Michelle Sloan
@michlsloan.bsky.social
Scottish author based in Dundee: The Edinburgh Skating Club (2022), Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare (2025).
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Michelle Sloan
@michlsloan.bsky.social
· Jul 23
Did you know Burke and Hare weren’t actually grave robbers? They murdered people and sold the bodies. But here’s the part history usually skips: their wives knew more than they let on.
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
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You know what? I miss Twitter - how it used to be. I miss the immediacy and the connections and the simplicity. I miss my old network of teachers, writers and librarians.
I quit the day after the US election.
If you are interested in kids' books, Scotland, history and kindness, let's connect.
I quit the day after the US election.
If you are interested in kids' books, Scotland, history and kindness, let's connect.
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
You know what? I miss Twitter - how it used to be. I miss the immediacy and the connections and the simplicity. I miss my old network of teachers, writers and librarians.
I quit the day after the US election.
If you are interested in kids' books, Scotland, history and kindness, let's connect.
I quit the day after the US election.
If you are interested in kids' books, Scotland, history and kindness, let's connect.
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We had a brilliant time at the Publishing Scotland Christmas Fair last weekend!
Thanks to everyone who visited us at our stall, got a book signed by one of our fabulous creatives, or got stuck into one of our new jigsaws!
Thanks to everyone who visited us at our stall, got a book signed by one of our fabulous creatives, or got stuck into one of our new jigsaws!
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We had a brilliant time at the Publishing Scotland Christmas Fair last weekend!
Thanks to everyone who visited us at our stall, got a book signed by one of our fabulous creatives, or got stuck into one of our new jigsaws!
Thanks to everyone who visited us at our stall, got a book signed by one of our fabulous creatives, or got stuck into one of our new jigsaws!
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It's coming! The Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
Incl. @mbaillie.bsky.social @taylor-strickland.bsky.social @michlsloan.bsky.social @christinariley.bsky.social @elisecillustration.com @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social @writercatherine.bsky.social & more!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
Incl. @mbaillie.bsky.social @taylor-strickland.bsky.social @michlsloan.bsky.social @christinariley.bsky.social @elisecillustration.com @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social @writercatherine.bsky.social & more!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's coming! The Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
Incl. @mbaillie.bsky.social @taylor-strickland.bsky.social @michlsloan.bsky.social @christinariley.bsky.social @elisecillustration.com @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social @writercatherine.bsky.social & more!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
Incl. @mbaillie.bsky.social @taylor-strickland.bsky.social @michlsloan.bsky.social @christinariley.bsky.social @elisecillustration.com @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social @writercatherine.bsky.social & more!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
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The best thing about book festivals are the people!
Here are two amazing ladies: illustrator Clare Mackie and writer @michlsloan.bsky.social !
Here are two amazing ladies: illustrator Clare Mackie and writer @michlsloan.bsky.social !
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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#Edinburgh 1829. Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare….it’s a dark tale.
October 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
#Edinburgh 1829. Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare….it’s a dark tale.
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The real-life heroine of my novel Love and Other Poisons, was Madeleine Smith, found 'not proven' of murder in 1857. What might the verdict have been instead? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not proven verdict to be scrapped as Scottish Parliament backs reforms
The verdict has been used in criminal trials for hundreds of years but campaigners had called for it to be abolished.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The real-life heroine of my novel Love and Other Poisons, was Madeleine Smith, found 'not proven' of murder in 1857. What might the verdict have been instead? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
September 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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These mysterious tiny coffins were discovered on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, in 1836: seventeen of them — carefully arranged: two rows of eight, with one placed on top.
Could they be connected to the Burke and Hare murders?
They feature in my novel 'Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare'
Could they be connected to the Burke and Hare murders?
They feature in my novel 'Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare'
August 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
These mysterious tiny coffins were discovered on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, in 1836: seventeen of them — carefully arranged: two rows of eight, with one placed on top.
Could they be connected to the Burke and Hare murders?
They feature in my novel 'Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare'
Could they be connected to the Burke and Hare murders?
They feature in my novel 'Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare'
These mysterious tiny coffins were discovered on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, in 1836: seventeen of them — carefully arranged: two rows of eight, with one placed on top.
Could they be connected to the Burke and Hare murders?
They feature in my novel 'Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare'
Could they be connected to the Burke and Hare murders?
They feature in my novel 'Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare'
August 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
These mysterious tiny coffins were discovered on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, in 1836: seventeen of them — carefully arranged: two rows of eight, with one placed on top.
