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Laura Fowler-Holden

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Writer, school librarian, governor, community volunteer, mum of 2. Published in 206 Word Stories Horror Anthology by Bag of Bones Poems published on The Dirigible Balloon, The Great Get Together Poetry Fest, Lavender Lime Literary, Heart Balm lit

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A graphic showing I will be at the oxford literary festival on Sunday 22nd March at 10am and at the Cambridge literary festival on 25th April at 10am too. So the time's easy to remember at least.

A graphic showing I will be at the oxford literary festival on Sunday 22nd March at 10am and at the Cambridge literary festival on 25th April at 10am too. So the time's easy to remember at least.

This spring I will be in both Oxford AND Cambridge, corrupting the youth with rebellious thoughts, fart jokes and norse mythology. Expect quizzes, improvised plays and many doodles! Suitable for 7+ (and you're never too old for Loki)

TICKETS FOR OXFORD HERE: www.ticketsource.co.uk/oxford-liter...

12.03.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

You are so wise πŸ˜€

12.03.2026 07:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Do I watch the Ncuti Importance of Being Earnest on You Tube or put some time in on my Tiny Bookshop game πŸ€”, why yes I am avoiding making a big work decision, how did you guess? 😞

12.03.2026 07:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Next week's film watchalong is 'Fire Island' and we'll be using the #QueerRomanceWeek tag all week to share our queer romance watches.

Anyone can join in that wants to! Share some queer joy on the timeline :)

11.03.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

If you buy a copy of Salt Lick by Lulu Allison @luluallison.bsky.social, not only will I send you a SIGNED copy of the book, but you'll also get one of these incredible mono prints that Lulu has created as well.

ORDER HERE!

www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...

11.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

😍

11.03.2026 07:15 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wuthering Heights on Screen Seminar Day with Sam Hirst | The BrontΓ« Parsonage Museum This full-day workshop explores the adaptation history of Wuthering Heights,Β from the lost 1920 film to the most recent adaptation. You will have the chanc

What are you doing at the end of this month?

Is it coming to a full-day set of workshops and activities at the Bronte Parsonage INCLUDING a trip to the archives to see some of its treasures?

Come join me and learn all about Wuthering Heights in adaptation

www.bronte.org.uk/events/wuthe...

10.03.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Cover of Get Ahead of Being Dead, Your Handy Planner for the End of Life by Evie King. Red flowers surround the text, living at the top, wilting in the middle, dying at the bottom. Quote from Richard Herring at top. Don't buy this book if you're already dead, it's too late.

Cover of Get Ahead of Being Dead, Your Handy Planner for the End of Life by Evie King. Red flowers surround the text, living at the top, wilting in the middle, dying at the bottom. Quote from Richard Herring at top. Don't buy this book if you're already dead, it's too late.

🚨Cover reveal🚨

04.03.2026 10:52 πŸ‘ 177 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you for the reminder to expect the new Dungeon Runners, past me bought me such a nice treat 😁

09.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning. I am reading The Secret Christmas Library by Jenny Colgan and listening to Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques and The House of Hidden Wonders by Sharon Gosling

09.03.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Post some of your favourite female video game characters for international women's day

08.03.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lit for Queer Liberation 2026 Silent auction 'Lit for Queer Liberation 2026' hosted online at 32auctions.

Ooh, there are SO MANY great items in this literary auction (several of which I'm bidding on myself!), including signed books by @marthawells.com, @brynneweaver.bsky.social , & @veronicarothbooks.com , Zoom calls with agents, and lots more:

www.32auctions.com/organization...

#romancelandia

08.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Genuinely neither of my children ( aged 14 and 8) have ever questioned same sex couples in books, films or tv shows. The only question we have had is the youngest asking what species the Gumball parents are and shouldn't the kids be a mix of both species. 🀣

08.03.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shop update! All prices now include postage. www.etsy.com/shop/StarsIn...

08.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Very interesting interview, I am looking forward to reading No Friend To This House which I had requested from my library.
I have been researching how Medea and the Hispanic folklore of La Llorona come from a similar root

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Natalie Haynes wants to answer your Greek mythology questions We’re in a golden age of Greek mythology retellings, with characters such as Medusa, Circe, Ariadne, and more getting their time in the spotlight thanks to contemporary authors and classicists. On Mar...

β€œThe currency of Greek myth is human life, basically. It’s all about people living and dying. It’s all about them being. It’s about decisions that have an astonishingly high human cost and about having to make those decisions when there isn’t a good answer.”

www.stlmag.com/culture/nata...

08.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Over on The Bookwyrm’s Hoard today, there’s a review of The House at the Edge of Magic.

08.03.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Very much looking forward to this event in Irvine. Do come along and design and name an ice cream. The winning ice cream flavour will be made by Vanilla Joe's!

08.03.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

i’m just saying that it’s okay if you buy my art for international women’s day tomorrow, to celebrate me, an international women

07.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

I have just read the first one of these, such a fun read

07.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Boosting!

07.03.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also I’m doing my family friendly comedy show in Harpenden on April 9th. Get your tickets here: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/ola...

07.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We did a craft/ art one and instead of party bags I bought some cheap picture frames and they framed their favourite piece of art to take home

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GIVEAWAY - to celebrate the release of my BRAND NEW POETRY BOOK, I will be giving away a FREE, SIGNED COPY! To be in with a chance of winning:

- Repost this
- Follow me if you don’t already
- Tag cronies for extra entries

Winner selected 20/03/26 #BookSky #EduSky #KidLitUK #giveaway

07.03.2026 08:55 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 5
Poster for our Waterstones event, 11am 7th March

Poster for our Waterstones event, 11am 7th March

Reminder that @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social and I doing an Adventuremice event at Waterstones in Trafalgar Square today. We’ll be signing and drawing in books afterwards.*

*Our own books, not just random ones, we are not monsters.

07.03.2026 08:56 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Henshaw Story Competitions Henshaw's creative writing competition for short stories on any topic. A four times a year writing competition with prizes for first, second and third of Β£100, Β£50 and Β£25 in each competition.

Happy weekend, writers!

Remember: our current competition is open now. Send us your most jaw-dropping short stories for a chance to win prizes + publication!

Under 2k words, please! Deadline is March 31st.

henshawpress.co.uk

#writing #WriteSky

07.03.2026 07:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I dressed up as Juniper The Dryad for WBD this year, some of the kids got it but most thought I was poison ivy πŸ˜†

07.03.2026 07:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

WBD was amazing at the school library, we gave away hundreds of books, had some fantastic book conversations and the children were just so enthusiastic. It really gave me a boost

06.03.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My Ev would love this series

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