Gill James
@gillj.bsky.social
Writer, publisher, book and story lover. Love how I'm allowed to spend my working day. Surprise fact: I sing tenor in a choir.
This was truly glorious! talkingaboutmygeneration.co.uk/miracle-on-3...
Review: Miracle on 34th Street at Home Theatre, Manchester - Talking About My Generation
Our reporter Gill James reviews Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical, at Home Theatre, Manchester. Most of us will be familiar with both 1947 black and white film, starring Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, ...
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December 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Afterwards and Evergreen
Books for everyone. Friday bargains.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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An interesting event tomorrow
T omorrow we launch The Spruce and On the feast of Stephen. These are both feel-good Christmas stories for young children and childre...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Will you join us tomorrow for this online vent: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-...
It is suitable for children.
It is suitable for children.
Launch of The Spruce and On The Feast of Stephen
Will there be hope for the little evergreen tree? Is Toby just like the good king in the song? Listen to these two charming stories.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Will you join us tomorrow for this online vent: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-...
It is suitable for children.
It is suitable for children.
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Her attitude of "poetical science" allowed her to envision applications beyond the mere mathematical. A different type of "tech" thinker -- we could use more of that kind of humanism today instead of power-mad money grubbers.
#tech #feminism #resistance
#tech #feminism #resistance
December 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Her attitude of "poetical science" allowed her to envision applications beyond the mere mathematical. A different type of "tech" thinker -- we could use more of that kind of humanism today instead of power-mad money grubbers.
#tech #feminism #resistance
#tech #feminism #resistance
Who is she? Why is she smiling? What happens next? Tell the story. #writingprompt
December 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Who is she? Why is she smiling? What happens next? Tell the story. #writingprompt
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Really thrilled to learn that due to a huge outpouring of public support, Argonaut Books in the Edinburgh area will not have to compete with a Waterstones planned for around the corner. Kudos to Waterstones for listening and everyone on insta for being vocal. One of my very favorite UK bookstores.
December 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Really thrilled to learn that due to a huge outpouring of public support, Argonaut Books in the Edinburgh area will not have to compete with a Waterstones planned for around the corner. Kudos to Waterstones for listening and everyone on insta for being vocal. One of my very favorite UK bookstores.
“Child, to say the very thing you really mean, the whole of it, nothing more or less or other than what you really mean; that's the whole art and joy of words.”
― C.S. Lewis
― C.S. Lewis
December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“Child, to say the very thing you really mean, the whole of it, nothing more or less or other than what you really mean; that's the whole art and joy of words.”
― C.S. Lewis
― C.S. Lewis
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December 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Join us on Thursday for the online launch of two children;s books: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-...
Children also welcome.
Children also welcome.
Launch of The Spruce and On The Feast of Stephen
Will there be hope for the little evergreen tree? Is Toby just like the good king in the song? Listen to these two charming stories.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Join us on Thursday for the online launch of two children;s books: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-...
Children also welcome.
Children also welcome.
What do you understand by inclusion?
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What do you understand by inclusion?
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If you're anywhere near Preston, go and see the Wallace and Gromit exhibition at the museum before it finishes in early January. It is fun with lots of clips from the films and original sets, like these ⏬️ #Lancashire
December 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If you're anywhere near Preston, go and see the Wallace and Gromit exhibition at the museum before it finishes in early January. It is fun with lots of clips from the films and original sets, like these ⏬️ #Lancashire
Free 7.00 pm this Thursday? join our online launch of two books for yougn children. Children welcome. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-...
Launch of The Spruce and On The Feast of Stephen
Will there be hope for the little evergreen tree? Is Toby just like the good king in the song? Listen to these two charming stories.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Free 7.00 pm this Thursday? join our online launch of two books for yougn children. Children welcome. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-...
We have offers on some of ur non-fiction titles: www.scribblersbooksbooksbooks.co.uk/2025/12/offe...
Offers on some of our non-fiction titles
Books for everyone. Friday bargains.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We have offers on some of ur non-fiction titles: www.scribblersbooksbooksbooks.co.uk/2025/12/offe...
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This is really great from Matthew, and initiatives like this deserve support from those who can do so.
If you fancy any of the stuff from his Arsenal collection here as Christmas presents or just for yourself - www.matthewjiwood.com/arsenal-poster – use the code ARSEBLOG-10 to get 10% off.
If you fancy any of the stuff from his Arsenal collection here as Christmas presents or just for yourself - www.matthewjiwood.com/arsenal-poster – use the code ARSEBLOG-10 to get 10% off.
December 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This is really great from Matthew, and initiatives like this deserve support from those who can do so.
If you fancy any of the stuff from his Arsenal collection here as Christmas presents or just for yourself - www.matthewjiwood.com/arsenal-poster – use the code ARSEBLOG-10 to get 10% off.
If you fancy any of the stuff from his Arsenal collection here as Christmas presents or just for yourself - www.matthewjiwood.com/arsenal-poster – use the code ARSEBLOG-10 to get 10% off.
Great to take part in these annual competitions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuVJ...
Lancashire Writers of Today 2024
YouTube video by Lancashire Authors
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December 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Great to take part in these annual competitions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuVJ...
Today is a writing day. I'm glad I'm gettign quite a bit done!
December 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Today is a writing day. I'm glad I'm gettign quite a bit done!
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News 3 December 2025
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December 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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December 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Getting ready for a few events. Such fun.
December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Getting ready for a few events. Such fun.
I'm cooking a main course chicken soup. Great for this time of year.
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I'm cooking a main course chicken soup. Great for this time of year.
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CHRISTMAS RAFFLE LAUNCH!
I'm doing a raffle.
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
TWO POUNDS.
More here.
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Please share.
I'm doing a raffle.
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM