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Blue Poppy Publishing
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Nano-publisher & provider of self-publishing services based in Ilfracombe, Devon.
Submissions open for books with a strong focus on Devon and the South West.
https://www.bluepoppypublishing.co.uk
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otooleyauthor.bsky.social
Just gasped audibly at "a spoonful of laughter"
What a lovely turn of phrase.
#BookSky
A snippet of text from "The Barrow Ship" by John Wilkinson, "Finch waited. His mum and dad were pottering about in the kitchen before going to bed. He heard a spoonful of laughter, light as thistledown, from his mum."
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
No idea. Series looks interesting though.
hcnewton.bsky.social H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 14h
Can anyone who's read (as opposed to listened, like me) Brigands & Breadknives tell me how to spell the name of the city they're headed to?
November 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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bookshop.org
Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
The main improvement needed is to open the doors and release everyone held there. Same for every other one of these Nazi internment camps.
Bring everyone back to their families and lock the Nazis up instead.
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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starrypress.bsky.social
Our beautiful new book The Endurance of Things is now available for preorder from our website- a heartfelt invitation to discover Italy through her art, food and landscape #constellationspress #theenduranceofthings #art #italy
January 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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kloob.bsky.social
If you’re on Twitter… well, don’t be on Twitter. Even his cars are infected with his AI. The world doesn’t need the influence of this pathetic, evil thing
newschambers.bsky.social Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 8d
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Artwork for a book I am writing.
Slowly building up the adventuring party for "The Chosen One"
Two sketches of the mare, Conker, because the artist did a second sketch following feedback. Opinions welcome. Info in #AltText
#Fantasy #BookSky
Eve is a forty-something woman who once hoped to be the chosen one, even though the elders insisted it had to be a boy. She is careworn, kind, and a fierce momma tiger who risks banishment to protect her daughter, Jenna. In this picture she is dressed in muted natural colours with a hooded cloak, and carrying a longbow. Her face is streaked with soot because she has been mourning. Jenna is Eve's youngest daughter. She is musical and has made her own flute from a bone. She wears slightly more colourful clothes than her mother but is limited by the dye technology of her world. Jenna has charisma in spades. She has left her town to help Jethro who is this year's Chosen One. As a result she is banished from the town because she has broken the prophecy. Conker, the mare who carries the Chosen One on his quest. She's just a horse, no special powers, but she is an essential member of the party. First sketch of Conker. The artist redrew her following feedback from friends. I'm not much good as an art critic although I do prefer the new version.
November 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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madhmstr.bsky.social AnnieBannie (She/Her🧶📚🌈) @madhmstr.bsky.social · 8d
Dear manufacturers
Please be more specific...
SPICE doesn't help.
Cloves make my throat close up.
Cinnamon makes my lips tingle.
Ginger is a different reaction.
(I think! They're often together, especially at Christmas.)

There is a difference.
MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, COCOA SOLIDS+ 33%* (COCOA BUTTER+ & COCOA MASS+), NZ MILK POWDER 30%*, EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN), VANILLA FLAVOUR]; BRANDY SNAP PIECES 13% [SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, BUTTER (MILK), GOLDEN SYRUP, GLUCOSE, SPICE]; NATURAL FLAVOURS. *MINIMUM PERCENTAGE. +RAINFOREST ALLIANCE CERTIFIED. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT, GLUTEN. MAY CONTAIN: PEANUT, TREE NUTS.
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Had a dream that I paid for an advert for Grandad Pigeon by Paul Gunning and somehow the link went to a new hardback edition of The House at Pooh Corner.
Who can I sue?
#PigeonRacing #BookSky #KidLit
Front cover of Grandad Pigeon with artwork by Rob Page. Grandad Pigeon stands in the centre, walking stick in hand, surrounded by flying pigeons which he has just released from their crate. Loewen, his granddaughter, is to one side on her skateboard and holding a pug in her arm.
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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nigelstewartbooks.bsky.social
A new account with news about books and writing plans. Good work in progress (short stories/2 novels) + new editions of existing novels soon.

A break from socials gave me time to breathe… thought I’d stay away forever. But some sort of presence makes sense. #noteworthybooks #books #writing
August 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Just want to say, my admiration for Dara O Briain was already about as high as it can go, but it just went up another notch. Just a personal thing , nothing in the news. 🙂
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Vicious and cowardly. Mobs of terrorists in body armour assaulting innocent citizens exercising their right to peaceful protest.
cwebbonline.com Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9d
Excessive force. PERIOD!

They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.

📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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news.sky.com/story/the-x-... This is an excellent piece of work by the Sky News team which needs to be amplified. Not only our politicians but our journalists need to get off X. It was obvious to many of us much sooner. I hope @news.sky.com will feature their report heavily over the next week.
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
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November 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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aaabbottstories.bsky.social
Look what the postman brought? The #dyslexia-friendly edition of new LIES BETWEEN FRIENDS, and loads more psychological #thrillers set in #Bristol! I'll be signing them at #Shirehampton Market on Thursday morning.

Also on Amazon in ebook, Kindle Unlimited, hardback, paperback, large print etc.
A box of AA Abbott's books, LIES BETWEEN FRIENDS and LIES AT HER DOOR
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Mmm, looks tasty. 🤣
bernoid.bsky.social Bernoid @bernoid.bsky.social · 11d
Morning. Gliophorus psittacinus - Parrot Waxcap. My favourite waxcaps. #FungiFriends
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
Want to be part of that #GreenSurge of hope?

join.greenparty.org.uk
zackpolanski.bsky.social Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13d
"Polanski has blended anger with hope.

“Hope is much more difficult to sell than outrage, but he’s finding a way to do it that connects with people.”

Let's make hope normal again!

observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Green party surging as Polanski’s social media strategy w...
Green Party membership has more than doubled, driven in part by its platform messaging on apps like TikTok
observer.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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annalisacrawford.bsky.social
The day I took my novel, Small Forgotten Moments, to the beach that inspired it.

★★★★★ "Mesmerizing... creepy, fascinating" Readers' Favorite

Is Zenna a muse, a sleep-deprived apparition, or something much more sinister?

books2read.com/small-forgot...
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The photo shows the cover of my novel Small Forgotten Moments. A woman's face is highlighted in blue and red, and the woman's hand is held up in surprise or maybe fear. I am holding the book as I take the photo so I can get my dog in the picture too. He's looking unimpressed about the photoshoot, sitting on the sand and staring out to sea, although the sea isn't in the picture.
May 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Pinch punch ... and pinch myself to be sure I'm not dreaming, already off and running on KDP. 😁
Also had direct sales this morning.
At this rate I might have to start paying tax! 🤣
#BraggingRights #BookSky
Screenshot of Amazon KDP with my first sale of the month. Sure, it's only £4.05 but it's something, which is often not the case on the first of the month.
November 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Newly arrived and available soon. #BookSky
"Pucksie and the Ghosts of #Dartmoor"
It brings together legends of Dartmoor in a spine tingling adventure in which two children staying with their gran on Dartmoor meetb Pucksie, who spirits them into the lives of historical characters.
Fresh out of the box, the new book "Pucksie and the Ghosts of Dartmoor" by Joe Winston. The cover shows the Elf Queen beckoning you towards her. In the background are dark twisted trees and twilight. Titling is in a golden yellow white a slightly decorative and ragged serif font.
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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pastelgothmoth.bsky.social
I did it
day 31 award #inktober #award
My fursona Rosie in a witch costume
October 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
It could hardly be any LESS independent than it is at the moment. 😂
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Silly #Halloween 🧵 Finally concluding the nonsense I've been posting all month.
On the … *cough* … ‘actual’ day of Halloween, 🎃
My true love gave to me, ❤️
One millions squashed bananas, 🍌🍌🍌🍌
Ten-thousand wild piranhas, 🐟
Three thousand rent collectors, 🕴️
Two thousand tax inspectors, 👨‍⚖️
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
This is way creepier than any pumpkin I have seen
silverpebble2.bsky.social Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 15d
A reminder that the original Hallowe'en jack o' lanterns date back to 18th century Ireland if not earlier, were based on a shady boozy blacksmith called Stingy Jack who cheated the devil & was trapped between 2 worlds, were carved from turnips and looked like this:
A preserved carved turnip jack o'lantern from the 19th century A preserved carved turnip jack o'lantern from the 19th century
October 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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officialrpra.bsky.social
"A charming story about the infectious enthusiasm for pigeon fancying": bluepoppypublishing.co.uk/product/gran...
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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pastelgothmoth.bsky.social
Day 30 Vacant #inktober #vacant
A girl sat on a chair under a window. There's a cobweb in the corner. Out the window is nothing but black, and the girl's expression is blank
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM