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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 2h

“D’Angelo was a generational talent—an unusually artful singer, and an experimental and idiosyncratic songwriter.” Amanda Petrusich remembers the R. & B. singer D’Angelo, who died this week at 51.

D’Angelo’s Genius Was Pure, and Rare

The musician, who died this week, made work so sensual it prompted women at his concerts to howl for him to disrobe. But his artistry was always deeper than that.

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 3h

Wherever your nearest post box may be, make sure you don't forget to vote.

Only a few days left to return your ballot paper for the four places available on the SoA Management Committee.

Voting closes on 22 October, and you can only vote by post.

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 3h

…”Grow up”???????

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Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 3h

I wrote a piece for The Times and The Sunday Times on The Traitors and Greek tragedy! Read it before tonight to get you in the zone 💀🏛️

www.thetimes.com/article/1a36...

What makes the Traitors so addictive? The answer is 2,500 years old

The classicist Natalie Haynes says forget Alan Carr and Cat Burns, the hit BBC show owes more to the dramas and tragedies of ancient Greece

www.thetimes.com

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 3h

📺 I’ve been watching a bit of MAFS UK - as usual it’s a bit of cringe at how badly the couples are matched. The experts often get it wrong. I reckon the worst couple this season is Dean and Sarah but it keeps making me laugh because when Dean starts rapping and doing magic Sarah reminds me of Cunk

a man and a woman are sitting at a table talking to each other .

ALT: a man and a woman are sitting at a table talking to each other .

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 8h

Take a moment with Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social and our masterclass, Page Presence

This is a moment to try new tools to tell your story your way while recognising how you can share your story with readers and the industry.

🍂 Thu 30 Oct, 7pm GMT

#ConsciousWritingMonth

Conscious Writing Month - The Literary Consultancy

Welcome to Conscious Writing Month 2025

literaryconsultancy.co.uk

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Canongate @canongate.co.uk · 10h

Tomorrow evening!

Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 1d

📚❤️ This Thursday 16th October: 6pm - 7pm. Poetry Pharmacy, Oxford Street. Readings and book signings, FREE entry. See you down there! Thank you lovelies @canongate.co.uk Xx

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/with-love-...

With Love, Grief and Fury Paperback Launch

Join award-winning novelist, poet and broadcaster Salena Godden to celebrate her latest collection, now in paperback.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 1d

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Child thinks he overestimated America’s capacity to outgrow its past. “I had always resisted saying this is just about the relationship between white Americans and black Americans, based on the guilt white people carry, first for slavery and then for Jim Crow. I spent decades saying, ‘Come on, it’s got to be more complex than this.’ But I think it’s not. I think that almost everything can be explained by this deep hatred that the majority of white Americans have for black Americans. It’s the only thing that makes sense.”

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 1d

These films is why everything

Scarred For Life @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 1d

Final Destination had nothing on British public information films.

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 7d

I'm delighted to be part of #ConsciousWritingMonth with @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social I'll be running a masterclass on Page Presence, 30th October. Grab a ticket to my Masterclass, or buy a Pass to access the entire series (bursaries available). Booking: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/consci...

Conscious Writing Month - The Literary Consultancy

Welcome to Conscious Writing Month 2025

literaryconsultancy.co.uk

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 6d

📓Non members can buy tickets to individual Masterclasses, or to the whole series.

🌏Want to enjoy everything? A VIP Pass is yours! This includes our weekly co-writing space, journalling prompts, Love Letters, & bonus webinar, plus watch back any sessions, with no time limit.

Book via our website

Conscious Writing Month - The Literary Consultancy

Welcome to Conscious Writing Month 2025

literaryconsultancy.co.uk

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 6d

Joining us for #ConsciousWritingMonth? Tickets are flexible this year, with options to choose from.

✏️Are you a Being A Writer member? Access all of Conscious Writing Month with your membership.

📓Not a member? Signing up to Being A Writer is the most cost effective way to access the series!

Being A Writer

A programme of support for writers that prioritises literary creativity and emotional resilience. Curated by the UK’s leading editorial consultancy, The Literary Consultancy (TLC), Being A Writer is…

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Peace & Justice Project @peaceandjustice.bsky.social · 1d

Despite the ceasefire agreement, Israel continues to slaughter Palestinians in Gaza.

The egregious breaches of the so-called peace plan cannot be ignored and those responsible must be brought to justice.

Israel kills several Palestinians in Gaza strikes

Attack on Gazans inspecting homes comes days after fragile ceasefire goes into effect

www.ft.com

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Nicola Spurr @nicolaspurr.bsky.social · 1d

This event looks amazing if you’re around Oxford Street this Thursday 👇

Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 1d

📚❤️ This Thursday 16th October: 6pm - 7pm. Poetry Pharmacy, Oxford Street. Readings and book signings, FREE entry. See you down there! Thank you lovelies @canongate.co.uk Xx

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/with-love-...

With Love, Grief and Fury Paperback Launch

Join award-winning novelist, poet and broadcaster Salena Godden to celebrate her latest collection, now in paperback.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 1d

📚❤️ This Thursday 16th October: 6pm - 7pm. Poetry Pharmacy, Oxford Street. Readings and book signings, FREE entry. See you down there! Thank you lovelies @canongate.co.uk Xx

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/with-love-...

With Love, Grief and Fury Paperback Launch

Join award-winning novelist, poet and broadcaster Salena Godden to celebrate her latest collection, now in paperback.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dave Bonta @davebonta.bsky.social · 1d

This week in the poetry blogs with @jntod.bsky.social @robmclennan.bsky.social @pearlpoet.bsky.social @willsjack.bsky.social @salenagodden.bsky.social @shotscarecrow.bsky.social @victoriamoul.bsky.social @suefinch.bsky.social @saudaminideo.bsky.social 1/3
www.vianegativa.us/2025/10/poet...

Poetry Blog Digest 2025, Week 41

A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.

www.vianegativa.us

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 2d

For those of you that like reading substacks, here’s our brand new @roaring20sradio.substack.com page, this is where we can now share the art and poets and books and activism we share in our beautiful radio shows. Subscribe here if you like -> open.substack.com/pub/roaring2...

Roaring 20s Radio | Matt Abbott | Substack

A monthly Soho Radio show, roaring about art, culture, books, poetry, and activism! Presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott. Click to read Roaring 20s Radio, by Matt Abbott, a Su...

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 2d

Lovely afternoon’s work making @roaring20sradio.substack.com today with my friends Amah-Rose @amahrose.bsky.social & Matt @mattabbottpoet.com this month our special guest was Lanre Bakare, such a great conversation, listen again via www.sohoradio.com / sohoradio.com/profile/roar...

💜🎧 thank you!

Photo of Salena and Amah Rose standing outside Soho Radio and smiling lots

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 2d

❤️💜🙌🏾 My next show is in town, ‘With Love, Grief and Fury’ Paperback Launch gig, this Thursday October 16th at the Poetry Pharmacy on Oxford Street join us from 6pm - 7pm! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/with-love-...

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 2d

❤️💜🙌🏾 Love you @nikitagill.bsky.social

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 2d

❤️💜✨ Here's some photos to say thank you to everyone who came to our ‘With Love, Grief and Fury’ gig at Libreria, thanks to @nikitagil for asking the big questions and for reading beautifully, thanks to everyone that shared the love. Thank you to mighty @canongate.co.uk
it was a beautiful night! Xx

Salena Godden reading from with love, grief and fury

Book cover: Red paperback of with love, grief and fury

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Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social · 6d

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B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · 8d

'Dirty Old Men' by Salena Godden
#Poetry #SalenaGodden
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'Dirty Old Men' by Salena Godden

YouTube video by Salena Godden

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Young Identity @youngidentitymcr.bsky.social · 6d

Don't forget to grab your tickets to our evening with @mcrlitfest.bsky.social est.bsky.social; Cabaret for Freedom

Saturday 18th October
🎫 Tickets - www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/cabaret-for-freedom-with-salena-godden-nick-makoha-j-chambers-young-identity

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 6d

The shortlist for the 2025 Books Are My Bag Readers Awards has been announced, including Nussaibah Younis, Simon Armitage, Julia Donaldson and Gillian Anderson 👇 #BookSky

Gillian Anderson and Julia Donaldson shortlisted for 2025 Books Are My Bag Readers Awards

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