‘Dr’ Dorothy Koomson
@dorothykoomson.bsky.social
📚Award-winning, Sunday Times Bestselling Author | Writer ✍🏾 l Reader 📖 | TV & Film Lover 📺 | Podcaster 🎙️| Latest book Give Him To Me out now 📚⚡️
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I had this really elaborate, funny and slightly daft cover reveal planned then I thought, nah, let me keep it simple. Really simple. Here’s the beauteous cover for book 23 - #TheQuietGirls designed by Becky Gilbbery. Can’t wait for you to read it.
Out March 2026.
Out March 2026.
I don’t even save to drafts any more… I just type the inflammatory thing I want to say and then delete it straight away. Cos although I’m using the socials less, I don’t want to be banned just yet. 🙃
*This is absolutely about commenting on three news stories
*This is absolutely about commenting on three news stories
November 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I don’t even save to drafts any more… I just type the inflammatory thing I want to say and then delete it straight away. Cos although I’m using the socials less, I don’t want to be banned just yet. 🙃
*This is absolutely about commenting on three news stories
*This is absolutely about commenting on three news stories
Have found joy in editing with a pink glitter gel pen. 😍 Nothing says crime thriller more than pink glitter gel! 😅🤣
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November 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Have found joy in editing with a pink glitter gel pen. 😍 Nothing says crime thriller more than pink glitter gel! 😅🤣
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OG cover The Rose Petal Beach being in the house of the killer on Shakespeare & Hathaway will never not be funny to me. 😭 😅🤣
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
OG cover The Rose Petal Beach being in the house of the killer on Shakespeare & Hathaway will never not be funny to me. 😭 😅🤣
Watching Sinners on Halloween and remembering why I don’t do horror. The stress in our house right now. 🫣😫🤣
October 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Watching Sinners on Halloween and remembering why I don’t do horror. The stress in our house right now. 🫣😫🤣
Just in case you were wondering how my journey from Portsmouth to Liverpool is going - the much-delayed train that is crawling to the north and will be over an hour late has t*ilets that are 80% full. 🙃
October 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Just in case you were wondering how my journey from Portsmouth to Liverpool is going - the much-delayed train that is crawling to the north and will be over an hour late has t*ilets that are 80% full. 🙃
I can’t even say what I want to about this. Those who pushed through the Online Safety Bill should hang their heads in shame. I mean, they won’t but they should.
BREAKING: A catastrophic breach has impacted Discord user data including selfies and identity documents uploaded as part of the app’s verification process, email addresses, phone numbers, approximately where the user lives, and much more.
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The Discord Hack is Every Users’ Worst Nightmare
A hack impacting Discord’s age verification process shows in stark terms the risk of tech companies collecting users’ ID documents. Now the hackers are posting peoples’ IDs and other sensitive informa...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I can’t even say what I want to about this. Those who pushed through the Online Safety Bill should hang their heads in shame. I mean, they won’t but they should.
Babes, you can get 25% off my next book #TheQuietGirls if you pre-order from @waterstones.bsky.social by this Friday 17 October! Visit here: www.waterstones.com/book/the-qui... and add OCTOBER25 into the code box at checkout. Loved writing another Kez book & hope you share in the love next March. X
October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Babes, you can get 25% off my next book #TheQuietGirls if you pre-order from @waterstones.bsky.social by this Friday 17 October! Visit here: www.waterstones.com/book/the-qui... and add OCTOBER25 into the code box at checkout. Loved writing another Kez book & hope you share in the love next March. X
I had this really elaborate, funny and slightly daft cover reveal planned then I thought, nah, let me keep it simple. Really simple. Here’s the beauteous cover for book 23 - #TheQuietGirls designed by Becky Gilbbery. Can’t wait for you to read it.
Out March 2026.
Out March 2026.
October 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I had this really elaborate, funny and slightly daft cover reveal planned then I thought, nah, let me keep it simple. Really simple. Here’s the beauteous cover for book 23 - #TheQuietGirls designed by Becky Gilbbery. Can’t wait for you to read it.
Out March 2026.
Out March 2026.
