Kay Peddle

Congratulations Kerri! Wonderful news

Pictures of the twelve books longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2025

I’ve had to sit with this under my hat for a while, but I’m absolutely *delighted* to say Pathfinding has been longlisted for the Highland Book Prize. It’s among stellar company, and I couldn’t be more honoured. Huzzah @colwillandpeddle.bsky.social @eandtbooks.bsky.social
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Annotating the Judge’s Decision in the Case of Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE (Gift Article) Our critic annotates the barbed wordplay of a decision challenging the Trump administration’s theory of executive power.

Here’s a useful reminder of what our federal courts SHOULD be doing to uphold our constitutional traditions:

Happy Birthday Richard!

Manchester University Press signs Richard Smyth’s ‘vital’ book on fascism and the environment Manchester University Press has acquired Richard Smyth’s Greenshirts, a new book that uncovers the "deep, often obscured entanglements between fascist ideologies and environmental thought" over the last 150 years.

ICYMI: Manchester University Press has acquired Richard Smyth’s Greenshirts, a new book that uncovers the "deep, often obscured entanglements between fascist ideologies and environmental thought" over the past 150 years 👇 #BookSky

This is why I'm reading about fascists instead of going for a lovely walk on the beach. 👍

🎧 PODCAST 🎧

Zarina Muhammad & Gabrielle de la Puente – aka @thewhitepube.bsky.social – discuss the bizarre world of contemporary art and their book POOR ARTISTS with Olivia Sudjic

Listen here: lrb.me/x23

BBC Radio Scotland FM - Schedules This is the daily broadcast schedule for BBC Radio Scotland FM

I'll be on BBC Radio Scotland this morning talking to Stephen Jardine about my new book, Pathfinding: On Walking, Motherhood and Freedom. My slot will be around 10.10: listen in via this link:
www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p0...

The advertising poster for Kerri Andrews' book launch, showing Kerri wearing a rainbow-striped jumper.

After becoming a mother, with a backpack of supplies, the shadow of post-natal depression and the idea that maybe the hills are no longer for those like her, @kerriandrewsuk.bsky.social discovers tales of mother-walkers that have long been hidden away…

Event: Stow 7pm Thur 13 Mar Booking essential.

Grandparents are secretly fuelling women’s careers A staggering one third of working mothers in the UK rely on grandparents for childcare.

A brilliant piece by Terri Apter about how 1 in 3 women (me included), have only been able to return to work after parental leave because of the childcare provided by grandparents.

community.thefemalelead.com/p/grandparen...

ok this is a prize i would have *dreamed* of a few years ago - money! library time! editorial support!

British Library X Vittles Writing Fellowship !!!!!!!

apply!

@vittles.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social

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Announcement for the Jane Grigson Trust award shortlist.

Two pieces of news: 1) I’m writing a book! 2) The book (Friday Night Chicken) just shortlisted for the Jane Grigson Trust Award! I’m totally bowled over, and feeling very honoured. Huge thanks to the judges, and congrats Felicity Spector and Poppy Okotcha, whose inspiring books I can't wait to read!

Calling all Grandparents in South London! This event on Wednesday with our very own Terri Apter will be a lovely and informative night out. @villagebooks.bsky.social

Happy Publication Day @epwebber.bsky.social We are so proud of you and this amazing book! www.foyles.co.uk/book/mining-...

Happy Publication Day to our wonderful author Terri Apter! This is the perfect present to all current and will-be Grandparents www.foyles.co.uk/book/grandpa...

This week’s #CookbookCorner features Sweet: The Secret to the Best Desserts by Alexina Anatole! Read more about it and get the recipe for her Simple Citrus, Olive Oil and Vanilla Loaf here:
www.nigella.com/cookbook-cor...

My #nonfiction picks for February are books by @epwebber.bsky.social @moudhy.bsky.social @helenjukes.bsky.social Omar El Akkad, Victoria Amelina, Adelle Stripe (& not pictured @lissaevansphoto.bsky.social Mark Steel, Sophy Roberts, @adamjfarrer.bsky.social & June Darling)

Curry and Kneidlach: A Tale of Two Immigrant Families ( - by Shahnaz Ahsan and Aaron Vallance) When an unexpected coincidence reveals a remarkable story of two families - one Jewish, one Bengali - united by their experience of immigration, racism, kindness, and food. By Shahnaz Ahsan and Aaron ...

With all the new people over here, just thought I'd introduce this piece I was very proud to cowrite with @shahnazahsan.bsky.social. It's a story of two families - one Bangladeshi, one Jewish - united by experience of immigration, racism, kindness and food.👇
www.1dish4theroad.com/2019/11/shah...

Historian says his book events are being cancelled over fears of far right violence ‘It’s like we are back at the stage where the far right are strong enough and scary enough that it’s not possible to sit in a bookshop and give a talk about music and history,’ Joe Mulhall says

"I don’t think there should be any street, town, or bookshop in the country where people can’t meet because of the far right and if we are in that situation, that means it’s bad news." www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

What We Talk About When We Talk About Rejection — Colwill & Peddle When it comes to the business of writing, failure, rejection and criticism are an inherent part of the deal.

And this is one about learning to embrace the often tricky but ultimately important experience of rejection as a person who works in books www.colwillandpeddle.com/insights/wha...

Crafting your non-fiction submission — Colwill & Peddle A good non-fiction submission starts with a great email subject line.

I represent non-fiction and have very broad taste. You can write about filing your tax return and if it's brilliant - I'm in. It's all about the craft but obviously the concept is key too. Here's some insight into pitching non-fiction projects to us: www.colwillandpeddle.com/insights/cra...

Hello Bluesky! Newbie here... I'll be posting about my authors like a proud book-mom; books; publishing; snacks and probably some food too. I'll start by sharing some publishing advice we wrote a while back...

Feels nice to be trying something new, and hopefully better - blue skies ahead… My potted bio: I’m a historian of modern Britain, with a passion for the British mining industry. Also mum to two under 10s, and a part-time charity worker for Headway NW. Former Research Manager of Imperial War Museum.

THANK YOU! trying to figure it all out like the elder millennial I am