Barbara Copperthwaite | Barbara Havelocke
@authorbarbara.bsky.social
Barbara Copperthwaite: best-selling psychological thrillers.
Barbara Havelocke: Gothic historical fiction.
Owned by three dogs, Buddy, Scamp & Arty.
Barbara Havelocke: Gothic historical fiction.
Owned by three dogs, Buddy, Scamp & Arty.
Pinned
What a joy that my latest My Weekly review is of @authorbarbara.bsky.social Estella's Revenge out today from Canelo's Hera. Details here lindasbookbag.com/2024/05/09/e... or head to My Weekly for my full thoughts! www.myweekly.co.uk/2024/05/09/e...
"Estella’s Revenge is a triumph. Its dark, Gothic story deserves rereading, as there is so much to discover about Estella. I have a feeling this is going to become a modern classic every bit as lauded as Great Expectations. It’s not to be missed."
Thank you @lindasbookbag.bsky.social !
Thank you @lindasbookbag.bsky.social !
#BookReview of Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler www.swirlandthread.com/redhead-by-t...
Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler | Review
Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler (2020) is a charming and delightful story with endearing characters.
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June 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#BookReview of Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler www.swirlandthread.com/redhead-by-t...
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A stunning special edition hardback of Estella’s Revenge is available!
✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨
✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨
June 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A stunning special edition hardback of Estella’s Revenge is available!
✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨
✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨
A stunning special edition hardback of Estella’s Revenge is available!
✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨
✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨
June 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A stunning special edition hardback of Estella’s Revenge is available!
✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨
✨🖤✨My name is Estella; it means “star”. I was named in the hope I would be a light to guide my adoptive mother out of the emotional blackness that enveloped her. Instead, I have become something far darker than any night.✨🖤✨
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Reposted by Barbara Copperthwaite | Barbara Havelocke
It’s a bumper week on The Conversation Podcast 🎙️
Today: SA Cosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social on King of Ashes (out tomorrow)
Wed: @LolaAkinmade.bsky.social (Bitter Honey)
Thurs: Mel Pennant’s pub day & debut chat (A Murder for Miss Hortense)
🎧 Watch/listen + follow
Today: SA Cosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social on King of Ashes (out tomorrow)
Wed: @LolaAkinmade.bsky.social (Bitter Honey)
Thurs: Mel Pennant’s pub day & debut chat (A Murder for Miss Hortense)
🎧 Watch/listen + follow
June 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It’s a bumper week on The Conversation Podcast 🎙️
Today: SA Cosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social on King of Ashes (out tomorrow)
Wed: @LolaAkinmade.bsky.social (Bitter Honey)
Thurs: Mel Pennant’s pub day & debut chat (A Murder for Miss Hortense)
🎧 Watch/listen + follow
Today: SA Cosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social on King of Ashes (out tomorrow)
Wed: @LolaAkinmade.bsky.social (Bitter Honey)
Thurs: Mel Pennant’s pub day & debut chat (A Murder for Miss Hortense)
🎧 Watch/listen + follow
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via @portybelle.bsky.social
#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Mo Fanning #author of Rainbows and Lollipops
@mofanning.co.uk #booksky
#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Mo Fanning #author of Rainbows and Lollipops
@mofanning.co.uk #booksky
#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Mo Fanning #author of Rainbows and Lollipops | @HannahHargrave8 @mofanning.co.uk
Today it’s the turn of author Mo Fanning to answer my #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions about his latest book, Rainbows and Lollipops which is due for release this Thursday, 12th June. YouR…
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June 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Mo Fanning #author of Rainbows and Lollipops
@mofanning.co.uk #booksky
#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Mo Fanning #author of Rainbows and Lollipops
@mofanning.co.uk #booksky
#BookReview of The One You Least Suspect by Brian McGilloway www.swirlandthread.com/the-one-you-... via @maireadhearne.bsky.social
The One You Least Suspect by Brian McGilloway
The One You Least Suspect by Brian McGilloway (May 8th) is described as 'a gripping and heart-wrenching thriller'
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June 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
#BookReview of The One You Least Suspect by Brian McGilloway www.swirlandthread.com/the-one-you-... via @maireadhearne.bsky.social
#TopTenTuesday | 10th June 2025: Bookish Wishes #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2025/06/10/t... via @damppebbles.bsky.social
#TopTenTuesday | 10th June 2025: Bookish Wishes #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles
Hello and a very warm welcome to damppebbles. It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday post. I’ve decided to take part in That Artsy Reader Girl…
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June 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
#TopTenTuesday | 10th June 2025: Bookish Wishes #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2025/06/10/t... via @damppebbles.bsky.social
Happy publication day @suemoorcroftauthor.bsky.social !
It's publication day!
One summer on a beautiful island could change everything…
Grab your copy of #OverTheSeaToSkye now! amazon.co.uk/Over-Sea-Sky...
One summer on a beautiful island could change everything…
Grab your copy of #OverTheSeaToSkye now! amazon.co.uk/Over-Sea-Sky...
June 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Happy publication day @suemoorcroftauthor.bsky.social !
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Why is it that artists’ demands are ‘unworkable’, when these are the same conditions that have been around since the development of copyright, but the new data churning technology is NOT considered ‘unworkable’ even though it can’t be created without breaches of copyright on an unprecedented scale?
May 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Why is it that artists’ demands are ‘unworkable’, when these are the same conditions that have been around since the development of copyright, but the new data churning technology is NOT considered ‘unworkable’ even though it can’t be created without breaches of copyright on an unprecedented scale?
✨✨✨Make me an offer I can’t refuse! ✨✨✨
I'm selling this UNIQUE copy of Estella’s Revenge so…I’m open to offers!
✨I hand painted the page edges with a design inspired by the amazing cover artwork.
✨✨There’s only one of these in the whole world! Comment or send a DM if you’re interested!✨✨
I'm selling this UNIQUE copy of Estella’s Revenge so…I’m open to offers!
✨I hand painted the page edges with a design inspired by the amazing cover artwork.
✨✨There’s only one of these in the whole world! Comment or send a DM if you’re interested!✨✨
May 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
✨✨✨Make me an offer I can’t refuse! ✨✨✨
I'm selling this UNIQUE copy of Estella’s Revenge so…I’m open to offers!
✨I hand painted the page edges with a design inspired by the amazing cover artwork.
✨✨There’s only one of these in the whole world! Comment or send a DM if you’re interested!✨✨
I'm selling this UNIQUE copy of Estella’s Revenge so…I’m open to offers!
✨I hand painted the page edges with a design inspired by the amazing cover artwork.
✨✨There’s only one of these in the whole world! Comment or send a DM if you’re interested!✨✨
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Some bite sized reviews!
@authorbarbara.bsky.social
#ChrisWhitaker
@katefolk.bsky.social
#AndrewJamesGreig
ravencrimereads.wordpress.com/2025/05/18/r...
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@authorbarbara.bsky.social
#ChrisWhitaker
@katefolk.bsky.social
#AndrewJamesGreig
ravencrimereads.wordpress.com/2025/05/18/r...
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Read like nobody’s watching…
Okay, so I’ve done that thing where I’ve read a gazillion books, but have neglected to review them as soon as I’ve read them. Consequently, what follows is a bite sized round up o…
ravencrimereads.wordpress.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“As a patchy reader of historical crime fiction, I am thrilled to say that I loved this one [Estella's Revenge], and it has earnt its place in the bookcase devoted to books I will read again. There’s no higher praise that that. Highly recommended.“ Thank you @ravencrime.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“As a patchy reader of historical crime fiction, I am thrilled to say that I loved this one [Estella's Revenge], and it has earnt its place in the bookcase devoted to books I will read again. There’s no higher praise that that. Highly recommended.“ Thank you @ravencrime.bsky.social
I literally have no idea how many books I read a year. Fewer than I would like - but I suspect that would be the case even if I spent all of every single day reading (ah, to live that dream!)
Your semi-regular reminder that reading should be fun and that there's actually no pressure or rules that say what you should read, how quickly you should read it, or that you should slog your way through a book you don't enjoy! - Michael
a man applauds in front of a sign that says schitts creek yes on it
ALT: a man applauds in front of a sign that says schitts creek yes on it
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May 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I literally have no idea how many books I read a year. Fewer than I would like - but I suspect that would be the case even if I spent all of every single day reading (ah, to live that dream!)
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For those that have been asking - the paperback is out today! Will you let my book choose you?
mybook.to/v32hRF
#books #newbooks #writingcommunity #readers #cornwall
mybook.to/v32hRF
#books #newbooks #writingcommunity #readers #cornwall
May 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
For those that have been asking - the paperback is out today! Will you let my book choose you?
mybook.to/v32hRF
#books #newbooks #writingcommunity #readers #cornwall
mybook.to/v32hRF
#books #newbooks #writingcommunity #readers #cornwall
The public vote for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year longlist closes this tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight!!!
If you enjoyed ESTELLA’S REVENGE, I’d be so grateful for your vote ✨🖤✨
Vote here: www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
If you enjoyed ESTELLA’S REVENGE, I’d be so grateful for your vote ✨🖤✨
Vote here: www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
May 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The public vote for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year longlist closes this tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight!!!
If you enjoyed ESTELLA’S REVENGE, I’d be so grateful for your vote ✨🖤✨
Vote here: www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
If you enjoyed ESTELLA’S REVENGE, I’d be so grateful for your vote ✨🖤✨
Vote here: www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
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Good morning! The Daughter is a Kindle Daily Deal today, Monday 12th May – my latest thriller is just £1.99 until the end of the day🌞
Start your week with a bestselling Monday bargain! bit.ly/TheDaughterKindle
Start your week with a bestselling Monday bargain! bit.ly/TheDaughterKindle
May 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Good morning! The Daughter is a Kindle Daily Deal today, Monday 12th May – my latest thriller is just £1.99 until the end of the day🌞
Start your week with a bestselling Monday bargain! bit.ly/TheDaughterKindle
Start your week with a bestselling Monday bargain! bit.ly/TheDaughterKindle
One week of voting left for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year!
Please vote for Estella's Revenge, a darkly Gothic, twisted tale of a child, raised in darkness & told to never to love. And the rage-filled woman she becomes.
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
Please vote for Estella's Revenge, a darkly Gothic, twisted tale of a child, raised in darkness & told to never to love. And the rage-filled woman she becomes.
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
Estella's Revenge, Barbara Havelocke — Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year.
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:58 AM
One week of voting left for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year!
Please vote for Estella's Revenge, a darkly Gothic, twisted tale of a child, raised in darkness & told to never to love. And the rage-filled woman she becomes.
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
Please vote for Estella's Revenge, a darkly Gothic, twisted tale of a child, raised in darkness & told to never to love. And the rage-filled woman she becomes.
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
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Following a career in journalism Barbara turned her hand to twisty gothic thriller's, earning her a spot on this year's #theakstonsawards longlist!
Find out more & listen to Barbara's podcast 👇
https://bit.ly/HIFPLAYERAWARDS
@express.co.uk @waterstones.bsky.social @authorbarbara.bsky.social
Find out more & listen to Barbara's podcast 👇
https://bit.ly/HIFPLAYERAWARDS
@express.co.uk @waterstones.bsky.social @authorbarbara.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Following a career in journalism Barbara turned her hand to twisty gothic thriller's, earning her a spot on this year's #theakstonsawards longlist!
Find out more & listen to Barbara's podcast 👇
https://bit.ly/HIFPLAYERAWARDS
@express.co.uk @waterstones.bsky.social @authorbarbara.bsky.social
Find out more & listen to Barbara's podcast 👇
https://bit.ly/HIFPLAYERAWARDS
@express.co.uk @waterstones.bsky.social @authorbarbara.bsky.social
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All creative industries are rapidly closing off to anyone without means (or a wealthy and endlessly forgiving partner). And AI ….. etc etc
The reason there's no working class representation in publishing is because publishing and writing currently pay so badly only people who are already financially stable can afford to do it.
The problem is always, always money.
The problem is always, always money.
My problem with things like these is that working-class writing ends up being literary stories about how dreary it is being working class. They're not interested in examining the working class through the lens of fantasy, for example.
May 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
All creative industries are rapidly closing off to anyone without means (or a wealthy and endlessly forgiving partner). And AI ….. etc etc
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Estella's Revenge is an original & gripping look at the world's most famous jilted bride from a new perspective. This gothic retelling of Great Expectations follows Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella.
Discover the longlist & cast your vote 👉 https://bit.ly/TOPAwards25
@authorbarbara.bsky.social
Discover the longlist & cast your vote 👉 https://bit.ly/TOPAwards25
@authorbarbara.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Estella's Revenge is an original & gripping look at the world's most famous jilted bride from a new perspective. This gothic retelling of Great Expectations follows Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella.
Discover the longlist & cast your vote 👉 https://bit.ly/TOPAwards25
@authorbarbara.bsky.social
Discover the longlist & cast your vote 👉 https://bit.ly/TOPAwards25
@authorbarbara.bsky.social
This is the first award I've ever been nominated for, and it couldn't be bigger! Please consider voting for Estella's Revenge, my dark tale exploring how villains are made...
👍Vote here:
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
📚Or buy: geni.us/LoSHSA
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
👍Vote here:
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
📚Or buy: geni.us/LoSHSA
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This is the first award I've ever been nominated for, and it couldn't be bigger! Please consider voting for Estella's Revenge, my dark tale exploring how villains are made...
👍Vote here:
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
📚Or buy: geni.us/LoSHSA
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
👍Vote here:
www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
📚Or buy: geni.us/LoSHSA
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
I can’t believe I’m posting this! I’m thrilled to announce that Estella's Revenge is longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025! 🎉🎉🎉
🙏Er, please vote for me! The longlist is open until Thursday 15th May
Vote here: harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
🙏Er, please vote for me! The longlist is open until Thursday 15th May
Vote here: harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
April 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I can’t believe I’m posting this! I’m thrilled to announce that Estella's Revenge is longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025! 🎉🎉🎉
🙏Er, please vote for me! The longlist is open until Thursday 15th May
Vote here: harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
🙏Er, please vote for me! The longlist is open until Thursday 15th May
Vote here: harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/estellas-rev...
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I spy three DHH authors on this year’s long list for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award… 👀🖤
A huge congratulations to @mwcraven.bsky.social, @authorbarbara.bsky.social & Stuart Turton 🎉
A huge congratulations to @mwcraven.bsky.social, @authorbarbara.bsky.social & Stuart Turton 🎉
🚨The wait is over! We reveal the 18 nominees for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025. Discover the longlist and have your say here: https://bit.ly/TOPCNOTY25
#theakstonsawards #theakstonscrime @express.co.uk @waterstones.bsky.social
#theakstonsawards #theakstonscrime @express.co.uk @waterstones.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I spy three DHH authors on this year’s long list for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award… 👀🖤
A huge congratulations to @mwcraven.bsky.social, @authorbarbara.bsky.social & Stuart Turton 🎉
A huge congratulations to @mwcraven.bsky.social, @authorbarbara.bsky.social & Stuart Turton 🎉
"The Sirens" by Emilia Hart - Book Review @stmartinspress.bsky.social @emiliahart.bsky.social #TheSirens #BookReview #BookSky 📚💙 fictionophile.com/2025/04/22/t...
“The Sirens” by Emilia Hart – Book Review @stmartinspress.bsky.social @emiliahart.bsky.social #TheSirens #BookReview #BookSky 📚💙
I thoroughly enjoyed this author’s debut novel and wanted to see if her second novel would be as good as her first. My verdict? “The Sirens” was very good, but not quite as good …
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April 23, 2025 at 8:13 AM
"The Sirens" by Emilia Hart - Book Review @stmartinspress.bsky.social @emiliahart.bsky.social #TheSirens #BookReview #BookSky 📚💙 fictionophile.com/2025/04/22/t...