Fleur Hitchcock
@fleurhitchcock.bsky.social
Author of crime for kids.
#MurderatChristmas out October 25 with @nosycrow.bsky.social
West Country UK
Expert Children's Bookseller - she/her.
#kidlituk
@AgentKateShaw.bsky.social
#MurderatChristmas out October 25 with @nosycrow.bsky.social
West Country UK
Expert Children's Bookseller - she/her.
#kidlituk
@AgentKateShaw.bsky.social
Bookseller question from yesterday -
"A ghost book, possibly short stories, with a pretty side, (sprayed edge?) Around in October."
It stumped me.
Suggestions below, please.
"A ghost book, possibly short stories, with a pretty side, (sprayed edge?) Around in October."
It stumped me.
Suggestions below, please.
December 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Bookseller question from yesterday -
"A ghost book, possibly short stories, with a pretty side, (sprayed edge?) Around in October."
It stumped me.
Suggestions below, please.
"A ghost book, possibly short stories, with a pretty side, (sprayed edge?) Around in October."
It stumped me.
Suggestions below, please.
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Day 6 of my children’s Christmas book recommendations, & it’s a brilliant #MG cosy crime novel #MurderAtChristmas by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social published by @nosycrow.bsky.social
#UkKidLit
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#UkKidLit
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#MG Christmas Review: Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock
Cover art by Elisa Paganelli, published by Nosy Crow, 16 October 2025, ISBN: 978-1805132240 Murder at Christmas ticked all of the boxes that make a book a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience fo…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Day 6 of my children’s Christmas book recommendations, & it’s a brilliant #MG cosy crime novel #MurderAtChristmas by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social published by @nosycrow.bsky.social
#UkKidLit
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#UkKidLit
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Nerd humor coming your way 😂
December 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Nerd humor coming your way 😂
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I’ve just bought my mum Sarah Crossan’s brilliant YA ‘Where the Heart Should Be’ for her Christmas. What other great kids / YA books should we be gifting to grown-ups who don’t generally read children’s books? #KidsBooksFriday
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
December 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I’ve just bought my mum Sarah Crossan’s brilliant YA ‘Where the Heart Should Be’ for her Christmas. What other great kids / YA books should we be gifting to grown-ups who don’t generally read children’s books? #KidsBooksFriday
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
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1/ Suggested hashtags to join on a Friday
#PharosFriday
#FrescoFriday
#FontsOnFriday
#FriaryFriday
#FacadeFriday
#FountainFriday
#FootpathFriday
#FingerpostFriday
#ScapeFriday
( Any cityscape, landscape or seascape view )
#FoggyFriday
1 of 6 #FridayHashtags
#PharosFriday
#FrescoFriday
#FontsOnFriday
#FriaryFriday
#FacadeFriday
#FountainFriday
#FootpathFriday
#FingerpostFriday
#ScapeFriday
( Any cityscape, landscape or seascape view )
#FoggyFriday
1 of 6 #FridayHashtags
December 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
1/ Suggested hashtags to join on a Friday
#PharosFriday
#FrescoFriday
#FontsOnFriday
#FriaryFriday
#FacadeFriday
#FountainFriday
#FootpathFriday
#FingerpostFriday
#ScapeFriday
( Any cityscape, landscape or seascape view )
#FoggyFriday
1 of 6 #FridayHashtags
#PharosFriday
#FrescoFriday
#FontsOnFriday
#FriaryFriday
#FacadeFriday
#FountainFriday
#FootpathFriday
#FingerpostFriday
#ScapeFriday
( Any cityscape, landscape or seascape view )
#FoggyFriday
1 of 6 #FridayHashtags
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From tomorrow, 5th Dec #BookElves2025 will be on hand to recommend brilliant Irish books for all ages - from tots to teens.
if you'd like a recommendation - ask away below. I'd be delighted to help!
And I'll be posting some of my favourite Irish books of the year every day. #discoveririshkidsbooks
if you'd like a recommendation - ask away below. I'd be delighted to help!
