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*applause*
orkneylibrary.bsky.social Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 2d
I saw the rain dirty valley
you saw Brigadoon
I saw the croissant
you saw the whole of Sassoon

#NationalCroissantDay
A book about Patisserie alongside the biography and collected poems of Siegfried Sassoon
January 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Hi folks! One week today we'll be at #WolvesLitFest publishers' fair, with copies of all our books. It's free, it's in Wolverhampton Art Gallery, and we're always up for a natter! 😊
A colourful design. Text reads: Lit Fest 26. Meet The Publisher. Fri 6 Feb, 11am. Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
January 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Better late than never, eh? 😂
bigstevepoet.bsky.social Steve Pottinger @bigstevepoet.bsky.social · Jan 2
I've finally fixed the broken URL link which *should* have taken visitors to the 'news' page on my website to the @ignitebooks.bsky.social shop page where they can buy my book. Looks like I left the old link in when the Ignite site got updated. Sigh. Anyway, it's here: stevepottinger.co.uk/news/
image of a book cover. The cover is predominantly black, with yellow text. Text reads: snapshots from the fall of home. Steve Pottinger
January 30, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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I need to get back to work now, so I'm going to sign off with a quick mention of my collection 'snapshots from the fall of home', published by @ignitebooks.bsky.social, in its 2nd print run, and on sale here: ignitebooks.co.uk/product/snap... #NotBlackFriday /5
November 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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emmapurshouse.bsky.social
Support small independent presses...oh, and a tall independent Black Country author! 😂 If you'd like to take a chance on one of my books as a Christmas present for someone then go to Offa's Press online shop for poetry, to Fairacre Books for kid's poetry, and @ignitebooks.bsky.social for my novel.
Dogged - on a shelf in Waterstones with quote 'A poignant and funny first novel from Wolverhampton's poet laureate Emma Purshouse, this is a skillfully written and hugely enjoyable book, a Wolverhampton wonder." It's Honorary Bab by Emma Purshouse pictured on a shelf in Waterstones.
December 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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This award gives emerging writers a free course, retreat and mentoring. You need to be unpublished but it closes on 30th November so get in quick.

Details in link.

Please share :)
Emerging Writer Award - The Bridge Awards
The Emerging Writer Award is run in partnership with The Bridge Awards. The award winner receives a package including courses, retreat time and mentoring.
www.moniackmhor.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Now, this should be good...
johnrobbofficial.bsky.social John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · Nov 11
Tour poster for my upcoming May 2026 tour for my memoirs. Special guest for each night will be announced soon. Tickets and pre order signed copies of the book from louderthanwar.com/john-robb-me...
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Got up. Went to Post Office. Sent books on their way. Came home. Hugged radiator.

The end.
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Glad to hear you're enjoying it!! We think it's a fantastic read. 😎
evilangelmaria.bsky.social evilangelmaria.bsky.social @evilangelmaria.bsky.social · Nov 8
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Love this book! Bought it at GBH show in Minneapolis Minnesota ❤️😎
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Get your hands on copies of the 2nd print run of Steve's book here! 👇
bigstevepoet.bsky.social Steve Pottinger @bigstevepoet.bsky.social · Nov 3
This Saturday afternoon, I'm gigging with @emmapurshouse.bsky.social in Wolverhampton city centre. A free gig celebrating the launch of Emma's fantastic new collection 'Unsung' and the 2nd print run of my book 'snapshots'. Great coffee and cake available too! Come along if you're in the area. 😊
A poster with two b&w images (one of Steve, one of Emma). Text reads: 'An hour of top-notch spoken word from two of the Black Country's finest. KTeas Cakes,, 4 St George's Parade, Wolverhampton. WV2 1BA. 3pm, Saturday 8th November. Free entry.'
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Morning, folks! It's been a while.... What have you been up to? 😊
November 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Wow. Our authors, doing what they do.
November 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Get 'em while they're hot!
bigstevepoet.bsky.social Steve Pottinger @bigstevepoet.bsky.social · Oct 28
Whoop! The 2nd print run of 'snapshots from the fall of home' has finally been delivered (a story in itself) and is now available at @ignitebooks.bsky.social online shop. ignitebooks.co.uk/product/snap...
An image of brand-new copies of poetry book 'snapshots from the fall of home' in a cardboard box.
November 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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And that's another copy of Scrubber on its way from our online shop to a shrewd and discerning customer. You, too, can be like them. ignitebooks.co.uk/shop/ 😎
A black-and-white photo of a beared man wearing a flat cap. He is gazing into the camera. Gold text says simply: SCRUBBER
July 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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This world is yours hers, his, theirs and everyone else's too 🌈

We believe in a world where everyone’s treated fairly. Where no one is left behind. Because happiness, safety and a life free from poverty is for everyone – no matter who you are.