Lovely Portuguese readers, I need your help. A friend’s son who is 17 would like some ideas for good Portuguese teenage culture stuff - books, music, films etc. All recommendations gratefully received. Thanks in advance. 😘
October 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Lovely Portuguese readers, I need your help. A friend’s son who is 17 would like some ideas for good Portuguese teenage culture stuff - books, music, films etc. All recommendations gratefully received. Thanks in advance. 😘
I wrote about keeping on keeping on in the face of grief. Didn’t even realise today is World Mental Health Day. Strength and love to you, especially if you’re going through a hard time. X ❤️ substack.com/@dorothykoom...
I keep wanting to drink rum and do nothing
That’s what I replied to someone who asked me how I was holding up.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I wrote about keeping on keeping on in the face of grief. Didn’t even realise today is World Mental Health Day. Strength and love to you, especially if you’re going through a hard time. X ❤️ substack.com/@dorothykoom...
Brighton & Hove Council are trying to gut our library service again. The ‘consultation’ period ends THIS Friday 10 October. PLEASE fill the survey. PLEASE speak up. Libraries are the heart of the community, getting rid of the further damages us all. yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
October 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Brighton & Hove Council are trying to gut our library service again. The ‘consultation’ period ends THIS Friday 10 October. PLEASE fill the survey. PLEASE speak up. Libraries are the heart of the community, getting rid of the further damages us all. yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Said goodbye to an incredible person today. Still doesn’t feel real. It was a truly fitting celebration with a ceremony that was a totally gorgeous state funeral that she was owed. Loved you, Sareeta. Will miss you so much.
As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.
As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.
October 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Said goodbye to an incredible person today. Still doesn’t feel real. It was a truly fitting celebration with a ceremony that was a totally gorgeous state funeral that she was owed. Loved you, Sareeta. Will miss you so much.
As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.
As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.
2019 | Unexpectedly winning The Black British Business Awards Image Award
Photo credit: The Black British Business Awards
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo credit: The Black British Business Awards
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
October 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
2019 | Unexpectedly winning The Black British Business Awards Image Award
Photo credit: The Black British Business Awards
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo credit: The Black British Business Awards
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
At least 4 of my books were stolen and used by Anthropic Ai Check if yours have been here:
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October 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
At least 4 of my books were stolen and used by Anthropic Ai Check if yours have been here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/10/02/a...
societyofauthors.org/2025/10/02/a...
2010 | My glorious wedding day
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo: The Brilliant Niall McDiarmid
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo: The Brilliant Niall McDiarmid
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
2010 | My glorious wedding day
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo: The Brilliant Niall McDiarmid
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo: The Brilliant Niall McDiarmid
2020 | Ruth Ware’s hilarious online murder-mystery launch
#MyBlackHistory
#MyBlackHistory
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
2020 | Ruth Ware’s hilarious online murder-mystery launch
#MyBlackHistory
#MyBlackHistory
Just watched the Buckingham Murders on Netflix and… 😮😳 Just brutal… I mean… 😳😳😳 Obviously have to watch it again but…🤯😳
NB: There are loads of trigger warnings, so doublecheck before you watch.
NB: There are loads of trigger warnings, so doublecheck before you watch.
September 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Just watched the Buckingham Murders on Netflix and… 😮😳 Just brutal… I mean… 😳😳😳 Obviously have to watch it again but…🤯😳
NB: There are loads of trigger warnings, so doublecheck before you watch.
NB: There are loads of trigger warnings, so doublecheck before you watch.
LOL!! As if Frieda McFadden would email me this! Please be careful, there are so many scams targeting writers.
I also get emails from podcast producers of celebs wanting to interview me. Yeah, sure, Joe R*gan wants to pay me $3000 to come on his show! 😒 Please check Writer Beware before you reply.X
I also get emails from podcast producers of celebs wanting to interview me. Yeah, sure, Joe R*gan wants to pay me $3000 to come on his show! 😒 Please check Writer Beware before you reply.X
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Freida McFadden
authorfreidamcfadden@gmail.com
To: info@dorothykoomson.co.uk
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Dear Dorothy!
I'm Freida McFadden, a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author passionate about crafting dark, twisty psychological thrillers that keep readers up all night. Over the years, l've written gripping stories filled with secrets, unreliable narrators, and shocking endings, including The Housemaid series, Never Lie, The Inmate, and more, books that have connected with readers who love fast-paced suspense and jaw-dropping twists. My newest release, The Coworker, continues that journey.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xhngmsazk3kbbgog2ftfdv6m/bafkreiedqur5vynb4vttmlv774otsfyenfa64uvkhbsvrena6cyj5n3dqm@jpeg)
September 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
LOL!! As if Frieda McFadden would email me this! Please be careful, there are so many scams targeting writers.
I also get emails from podcast producers of celebs wanting to interview me. Yeah, sure, Joe R*gan wants to pay me $3000 to come on his show! 😒 Please check Writer Beware before you reply.X
I also get emails from podcast producers of celebs wanting to interview me. Yeah, sure, Joe R*gan wants to pay me $3000 to come on his show! 😒 Please check Writer Beware before you reply.X
I think this sums up what the Govt should be focusing on instead of digital ID cards: 👇🏾 ‘FIX THE GODDAMN COST OF LIVING INSTEAD YOU FREAKS.’
Ok. They’ve pissed me off.
I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards:
1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you.
I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards:
1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you.
September 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I think this sums up what the Govt should be focusing on instead of digital ID cards: 👇🏾 ‘FIX THE GODDAMN COST OF LIVING INSTEAD YOU FREAKS.’
This is a gentle wake-up call from 2021 Nobel Laurette Maria Ressa for anyone who actually believes ‘people won’t elect that party into power’. We’re being manipulated and groomed for it right before our eyes.
September 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This is a gentle wake-up call from 2021 Nobel Laurette Maria Ressa for anyone who actually believes ‘people won’t elect that party into power’. We’re being manipulated and groomed for it right before our eyes.
So, Instagram seem to have been suppressing my follows again by removing followers when new ones follow me. Or maybe thousands of people have unfollowed me and I’ve been on 11.1K for nearly a year. 🤷🏾♀️ Do me a favour - if you still use that app, please check if you’re still following me. X
September 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
So, Instagram seem to have been suppressing my follows again by removing followers when new ones follow me. Or maybe thousands of people have unfollowed me and I’ve been on 11.1K for nearly a year. 🤷🏾♀️ Do me a favour - if you still use that app, please check if you’re still following me. X
Not the Ghana Must Go bag being appropriated and sold for $3000. 🙃 I just…🤷🏾♀️
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Not the Ghana Must Go bag being appropriated and sold for $3000. 🙃 I just…🤷🏾♀️
I didn’t have ‘looking for a new bank after 40 years’ on my nonsense 2025 is going to throw at me bingo card, but here we are.
*This is absolutely a post about Nationwide
*This is absolutely a post about Nationwide
September 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I didn’t have ‘looking for a new bank after 40 years’ on my nonsense 2025 is going to throw at me bingo card, but here we are.
*This is absolutely a post about Nationwide
*This is absolutely a post about Nationwide
I’m going to be on BBC South East News tonight, mainly talking about @womensprize.bsky.social #Discoveries2026 I fear, though, that I rambled on about other stuff that I’ve completely forgotten about now. 🤦🏾♀️
PLEASE, make my sacrifice worth it by starting on your #Discoveries entry now. 😅😭🤣
PLEASE, make my sacrifice worth it by starting on your #Discoveries entry now. 😅😭🤣
September 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I’m going to be on BBC South East News tonight, mainly talking about @womensprize.bsky.social #Discoveries2026 I fear, though, that I rambled on about other stuff that I’ve completely forgotten about now. 🤦🏾♀️
PLEASE, make my sacrifice worth it by starting on your #Discoveries entry now. 😅😭🤣
PLEASE, make my sacrifice worth it by starting on your #Discoveries entry now. 😅😭🤣
Hey again. My other bit of great news is that my dramatic rights (film, TV & stage versions of my books plus original scripts) are now being handled by @thehaworthagency.bsky.social Am very excited to be working with Georgina, Sylvia and the team. X 🥳☺️
September 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Hey again. My other bit of great news is that my dramatic rights (film, TV & stage versions of my books plus original scripts) are now being handled by @thehaworthagency.bsky.social Am very excited to be working with Georgina, Sylvia and the team. X 🥳☺️