Fra-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la Moldaschl (To 'deck the halls')
@franmoldaschl.bsky.social
https://buymeacoffee.com/franmoldaschl
Kelpies Prize for Writing Winner
Former #archaeology student
Children's book reviewer
Neurodivergent
inquisitivenewt.com
(Any pronouns)🏳️🌈
Kelpies Prize for Writing Winner
Former #archaeology student
Children's book reviewer
Neurodivergent
inquisitivenewt.com
(Any pronouns)🏳️🌈
Pinned
In 2026, I want to get through my TBR.
There are at least 85 books on it! 😅 (I didn't count library or ebooks)
Most are TOMBS rather than quick reads. So far my plan is:
- prioritise borrowed books, review copies & world issues
- read a short book every 3 books
- see if I can audiobook any
Help? 😂
There are at least 85 books on it! 😅 (I didn't count library or ebooks)
Most are TOMBS rather than quick reads. So far my plan is:
- prioritise borrowed books, review copies & world issues
- read a short book every 3 books
- see if I can audiobook any
Help? 😂
Roll up, roll up, as I make the bone-crushing TBR pile DISAPPEAR!
Here is a thread of my mountain of books!
Join me as I read through them & absolutely under no circumstances buy more!
What's first, I hear you ask?
I'll be adding the first book soon, because I'm going to cheat and begin in 2025.
Here is a thread of my mountain of books!
Join me as I read through them & absolutely under no circumstances buy more!
What's first, I hear you ask?
I'll be adding the first book soon, because I'm going to cheat and begin in 2025.
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UK+Ireland children's/YA authors, poets & illustrators: want more school bookings in 2026?
We’re launching a free author visits directory next month.
Email [email protected] by Sun 14 Dec 2025 to be included - details in the poster below.
We’re launching a free author visits directory next month.
Email [email protected] by Sun 14 Dec 2025 to be included - details in the poster below.
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
UK+Ireland children's/YA authors, poets & illustrators: want more school bookings in 2026?
We’re launching a free author visits directory next month.
Email [email protected] by Sun 14 Dec 2025 to be included - details in the poster below.
We’re launching a free author visits directory next month.
Email [email protected] by Sun 14 Dec 2025 to be included - details in the poster below.
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LIBRARIES EXIST. if you want to read my book for free that is absolutely fine by me, and you can go to a library and take it home and make a note of anything that’s interesting, and then return it and someone else can do the same. And doing that will help your local library AND I’ll earn a tiny fee.
I see the book piracy discourse is back and as a writer I only have one opinion which is that yea I would actually quite like to earn a comfortable life doing an easy, likeable creative job, I don't think the world owes that to me, but it would be nice, and it's not an insane thing to want
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
LIBRARIES EXIST. if you want to read my book for free that is absolutely fine by me, and you can go to a library and take it home and make a note of anything that’s interesting, and then return it and someone else can do the same. And doing that will help your local library AND I’ll earn a tiny fee.
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Another #buyastrangerabook offer!
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only.
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only.
Hi @biggreenbooks.bsky.social £15 please to #buyastrangerabook please 💜
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Another #buyastrangerabook offer!
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only.
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only.
In case anyone was wondering, it's possible to whistle the song 'It's a New Season' from Galavant over the top of the menu music for ME:LE and have it sound ok.
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In case anyone was wondering, it's possible to whistle the song 'It's a New Season' from Galavant over the top of the menu music for ME:LE and have it sound ok.
I'm going to need the snow to go away soon, please.
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I'm going to need the snow to go away soon, please.
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It’s feeling very festive here at Floris Books! We’re getting excited for Christmas. Just under one month to go until the big day. Have you put your tree up yet? #christmas #christmastree
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It’s feeling very festive here at Floris Books! We’re getting excited for Christmas. Just under one month to go until the big day. Have you put your tree up yet? #christmas #christmastree
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Good morning writers and thanks to Stephen for hosting 💐
I'm Sarah, I write mainly about childhood and queerness. My website has some free stories and poems as well as more details on my fiction and non-fiction books and ways to get in touch
sflayzell.com
I'm Sarah, I write mainly about childhood and queerness. My website has some free stories and poems as well as more details on my fiction and non-fiction books and ways to get in touch
sflayzell.com
Front Page - S F LAYZELL
Hello! Hello, I am Sarah, a writer and editor with a PhD in Children’s Literature. Originally from Manchester via Leeds and Lancashire, I currently live in Cambridge. I previously worked with young p...
sflayzell.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Good morning writers and thanks to Stephen for hosting 💐
I'm Sarah, I write mainly about childhood and queerness. My website has some free stories and poems as well as more details on my fiction and non-fiction books and ways to get in touch
sflayzell.com
I'm Sarah, I write mainly about childhood and queerness. My website has some free stories and poems as well as more details on my fiction and non-fiction books and ways to get in touch
sflayzell.com
Honestly - books and pins. What more could you ask for?!
