Nicola Whyte
@nixawhy.bsky.social
Writer, reader, web developer, ex-bookseller. Pratchett fan. Lives near Stonehenge. Debut crime novel '10 Marchfield Square' out now. (She/Her)
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Nicola Whyte
@nixawhy.bsky.social
· Mar 27
So here it is, finally. Me and my debut novel.
I wrote my first murder mystery aged 15. There were way too many dismembered body parts for a children’s book, but we live and learn.
10 MARCHFIELD SQUARE is a contemporary whodunnit with Only Murders energy. If this is your jam, please check it out!
I wrote my first murder mystery aged 15. There were way too many dismembered body parts for a children’s book, but we live and learn.
10 MARCHFIELD SQUARE is a contemporary whodunnit with Only Murders energy. If this is your jam, please check it out!
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You'll be amazed how satisfying this is.
February 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
You'll be amazed how satisfying this is.
I had no idea this was a thing in Ireland. Recognising the value of artistic development and output. Extraordinary.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Should artists get a basic income like they do in Ireland?
Could the government pay salaries to musicians and artists - no strings attached like they do in Ireland?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I had no idea this was a thing in Ireland. Recognising the value of artistic development and output. Extraordinary.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The way this would save so many of us.
Looking at that scheme in Ireland for paying creatives and we definitely need it here. They get €1300 a month (about £1130 / $1556) to live on so they can create work without worrying about bill payment and that's honestly a great idea.
January 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The way this would save so many of us.
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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
What's the deal with Bluesky age verification? I'm really reluctant to upload a face scan or a photo of my ID, but it won't accept any payment card. I'd quite like access to my chats again.
January 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
What's the deal with Bluesky age verification? I'm really reluctant to upload a face scan or a photo of my ID, but it won't accept any payment card. I'd quite like access to my chats again.
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I think a lot of people who don't often write (or who just don't care) understand how easy it is to spot "AI" text once you've been exposed to it. It's gotten to the point that I can look at a piece of "AI" writing and tell if it was written by ChatGPT or some other LLM. They have "house styles."
December 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I think a lot of people who don't often write (or who just don't care) understand how easy it is to spot "AI" text once you've been exposed to it. It's gotten to the point that I can look at a piece of "AI" writing and tell if it was written by ChatGPT or some other LLM. They have "house styles."
This afternoon, I'm watching Dial M for Murder followed by Rear Window while eating a massive bag of Doritos. Ending the year as on brand as possible.
December 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This afternoon, I'm watching Dial M for Murder followed by Rear Window while eating a massive bag of Doritos. Ending the year as on brand as possible.
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Love seeing people carrying random chairs home from the charity shop in the run up to Christmas. People making room for others during the season.
December 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Love seeing people carrying random chairs home from the charity shop in the run up to Christmas. People making room for others during the season.
The Batman: 'They think I'm hiding in the shadows...'
me, watching The Batman for the first time: say i AM the shadows, say i AM the shadows
The Batman: '... but I AM the shadows.'
me: YESSSSSSSS
me, watching The Batman for the first time: say i AM the shadows, say i AM the shadows
The Batman: '... but I AM the shadows.'
me: YESSSSSSSS
December 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The Batman: 'They think I'm hiding in the shadows...'
me, watching The Batman for the first time: say i AM the shadows, say i AM the shadows
The Batman: '... but I AM the shadows.'
me: YESSSSSSSS
me, watching The Batman for the first time: say i AM the shadows, say i AM the shadows
The Batman: '... but I AM the shadows.'
me: YESSSSSSSS
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It’s here! My new book is out in three weeks and it looks very nice! Pls buy:
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
December 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It’s here! My new book is out in three weeks and it looks very nice! Pls buy:
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Third day in a row of being told 'in 24 hours...' 🤬
Trying to switch to a new phone contract and my phone's been bricked all day. There is no way in hell my number is porting 'by midnight' is there? 😑
November 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Third day in a row of being told 'in 24 hours...' 🤬
This whole thread is AMAZING.
i fully agree with this theory and in my actual field, british architectural history, The Problem is that Salisbury Cathedral is built on top of a lake and no i am not exaggerating
between this and the FSO Safer (another ship at serious risk of exploding) I’m convinced every field has its “yeah, this is the problem that keeps me up at night” and I’m on a quest to learn about all of them
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This whole thread is AMAZING.
