on your mind? Wow Sojourns has planned an immersive week of creativity and culture, 19-25 May. As Guest Artist I’ll be offering daily workshops, writing prompts and motivation. Details here: writingonwater.net #berlin #writing #bridges #walls #CrossingOver

Fabulous to meet my Birkbeck writing mates after ages; talking shop and having a delicious meal at Mowgli.

My writing takes me to interesting places. The next reading is not that far afield but it’s new to me. On 8th March #InternationalWomensDay2024 I’ll be reading at the #VaginaMuseum from the #Menopause Anthology by #ArachnePress .

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Really enjoyed the film “American Fiction”. One early scene reminded me of a few years ago when I went into some bookshops and moved the second book by The Whole Kahani from “world fiction” to “U.K. fiction”. #AmericanFiction #BritishFiction #BookshopAntics #AuthorPecadilloes

Birthday celebrations with my boys. And my CCC. [Constant Cocktails Companion]. And as always, sandy shores. The sea. #nofilter #fuerteventura #LifeOffline

London friends, please come if you can.

Silent disco and #Prince songs to see out 2023 and be more me in #2024.

Arts Emergency needs 21 new Bursars to help them keep doing the amazing work they’re doing…

One of my mottos: never pass on cake and Darjeeling tea. Thumbs up to Richmond Tea Rooms in Manchester for providing fine versions of both. #WritingLife

Lovely launch event in Leeds last evening for “The Unheard Voices” book of essays published on the 10th anniversary of the SI Leeds Literary Prize. Here I’m with Mahsuda Snaith. SI Leeds Lit Prize Peepal Tree Press #sileedslitprize #theunheardstories #peepaltreepress

We’re delighted to announce that Arvon is supporting the 2024 SI Leeds Literary Prize by offering a Space to Write bursary, open to unpublished female writers of colour based in the UK.

Find out more, including how to apply, on our website: sileedsliteraryprize.com/arvon-to-suppo…

Busy ants on a loofah flower. #chandigarh #gardens #antlife#

Diwali Party at The Savoy last evening. There was dancing, to a fusion medley including “Disco Deewane”. 😊🪔

First outing for “Shamans in Luburbia”. I’ll be reading this Saturday in Brixton, alongside other contributors, in a pre-publication event for #MenopauseTheAnthology .
Arachne Press🕷️ Round Table Books CIC #independentbookshopday
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I’ll be reading an excerpt from “Shamans in Luburbia” on 14 October, #IndependentBookshopDay at an event hosted by Round Table Books CIC in Brixton. If you’re in the vicinity come along, say Hi, laugh with me.
#shamans #shortstory
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Two women are liberated by the menopause and resolve to create rituals for their inner shamans. I explore rituals of the menarche and question the lack of corresponding rituals for later life. Short story “Shamans in Luburbia” is published in #MenopauseTheAnthology Arachne Press🕷️

Look forward to this discussion about #Poetry in #Translation .

A long Sunday at a good show. The Mahabharata told in two parts/two shows: Karma & Dharma. @Barbican #WhyNotTheatre Pared-down #mahabharata