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Claire Wilson

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🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Crime writer. Constant reader. Debut, Five by Five, out now via Penguin Michael Joseph! Repped by David Headley, DHH lit agency πŸ“š linktr.ee/byclairewilson ko-fi.com/biblioclaire

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Off to my first ever Bay Tales. Who’s coming

27.02.2026 11:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A great night at Porty books with Frances Crawford and Val McDermid

27.02.2026 08:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2021: Getting my picture with one of my favourite writers

2026: Getting my picture with one of my favourite writers at a party held by our publisher

In 2021 I could only dream I’d one day have a publisher. Now I’m living it

And every low, every rejection has been worth it. Let my tale inspire

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Train reads
Who else loves SA Cosby

24.02.2026 10:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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All publicity is good publicity, right?

Let’s see if I can sell any books on my travels

24.02.2026 09:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I will, James - thank you 🀩

24.02.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Off to London for a few hours πŸ“š πŸ₯‚

24.02.2026 07:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two exciting books I can’t wait to read but also don’t want to because they’ll be awesome and I’ll finish them too quickly

15.02.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day one of Cheshire Crime Writers. Panel tomorrow. Reminding myself to take lots of pics

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We’ve made it to February πŸ₯³

Which means I’ve been published for 18 months 🀯🀯

01.02.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing beats a jet 2 holiday

Or signing copies of your book

31.01.2026 13:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunday reading

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A crime rec worth your time and money

10.01.2026 11:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing

10.01.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Five By Five by Claire Wilson #FiveByFive @MichaelJBooks #ScottishCrimeFiction @byclairewilson.bsky.social #BookReview @michaeljbooks.bsky.social

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Jay’s 4 Star Plus Club 2025 One Word Kill – Mark LawrenceNot just a pulsating time travel romp, but also a compelling paean to the 1980s, coming of age, geek culture in general, and Dungeons and Dragons in particular. The cha…

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Starring @janeharper.bsky.social, @gradyhendrix.bsky.social (twice!), @catrionaward.bsky.social, @owenkingauthor.bsky.social, @byclairewilson.bsky.social, @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social, @danhowarth20.bsky.social (twice!), @karinslaughter.com, @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social

01.01.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Certainly got the hang of spending Xmas day alone

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If you’re looking for book recommendations look no further than these : Catherine by Essie Fox and A Very Vexing Murder by Dr Lucy Andrew

Both completely different but worth your time and money

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Ahhh so cool - I didn’t know about this so thanks for sharing

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Such a great picture πŸ₯°

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An Evening with the Authors Shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut Prize | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with the Authors Shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut Prize today...

Grab your ticket here and come along for a blether with myself, @richardstrachan.bsky.social, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and Foday Mannah!

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Wednesday πŸ‘€

23.11.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can’t wait until the new series of Line of Duty and Time? Then treat yourself, or a loved one, to a copy of Five by Five which takes the best aspects of both

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What a great selection of books πŸ‘€

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This is what progress looks like when you don’t have a clue what you’re doing

06.11.2025 11:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Authors Shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut Prize - Edinburgh WE

26/11

7pm

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Perfect writing conditions 🌧️

03.11.2025 13:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to this one. Join me in chatting with Emma Christie on her new novel, Watch Your Back

Tonight
7pm
Ayr Waterstones

30.10.2025 09:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Best. Birthday. Ever.

29.10.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I absolutely am! Thanks, David x

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