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I dig, I write, I mend the library roof. https://xitter.gq/t.co/QOgy31tGDu

Joined August 2022
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We’ve lost 300+ followers now (and counting) which is so sad because Twitter as it was helped make our little indie bookshop and also saved it on many occasions. The truth is that about 80% of our sales came through this platform, but with #BookTwitter diminishing as people (understandably) leave we’ve noticed a significant drop in sales. We’re on Threads, Blue Sky and Insta which are much nicer, but they don’t appear to be very good for generating sales. So, a plea… if you know of anyone staying here that would appreciate a mostly online, indie, woman-owned, family-run bookshop that specialises in #signed books, regularly donates to charity, brings you exciting author events in and around Yorkshire, and always has a #SALE section, then please can you recommend us to them? And we have cats! See Maui and Baobao below 🧡🦊
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In Rome Termini bookshop. With @NovelistJessica
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If it is bitter for an exile to climb the stairs in other people's houses, it is truly sweet to have cheddar from Somerset to comfort nostalgia. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate being able to get Wyck Farm Somerset cheddar cheese in Italian COOP.
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Dancing cannon #napoleon From when I used to get out a bit more.
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This week's #FollowFriday theme: Napoleonic Wars If you'd like to recommend an author who's created #NapoleonicWar inspired fiction, add to the list and re-post! @TomCW99 @quintonjournals @BMHoward1797 @HoskerGriff @MargaretRodenberg @julianstockwin @jackie_french_ @chloeneill
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Randomly selected books from the office to do a Christmas 🎄countdown. Day 10 #BloodontheTiber @BMHoward1797 @canelo_co
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Looking forward to Ridley Scott's #Napoleon opening in cinemas tomorrow? In honour, why not lose yourself in the Napoleonic Wars with one of our bestselling series from authors including @BMHoward1797, @KDayshAuthor, @quintonjournals & @JSpencerAuthor 👉tinyurl.com/NapoleonCaneloBo…
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Love a historical murder mystery and want to meet a young Napoleon Bonaparte? Then can I recommend #BloodandFireflies and #BloodontheTiber by @BMHoward1797 @canelo_co Gracchus and Vanderville investigate puzzling and grisly murders alongside Napoleon’s rise to power.
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Two rakes spotted advertising tea at Jane Austen festival Bath yesterday. @JAFestBath
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Authors explain why the Jane Austen period is perfect for murder mysteries at @waterstonesbath. Panel L-R @NovelistJessica @BMHoward1797 & @Lynn_Shepherd #JaneAustenFestival
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Amazing morning talking to fellow Austen-inspired authors @BMHoward1797 @Lynn_Shepherd at Waterstones Milsom St (the street where Catherine Morland learnt to love a hyacinth!). Thank you to everyone who came, and to @waterstonesbath & Amy from @JaneAustenBath for hosting 😘1/2
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