And I'll be posting some of my favourite Irish books of the year every day. #discoveririshkidsbooks
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
From tomorrow, 5th Dec #BookElves2025 will be on hand to recommend brilliant Irish books for all ages - from tots to teens.
if you'd like a recommendation - ask away below. I'd be delighted to help!
And I'll be posting some of my favourite Irish books of the year every day. #discoveririshkidsbooks
if you'd like a recommendation - ask away below. I'd be delighted to help!
And I'll be posting some of my favourite Irish books of the year every day. #discoveririshkidsbooks
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Despite Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, the skilled Attallah family of artisan potters continue working in their damaged workshop, preserving a craft and heritage that has survived for generations.
December 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Despite Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, the skilled Attallah family of artisan potters continue working in their damaged workshop, preserving a craft and heritage that has survived for generations.
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Day 2 Gr8 Chns Books Advent, Annie Everall OBE
Murder at Christmas @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this
Murder at Christmas @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Day 2 Gr8 Chns Books Advent, Annie Everall OBE
Murder at Christmas @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this
Murder at Christmas @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this
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Dedication stone from Roman Bath to the goddess Sulis which was set up by Priscus, a stonemason and tribesman of the Carnutes (a tribe in Gaul). Now part of the museum collections at The Roman Baths in Bath. 📸 My own. #EpigraphyTuesday #RomanBritain #Bath
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Dedication stone from Roman Bath to the goddess Sulis which was set up by Priscus, a stonemason and tribesman of the Carnutes (a tribe in Gaul). Now part of the museum collections at The Roman Baths in Bath. 📸 My own. #EpigraphyTuesday #RomanBritain #Bath
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PhD studentship in geoarchaeology at University of Reading, focusing on agro pastoralist systems during the Middle Ages: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPP800/p...
PhD Studentship in Archaeology at University of Reading
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December 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
PhD studentship in geoarchaeology at University of Reading, focusing on agro pastoralist systems during the Middle Ages: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPP800/p...
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We are into the last 5 days of the #Creatives4Sudan auction. There are some INCREDIBLE lots on there. Please consider a cheeky little bid. EG on creative mentoring from @rashmiwriting.bsky.social #KeepEyesOnSudan app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We are into the last 5 days of the #Creatives4Sudan auction. There are some INCREDIBLE lots on there. Please consider a cheeky little bid. EG on creative mentoring from @rashmiwriting.bsky.social #KeepEyesOnSudan app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
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I don't make the rules
Its December 1st
Mince Pies now allowed
Quality Street, yes, but only in communal situations rather than grazing at home
Matchmakers, as ever, continue to be embargoed until Christmas Eve
The festive season is more fun when the #christmaspolice are around
Mince Pies now allowed
Quality Street, yes, but only in communal situations rather than grazing at home
Matchmakers, as ever, continue to be embargoed until Christmas Eve
The festive season is more fun when the #christmaspolice are around
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I don't make the rules
Apparently my children feel hard done by because I have never given them chocolate advent calendars.
They are 27 and 24.
They are 27 and 24.
December 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Apparently my children feel hard done by because I have never given them chocolate advent calendars.
They are 27 and 24.
They are 27 and 24.
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I agree with most of this but I do think we all are prone to misremembering video rental shops as much less culturally homogeneous places than they were.
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I agree with most of this but I do think we all are prone to misremembering video rental shops as much less culturally homogeneous places than they were.
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One of the great things about early Bsky is that we promoted the idea of engagement. That is, instead of follow for follow, we followed those who conversed with us. Engagement leads to connection. So please, let’s not lose that! Engage, not just like—that’s why I follow folks, myself!
November 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
One of the great things about early Bsky is that we promoted the idea of engagement. That is, instead of follow for follow, we followed those who conversed with us. Engagement leads to connection. So please, let’s not lose that! Engage, not just like—that’s why I follow folks, myself!
