‘Tis Saturday, and according to the written edicts laid out in the Author’s Charter, I am beholden to implore you to purchase or borrow one of my books.
Sarah Ward
@sarahwardcrime.bsky.social
Crime writer and storyteller. Also Rhiannon Ward. 🏴 13th book, Grave Intent, out in June with Canelo. It’s books, churches, genealogy, knitting & cats.
#FolkloreSunday The traditional Hunting of the Wren - 'Hela'r Dryw' in Welsh - is seldom practiced these days, but continued in parts of Pembrokeshire in particular until well into the 20th century. 1/2
I’m desperate to get out into the garden but it’s just rain and wind all day every day (unless there’s snow). What do gardeners do to relieve the agony this time of year?
Been shouting at Alexa and cursing the Lampeter internet connection this morning. Should check the news first.
Happy #FolkloreThursday! In some traditions, sycamore seeds were used in divination practices. People believed that these seeds could provide insights into the future and were often used in love spells and other magical workings. 🌳 #SeedGatheringSeason
Exciting to see The Drowning Place in the @waterstones.bsky.social preorder promotion which runs until midnight on Friday 17 October. Preorder here: www.waterstones.com/book/the-dro... #newbook #crimefiction #preorderpromo #thedrowningplace
It's #giveaway time! This month on my #newsletter, I’m going to be giving away two signed copies of Broken House! The newsletter will go out on Thursday - publication day! - so sign up now to be in with a chance to #win. Simply go to www.samhollandbooks.com/newsletter Good luck!
➡️ Exciting news! The first book in my new Frank Marshal series is FREE for a limited time. If you'd like a copy of Marshal of Snowdonia 🏴, here's the link: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DXN9WZGG #crimefiction #snowdonia
We've got a range of fantastic authors taking part in Winter Haunts 2025 - here's just some of the writers who'll be joining us online for the event! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-hau... #writing #writers #ghoststory #ghoststories #gothic #gothicfiction
My new Mallory book is out next week. Set in a girls school near Tregaron, West Wales, it weaves in themes of dark academia, all-female societies and characters from the Mabinogion. The Death Lesson is available from indie bookshops, Waterstones and Amazon.
No review till I get back on Monday (and even then there'll be a bit of a wait with at least ten reviews to write) but here are my thoughts on Death Rites, the first in this series from @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social classicmystery.blog/2024/11/17/d...
Death Rites (2024) by Sarah Ward
Jericho, New England. Carla James has joined the archaeology department of Jericho University, emigrating from England to try and rebuild her life following the death of her husband. She wasn’t exp…
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En route to Harrogate for the festival. I’ll be around tomorrow day and evening and leaving Saturday as I have a bookshop event in Grantham. If you’re at the festival, it’d be lovely to see you and say hello.
If you're Aberystwyth on Thursday evening I'll be in conversation with wonderful @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social , talking about our new books "The Magus of Sicily" and "Quiet Bones". Hope to see you there! www.waterstones.com/events/phili...
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Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Philip Gwynne Jones and Sarah Ward's New Titles!! today.
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Nice double spread in the Western Mail today. 🗞️🏴
I bet you’d love to read a sweeping love story set in WW2 Malta wouldn’t you? Well it’s your luck day! NEVER TEAR US APART is out NOW! amzn.eu/d/cAmjKIA
Happy publication day, @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social ! It had pinged into my Kindle when I woke up - looking forward to reading next. Cx
Death Rites by @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social www.tripfiction.com/crime-fictio... Crime fiction novel set in a fictional college in a New England town "The New England setting and its traditions are important to the story..." #booksky #blueskybooks
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My local bookshop Gwisgo Bookworm will have signed copies of Quiet Bones from tomorrow. Look at those amazing spredges!
On my way to the last ever Crimefest in Bristol. I first went there in 2012 when I was writing my first novel and I’m now ten years published with a short story in the celebratory anthology being launched this weekend. Looking forward to seeing my pals. May won’t be the same without the festival.
If you’re near Aber come along and see us in July!
Philip Gwynne Jones@pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · last yr.Right, we're starting to firm up events for the launch of "The Magus of Sicily" now and so - if you're in Aberystwyth on July 10th, come along and hear me and the brilliant @sarahwardcrime.bsky.social in conversation! www.waterstones.com/events/phili...
20% off all editing services booked in during May/ June. Developmental edits, appraisals, 3 chapter reviews. My prices are already reasonable but the discount makes them silly.
Hayley Webster@hayleythough.bsky.social · last yr.*RIDICULOUS BARGAIN* 20%discount on all prices quoted- developmental or structural edits, write a book in stages, have an appraisal of first 3 chapters. 20%! All services! If booked in May or June. Follow link to see prices. (25% for previous clients!) www.hayleywebsteredits.co.uk/quick-servic...
Lovely time at Wrexham Carnival of Words. Thanks to came along to the event with @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social @davidpennywriting.bsky.social Marie Anne Cope and David Ebsworth.