Thank you!
and for anyone in Edinburgh who wants to combine the two, you should stop by @typewronger.bsky.social, who stock my pins and are wonderful independent booksellers!
and for anyone in Edinburgh who wants to combine the two, you should stop by @typewronger.bsky.social, who stock my pins and are wonderful independent booksellers!
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Honestly - books and pins. What more could you ask for?!
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The supernatural anthology "Shadows and Veils" drops TOMORROW.
My story "Gallery" is featured, and all proceeds support the PD James Memorial Fund charity.
Pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2BKFV2X
#HorrorFiction #ShortStories #Anthology #CharityBook #BritishHorror
My story "Gallery" is featured, and all proceeds support the PD James Memorial Fund charity.
Pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2BKFV2X
#HorrorFiction #ShortStories #Anthology #CharityBook #BritishHorror
Shadows & Veils
All proceeds from this book go to the charity. Stories written by Jeannette Ellwood, Chauntelle Wright, Campbell Christie, TH Wilson, Nico, Sue Mowforth, Peter Crickmore, Les Wood, Jane Morgan, Jack Wright, David J Aitken, Ewan Kirkwood, Robin Barker, Chris James, Michael Hayes, Suzie Wilde, ...
www.amazon.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The supernatural anthology "Shadows and Veils" drops TOMORROW.
My story "Gallery" is featured, and all proceeds support the PD James Memorial Fund charity.
Pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2BKFV2X
#HorrorFiction #ShortStories #Anthology #CharityBook #BritishHorror
My story "Gallery" is featured, and all proceeds support the PD James Memorial Fund charity.
Pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2BKFV2X
#HorrorFiction #ShortStories #Anthology #CharityBook #BritishHorror
Support indie art.
I'm obsessively trying to keep the price of Stanchion Books and the magazine low to make the chapbooks, novellas, short story collections, and now novels, attainable to as many readers as possible, while still paying authors generous lump sum amounts... 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Support indie art.
You want Cottonopolis. And Cacoethes.
I want the rest because I don't have them yet.
And it's nearly Christmas - what makes a better gift than a book?
I want the rest because I don't have them yet.
And it's nearly Christmas - what makes a better gift than a book?
A pre-festive thread of my favourite Northodox titles plus a couple on my TBR... All of these are 25% off with the code NORTHODOXMAS 🎄📚
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
You want Cottonopolis. And Cacoethes.
I want the rest because I don't have them yet.
And it's nearly Christmas - what makes a better gift than a book?
I want the rest because I don't have them yet.
And it's nearly Christmas - what makes a better gift than a book?
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A pre-festive thread of my favourite Northodox titles plus a couple on my TBR... All of these are 25% off with the code NORTHODOXMAS 🎄📚
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A pre-festive thread of my favourite Northodox titles plus a couple on my TBR... All of these are 25% off with the code NORTHODOXMAS 🎄📚
If you need festive gifts for people (in addition to books from your local indie publisher/bookshop) then you should definitely buy them badges.
Robin's badges are absolutely stonkingly lovely, amazing quality, and brought me so much joy (even though the one I bought's not even for me!)
Robin's badges are absolutely stonkingly lovely, amazing quality, and brought me so much joy (even though the one I bought's not even for me!)
On November 17th last year I sold my first enamel pin badge at canopyrobin.etsy.com in an attempt to create a new stream of income that might eventually cover the expenses of trans healthcare instead of perpetual GoFundMes 🏳️⚧️
As we approach the anniversary, I'm going to celebrate one design each day
As we approach the anniversary, I'm going to celebrate one design each day
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If you need festive gifts for people (in addition to books from your local indie publisher/bookshop) then you should definitely buy them badges.
Robin's badges are absolutely stonkingly lovely, amazing quality, and brought me so much joy (even though the one I bought's not even for me!)
Robin's badges are absolutely stonkingly lovely, amazing quality, and brought me so much joy (even though the one I bought's not even for me!)
It is.
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It is.
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Next Thursday, I’m going to be reading a story from Nigel Kneale’s brilliant collection, Tomato Cain, recently reprinted by @commapress.bsky.social, at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social’s @northernfiction.bsky.social 2025 Winter Showcase!
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-f...
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-f...
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Next Thursday, I’m going to be reading a story from Nigel Kneale’s brilliant collection, Tomato Cain, recently reprinted by @commapress.bsky.social, at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social’s @northernfiction.bsky.social 2025 Winter Showcase!
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-f...
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-f...
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2026 submission dates for your diaries - earlier next year than our usual Summer window!
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...
Manuscript Submissions | Fly on the Wall Poetry
Searching for politically-engaged short stories and poetry collections for our 2022 catalogue. Opening in Autumn 2021.
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
2026 submission dates for your diaries - earlier next year than our usual Summer window!
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/manuscript-s...
