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THE DROWNING PLACE | ‘Happy Valley, but haunted’ Anna Mazzola | Out in April from Harvill | ND. She/her | www.sarahhilary.com

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 14d

It's cover reveal day for The Drowning Place! Huge thanks to Dan Mogford who designed the gorgeous cover, and the whole team at @harvill who have been magnificent.

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 2h

Thanks, Tim ❤️

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 21h

I love this response from @annamazz.bsky.social 🖤 'Happy Valley, but haunted' 🖤

The Drowning Place is out in April. For 25% off this week, preorder from @waterstones.bsky.social

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting to see The Drowning Place in the @waterstones.bsky.social preorder promotion which runs until midnight on Friday 17 October.

Preorder here: www.waterstones.com/book/the-dro...

#newbook #crimefiction #preorderpromo #thedrowningplace

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 2d

Wonderful feedback has been pouring in from many of my favourite writers. I'm going to share some of it in the lead up to publication, starting with this lovely response from @whusseyauthor.bsky.social

The Drowning Place is out in April from Harvill. To preorder, see links in my bio.

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations!

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Tania Hershman 🏳️‍🌈 @taniahershman.bsky.social · 14d

It's publication day for FUEL ebook—with 75 prizewinning flash fictions plus TWELVE bonus flash stories not in the print book! It's a great read *and* all profits go to UK fuel poverty charities. The print book raised over £4k; winter is coming, help us raise more: www.fuelflash.net/product/fuel...

The cover of the FUEL ebook, with a large photo of a yellow petrol pump, below which are the words FUEL: An Anthology of prize-winning flash fictions raising funds to fight fuel poverty, edited by Tania Hershman. There is a banner across the top right hand corner which says "Ebook with 12 Bonus Prize-Winning Stories!"

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks!

Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you!

Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 14d

I'm prouder of this book than anything else I've ever written. It will be out in hardback, e-book and audiobook on 16 April 2026.

You can pre-order via the links here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/471767...

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 14d

It's cover reveal day for The Drowning Place! Huge thanks to Dan Mogford who designed the gorgeous cover, and the whole team at @harvill who have been magnificent.

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 15d

BIG reveal coming tomorrow for The Drowning Place. The cover, and a teaser trailer which gave ME goosebumps. Watch this space!

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Gladstone's Library @gladlib.bsky.social · 20d

Ever wondered about the history of Gladstone’s Library or dreamed of stepping inside our famous Reading Rooms?

Join one of our Glimpses (just £6.50) and see behind the scenes!

🎟️ Book now by clicking the link in our bio or go to our website -> Events.

A poster reading: 'What’s On
at Gladstone’s Library. Are you curious about the origins of Gladstone’s Library? Would you like a peek at our famous Reading Rooms? Join us for one of our twice-monthly Glimpse tours. Tickets £6.50. SEP 26 11.30AM-12PM, OCT 14 3PM-3.30PM, OCT 31 11.30AM-12PM, NOV 11 3PM-3.30PM, NOV 28 11.30AM-12PM, DEC 9 3PM-3.30PM. Book your tickets now | gladstoneslibrary.org/events.

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 22d

⏰Deadline Reminder⏰

Write a gripping story on Writing Crime & Thrillers – Advanced! With teaching from @sarahhilary.bsky.social and a masterclass with author @mstamarcohen.bsky.social and Curtis Brown associate agent Flo Sandelson.

Apply by 28 Sept: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Sep 13

"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jul 3

Booking now open for this fantastic event on Sat 20 Sept featuring @emmaflint.bsky.social @johnsutherland.bsky.social @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @stephmcgovern.bsky.social @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social @mjarlidge.bsky.social & @chrisewan.bsky.social 🤩

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · Sep 12

Applications for our Writing Crime & Thrillers – Advanced course close this weekend!

Designed to take your crime or psychological thriller novel to the next level, with online teaching from award-winning author @sarahhilary.bsky.social.

📆 Apply now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · Sep 10

If you love a Romanesque column, you can do a lot worse than visit St Catherine’s Church in Hoarwithy in Herefordshire

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · Sep 10

We’re so excited that bestselling crime writer @mstamarcohen.bsky.social & Curtis Brown associate agent Flo Sandelson are guest speakers on our Writing Crime & Thrillers – Advanced course with @sarahhilary.bsky.social!

Applications close this weekend: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · Sep 7

Congratulations!

Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · Sep 3

That is full Farrah Fawcett

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · Aug 31

Superb 💪❤️

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Chris Brookmyre @brookmyre.bsky.social · Aug 28

Marisa and I will be talking about our favourite Scottish book, film and album at The Stand's new Glasgow venue on September 11 with the always effervescent @nicolameighan.bsky.social.
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

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Scares Erman 👻 🎃 🐾 📷 🌿 🎨 @pegerman.bsky.social · Aug 28

I'm ded 💀 😂 😂 😂

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's exasperating