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It's friday! Time for the weekly good news thread. What's YOUR good news from the week? My good news? The #Creatives4Sudan auction has had an amazing response so far. Bid on everything from pro tv script reads to paintings and signed books from Katherine Rundell! app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
November 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
It's friday! Time for the weekly good news thread. What's YOUR good news from the week? My good news? The #Creatives4Sudan auction has had an amazing response so far. Bid on everything from pro tv script reads to paintings and signed books from Katherine Rundell! app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
I've come to the conclusion that writing books and making curtains are fairly similar processes. Time spent in preparation is never wasted, planning is crucial, getting ducks in a row etc...
Which is exactly how I haven't approached either the book I'm writing, nor the curtains.
Ho hum...
Which is exactly how I haven't approached either the book I'm writing, nor the curtains.
Ho hum...
November 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I've come to the conclusion that writing books and making curtains are fairly similar processes. Time spent in preparation is never wasted, planning is crucial, getting ducks in a row etc...
Which is exactly how I haven't approached either the book I'm writing, nor the curtains.
Ho hum...
Which is exactly how I haven't approached either the book I'm writing, nor the curtains.
Ho hum...
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Happy National Illustration Day! 🐭🎉
Here’s a painting from ‘Adventuremice: Mice, Camera, Action!’
#NationalIllustrationDay2025
Here’s a painting from ‘Adventuremice: Mice, Camera, Action!’
#NationalIllustrationDay2025
November 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Happy National Illustration Day! 🐭🎉
Here’s a painting from ‘Adventuremice: Mice, Camera, Action!’
#NationalIllustrationDay2025
Here’s a painting from ‘Adventuremice: Mice, Camera, Action!’
#NationalIllustrationDay2025
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Another characteristically niche Q from yours truly but does anyone know of any writers/thinkers who have explored the symbolism of the window? I'm keen to dive into its meaning in particular art works that I'm writing about atm & wondering if I'm missing anything...
November 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Another characteristically niche Q from yours truly but does anyone know of any writers/thinkers who have explored the symbolism of the window? I'm keen to dive into its meaning in particular art works that I'm writing about atm & wondering if I'm missing anything...
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I got my annual email from the boys’ aunt yesterday checking in on what books to buy them for Christmas. What great kids books will you be buying, or what would you recommend we seek out for the kids in our lives this Christmas?
#KidsBooksFriday
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
#KidLit
#BookSky
#IndieBookshops
#KidsBooksFriday
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
#KidLit
#BookSky
#IndieBookshops
November 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I got my annual email from the boys’ aunt yesterday checking in on what books to buy them for Christmas. What great kids books will you be buying, or what would you recommend we seek out for the kids in our lives this Christmas?
#KidsBooksFriday
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
#KidLit
#BookSky
#IndieBookshops
#KidsBooksFriday
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
#KidLit
#BookSky
#IndieBookshops
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“Buy from someone reputable, look for transparency, and prioritise warranty and repairability over a too-good-to-be-true discount, and you can come out of Black Friday with great devices and a lighter footprint.” www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...
Don’t buy new tech this Black Friday: expert tips for buying refurbished phones and laptops
Tech is on its last legs? Refurbished can be the cheaper, greener option. Here’s how to choose well and avoid the pitfalls
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November 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
“Buy from someone reputable, look for transparency, and prioritise warranty and repairability over a too-good-to-be-true discount, and you can come out of Black Friday with great devices and a lighter footprint.” www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...
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🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 75,000 signatures! 🙏
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 75,000 signatures! 🙏
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Call me a miserable old sod, but I look at auctions for charitable events and not one of them is offering someone to pull brambles, cut the grass or decorate the bathroom - anything that I actually want.
I do not want a meditation session in North London, or an ugly vase.
I'd rather just donate.
I do not want a meditation session in North London, or an ugly vase.
I'd rather just donate.
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Call me a miserable old sod, but I look at auctions for charitable events and not one of them is offering someone to pull brambles, cut the grass or decorate the bathroom - anything that I actually want.
I do not want a meditation session in North London, or an ugly vase.
I'd rather just donate.
I do not want a meditation session in North London, or an ugly vase.
I'd rather just donate.