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We have some amazing authors leaving us at the end of the year. This is the last chance to grab some of these incredible titles and support them for the foreseeable future.
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We have some amazing authors leaving us at the end of the year. This is the last chance to grab some of these incredible titles and support them for the foreseeable future.
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
Random reminder that @scattyscribbler.bsky.social has a book called Rivet Boy about the bridge.
I'm on the Forth Rail Bridge *right now*.
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Random reminder that @scattyscribbler.bsky.social has a book called Rivet Boy about the bridge.
I'm on the Forth Rail Bridge *right now*.
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I'm on the Forth Rail Bridge *right now*.
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
I love this bridge so much.
Almost as much as the old road bridge (the new one is fine too, but the old one is better).
This was a great book. I really, really enjoyed it.
Teens “who feel overwhelmed by school, friendships, and expectations, and who use music to manage emotion or escape pressure” will love EVERYTHING AMPLIFIED from #CicadaBooks schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...
Everything Amplified by Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor
Everything Amplified is raw and gripping, mirroring the noise and pace of teenage life with music at its heart.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This was a great book. I really, really enjoyed it.
Train would be such a nice, civilisaed way to travel if we still had compartments and/or people didn't cough all over you for three hours.
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Train would be such a nice, civilisaed way to travel if we still had compartments and/or people didn't cough all over you for three hours.
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Please see below. Both Duskfield Pines and Anna's Veil are now seeking a new publisher. All pre-orders will be refunded. You have my heartfelt apologies. Any publishers please feel free to reach out.
🚨STATEMENT🚨
We know there have been rumours circulating and we've been investigating all avenues to continue in extremely difficult circumstances, both industry-wise and within the team.
The support from our readers and writers means the world to us.
We know there have been rumours circulating and we've been investigating all avenues to continue in extremely difficult circumstances, both industry-wise and within the team.
The support from our readers and writers means the world to us.
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Please see below. Both Duskfield Pines and Anna's Veil are now seeking a new publisher. All pre-orders will be refunded. You have my heartfelt apologies. Any publishers please feel free to reach out.
MY BOOK'S NO LONGER BEING PUBLISHED BY NORTHODOX: A Thread.
Some of you might have noticed that over the last few weeks, I've changed my pinned post and my account name.
When The Giants Passed Through - my prize-winning YA novel - is no longer featured on my page. This is why.
Some of you might have noticed that over the last few weeks, I've changed my pinned post and my account name.
When The Giants Passed Through - my prize-winning YA novel - is no longer featured on my page. This is why.
🚨STATEMENT🚨
We know there have been rumours circulating and we've been investigating all avenues to continue in extremely difficult circumstances, both industry-wise and within the team.
The support from our readers and writers means the world to us.
We know there have been rumours circulating and we've been investigating all avenues to continue in extremely difficult circumstances, both industry-wise and within the team.
The support from our readers and writers means the world to us.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
MY BOOK'S NO LONGER BEING PUBLISHED BY NORTHODOX: A Thread.
Some of you might have noticed that over the last few weeks, I've changed my pinned post and my account name.
When The Giants Passed Through - my prize-winning YA novel - is no longer featured on my page. This is why.
Some of you might have noticed that over the last few weeks, I've changed my pinned post and my account name.
When The Giants Passed Through - my prize-winning YA novel - is no longer featured on my page. This is why.
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Books are great Christmas presents.
Easy to wrap.
Low in calories.
Usually somewhere in that not terrible £10-£20 bracket.
Available in many colours.
Can be posted easily (unlike a hoover or two hoovers for example)
Personal to both you and the recipient.
Available to buy from me.
Easy to wrap.
Low in calories.
Usually somewhere in that not terrible £10-£20 bracket.
Available in many colours.
Can be posted easily (unlike a hoover or two hoovers for example)
Personal to both you and the recipient.
Available to buy from me.
November 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Books are great Christmas presents.
Easy to wrap.
Low in calories.
Usually somewhere in that not terrible £10-£20 bracket.
Available in many colours.
Can be posted easily (unlike a hoover or two hoovers for example)
Personal to both you and the recipient.
Available to buy from me.
Easy to wrap.
Low in calories.
Usually somewhere in that not terrible £10-£20 bracket.
Available in many colours.
Can be posted easily (unlike a hoover or two hoovers for example)
Personal to both you and the recipient.
Available to buy from me.
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Are you looking for a christmas present for a creative person? Hoo boy do we have the auction for you. Hundreds of creatives from 20 countries are raising funds for people fleeing Genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan. Huge names, huge items! Bid here! app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Art by @raafaye, insta
Art by @raafaye, insta
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Are you looking for a christmas present for a creative person? Hoo boy do we have the auction for you. Hundreds of creatives from 20 countries are raising funds for people fleeing Genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan. Huge names, huge items! Bid here! app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Art by @raafaye, insta
Art by @raafaye, insta