Katherine Hudson
LightNews LightNews
banner
katherinehudson.bsky.social
Katherine Hudson
@katherinehudson.bsky.social
370 followers 570 following 37 posts
Writer, reader, cat wrangler l Working on poverty and inequality in Scotland l Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awardee 2024 l LL Mslexia Novel Competition 2023
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
womenslibrary.bsky.social
Then and Now: Re-membering Scottish BME Works and Lives //

An exhibition celebrating the culture, heritage, and contributions of BME communities in Scotland - reclaiming narratives and shining a light on stories that shape our society.

Part of @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
Poster with a dark brown background featuring a stylised line drawing of a woman in a sari with a red bindi on her forehead. Large green and cream text at the top reads: Then & Now. Below, cream text states: An exhibition re-membering the lives and work of Scottish Black and Minority Ethnic communities. At the bottom, gold text reads: Glasgow Women’s Library · Welcome Wall · Black History Month · 01 to 31 October 2025 · Opening hours for Glasgow Women’s Library. Logos of Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration, Glasgow Women’s Library, Decolonising the Archive, and University of Strathclyde are displayed along the bottom edge.
September 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
womensartbluesky.bsky.social
sculptural embroidery and textile art based on natural forms by contemporary Australian artist Meredith Woolnough #WomensArt
Four textile artworks resembling organic forms from nature
August 22, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
threadinburgh.scot
Every so often houses come up in the Edinburgh property listings for a charming-sounding place called "Mount Alvernia". This development was once a monastery, but it had no monks; it was home to nuns. Twice the Catholic Church tried to displace these Sisters by legal means and twice it failed 🧵▶️
Estate agents photo of a nice-looking housing estate, which appears to have been converted from some sort of ecclesiastical building. Estate agents photo of a nice-looking housing estate, which appears to have been converted from some sort of ecclesiastical building. Estate agents photo of a living room, whose Gothic style windows suggest it has been converted from some sort of ecclesiastical building. Estate agents photo of a kitchen, whose Gothic style windows suggest it has been converted from some sort of ecclesiastical building.
August 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
kitdewaal.com
New Writers Prize for 5,000 word short story. Prize is £3K and scholarship for MA at Brunel University, runner up prizes too.

Details in link.

Please share :)
NEW WRITERS PRIZE 2025 - Nero Book Awards
The Nero New Writers Prize in association with Brunel University of London seeks to uncover the best and brightest untapped writing talent and support them as they develop into the [...]
nerobookawards.com
August 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Say hello to my brand new T-shirt collection.
Find them here gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
Which design would you like to see next?
July 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
threadinburgh.scot
I mentioned the Portobello open-air pool in a brief thread at the weekend, so inevitably I invested *way* too much time this week on exhaustively researching the history of this amazing attraction so that you too can join me on a thread about it. I mean who doesn't love an "Art Deco" lido?
🏊‍♂️🧵▶️
threadinburgh.scot Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · Jul 12
"Enormous" queues for buses and trams to Silverknowes, Cramond and Portobello were reported as people escaped the heat of the city for the coast. Over the weekend, the Portobello open air pool had 14,610 visitors and took in £377 10s 9d at the turnstiles - although this was not a record.
Portobello Open Air Pool, an Art Deco Lido, with concrete diving board tower, pavilion and spectator stands. © Edinburgh City Libraries
July 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
katherinehudson.bsky.social
Delighted to have been shortlisted for this. Thank you @iaminprint.bsky.social and @livmaidment.bsky.social Congratulations to all the winners!
iaminprint.bsky.social I Am In Print @iaminprint.bsky.social · Jul 14
Our first year hosting the I Am Writing Literary/Upmarket Fiction proved to be a huge success. Agent @livmaidment.bsky.social had a REALLY difficult time choosing from such beautiful entries. Thank you for everything, Liv. And well done to these talented wordsmiths

#LiteraryFiction #UpmarketFiction
July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social
Every time I walk past this bit of fallen tree I can't help imagining it scuttling around, crablike, after sundown, and getting up to no good.
A bit of fallen tree near the Golden Cap, Dorset.
June 20, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
amandawtwong.bsky.social
There's a thread on AskReddit asking, "People who have had to drain their life’s savings on a single event, what happened?"

99% of the answers are depressing American stories about medical bills, 1% is an Australian who found a wombat burrowing under their house.
A wombat undermined our house to build his burrow. Nearly $50k in foundation repairs, plus $200 in chicken wire to keep him out. Now he’s done the same thing to the shed, so $5k to build a new shed on the other side of the property. Here he is, old Fat Bastard himself.. Edit: it’s wild how many people are suggesting we “get rid” him... Apart from it being very much illegal, the idea would just never even cross my mind. It’s his home too. He’s now settled in his new burrow, and our house is wombat-proofed. The worst he does now is dig up my potatoes.
June 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
robertsaunders.bsky.social
Five years today, the statue of Edward Colston was pulled down in Bristol.

Boris Johnson accused protestors of trying to "photoshop" the past and "lie about our history".