Find out more ➡ bit.ly/3T6cIy8
Pride rainbow colours with text in black and white that reads; “This world is for you, me, her, him, them, all of us. A fairer world includes everyone.” In the bottom right corner is the Oxfam logo.
June 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Leeds folk, this'll be worth going to...
simonprice.bsky.social Simon Price @simonprice.bsky.social · Jun 3
Is Leeds the spiritual home of Goth? If not there, then where? (Northampton? Soho? Crawley? Transylvania?) We'll be debating this and more at Leeds Lit Fest on Mon 16 Jun. Come along!

www.leedslitfest.co.uk/events/goth-...
June 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Today, we're sharing the love readers have for 'Dogged' the incredible debut novel from @emmapurshouse.bsky.social. Set in Wolverhampton, focussing on two pensioners, a bingo win, and a tartan shopping trolley. Here's what readers have to say...
The front cover of 'Dogged'. A bright red background, the title 'Dogged' in black with white outline, 'Emma Purshouse' in white, and the silhouettes of two dogs lower on the cover. Black, white, and red: the colours of the Black Country flag.
May 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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A message to our author Ian Elmslie from someone who's just finished reading A Marvellous Party...

"I loved your book... I especially enjoy how you write with your heart on your sleeve... the purpose of this message is just to say thank you – your work is inspiring." ❤️
Image of the cover or A Marvellous Party. Drawing of a man in a tuxedo leaning against a grand piano, and holding a glass of champagne. Text reads 'A Marvellous Party. Ian Elmslie'
May 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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bigstevepoet.bsky.social
I'm late to this, but a great thread, well worth reading.
soozuk.bsky.social Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · Apr 20
🧵NOT BY ME, this is a post from someone who wants to remain anonymous but works extensively with trans people pre-transition. They were asked by someone “why do you think that’s so much [coverage of trans people] in the news at the moment?”

This was their response:
April 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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blackcountrysoc.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who’s already visited our relaunched online bookshop, and taken advantage of the special low prices on many of our titles. We’ve a range of great books with something for everyone. Head over to buff.ly/42yaFJk and fill yer boots!
April 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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We've a new blog, about challenges and how we rise to them.
ignitebooks.co.uk/shaking-it-up/
shaking it up – Ignite Books
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April 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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And that’s a wrap. Safe journey home, everybody! 😊
ignitebooks.bsky.social Ignite Books @ignitebooks.bsky.social · Apr 12
We’re all set up at Stafford Publishers Fair in Rising Brook library. Come and see us for special offers on wonderful writing! 😊
An image of a table set up with all the Ignite titles on display
April 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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We’re all set up at Stafford Publishers Fair in Rising Brook library. Come and see us for special offers on wonderful writing! 😊
An image of a table set up with all the Ignite titles on display
April 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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bigstevepoet.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who bought a copy of 'snapshots from the fall of home' last night in Ludlow. It appears that @ignitebooks.bsky.social now have fewer than twenty copies left. Whoop! Want one? Just follow the link... ignitebooks.co.uk/product/snap... 😊
Snapshots from the fall… – Ignite Books
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April 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Congratulations to @emmapurshouse.bsky.social and @bigstevepoet.bsky.social on selling plenty of books last night in Ludlow when they supported @holliemcnish.bsky.social 😊
Image of the front cover of the novel 'Dogged' by Emma Purshouse. The cover is red. Text reads 'dogged' 'Emma Purshouse. There is the silhouette of two dogs. Image of the front cover of 'snapshots from the fall of home' by Steve Pottinger. A black cover, with the author's name and title in a yellow font.
April 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM