Tracey Gemmell
@traceygemmell.bsky.social
Trip fiction writer, ex-expat, a complicated mix of wanderlust and hiraeth. Author of 'Dunster's Calling' and 'More or Less Annie'.
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Jigsaw puzzles, not my thing usually. But in these crazy times I've discovered puzzling allows me some quiet headspace. When the news means I struggle to even escape into a book, a beautiful image slowly taking shape draws me in. Here's to finding that quiet headspace. Goodness knows, we need it.
January 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Jigsaw puzzles, not my thing usually. But in these crazy times I've discovered puzzling allows me some quiet headspace. When the news means I struggle to even escape into a book, a beautiful image slowly taking shape draws me in. Here's to finding that quiet headspace. Goodness knows, we need it.
Please spare a thought for the hundred million Americans who are as appalled as you are. 😞
January 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Please spare a thought for the hundred million Americans who are as appalled as you are. 😞
That two days after Christmas feeling of 'what the heck just happened?' This is why you make two Beef Wellingtons so dinner's already made and you can collapse in a heap. Happy Aftermath, peeps!
December 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
That two days after Christmas feeling of 'what the heck just happened?' This is why you make two Beef Wellingtons so dinner's already made and you can collapse in a heap. Happy Aftermath, peeps!
Sometimes you have to leave home to find home. That's what I write about. Wishing you home this Christmas. 🙂
December 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Sometimes you have to leave home to find home. That's what I write about. Wishing you home this Christmas. 🙂
Dear #BBC,
If you give that man one single penny, I will cancel my TV license payment. I will not provide funds to bolster his extortion, hatred, and hypocrisy.
Regards,
Holding Out Against Tyranny, One Lawsuit at a Time
If you give that man one single penny, I will cancel my TV license payment. I will not provide funds to bolster his extortion, hatred, and hypocrisy.
Regards,
Holding Out Against Tyranny, One Lawsuit at a Time
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Dear #BBC,
If you give that man one single penny, I will cancel my TV license payment. I will not provide funds to bolster his extortion, hatred, and hypocrisy.
Regards,
Holding Out Against Tyranny, One Lawsuit at a Time
If you give that man one single penny, I will cancel my TV license payment. I will not provide funds to bolster his extortion, hatred, and hypocrisy.
Regards,
Holding Out Against Tyranny, One Lawsuit at a Time
It's December 4th and only four doors are open on my advent calendar. I am absurdly proud of myself. (Posting now in case the 5th doesn't go so well.)
December 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It's December 4th and only four doors are open on my advent calendar. I am absurdly proud of myself. (Posting now in case the 5th doesn't go so well.)
🎶It's the most prolific book buying time of the year!🎶
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I don't write song lyrics. But if you're searching for home, enjoy exotic locations, or need to get away from it all, I write that. Sing your way to my bio for links.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I don't write song lyrics. But if you're searching for home, enjoy exotic locations, or need to get away from it all, I write that. Sing your way to my bio for links.
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🎶It's the most prolific book buying time of the year!🎶
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I don't write song lyrics. But if you're searching for home, enjoy exotic locations, or need to get away from it all, I write that. Sing your way to my bio for links.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I don't write song lyrics. But if you're searching for home, enjoy exotic locations, or need to get away from it all, I write that. Sing your way to my bio for links.
Wishing you a happy Prosecco snow globe, turkey, and wreath making Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Wishing you a happy Prosecco snow globe, turkey, and wreath making Thanksgiving!
Dismembering, contorting, and slashing a 339-page novel into a two-page synopsis would be a great premise for a horror movie. I'm having nightmares about it and I already know who did it.🫣😱
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Dismembering, contorting, and slashing a 339-page novel into a two-page synopsis would be a great premise for a horror movie. I'm having nightmares about it and I already know who did it.🫣😱
A most interesting discussion about the controversy surrounding The Salt Path with the journalist who broke the story, @chloehadj.bsky.social. Many thanks to all at the #dulvertonliteraryfestival for hosting.
November 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A most interesting discussion about the controversy surrounding The Salt Path with the journalist who broke the story, @chloehadj.bsky.social. Many thanks to all at the #dulvertonliteraryfestival for hosting.
