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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · 23h

I've always dreamed of having my Thomas in the window of @waterstones.bsky.social Piccadilly window. ☺️ *blushes* And you KNOW I'm going to have to go down there and visit.

Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 23h

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##TheBetrayalOfThomasTrue the unforgettable #Historical #Thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, @ajwestauthor.bsky.social was spotted at @waterstones.bsky.social

If you haven't picked up your copy of this devastatingly beautiful thriller yet, what are you waiting for?!
##BlueSky #Books

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · 1d

PREORDER NOW: The world's first ever history of queer bookshops is out May 26! I'm so proud of this book. It's been a huge amount of research and it's such a fascinating story. Now thanks to @Waterstones you can get 25% off your preorder. 🏳️‍🌈 @oneworldbooks.bsky.social
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Dan Morrisey @danielltweets.bsky.social · 27d

Reading the final pages of The Betrayal of Thomas True in Sitges 🦚 — @ajwestauthor.bsky.social has written a dazzling work of queer history and storytelling. Its evocation of 18th century persecution mirrors today’s prejudices with chilling clarity, yet reminds us that love always outlives hate ❤️

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · 1d

You found me!

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Stuart @stuwoolmull.bsky.social · 11d

Just finished reading #TheBetrayalOfThomasTrue by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social What a brilliant read, learning a little bit about mollie culture. A must read!

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you Stuart!

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 1d

💜 Out NOW in #USA & #Canada!

#TheBetrayalOfThomasTrue by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social is out NOW in #Paperback!

✨ Stunning new paperback look
🕯️ Secrets, love, and betrayal
📖 Unforgettable characters

💜 bit.ly/4n5GdwO

#HistoricalFiction #BookSky#GothicFiction

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Angry Algonquin 😸 📚 🧊 🍸 @angryalgonquin.bsky.social · Aug 25

@ajwestauthor.bsky.social Of historical interest:

Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · Aug 23

#OtD 23 Aug 1851 a violent riot broke out in Sydney, Australia, when police arrested a sailor wearing women's clothing. Hundreds attacked police officers and police stations, freeing all prisoners along the way. We've produced this poster in celebration: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 29

Oh love this!

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Matthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · Aug 23

The Betrayal of Thomas True by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social is a delightful thriller / historical romance, populated by C18th mollies, the queers of their era.
Then, as now, no law nor societal disapproval is sufficient to stop us.
We have always been here.
We will always be here.

Me holding up a copy of the beautiful hardback edition of the book.

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 18

Flippin eck! It was only on sale for a month and the Christmas Book Party has sold out! Don't worry if you didn't make it in time, there'll be another party announcement very soon! 🌊😉👌

The Book Party ®️ C.I.C @thebookparty.bsky.social · Aug 18

That's it! All the tickets for the Christmas Ball have been gobbled up but don't worry, there'll be news of another party to look forward to VERY soon! 🌊

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The Book Party ®️ C.I.C @thebookparty.bsky.social · Aug 16

LISA JEWELL ● ADELE PARKS ● MIKE GAYLE ● AMANDA PROWSE ● TM LOGAN ● MARK EDWARDS ● GD WRIGHT ● The Book Party Christmas Ball on Manchester is going to be an absolutely cracker! And currently only 16 tickets left! thebookparty.co.uk

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · Aug 10

My cartoons for this week’s @theguardian.com books
#holiday #vacation #reading

A happy book says:
I'm so proud you chose me as your holiday read! I can't wait to start entertaining you!

A smiling drink says:
And I'm right here! Ready to keep you cool and refreshed while you read!

A gleeful phone adds:
Yay! So great! How about we kick things off with a load of the same old rubbish you always look at, plus some gloomy news and mavbe a few emails from work!!

Hours later...

The drink and book lie untouched.

The phone is out of view but a bubble reads:
Scroll Scroll Scroll Scroll Scroll

The book says
“I hate that guy.”

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 11

We have fewer than 50 tickets left (47 to be exact) for the CHRISTMAS BALL! Authors and readers, join us in Manchester beneath the stars in a snow globe of bookish joy. Your chance to spread some Christmas cheer and celebrate some of the UK's top book bloggers. thebookparty.co.uk

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 9

Gorgeous day and I'm in the library. Oh well, no complaints!

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 8

THE UK BOOK BLOGGER AWARDS 2025 NOMINATIONS ARE LIVE! Vote now for the best and brightest bookish influencers in the UK. Nominate your friends and favourites now ⬇️ The awards will be held in the Manchester snow dome Nov 15! Linktr.ee/thebookparty

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Matthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · Aug 6

A good thing about convalescence is I finally get the time to read again - and for pleasure!
Currently, The Betrayal of Thomas True by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social, a wonderfully queer thriller / romance set around the Molly Houses of the C18th.

Me taking my glasses off while reading Thomas True.

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 6

Well, Thomas True is in the top ten of gay romance on Kindle. Can we make him rise through the soft (apparently quite hard) pornography? 99p until tomorrow! amzn.eu/d/bQ4OKBw

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 5

Fanks!

AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 5

Bless you Gabby. Me too!

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 5

Bless ya!

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hello, it's me. #ThomasTrue is only 99p on Kindle for the next couple of days and I'm thinking... wouldn't it be nice to have a true historical story in the top ten of gay romance books? 🦚💜🦚 Can you help Thomas and Gabriel make new friends? amzn.eu/d/bI1LGNS

@orendabooks.bsky.social

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 2

It really was a joy. My first time and hopefully first attendance of many to cheer others on!

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you very much! Nor can I 🤣

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AJ West Author @ajwestauthor.bsky.social · Aug 2

Love this picture. The fight is real but worth it all the way. Winning the @thecwa.bsky.social Historical Dagger 2025 for The Betrayal of Thomas True has changed my life as an author already. Here with my publisher Karen @orendabooks.bsky.social who won Publisher of the Year 2025. Go team. 🦚🏆

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