Mia Farlane
@miafarlane.bsky.social
novelist, literary fiction.
1st novel (Viking/Penguin) set London/Paris ('Seinfeld meets Dorothy Parker' - Bidisha)
2nd novel: AND HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU forthcoming from Mākaro, Sept 2026 🎗️
Read more + newsletter info
https://miafarlane.com/about
1st novel (Viking/Penguin) set London/Paris ('Seinfeld meets Dorothy Parker' - Bidisha)
2nd novel: AND HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU forthcoming from Mākaro, Sept 2026 🎗️
Read more + newsletter info
https://miafarlane.com/about
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Mia Farlane
@miafarlane.bsky.social
· Sep 10
My second novel is being published in 2026 by Mākaro Press in time for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 🎗️
AND HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU (Mākaro Press, 2026)
#suicideawareness
Here’s the announcement by Mākaro Press on fb - I love how they describe the book:
AND HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU (Mākaro Press, 2026)
#suicideawareness
Here’s the announcement by Mākaro Press on fb - I love how they describe the book:
'ill-Advised by Bill Nighy' - a wonderful podcast 💙
- includes book recommendations, too.
#blueskybooks
This one is on #procrastination
#billnighy 📻 📚
- includes book recommendations, too.
#blueskybooks
This one is on #procrastination
#billnighy 📻 📚
October 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
'ill-Advised by Bill Nighy' - a wonderful podcast 💙
- includes book recommendations, too.
#blueskybooks
This one is on #procrastination
#billnighy 📻 📚
- includes book recommendations, too.
#blueskybooks
This one is on #procrastination
#billnighy 📻 📚
First anniversary 10 Oct. Remembering Fleur Adcock. Here's a display from almost a year ago at the National Poetry Library
October 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
First anniversary 10 Oct. Remembering Fleur Adcock. Here's a display from almost a year ago at the National Poetry Library
Versus Versus: 100 Poems by Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Poets (ed. @rachaelboast.bsky.social @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social 📘💙. I requested this book from my local library months ago - am 1st on reserves list. It'll be a lovely surprise when I hear it's there.
#actuallyautistic
#poetry #blueskybooks
#actuallyautistic
#poetry #blueskybooks
Versus Versus: 100 Poems by Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Poets (ed. @rachaelboast.bsky.social) is a @poetrydayuk.bsky.social Book Group recommendation for #NationalPoetryDay this year.
forwardartsfoundation.org/national-poe...
forwardartsfoundation.org/national-poe...
October 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Versus Versus: 100 Poems by Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Poets (ed. @rachaelboast.bsky.social @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social 📘💙. I requested this book from my local library months ago - am 1st on reserves list. It'll be a lovely surprise when I hear it's there.
#actuallyautistic
#poetry #blueskybooks
#actuallyautistic
#poetry #blueskybooks
We are writing to urge you to act immediately for the safe return home of 3 NZ citizens
Kristen & I used a mix of wording, thanks to
@hinemoana.bsky.social & @psna-otautahi.bsky.social
C.Luxon@ministers.govt.nz
W.peters@ministers.govt.nz
newzealandembassyankara@gmail.com
consular@mfat.govt.nz
Kristen & I used a mix of wording, thanks to
@hinemoana.bsky.social & @psna-otautahi.bsky.social
C.Luxon@ministers.govt.nz
W.peters@ministers.govt.nz
newzealandembassyankara@gmail.com
consular@mfat.govt.nz
October 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
We are writing to urge you to act immediately for the safe return home of 3 NZ citizens
Kristen & I used a mix of wording, thanks to
@hinemoana.bsky.social & @psna-otautahi.bsky.social
C.Luxon@ministers.govt.nz
W.peters@ministers.govt.nz
newzealandembassyankara@gmail.com
consular@mfat.govt.nz
Kristen & I used a mix of wording, thanks to
@hinemoana.bsky.social & @psna-otautahi.bsky.social
C.Luxon@ministers.govt.nz
W.peters@ministers.govt.nz
newzealandembassyankara@gmail.com
consular@mfat.govt.nz
'I dreamed the whole plot' - cli-fi writer Bella re her 1st novel
