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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · 7d

Not long until my novel, Introducing Mrs Collins, is out! Nov 6th, but you can pre-order now via link in my bio. It’s all about what happens to Charlotte Lucas in P&P, after her engagement to Mr Collins, and whether perhaps she might find herself to be romantic after all…

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · 9d

Ah thank you so much! I appreciate it! Adding to playlist now…

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · 14d

Hello! I love audio drama, but I feel like I often can’t find good stuff; do you have any recommendations?

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Alex Renton @axrenton.bsky.social · 29d

Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Sep 17

In London, hate will never win.

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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · Sep 10

This afternoon, in addition to Charlie Kirk, there was a school shooting. Bullets don't know and don't care if you are a Republican or Democrat. It is time for Republicans and Democrats to find a way to work together to reduce gun violence.
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At least 2 students shot at high school in Colorado, authorities say

At least two students have been shot at Evergreen High School in Colorado, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Glass Virgin by Catherine Cookson x

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Mollie Goodfellow @hansmollman.bsky.social · Aug 4

In 2022 I received the wholesome DM in the image on the left on the Other Site, tonight I received the one on the right 🥹🥹🥹🥹

A Twitter DM from June 2022 reads:

Hi Mollie, I hope you're well. Just sending a message to say thanks. Early this year you tweeted a Guardian Blind Date, where the guy dragged the girl a little bit. After seeing a couple of people saying some pretty shit things about her on Twitter, I DM'd her to balance it out a bit - just say I thought she came across as really funny and fuck the haters etc (but with no other real intention other than that).
Well we hit it off, talked every day for a month (I was working out of the UK at the time) and agreed to meet as soon as I returned. I ended up coming home early and we've been dating ever since. It might sound a bit over the top but l've never felt like this about anyone else before, and I'm pretty sure she feels the same way. I've honestly had some of the best months of my life with her around, and I want to say thanks

A Twitter DM from tonight reads:

Hey Mollie, I hope you don't mind an update on the above.
I asked her if she'd marry me, she said yes!
She's my world.
I'm so incredibly thankful for you tweeting that thing that led me and meet - I'm eternally in your debt.
Thanks!

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sorry to sound like DFS but this offer ends tomorrow night!!
(And unlike DFS there won’t be another starting immediately afterwards)

Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jul 30

My forthcoming book is currently on a pre-order special off at @waterstones.bsky.social !! Get 25% off the normal price if you order now, then it’ll get delivered to you on publication on Nov 6th!!
Code is SUMMER25
www.waterstones.com/book/introdu...

Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris | Waterstones

Buy Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jul 30

My forthcoming book is currently on a pre-order special off at @waterstones.bsky.social !! Get 25% off the normal price if you order now, then it’ll get delivered to you on publication on Nov 6th!!
Code is SUMMER25
www.waterstones.com/book/introdu...

Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris | Waterstones

Buy Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

www.waterstones.com

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jul 4

Me after three shaves;

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jul 2

I loved it (as expected) but really laughed at the scene in Trafalgar Square where they all keep gently nodding at each other for about an hour

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jul 1

Can’t wait for you to read!

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Marcus Brigstocke @marcusbrig.bsky.social · Jun 30

Look!
My brilliant wife wrote an entire book. It is excellent and if you are able to order a copy BEFORE release date she would be very happy*

*which will be well deserved because she worked her ass off to create this story.

Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jun 30

Some exciting news…!
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten

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Jonathan Coe @jonathancoe.bsky.social · Jun 30

Looking forward to reading this. Rachel P is so talented.

Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jun 30

Some exciting news…!
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jun 30

Some exciting news…!
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you’re looking for something good to listen to, highly recommend the audible version of The Examiner by Janice Hallett. Really intriguing, complex mystery, voiced by full cast. So good!

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BUCKERS @deathofbuckley.bsky.social · Jun 24

Don't forget to rinse out every jar and tin you finish, guys x

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jun 21

Went to see The Ballad of Wallis Island yesterday and it is a truly beautiful film. So very funny and so very moving. Cannot recommend enough.

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · Jun 19

James Acaster has mastered chat shows like nobody else in comedy. This is a tour de force 15 minutes, Seth Meyers is fighting for his life 🤣

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James Acaster Says Seth Stole Jokes from Comedians for His Stand-Up Special (Extended)

YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Jun 19

There may come a day when the BBC puts on air one of the other 29,999 headteachers currently estimated to be working in UK schools, but that day is not today

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · Jun 16

@csittenfeld.bsky.social hello! Could I possibly send you a message about a novel? x

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · Jun 15

Wow! 😮
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Cynthia Erivo & Jools Holland - God Only Knows (Later... with Jools Holland)

YouTube video by BBC Music

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Jari Matti Riiheläinen @jarma76.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thanks @marcusbrig.bsky.social and @rachelparris.bsky.social for yet another great pod episode. However, I did not have either of you down as double-dippers! You've become George. Shocking! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLOy...

Seinfeld: Double Dipped (Clip) | TBS

YouTube video by TBS

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Tom McTague @tommctague.bsky.social · Jun 12

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