Diana Beaumont
@dianabeaumont.bsky.social
Literary agent @DHH and human (mostly). Here for the books and other larks. Find me on insta: agent_dianab
Novelist Gareth Brown has endowed funding for three fully paid scholarship places across the 2026 and 2027 Goldsboro Writing Academy courses, beginning in March 2026 👇 #BookSky
Author Gareth Brown funds three new Goldsboro Writing Academy scholarships
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I wrote this, a long analysis of a single line of Shakespeare and what it’s doing. How good writing is an ethical practice. And my continuing attempts to work out what it is that I’m spotting when I look at a piece of text and go “oh that was written by AI.” open.substack.com/pub/naomiald...
a single line of Shakespeare contains an ethical universe
on what we get from individual word choice, what good writing is, plus: what I put in my ChatGPT settings to make it helpful
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Happy International Day of People with Disabilities to all who celebrate by buying a book by a disabled author for everyone on their Christmas list.
Absolutely thrilled to announce that this season’s must have accessory is once again ✨ a book ✨
CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY. If you’d like to gift a copy of Who Wants Normal? to someone who needs it this Christmas (but can’t afford it), I’m giving away my last author copy I just found. I’ll sign and dedicate it. RT and I’ll pick an account at random. Ends Wednesday 3rd December 8pm. U.K. only.
We’re so thrilled to bring you the fab cover reveal for APHRODISIA! @jeansthoughts.bsky.social uncovers the many faces of women’s sexuality over the course of thousands of years, and asks intriguing, and sometimes provocative questions about women, sex and desire today. Out in May 2026!
Huge congratulations @jeansthoughts.bsky.social! APHRODISIA, a dive into the hidden history of women's sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome, will be out in May 2026! shorturl.at/vaAZd
It's another week of some fantastic news - a very happy #DHHNewsRoundup day! Congratulations to our brilliant authors for all of their fab work✨ shorturl.at/C9GYZ
Jesus ate the loaves and fish himself
The Times and Sunday Times@thetimes.com · 11mo agoKemi Badenoch says welfare spending is unchristian
Massive congratulations to @elizabethlovatt.bsky.social! We are so thrilled to announce that the funny and intelligent THANK YOU FOR CALLING THE LESBIAN LINE has been longlisted for the 2026 Gordon Burn Prize!
ICYMI: The Borough Press has pre-empted Tomek Mossakowski’s "propulsive" literary novel, Jonny. The book will be published in spring 2027 👇 #BookSky
The Borough Press pre-empts Tomek Mossakowski’s 'propulsive' literary novel
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Delighted to welcome @alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social Kate Bradley & @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social to #whitleybay on Sat 29 Feb 2026 for #baytales26 Get your tickets now! baytales.com/shop-2/
We’re thrilled to share that THE TABLE IN THE CORNER - the stunning debut from publishing powerhouse @alisonbarrow.bsky.social - will be published by Juniper, the new literary imprint of @hqstories.bsky.social, in summer 2027! shorturl.at/aUdhW
Congratulations to @tomekmoss.bsky.social - whose debut novel JONNY - a haunting portrait of obsession, desire and the lies we tell ourselves to stay close - will be published by Borough Press in spring 2027! shorturl.at/Iwe6w
NEWS. Waterstones is running a pre-order offer on select titles - and the Who Wants Normal? paperback is included! You’ve got to be quick - it runs today until 17th - but you’ll get 25% off and be one of the first to receive the book next year: www.waterstones.com/book/who-wan...
And here is that episode, on Imogen by Jilly Cooper, with guests Daisy Buchanan and Ian Patterson. In Jilly’s own words, “it was all such terrific fun”. RIP. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/84-...
Lovely to see this double page spread in Motability Lifestyle for my interview with the fab @carolinebutterwick.bsky.social. We spoke about my book Who Wants Normal? and tips on navigating life as a young disabled adult. (She writes, as an elderly millennial.)
We’ve got another jam-packed #DHHNewsRoundup for you to enjoy! Happy reading, and congratulations to our fabulous clients! shorturl.at/oTjn4
Got a bunch of new followers recently (hello!) after the excellent weekend at Bloody Scotland - did you know I write a monthly newsletter? You can subscribe here: www.davidgoodman.net/newsletter/
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Hi, I'm Dave Goodman, an award-winning novelist and short story writer based in East Lothian, Scotland. I write spy thrillers, science fiction and more. The Decrypt is my writing-focused newsletter. ...
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From the founder of Britain’s leading antifascist organisation, HOPE not hate, this is an urgent call to resist the forces of extremism on the march in Western societies – and how to go about it. Ask me for a review copy. amzn.eu/d/7MpaXm0
It’s that time again… happy #DHHNewsRoundup day! And there’s plenty of bookish news to celebrate - congrats to our brilliant authors! 📚✨ shorturl.at/epunT
A warm welcome to @storyclare.bsky.social, who joins @abirfellows.bsky.social’s list. Clare worked full-time as an Oral Storyteller on stages from Singapore to Soho. Her upcoming book centres women and goddesses and reignites Celtic mythology with a bawdy punk feminist flame. shorturl.at/pnFpB
Congratulations to @mandy-mjrobotham.bsky.social, whose new book THE COMPASS, will be published by Sphere in August 2026, in a deal negotiated by Broo Doherty. This will be a major highlight for Little, Brown at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. shorturl.at/eez6t
We are thrilled to welcome @alisonbarrow.bsky.social - Alison has worked in PR in UK publishing for over 30 years alongside literary heavyweights such as Paula Hawkins and Rachel Joyce. Alison, who is working on her debut novel, joins @davidhheadley.bsky.social’s list. shorturl.at/MSkNq
I’ve never been hugely into Disability Pride but it has felt more important than ever this year. The summer has seen a wave of demonisation and disbelief of disabled people. Our conditions are doubted, our needs depicted as burdens. I’m glad Who Wants Normal? can do its bit to challenge that.
This Disability Pride month, I’m grateful for the readers who say Who Wants Normal? is helping them feel more valued and confident. This book was never about downplaying inequality but proudly rejecting the shame and stereotypes the non-disabled world forces on us. With jokes.
Launching #TinyDaggers at @storyhouselive.bsky.social a few weeks ago with legendary agent @dianabeaumont.bsky.social. Tiny Daggers has had incredible quotes from Louise Candlish, Alex Michaelides, @andreamara.bsky.social, Katy Brent, Ruth Kelly & so many others ❤️ www.amazon.co.uk/Tiny-Daggers...
Welcome to the Hotel Orient, Darling… 🛎️💋 We are delighted to share the beautiful cover of @alessandraranelli.bsky.social’s MURDER AT THE HOTEL ORIENT coming to a bookshop near you in May 2026!