An afternoon roaring with laughter at the fabulous Pam Ayers as she revisits all my childhood poetic memories, well it doesn't get better than this.
November 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
An afternoon roaring with laughter at the fabulous Pam Ayers as she revisits all my childhood poetic memories, well it doesn't get better than this.
Something I really missed during my expat years in the US was a good, old-fashioned English pudding, like jam roly-poly. Of course back in 'the day' roly-poly never looked as fancy as this cherry jam version served at the Top Ship in Porlock!
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Something I really missed during my expat years in the US was a good, old-fashioned English pudding, like jam roly-poly. Of course back in 'the day' roly-poly never looked as fancy as this cherry jam version served at the Top Ship in Porlock!
BOOK POST ALERT! Why not order the entire #bookerprize shortlist! Now, where to start...? Ideas, anyone?
October 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
BOOK POST ALERT! Why not order the entire #bookerprize shortlist! Now, where to start...? Ideas, anyone?
A new book (Jennifer L Armentrout’s The Primal of Blood and Bone) is to be released printed with garlic-infused ink. My novel-in-progress is set on Exmoor and I doubt clotted cream reeks enough to impact sales. I'm screwed! 😱 What scents should I add to attract readers? Exmoor pony? Heather? Chips?
October 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A new book (Jennifer L Armentrout’s The Primal of Blood and Bone) is to be released printed with garlic-infused ink. My novel-in-progress is set on Exmoor and I doubt clotted cream reeks enough to impact sales. I'm screwed! 😱 What scents should I add to attract readers? Exmoor pony? Heather? Chips?
After watching several tutorials and eating many chocolate biscuits, I managed to void the exorbitant price increase for my Microsoft subscription. It's the Classic AI-less Plan for me so no more nagging Copilot! But do I believe I'm now AI-free? Do I heck. Probably just deleted my entire novel. 😱
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
After watching several tutorials and eating many chocolate biscuits, I managed to void the exorbitant price increase for my Microsoft subscription. It's the Classic AI-less Plan for me so no more nagging Copilot! But do I believe I'm now AI-free? Do I heck. Probably just deleted my entire novel. 😱
Foraged blackberries and home grown raspberries. #cakefordinner
August 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Foraged blackberries and home grown raspberries. #cakefordinner
Namibia. My heart is full.
August 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Namibia. My heart is full.
I'm baaack! I've been exploring new blue skies, these in Namibia. And oh how blue they are!
August 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I'm baaack! I've been exploring new blue skies, these in Namibia. And oh how blue they are!
This beauty of a birthday gift will surely elevate my gardening game... Just as soon as it cools down and Wimbledon is over.
July 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This beauty of a birthday gift will surely elevate my gardening game... Just as soon as it cools down and Wimbledon is over.
As I get ready to be a tourist for a couple of weeks, I thought I should practice by joining in a tourist activity in my own area. The beautiful vistas and scones of @periwinkletearooms.bsky.social never cease to amaze.
July 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As I get ready to be a tourist for a couple of weeks, I thought I should practice by joining in a tourist activity in my own area. The beautiful vistas and scones of @periwinkletearooms.bsky.social never cease to amaze.
A good word. A necessary feeling.
Word of the day is ‘fellow-feel’ (verb; 17th-century): to share in the suffering and distress of others.
June 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A good word. A necessary feeling.
I will be in Chicago for the weekend for a family celebration. If you're following US news, you know we picked a heck of a weekend to be in the US. I will hold my recent trip to Rosemoor RHS gardens in my heart until I return. Wish me luck!
June 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I will be in Chicago for the weekend for a family celebration. If you're following US news, you know we picked a heck of a weekend to be in the US. I will hold my recent trip to Rosemoor RHS gardens in my heart until I return. Wish me luck!
#Chelseainbloom is a fantastic alternative, or addition, to the actual Chelsea Flower Show. Amazing arrangements with a fashion theme. Enjoy!
May 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#Chelseainbloom is a fantastic alternative, or addition, to the actual Chelsea Flower Show. Amazing arrangements with a fashion theme. Enjoy!