Chloe Timms
@clotimms.bsky.social
Writer at Inside Soap Magazine | Author of THE SEAWOMEN (HodderBooks) she/her ♿ | Agent: Nelle_Andrew | Podcast: Confessions of a Debut Novelist
Today I'm talking to Silvia Saunders about her award-winning novel Homesick, what kept her going after 10 years of querying and tips for writing funny scenes @harpercollins.bsky.social
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August 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today I'm talking to Silvia Saunders about her award-winning novel Homesick, what kept her going after 10 years of querying and tips for writing funny scenes @harpercollins.bsky.social
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Sorry to be so basic.
July 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Sorry to be so basic.
The Traitors at The Proms was so much fun! Incredible orchestra and performers - plus all the special guests were a real treat!
July 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The Traitors at The Proms was so much fun! Incredible orchestra and performers - plus all the special guests were a real treat!
It took me 23 days, and an appeal, but on principle I was not giving up and missing out. Finally received my whopping £2.95 Delay Repay compensation 🎉
July 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
It took me 23 days, and an appeal, but on principle I was not giving up and missing out. Finally received my whopping £2.95 Delay Repay compensation 🎉
Today I'm talking to Krystelle Bamford about her unique greek chorus novel Idle Grounds, creating dread for her child protagonists and the reader and why Krystelle recommends her experience with an early career agent
@HutchHeinemann
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@HutchHeinemann
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July 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Today I'm talking to Krystelle Bamford about her unique greek chorus novel Idle Grounds, creating dread for her child protagonists and the reader and why Krystelle recommends her experience with an early career agent
@HutchHeinemann
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@HutchHeinemann
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Today I’m talking to Mel Pennant about her crime novel A Murder for Miss Hortense, how Mel was inspired by her grandmother and what it’s like to write a novel when you’re used to writing plays @johnmurrays.bsky.social
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July 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Today I’m talking to Mel Pennant about her crime novel A Murder for Miss Hortense, how Mel was inspired by her grandmother and what it’s like to write a novel when you’re used to writing plays @johnmurrays.bsky.social
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Today I'm talking to Barnaby Martin about his exciting dystopian novel The Quiet, his tips for writing a changed society and how his writing career began with video essays on YouTube @panmacmillan.bsky.social
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June 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Today I'm talking to Barnaby Martin about his exciting dystopian novel The Quiet, his tips for writing a changed society and how his writing career began with video essays on YouTube @panmacmillan.bsky.social
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From COVID 'Who not to save?' to the welfare cuts to #AssistedDyingBill, the UK is telling us disabled people loud and clear: we are a burden, a drain, a blight, we're unwelcome, unnecessary, better off dead.
June 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
From COVID 'Who not to save?' to the welfare cuts to #AssistedDyingBill, the UK is telling us disabled people loud and clear: we are a burden, a drain, a blight, we're unwelcome, unnecessary, better off dead.
Today I’m talking to Lisa Smith about her historical novel Jamaica Road. We discuss how the idea came from a writing exercise and voices that wouldn't leave her alone, using real newspaper extracts to make the political backdrop come alive
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June 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Today I’m talking to Lisa Smith about her historical novel Jamaica Road. We discuss how the idea came from a writing exercise and voices that wouldn't leave her alone, using real newspaper extracts to make the political backdrop come alive
🎧 bit.ly/COADNlisas
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My local village is hosting an open gardens today. It's perfect for nosey people like me because you get to snoop around posh people's gardens legitimately.
June 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
My local village is hosting an open gardens today. It's perfect for nosey people like me because you get to snoop around posh people's gardens legitimately.
P.S. Now there's a photo of me on Getty does that mean I've made it?!
June 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
P.S. Now there's a photo of me on Getty does that mean I've made it?!
Had a lovely time at the @womensprize.bsky.social ceremony last night! It's been a dream come true to be involved with the trust. Huge congrats to Rachel Clarke and Yael van der Wouden as well as all the nominees!
June 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Had a lovely time at the @womensprize.bsky.social ceremony last night! It's been a dream come true to be involved with the trust. Huge congrats to Rachel Clarke and Yael van der Wouden as well as all the nominees!
Today I'm talking to Seán Hewitt about his literary novel Open, Heaven, using 1st person perspective to explore what love feels like and why you should frame a query letter as you giving agents an amazing opportunity
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June 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Today I'm talking to Seán Hewitt about his literary novel Open, Heaven, using 1st person perspective to explore what love feels like and why you should frame a query letter as you giving agents an amazing opportunity
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Started watching What It Feels Like for a Girl on iPlayer - one of the best things I've watched in ages.
June 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Started watching What It Feels Like for a Girl on iPlayer - one of the best things I've watched in ages.
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Loved chatting to Chloe about Ordinary Saints, creative process, debut life, and writing community. Have a listen!
Today I'm talking to @niamhsquared.bsky.social about her contemporary novel Ordinary Saints, why she deleted her first 20k words and how entering a competition to give herself a deadline changed her life @manillapress.bsky.social
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June 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Loved chatting to Chloe about Ordinary Saints, creative process, debut life, and writing community. Have a listen!
Today I'm talking to @niamhsquared.bsky.social about her contemporary novel Ordinary Saints, why she deleted her first 20k words and how entering a competition to give herself a deadline changed her life @manillapress.bsky.social
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June 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Today I'm talking to @niamhsquared.bsky.social about her contemporary novel Ordinary Saints, why she deleted her first 20k words and how entering a competition to give herself a deadline changed her life @manillapress.bsky.social
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Today I’m talking to Claire Gleeson about her novel Show Me Where It Hurts, writing empathetically about familicide and grief, and how to fit writing around a busy life
@sceptrebooks.bsky.social
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@sceptrebooks.bsky.social
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May 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Today I’m talking to Claire Gleeson about her novel Show Me Where It Hurts, writing empathetically about familicide and grief, and how to fit writing around a busy life
@sceptrebooks.bsky.social
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@sceptrebooks.bsky.social
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Yeah three just screams procrastination for me
May 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Yeah three just screams procrastination for me
8? wow, I could never
May 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
8? wow, I could never
That's a good point!
May 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
That's a good point!
Yes I think that's reality for a lot of us!
May 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Yes I think that's reality for a lot of us!
Interestingly I did two podcast interviews back to back where one author said she writes in the scrappy 20 minute chunks wherever she finds them and the other author said they have to block out 1-2hr writing sessions. Which is closest to your method?
May 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Interestingly I did two podcast interviews back to back where one author said she writes in the scrappy 20 minute chunks wherever she finds them and the other author said they have to block out 1-2hr writing sessions. Which is closest to your method?
Bought some bougie smoked chilli peanut butter when I was away and believe me when I say it is LIFE CHANGING.
May 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Bought some bougie smoked chilli peanut butter when I was away and believe me when I say it is LIFE CHANGING.
Asha from Corrie wants a word
May 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Asha from Corrie wants a word
Congratulations to these outrageously talented women! It was a real joy to read your words and a pleasure to be part of the wonderful judging experience!
Drumroll please… the 2025 #Discoveries shortlist is here! Each of the six talented writers have worked hard on their novel-in-progress, dazzling the judges with their originality, characterisation and storytelling. Learn more about them here: womensprize.com/announcing-t...
May 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Congratulations to these outrageously talented women! It was a real joy to read your words and a pleasure to be part of the wonderful judging experience!