Great to be back in the company of Bella, a character from Strays & Waifs by @mandyh.bsky.social 📚
Unity Books 1 Oct 6pm:
The Cuba Press launch for Mandy Hager's 2nd book in series, Revenge and Rabbit Holes
+ poetry by Tim Jones
Great to be back in the company of Bella, a character from Strays & Waifs by @mandyh.bsky.social 📚
Unity Books 1 Oct 6pm:
The Cuba Press launch for Mandy Hager's 2nd book in series, Revenge and Rabbit Holes
+ poetry by Tim Jones
September 30, 2025 at 5:17 AM
'I dreamed the whole plot' - cli-fi writer Bella re her 1st novel
Great to be back in the company of Bella, a character from Strays & Waifs by @mandyh.bsky.social 📚
Unity Books 1 Oct 6pm:
The Cuba Press launch for Mandy Hager's 2nd book in series, Revenge and Rabbit Holes
+ poetry by Tim Jones
Great to be back in the company of Bella, a character from Strays & Waifs by @mandyh.bsky.social 📚
Unity Books 1 Oct 6pm:
The Cuba Press launch for Mandy Hager's 2nd book in series, Revenge and Rabbit Holes
+ poetry by Tim Jones
My second novel is being published in 2026 by Mākaro Press in time for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 🎗️
AND HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU (Mākaro Press, 2026)
#suicideawareness
Here’s the announcement by Mākaro Press on fb - I love how they describe the book:
AND HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU (Mākaro Press, 2026)
#suicideawareness
Here’s the announcement by Mākaro Press on fb - I love how they describe the book:
September 10, 2025 at 6:40 AM
My second novel is being published in 2026 by Mākaro Press in time for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 🎗️
AND HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU (Mākaro Press, 2026)
#suicideawareness
Here’s the announcement by Mākaro Press on fb - I love how they describe the book:
AND HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU (Mākaro Press, 2026)
#suicideawareness
Here’s the announcement by Mākaro Press on fb - I love how they describe the book:
Reposted by Mia Farlane
We want to change the narrative on suicide this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We aim to inspire individuals, communities, organisations, and governments to engage in open and stigma-free discussions about suicide.
Find out more: bit.ly/3AQgvWN
Find out more: bit.ly/3AQgvWN
September 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We want to change the narrative on suicide this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We aim to inspire individuals, communities, organisations, and governments to engage in open and stigma-free discussions about suicide.
Find out more: bit.ly/3AQgvWN
Find out more: bit.ly/3AQgvWN
I listened to this today.
Link below, for anyone who might find it helpful: #suicidebereavement #WSPD 🎗️
@lindacollins.bsky.social, author of Loss Adjustment
#creativenonfiction
takeitfromus.buzzsprout.com/2510603/epis...
Link below, for anyone who might find it helpful: #suicidebereavement #WSPD 🎗️
@lindacollins.bsky.social, author of Loss Adjustment
#creativenonfiction
takeitfromus.buzzsprout.com/2510603/epis...
September 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I listened to this today.
Link below, for anyone who might find it helpful: #suicidebereavement #WSPD 🎗️
@lindacollins.bsky.social, author of Loss Adjustment
#creativenonfiction
takeitfromus.buzzsprout.com/2510603/epis...
Link below, for anyone who might find it helpful: #suicidebereavement #WSPD 🎗️
@lindacollins.bsky.social, author of Loss Adjustment
#creativenonfiction
takeitfromus.buzzsprout.com/2510603/epis...
@kristenphillips.bsky.social and I are looking forward to going to this double book launch!
#pukapuka #aonzbooks
📚 1 Oct at Unity Books
@mandyh.bsky.social @timjonesbooks.bsky.social
#pukapuka #aonzbooks
📚 1 Oct at Unity Books
@mandyh.bsky.social @timjonesbooks.bsky.social
Yes, folks, exciting times as the 2nd in my thriller series, titled 'Revenge and Rabbit Holes', is launched at Unity Books, Wgtn on 1st October 6-7.30pm. I'd love to see you there. Blurb and preorders at thecubapress.nz/shop/revenge...
#pukapuka
#aonzbooks
#aotearoabooks
#nzbooks
#booksnz
#pukapuka
#aonzbooks
#aotearoabooks
#nzbooks
#booksnz
September 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
@kristenphillips.bsky.social and I are looking forward to going to this double book launch!