20/20 - hurrah! And yes, the last couple did take a village. Book friends are the best friends. #hiddenbooksgame
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
20/20 - hurrah! And yes, the last couple did take a village. Book friends are the best friends. #hiddenbooksgame
Up to 13/20. This is fine. FINE. #hiddenbooksgame
Hidden Books Game 2025! My favourite game of the year.
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com?competition=22
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com?competition=22
Play the Hidden Books Game from National Book Tokens!
Guess all 20 book titles hidden in the picture.
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Up to 13/20. This is fine. FINE. #hiddenbooksgame
Hidden Books Game 2025! My favourite game of the year.
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com?competition=22
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com?competition=22
Play the Hidden Books Game from National Book Tokens!
Guess all 20 book titles hidden in the picture.
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Hidden Books Game 2025! My favourite game of the year.
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com?competition=22
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com?competition=22
Trying to switch to a new phone contract and my phone's been bricked all day. There is no way in hell my number is porting 'by midnight' is there? 😑
November 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Trying to switch to a new phone contract and my phone's been bricked all day. There is no way in hell my number is porting 'by midnight' is there? 😑
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People of London! PLEASE SHARE. I lost my necklace last night (10th Nov), and I'm hoping someone has found it. I caught the Northern Line from High Barnet to Leicester Square, then walked to the Prince Charles Cinema, then the same back again. I only noticed it was gone when I got home.
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
People of London! PLEASE SHARE. I lost my necklace last night (10th Nov), and I'm hoping someone has found it. I caught the Northern Line from High Barnet to Leicester Square, then walked to the Prince Charles Cinema, then the same back again. I only noticed it was gone when I got home.
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I think it’s important to talk about how being a mother can affect your writing time, though. In my case I can say I had a very supportive and self employed husband who did a lot, but I still wrote most of my early books between 11pm and 1am when no one would interrupt me.
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I think it’s important to talk about how being a mother can affect your writing time, though. In my case I can say I had a very supportive and self employed husband who did a lot, but I still wrote most of my early books between 11pm and 1am when no one would interrupt me.
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Is this it? Are we finally en route to fix the timeline???
Nearly twenty years after the last film in the franchise, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for a new sequel to THE MUMMY.
THE MUMMY Franchise Rises From The Dead For New Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Movie
Nearly twenty years after the last film in the franchise, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for a new sequel to THE MUMMY.
dlvr.it
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Is this it? Are we finally en route to fix the timeline???
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Reading is food for your mind. Like food, different reading choices serve different purposes. Some books are read for pleasure; some to satisfy a need. Some are like junk food; great as long as that's not all you eat. Some help to counter an imbalance in knowledge or experience. Variety is the key.
October 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Reading is food for your mind. Like food, different reading choices serve different purposes. Some books are read for pleasure; some to satisfy a need. Some are like junk food; great as long as that's not all you eat. Some help to counter an imbalance in knowledge or experience. Variety is the key.
10 Marchfield Square has been included as one of Waterstones' Best Crime & Thriller books of 2025! Absolutely over the moon, and honoured to be in such company. Thanks so much, Waterstones, you've made my year! 🥰
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
The Best Crime & Thrillers of 2025 | Waterstones.com Blog | Waterstones
From Richard Osman to Holly Jackson, here are the crime novels and thrillers we've loved this year.
www.waterstones.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
10 Marchfield Square has been included as one of Waterstones' Best Crime & Thriller books of 2025! Absolutely over the moon, and honoured to be in such company. Thanks so much, Waterstones, you've made my year! 🥰
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
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It's the last week of October (and it's almost Hallowe'en), which means it's also the last week of The Unrecovered being Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month! Probably worth another boost then, and available here:
www.waterstones.com/book/the-unr...
www.waterstones.com/book/the-unr...
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's the last week of October (and it's almost Hallowe'en), which means it's also the last week of The Unrecovered being Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month! Probably worth another boost then, and available here:
www.waterstones.com/book/the-unr...
www.waterstones.com/book/the-unr...
I'm so glad there are still publishers in the world who'll publish wonderful, quiet books like Leonard and Hungry Paul, and equally glad there are companies who will put them on television. What a lovely lovely thing.
#booksky
#booksky
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I'm so glad there are still publishers in the world who'll publish wonderful, quiet books like Leonard and Hungry Paul, and equally glad there are companies who will put them on television. What a lovely lovely thing.
#booksky
#booksky