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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 1d

Pumpkins complete! Glowing from the conservatory. Seeds separated and ready for baking. Salt, pepper, and chili this year.
Go on. Show me your pumpkins.

Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes the only thing that really sparks my creativity is a stroll through the forest photographing whatever catches my eye...most of the time, it's mushrooms.

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 6d

Very pleased to announce that my talk tomorrow at Llandudno Museum is officially sold out! I'm so grateful for people who decided to buy tickets, share my advertising, and support me and this event.
Looking forward to taking my audience through the barriers from seance to science! #spooky #museum

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 8d

Celebrating the launch of the novel Ambergris by Briony Collins here at Blue sky Cafe, Bangor.
www.amazon.co.uk/Ambergris-Br...
Brilliant, thoughtful, and deeply unsettling.

Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 13d

That's a fab sales pitch. My next book could use it

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 19d

Aug 1st 2023, I launched my 1st novel, Yule Moon, at The Rock Shop in Paducah, KY, USA and at Y Segontiwm, Caernarfon, UK. Today I sold my last author copy of Beltane Ash(Book 3) at the Anglesey Writing Festival. All that's left of my original launch swag are 19 postcards. What shall I do with them?

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 20d

As a long time feline supervisor, he really knows how to get what he wants from me ❤️

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 20d

Swt doing his best to keep me from working too hard. This method is called a snoozel handcuff. You can't move or you'll wake the cat!

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 29d

I was looking for my website (because it is in desperate need of an update before my next book comes out) when Co-pilot decided to jump on and tell me about myself. I'm not sure whether I am flattered or disturbed.🤣

Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · 29d

I teach and read posts from writers on a lot of channels and everytime I see someone say a teacher told them they were no good at writing I just want to give that person a big hug and say, "Don't listen. Just because they couldn't teach doesn't mean you aren't amazing."

a woman in a pink dress says you are absolutely in front of a microphone

ALT: a woman in a pink dress says you are absolutely in front of a microphone

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 19

What do authors do when they aren't writing? Work. I have the privilege of being a tutor in creative writing for Adult Learning Wales, a private writing tutor, and just occasionally a public speaker! If you're in #Llandudno come and learn about the science and mysticism of Talking to the Dead.

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 13

Looks like a is raining in Holyhead.

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 13

So what are my creative writing classes like? Last week we shared our version satirical podcast on wellbeing. One of my learners taught himself a Southern accent and performed a piece that would have made Dolly Parton proud. 😂

three women are standing next to each other and one of them says " i don t trust anybody who does their own hair "

ALT: three women are standing next to each other and one of them says " i don t trust anybody who does their own hair "

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 13

I wouldn't read it to children if that's what you mean. There was a so-called children's scary story collection that inspired Something Reaping. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. It was also illustrated and responsible for my nightmares from about age 13 to 15. I'm still not fond of scarecrows!

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 10

Something Reaping, my illustrated folk horror collection coming out in February 2026, is in the hands of my magnificent publisher, Atomic Bohemian.
This book started as a conversation between me and my illustrator about chronic nightmares almost 28 years ago.
www.atomicbohemian.com

Publisher | Atomic Bohemian

Atomic Bohemian is publisher dedicated to platforming authentic voices from diverse backgrounds.

www.atomicbohemian.com

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Earthling Beta Readers @earthlingbeta.bsky.social · Jan 30

Are you looking for a beta reader or someone to swap edits with?

Tag me with a quick summary of your manuscript and I'll repost 😁✌️

a cartoon character with a headband that says sundae

ALT: a cartoon character with a headband that says sundae

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 10

Something Reaping, my illustrated folk horror collection coming out in February 2026, is in the hands of my magnificent publisher, Atomic Bohemian.
This book started as a conversation between me and my illustrator about chronic nightmares almost 28 years ago.
www.atomicbohemian.com

Publisher | Atomic Bohemian

Atomic Bohemian is publisher dedicated to platforming authentic voices from diverse backgrounds.

www.atomicbohemian.com

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'm going to start a channel called 'weird stuff I find in my yard'. For context, I live in a remote small holding. When we moved in, it was full of junk. 3 years later, #weird stuff just keeps turning up. A doll eye stuck to my foot, a graveyard of plant pots, and now a 2inch plastic horse shoe.

Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 5

I have two new classes starting next week freethrough Adult Learning Wales to people who live in Wales.

Monday September 8th in Llangefni.
Creative Writing 10am-12pm
and
Write Your First Novel 1pm to 3pm.

www.adultlearning.wales/course/56712...

www.adultlearning.wales/course/56715...

Creative Writing | Adult Learning Wales

www.adultlearning.wales

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Will Buckingham | 白忠修 @willbuckingham.com · Sep 3

This is fun…. 2 more days to go.

Wind&Bones Books @windandbones.com · Sep 3

September has started and don't we know it! Amongst a lot of other projects and creative things we've also been running our Creative Writing Unleashed course in collaboration with National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan.

Co-director @willbuckingham.com has been there in person...

A poster to advertise Creative Writing Unleashed.

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Sep 1

My Dad passed away Thursday. This weekend I bought tons of bulbs as if I'm subconsciously trying to plan for a bright future. Grief is a strange emotion.

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Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Aug 30

My Dad passed away on Thursday. My friends and family are making sure that there is brightness in this dark place and that I know that I am loved. I am so grateful.

Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Aug 24

Settled in for a peaceful evening

Dr DeAnn Bell @deannbell.bsky.social · Aug 20

Love is a Great Spotted Woodpecker feather rescued from the lawn and presented on the doorstep like a courting gift.