Karen Campbell
@writerkcampbell.bsky.social
Book writer. Scottish. European. www.karencampbell.scot
Amazing night to celebrate 30 years of the English Bookshop in Uppsala, Sweden. Thanks to Jan and all his brilliant team for such kind hospitality.
November 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Amazing night to celebrate 30 years of the English Bookshop in Uppsala, Sweden. Thanks to Jan and all his brilliant team for such kind hospitality.
What a brilliant night. Back in The Citz for first time in 7 years, and the old lady is looking fantastic. And what a heart-rending, powerful, thoughtful and ultimately uplifting piece of theatre to open with. Congratulations & thank you to all involved.
October 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
What a brilliant night. Back in The Citz for first time in 7 years, and the old lady is looking fantastic. And what a heart-rending, powerful, thoughtful and ultimately uplifting piece of theatre to open with. Congratulations & thank you to all involved.
An amazing surprise to see the cover of my wee book on the Stairs of fame @wigtownbooktown.bsky.social 😀 Festival is in full swing and the buzz is great. Chairing today, tomorrow and Tuesday, then my event is on next Sunday. share.google/gvJofcuU6HiM...
September 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
An amazing surprise to see the cover of my wee book on the Stairs of fame @wigtownbooktown.bsky.social 😀 Festival is in full swing and the buzz is great. Chairing today, tomorrow and Tuesday, then my event is on next Sunday. share.google/gvJofcuU6HiM...
Last day in NYC. Thank you Big Apple. It's been a blast! 😃
September 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Last day in NYC. Thank you Big Apple. It's been a blast! 😃
Currently in the Big Apple for my husband's Big birthday 🎈. What better way to start the day than a stack of American 🥞 😊
September 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Currently in the Big Apple for my husband's Big birthday 🎈. What better way to start the day than a stack of American 🥞 😊
The stage is set for today's Gliterary Lunch with @barbleahy.bsky.social and @annmorgan.bsky.social . Here we go!
May 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The stage is set for today's Gliterary Lunch with @barbleahy.bsky.social and @annmorgan.bsky.social . Here we go!
Busy day in Edinburgh signing copies of This Bright Life. Many thanks to @canongate.co.uk and all the lovely booksellers including @goldenharebooks.bsky.social @portybooks.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social and Toppings.
May 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Busy day in Edinburgh signing copies of This Bright Life. Many thanks to @canongate.co.uk and all the lovely booksellers including @goldenharebooks.bsky.social @portybooks.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social and Toppings.
Lovely event in the Wee Bookshop in Dollar last night. And I got to stay in the very swanky flat above the shop after! Bonus 😁
May 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Lovely event in the Wee Bookshop in Dollar last night. And I got to stay in the very swanky flat above the shop after! Bonus 😁
Just taking a wee morning stroll before my event @granardbooktown.bsky.social in Ireland today. Am surrounded by lochs, and feel very at home. Gorgeous!
April 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Just taking a wee morning stroll before my event @granardbooktown.bsky.social in Ireland today. Am surrounded by lochs, and feel very at home. Gorgeous!
Sometimes you forget the beauty of what's on your doorstep. Plus the beach looks nice too!! ☺️ @dougiecampbell3.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Sometimes you forget the beauty of what's on your doorstep. Plus the beach looks nice too!! ☺️ @dougiecampbell3.bsky.social
When friends bring you a wee mini bottle of seccy to drink on the way home from your book launch...! Cheers 😊
March 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When friends bring you a wee mini bottle of seccy to drink on the way home from your book launch...! Cheers 😊
Nice article about This Bright Life in @sundaypost.com today. Great interview Sharon McDonald , thank you 😄!
March 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Nice article about This Bright Life in @sundaypost.com today. Great interview Sharon McDonald , thank you 😄!
Exciting morning in the Campbell house! Will be talking about the new book at launch events over the next few weeks karencampbell.scot/news/ But in meantime, huge thanks to @canongate.co.uk @julietpickering.bsky.social @blakefriedmann.bsky.social @leahwoodburn.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Exciting morning in the Campbell house! Will be talking about the new book at launch events over the next few weeks karencampbell.scot/news/ But in meantime, huge thanks to @canongate.co.uk @julietpickering.bsky.social @blakefriedmann.bsky.social @leahwoodburn.bsky.social
Dear @mariankeyes.bsky.social Can I just say thank you for your excellent recommendation for Rasam restaurant near Dublin! www.rasam.ie You made a fellow writer wumman on holiday from Scotland very happy 😊! Cheers! X
March 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Dear @mariankeyes.bsky.social Can I just say thank you for your excellent recommendation for Rasam restaurant near Dublin! www.rasam.ie You made a fellow writer wumman on holiday from Scotland very happy 😊! Cheers! X
Oh deer. Not often you find two visitors like this chilling in your front garden!
February 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Oh deer. Not often you find two visitors like this chilling in your front garden!
It's my youngest daughter's birthday today. I always think the person that did all the work should be celebrated too🥳 . So Happy Giving Birth Day to meee! . And the very nice cafe Gro in Ayr...
January 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
It's my youngest daughter's birthday today. I always think the person that did all the work should be celebrated too🥳 . So Happy Giving Birth Day to meee! . And the very nice cafe Gro in Ayr...
At last!! Been on a long Xmas mission to track these babies down! Veggie Xmas is saved.
December 19, 2024 at 6:17 PM
At last!! Been on a long Xmas mission to track these babies down! Veggie Xmas is saved.
Our next book group pic @shonamaclean.bsky.social . Two chapters in and I'm hooked!
December 19, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Our next book group pic @shonamaclean.bsky.social . Two chapters in and I'm hooked!
Merry morning, one and all!
December 16, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Merry morning, one and all!
Today is my annual 'Watching the Bishop's Wife's Day' . My favourite ever Christmas film.
December 10, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Today is my annual 'Watching the Bishop's Wife's Day' . My favourite ever Christmas film.
A good evening's work. Hohoho!
December 8, 2024 at 7:34 PM
A good evening's work. Hohoho!
A day of research for a new novel I am circling, and poking, and mulling, and gathering thoughts about...😊
December 2, 2024 at 2:28 PM
A day of research for a new novel I am circling, and poking, and mulling, and gathering thoughts about...😊
Drumroll please!! VERY excited to unveil the beautiful cover for my new novel This Bright Life on this platform. Big thanks to @canongate.co.uk Available now on Netgalley and to preorder here: buythebook.online/this-bright-li…
November 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Drumroll please!! VERY excited to unveil the beautiful cover for my new novel This Bright Life on this platform. Big thanks to @canongate.co.uk Available now on Netgalley and to preorder here: buythebook.online/this-bright-li…
How many random bugs do you need to ingest when running, before you're no longer a vegetarian?
November 19, 2024 at 10:44 AM
How many random bugs do you need to ingest when running, before you're no longer a vegetarian?
I promise all my posts will not be about the world outside my window! But look! First frosts of the year, making the world all clean. A day for lighting the fire and coorying in.
November 18, 2024 at 9:22 AM
I promise all my posts will not be about the world outside my window! But look! First frosts of the year, making the world all clean. A day for lighting the fire and coorying in.