#pukapuka #aonzbooks
📚 1 Oct at Unity Books
@mandyh.bsky.social @timjonesbooks.bsky.social
#pukapuka #aonzbooks
📚 1 Oct at Unity Books
@mandyh.bsky.social @timjonesbooks.bsky.social
One of the kindest, most helpful books I've ever read on #suicideawareness:
Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It (Vermilion, 2021) by @roryoc.bsky.social
I'll be showcasing this book in my Farlane on Writing newsletter on 10 Sept #worldsuicidepreventionday 🎗️
Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It (Vermilion, 2021) by @roryoc.bsky.social
I'll be showcasing this book in my Farlane on Writing newsletter on 10 Sept #worldsuicidepreventionday 🎗️
September 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
One of the kindest, most helpful books I've ever read on #suicideawareness:
Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It (Vermilion, 2021) by @roryoc.bsky.social
I'll be showcasing this book in my Farlane on Writing newsletter on 10 Sept #worldsuicidepreventionday 🎗️
Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It (Vermilion, 2021) by @roryoc.bsky.social
I'll be showcasing this book in my Farlane on Writing newsletter on 10 Sept #worldsuicidepreventionday 🎗️
What a read! Late night, early morning to finish Empathy by Bryan Walpert (Mākaro Press, 2025)
Looking forward to talking with other readers about this novel.
#empathy
#literaryfiction
#blueskybooks
'superbly plotted'
- Cristina Sanders
'doesn't miss a beat'
- Lloyd Jones
Looking forward to talking with other readers about this novel.
#empathy
#literaryfiction
#blueskybooks
'superbly plotted'
- Cristina Sanders
'doesn't miss a beat'
- Lloyd Jones
August 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
What a read! Late night, early morning to finish Empathy by Bryan Walpert (Mākaro Press, 2025)
Looking forward to talking with other readers about this novel.
#empathy
#literaryfiction
#blueskybooks
'superbly plotted'
- Cristina Sanders
'doesn't miss a beat'
- Lloyd Jones
Looking forward to talking with other readers about this novel.
#empathy
#literaryfiction
#blueskybooks
'superbly plotted'
- Cristina Sanders
'doesn't miss a beat'
- Lloyd Jones
I found this when I was looking for photos I took in 2019.
Kristen took this one of me and my aunt Fleur Adcock 💙 when we went to see Lauris Edmond's plaque.
Good memory for today on National Poetry Day in Aotearoa
#FleurAdcock Photo credit: Kristen Phillips
Kristen took this one of me and my aunt Fleur Adcock 💙 when we went to see Lauris Edmond's plaque.
Good memory for today on National Poetry Day in Aotearoa
#FleurAdcock Photo credit: Kristen Phillips
August 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I found this when I was looking for photos I took in 2019.
Kristen took this one of me and my aunt Fleur Adcock 💙 when we went to see Lauris Edmond's plaque.
Good memory for today on National Poetry Day in Aotearoa
#FleurAdcock Photo credit: Kristen Phillips
Kristen took this one of me and my aunt Fleur Adcock 💙 when we went to see Lauris Edmond's plaque.
Good memory for today on National Poetry Day in Aotearoa
#FleurAdcock Photo credit: Kristen Phillips
My sister and I read at The Undercurrent bookshop last night.
Sarah read a story by our mother and a poem by our aunt, and then I read my story 'Qiu Miaojin Is Still Alive'.
There was also some blues, jazz and juggling - fun evening!
Sarah read a story by our mother and a poem by our aunt, and then I read my story 'Qiu Miaojin Is Still Alive'.
There was also some blues, jazz and juggling - fun evening!
August 17, 2025 at 7:43 AM
My sister and I read at The Undercurrent bookshop last night.
Sarah read a story by our mother and a poem by our aunt, and then I read my story 'Qiu Miaojin Is Still Alive'.
There was also some blues, jazz and juggling - fun evening!
Sarah read a story by our mother and a poem by our aunt, and then I read my story 'Qiu Miaojin Is Still Alive'.
There was also some blues, jazz and juggling - fun evening!
Been asked to read at a Variety Show fundraiser ❤️ for bookshop-gig space The Undercurrent 📚 Sat evening 🔽
Juggling 🎭 readings 📚 music 🎵
Perhaps see you there, if you're in Pōneke.
Am reading a scene from my next novel that I turned into a story for RNZ.
#readings #bookshop #fundraiser #aotearoa
Juggling 🎭 readings 📚 music 🎵
Perhaps see you there, if you're in Pōneke.
