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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · 9h

Operation Berlin, the first in my new series of mystery novels set in Europe in the 1930s will be published in April 2026. A British first world war veteran and a young American woman dreaming of becoming a foreign correspondent solve crimes around the capitals of Europe. First up – Berlin.

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Dr Angela Buckley @drangelabuckley.bsky.social · Aug 17

I love this Icelandic word - we could do with something similar in UK English!

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𝕃.𝕁.𝔽𝕆𝕏 🇮🇸☕📚 @onefootiniceland.bsky.social · Aug 10

Astonishing & beautiful erupted material at Eldborg crater. With thanks to @ellionthego.bsky.social for the pic inspo, & to fab author of the #FireAndIce series @michaelridpath.bsky.social for the inspiration to visit it! 🌋 #Stunday #WeekFforFire #AlphabetChallenge #MobilePhotography 📷
#Iceland #ECK

Rough, porous rock, looking rather like pumice, in shades of lilac, turquoise, brick, yellow, pinky-brown and green

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Jul 19

Ten writers by whom I’ve read more than five books:

1. Dick Francis
2. William Boyd
3. John Grisham
4. Graham Greene
5. Evelyn Waugh
6. Aline Templeton
7. Agatha Christie
8. Simon Brett
9. Robert Harris
10. Tom Harper

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · May 24

Thought-provoking. Charlotte gives voice to what other writers think but don't say.

Charlotte Duckworth / Rixon @charduck.bsky.social · Nov 27

I wrote a blog post... as ever, it's a bit controversial. I would love to hear your thoughts!
www.charlotteduckworthstudio.com/blog/writing...

Some honest thoughts about writing fiction as a career — charlotte duckworth studio

My dad wanted me to be a lawyer. Like many (most?) writers, I was academic. I did well at school, I was pretty quick at most subjects and I was very good at English and assimilating a lot of informati...

www.charlotteduckworthstudio.com

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Heidi Amsinck @heidiamsinckwriter.bsky.social · May 16

Murder is everwhere at the BRILLIANT but sadly last ever 😢 CrimeFest in Bristol. Loved meeting @ovidiayu.bsky.social, @michaelridpath.bsky.social, Jeffrey Siger and Stan Trollip. Really fun panel. Thank you 🙏❤️🇩🇰 #CrimeFest25

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · Apr 26

When I use Google now I just automatically scroll past the AI summaries like they’re banner ads

Lars Fischer @fischblog.bsky.social · Apr 25

This is really important. Do NOT use the AI summaries at the top of google searches. Ignore them. This is especially important if you don't have any prior knowledge about the topic, but also a good general rule.

Search sources, scrutinize them carefully and double-check with other sources.

Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · Apr 24

Google’s AI Overviews will not only confirm that a gibberish idiom is a real saying, it will also tell you what it means and how it was derived -- often including reference links.

www.wired.com/story/google...

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Michael Jecks Author @michaeljecksauthor.bsky.social · Mar 21

And for those who're really keen, the second in the #Vintaine series, Blood on the Sand, will be out in May - and what a gorgeous cover! Thanks, @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #histfic #medieval #calais #nevillescross #adventure #action #crime #mystery

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Mar 11

Clever idea Lloyd!

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Mar 4

What's your address?

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Mar 4

Sure. I have a DVD here. Shall I post it to you?

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Mar 2

Absolutely, David. Just been for a beautiful walk in Millers Dale in the Peak District. The world seems a better place.

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Feb 23

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Feb 18

I have just redesigned my website, www.michaelridpath.com

Websites are supposed to be slick and sleek these days, without too much text. But it seemed a shame to ditch so much content, so I've created a new page, Backstories, which has articles about my novels that I hope keen readers will enjoy.

Michael Ridpath

Welcome to the official website of Michael Ridpath, author of crime novels and thrillers.

www.michaelridpath.com

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Hildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · Feb 2

The Icelandic public broadcasting agency just issued a correction of a previous news item: The first lamb of the year was born in Skagafjörður on January 23rd, and NOT yesterday in Rangárvellir as previosly stated.

The accompanying photo is of the real first lamb born and its mother.

Hið raunverulega fyrsta lamb fæddist í Skagafirði - RÚV.is

Svo virðist sem fyrsta lamb ársins hafi fæðst 23. janúar á bænum Kleif í Skagafirði. Um viku fyrr en það sem fæddist á Rangárvöllum og fjallað var um í frétt fyrr í dag.

www.ruv.is

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Jan 22

"It is awfully easy to be hard-boiled about everything in the daytime but at night it is another thing." – Ernest Hemingway.

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Jan 18

Somebody reads them! Hurrah!

Governor Finn Black @govfinnblack.bsky.social · Jan 16

Received another interesting newsletter from @michaelridpath.bsky.social.

I'm not a great fan of newsletters on the whole and his is one of only two I genuinely look forward to receiving.

Well worth subscribing if you haven't already!

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Jan 18

Listening to William Hurt reading The Sun Also Rises in the gym. Sublime! The miles fly by (all 2 1/2 of them)!

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Michael Ridpath @michaelridpath.bsky.social · Dec 30

Just finished Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd. Brilliant spy story! Clever, absorbing plot and a fascinating examination of the motivation and character of an accidental spy. Reminds me of Graham Greene, but better.