I'm reposting below a thread I wrote at the time: on history, memory, and how we decide who to celebrate in our public spaces.🧵
June 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
davegoodman.bsky.social
A little under six hours left in this deal - get yourself a Kindle or Audible copy of my book for a frankly scandalous price. Finishes at midnight local time!
davegoodman.bsky.social David Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · May 1
It's the first of May, which means it's Day 1 of a Kindle Monthly Deal on #AReluctantSpy, out now from @headlinebooks.bsky.social. You can pick up my debut spy novel for 99p in the UK or 99¢ in the US, for the whole month! Several hours of entertainment for less than a quid/buck.
The cover of my book on a dark background with 99p on a label next to it. The cover of my book on a dark background with 99c on a label next to it.
May 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
Loving this live webcam of puffins from the Farne Islands @nationaltrust.org.uk
Via @oohgpwales.bsky.social

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/vir...
Watch puffins live | Farne Islands webcam
Watch rare live footage of puffins and other clifftop birds with our Farne Islands wildlife webcam; livestreaming for the breeding season.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
May 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
fruitmarket.bsky.social
Want to know more about artists' spaces in Edinburgh? Aged 18–30? Join us tonight 6–7.30pm hear from Embassy, Sett Studios & HubCAP. Learn about the realities of running spaces, working collectively as creatives, programming and opportunities to get involved. www.tickettailor.com/events/fruit...
A picture of 4 people with veils and masks over their faces wearing bright costumes - they are standing outside a shop front with an A-board that says Sett Studios in chalk
April 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
📢 Want to run a book event? Now’s your chance!

The 2025 Emerging Programmers Fund is open for applications. Get funding to bring your ideas to life during Book Week Scotland (17–23 Nov).

Apply now and be part of Scotland’s biggest book celebration.
Emerging Programmers Fund
The Emerging Programmers fund supports new and blossoming event programmers to run Book Week Scotland events.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
March 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Sculpture by contemporary US artist Alicia Eggert #WomensArt
Photo of a suspended staircase created with the repeaded word 'RISE' in black at every step which creates a shadow on the floor in a dimly lit room
March 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
katherinehudson.bsky.social
Just back from a fabulous week at Moniack Mhor. Lucky to be in the company of such talented writers and to be looked after so well by the team there. The glorious weather was the icing on the cake. Huge thanks to @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social for making it possible
Views of hills and blue sky from window at Moniack Mhor Round white grass roofed 'hobbit house' with hills in the background and blue cloudy sky Wide stony track with tall trees either side, hills in the background and blue sky Sunset over the hills viewed through an open window
March 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
everebecca.bsky.social
In 2022, a competition was launched for designs for an Edinburgh statue of maternal health pioneer Elsie Inglis - and then suddenly cancelled when a male sculptor was announced.

Now his plans have been unveiled and the row reignited…

Me in today’s Observer:

www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
‘A cultural embarrassment’: anger as male sculptor commissioned for statue of suffragist
Planning application reignites row over statue on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile of Elsie Inglis, Scottish suffragist and maternal health pioneer
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
jennybrownagency.bsky.social
On Friday 28th March, Scotland’s former ‘Tweet Pitch’ event will take place here on BlueSky!

Writers - pitch your work to publishers & agents in <280 characters + the hashtag #scotwriterpitch2025.

We can’t wait to read your pitches!

More info at www.publishingscotland.org/ps-opportuni....
February 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
sarasheridan.bsky.social
Time for a THREAD of amazing Scottish island women to brighten #ThursdayMorning. 1st, Bessie Williamson, the only woman to own & manage a whisky distillery in the 20th century: Laphroaig on Islay. She was known for giving jobs when people were down on their luck. Such a queen. /1
March 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
katherinehudson.bsky.social
Congratulations to the 2025 New Writers Awardees! I'm sure this will be a brilliant year for you.
scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · Feb 27
Introducing the 12 emerging writers selected for our New Writers Award 2025.

Thank you to @creativescots.bsky.social, @leughleabhar.bsky.social and the family of Callan Gordon for their invaluable support.

www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
An adult stares out the window in a black and white author portrait. They appear to be in a traditional Scottish house. An adult sits in the dunes at a beach. They are looking at camera and hold their thumb to their lower lip. An adult stares off camera. He is outdoors and wearing glasses. It is an author portrait in black and white. A group of adults smile at camera in a group photo.
February 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Hello! If you don’t already know me…

I’m Gail, a one woman business, based in #Manchester
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Collage of retro inspired prints and accessories, featuring geometric and music-themed designs. Includes prints with record players and architectural imagery, a cushion with a 70s inspired design, a mug with cassette tape illustration, a phone case, and a Valentine card.
February 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
katherinehudson.bsky.social
Well I wasn't expecting a robot waiter in the cafe where i went to do some writing.
Photo of white robot with four black shelves, and a face like a cat.
January 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Reposted by Katherine Hudson
societyofauthors.bsky.social
Have you participated in a writer development programme in the UK? New Writing North are conducting research with Northumbria University to learn about people's experiences on writer development programmes, to understand the impact they can have. 👇
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northumbri...
Writer Development Programme Survey
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
January 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
katherinehudson.bsky.social
Spotted on walk this evening.
Photo of empty Galaxy easter egg box lying on pavement.
January 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
katherinehudson.bsky.social
Looking forward to reading the excellent pile of books I got for Christmas.
Photo of pile of books on table - For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain by Victoria MacKenzie, Orbital by Samantha Harvey, Julia by Sandra Newman, Home by Cailean Steed, The Coast Road by Alan Murrin - with christmas tree in background.
December 30, 2024 at 10:06 PM