Am reading a scene from my next novel that I turned into a story for RNZ.
#readings #bookshop #fundraiser #aotearoa
August 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Been asked to read at a Variety Show fundraiser ❤️ for bookshop-gig space The Undercurrent 📚 Sat evening 🔽
Juggling 🎭 readings 📚 music 🎵
Perhaps see you there, if you're in Pōneke.
Am reading a scene from my next novel that I turned into a story for RNZ.
#readings #bookshop #fundraiser #aotearoa
Juggling 🎭 readings 📚 music 🎵
Perhaps see you there, if you're in Pōneke.
Am reading a scene from my next novel that I turned into a story for RNZ.
#readings #bookshop #fundraiser #aotearoa
Went to The Friend, adapted from the novel by Sigrid Nunez that I read as part of research for my UK/NZ-based novel.
I love the subtle humour, kindness & lack of sentimentality
❤️ 📒
Did anyone else spot Mozart's The Magic Flute at the start of the film? #writing #suicideawareness #Booksky
I love the subtle humour, kindness & lack of sentimentality
❤️ 📒
Did anyone else spot Mozart's The Magic Flute at the start of the film? #writing #suicideawareness #Booksky
August 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Went to The Friend, adapted from the novel by Sigrid Nunez that I read as part of research for my UK/NZ-based novel.
I love the subtle humour, kindness & lack of sentimentality
❤️ 📒
Did anyone else spot Mozart's The Magic Flute at the start of the film? #writing #suicideawareness #Booksky
I love the subtle humour, kindness & lack of sentimentality
❤️ 📒
Did anyone else spot Mozart's The Magic Flute at the start of the film? #writing #suicideawareness #Booksky
Fleur Adcock's Dragon Talk was dedicated: To the memory of my mother Irene Adcock, née Robinson (1908-2001)
The late Fleur Adcock's 2010 collection #DragonTalk will be discussed on A Good Read today, 14 July, chosen by host @harriettsg.bsky.social. Harriett Gilbert is joined by Desiree Akhavan & @rosiewilby.bsky.social.
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 📻 at 3pm or listen later.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 📻 at 3pm or listen later.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
July 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Fleur Adcock's Dragon Talk was dedicated: To the memory of my mother Irene Adcock, née Robinson (1908-2001)
Reposted by Mia Farlane
mandyhager.com/2025/07/07/a...
If you are an NZ writer or publisher (or adjacent) who is appalled by the genocide taking place in Gaza, please join me in signing this open letter, demanding our government take concerted action to call it out.
#nzpol
#AotearoaBooks
#pukapuka
If you are an NZ writer or publisher (or adjacent) who is appalled by the genocide taking place in Gaza, please join me in signing this open letter, demanding our government take concerted action to call it out.
#nzpol
#AotearoaBooks
#pukapuka
July 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
mandyhager.com/2025/07/07/a...
If you are an NZ writer or publisher (or adjacent) who is appalled by the genocide taking place in Gaza, please join me in signing this open letter, demanding our government take concerted action to call it out.
#nzpol
#AotearoaBooks
#pukapuka
If you are an NZ writer or publisher (or adjacent) who is appalled by the genocide taking place in Gaza, please join me in signing this open letter, demanding our government take concerted action to call it out.
#nzpol
#AotearoaBooks
#pukapuka
Here's the moment in 08/07/'23 when my partner's book - Dad, You've Got Dementia (The Cuba Press) by Kristen Phillips - was launched 💚 2 years ago!
There'll be 2 give-away 📗📗 offers in Kristen's 8 July newsletter, to celebrate her book turning 2! 🎊 #creativenonfiction #dementiaawareness
There'll be 2 give-away 📗📗 offers in Kristen's 8 July newsletter, to celebrate her book turning 2! 🎊 #creativenonfiction #dementiaawareness
July 7, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Here's the moment in 08/07/'23 when my partner's book - Dad, You've Got Dementia (The Cuba Press) by Kristen Phillips - was launched 💚 2 years ago!
There'll be 2 give-away 📗📗 offers in Kristen's 8 July newsletter, to celebrate her book turning 2! 🎊 #creativenonfiction #dementiaawareness
There'll be 2 give-away 📗📗 offers in Kristen's 8 July newsletter, to celebrate her book turning 2! 🎊 #creativenonfiction #dementiaawareness
I can sometimes be a retro writer as far as my methods are concerned.
June 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I can sometimes be a retro writer as far as my methods are concerned.
I love this line from Ackerman's mother:
"No, after all that, after everything that happened to me, what counted was kindness."
(My translation from p. 192)
Merci, @clemcreates.bsky.social, for Ma mère rit by Chantal Ackerman - My Mother Laughs @silver-press.bsky.social transl. by Daniella Shreir
"No, after all that, after everything that happened to me, what counted was kindness."
(My translation from p. 192)
Merci, @clemcreates.bsky.social, for Ma mère rit by Chantal Ackerman - My Mother Laughs @silver-press.bsky.social transl. by Daniella Shreir
June 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I love this line from Ackerman's mother:
"No, after all that, after everything that happened to me, what counted was kindness."
(My translation from p. 192)
Merci, @clemcreates.bsky.social, for Ma mère rit by Chantal Ackerman - My Mother Laughs @silver-press.bsky.social transl. by Daniella Shreir
"No, after all that, after everything that happened to me, what counted was kindness."
(My translation from p. 192)
Merci, @clemcreates.bsky.social, for Ma mère rit by Chantal Ackerman - My Mother Laughs @silver-press.bsky.social transl. by Daniella Shreir
Reposted by Mia Farlane
🚨 EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION FOR PALESTINE 🚨
We are creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand a full arms embargo and sanctions on Israel NOW!
⏰ Wednesday 4th June, 11:30
📍 Outside Parliament
🟥 Wear red
We are creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand a full arms embargo and sanctions on Israel NOW!
⏰ Wednesday 4th June, 11:30
📍 Outside Parliament
🟥 Wear red
May 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🚨 EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION FOR PALESTINE 🚨
We are creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand a full arms embargo and sanctions on Israel NOW!
⏰ Wednesday 4th June, 11:30
📍 Outside Parliament
🟥 Wear red
We are creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand a full arms embargo and sanctions on Israel NOW!
⏰ Wednesday 4th June, 11:30
📍 Outside Parliament
🟥 Wear red
Can anyone relate? Here's my holiday reading list -
3 books I'm partway through / rereading
4 with common theme - Linda Lê @drsian.bsky.social Chantal Ackerman @emenspace.bsky.social
2 set in NZ - Mandy Hager, Khadro Mohamed
1 set in 2019 in NZ - Khadro Mohamed
1 with climate activist - Mandy Hager
3 books I'm partway through / rereading
4 with common theme - Linda Lê @drsian.bsky.social Chantal Ackerman @emenspace.bsky.social
2 set in NZ - Mandy Hager, Khadro Mohamed
1 set in 2019 in NZ - Khadro Mohamed
1 with climate activist - Mandy Hager
May 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Can anyone relate? Here's my holiday reading list -
3 books I'm partway through / rereading
4 with common theme - Linda Lê @drsian.bsky.social Chantal Ackerman @emenspace.bsky.social
2 set in NZ - Mandy Hager, Khadro Mohamed
1 set in 2019 in NZ - Khadro Mohamed
1 with climate activist - Mandy Hager
3 books I'm partway through / rereading
4 with common theme - Linda Lê @drsian.bsky.social Chantal Ackerman @emenspace.bsky.social
2 set in NZ - Mandy Hager, Khadro Mohamed
1 set in 2019 in NZ - Khadro Mohamed
1 with climate activist - Mandy Hager
Found such a variety of books #starttheconversation #changethenarrative while writing my lit-fic UK-NZ novel.
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social @jpseabright.bsky.social @lindacollins.bsky.social @roryoc.bsky.social @matthaig.bsky.social Read more & listen to my short story miafarlane.com/news/change-...
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social @jpseabright.bsky.social @lindacollins.bsky.social @roryoc.bsky.social @matthaig.bsky.social Read more & listen to my short story miafarlane.com/news/change-...
May 31, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Found such a variety of books #starttheconversation #changethenarrative while writing my lit-fic UK-NZ novel.
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social @jpseabright.bsky.social @lindacollins.bsky.social @roryoc.bsky.social @matthaig.bsky.social Read more & listen to my short story miafarlane.com/news/change-...
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social @jpseabright.bsky.social @lindacollins.bsky.social @roryoc.bsky.social @matthaig.bsky.social Read more & listen to my short story miafarlane.com/news/change-...