Could they be connected to the Burke and Hare murders?
They feature in my novel 'Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare'
Could they be connected to the Burke and Hare murders?
They feature in my novel 'Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare'
Delighted with these early reviews for Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare!
August 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Delighted with these early reviews for Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare!
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Fun to pop into the fabulous Topping & Co St Andrews yesterday to sign a few books. #TheEdinburghSkatingClub
February 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Fun to pop into the fabulous Topping & Co St Andrews yesterday to sign a few books. #TheEdinburghSkatingClub
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Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare - their court sketches from the trial.
Margaret 'Lucky' Hare and Helen 'Nelly' McDougal.
They are reimagined in my book, Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare....it's a dark tale.
17.7.25
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Margaret 'Lucky' Hare and Helen 'Nelly' McDougal.
They are reimagined in my book, Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare....it's a dark tale.
17.7.25
💀
May 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare - their court sketches from the trial.
Margaret 'Lucky' Hare and Helen 'Nelly' McDougal.
They are reimagined in my book, Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare....it's a dark tale.
17.7.25
💀
Margaret 'Lucky' Hare and Helen 'Nelly' McDougal.
They are reimagined in my book, Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare....it's a dark tale.
17.7.25
💀
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Did you know Burke and Hare weren’t actually grave robbers? They murdered people and sold the bodies. But here’s the part history usually skips: their wives knew more than they let on.
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
July 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Did you know Burke and Hare weren’t actually grave robbers? They murdered people and sold the bodies. But here’s the part history usually skips: their wives knew more than they let on.
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
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A huge thank you to Michelle Sloan for visiting to sign copies of Mrs Burke & Mrs Hare, it was great chatting with you! 📚 Find signed editions in the bookshop or reserve one here: t.co/ewi6flIMcV @birlinn.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A huge thank you to Michelle Sloan for visiting to sign copies of Mrs Burke & Mrs Hare, it was great chatting with you! 📚 Find signed editions in the bookshop or reserve one here: t.co/ewi6flIMcV @birlinn.bsky.social
Did you know Burke and Hare weren’t actually grave robbers? They murdered people and sold the bodies. But here’s the part history usually skips: their wives knew more than they let on.
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
July 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Did you know Burke and Hare weren’t actually grave robbers? They murdered people and sold the bodies. But here’s the part history usually skips: their wives knew more than they let on.
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
That eerie gap is where my novel began.
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare is out now
#Edinburghhistory #BurkeandHare
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Lovely to have a visit from @michlsloan.bsky.social today, delving into one of Edinburgh's darkest tales, with Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare (yes *that* Burke and Hare!),pub @birlinn.bsky.social
Signed copies available now!
#books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg
Signed copies available now!
#books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg
July 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Lovely to have a visit from @michlsloan.bsky.social today, delving into one of Edinburgh's darkest tales, with Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare (yes *that* Burke and Hare!),pub @birlinn.bsky.social
Signed copies available now!
#books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg
Signed copies available now!
#books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare - their court sketches from the trial.
Margaret 'Lucky' Hare and Helen 'Nelly' McDougal.
They are reimagined in my book, Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare....it's a dark tale.
17.7.25
💀
Margaret 'Lucky' Hare and Helen 'Nelly' McDougal.
They are reimagined in my book, Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare....it's a dark tale.
17.7.25
💀
May 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare - their court sketches from the trial.
Margaret 'Lucky' Hare and Helen 'Nelly' McDougal.
They are reimagined in my book, Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare....it's a dark tale.
17.7.25
💀
Margaret 'Lucky' Hare and Helen 'Nelly' McDougal.
They are reimagined in my book, Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare....it's a dark tale.
17.7.25
💀
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A new home for the annual writers’ *ahem*pitch - 28th March from 9am to 9pm. Looking forward to reading some fresh new ideas!
#scotwriterpitch2025
#scotwriterpitch2025
February 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A new home for the annual writers’ *ahem*pitch - 28th March from 9am to 9pm. Looking forward to reading some fresh new ideas!
#scotwriterpitch2025
#scotwriterpitch2025
Fun to pop into the fabulous Topping & Co St Andrews yesterday to sign a few books. #TheEdinburghSkatingClub
February 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Fun to pop into the fabulous Topping & Co St Andrews yesterday to sign a few books. #TheEdinburghSkatingClub
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On this day #Edinburgh’s most famous dog Greyfriars Bobby died after staying by his master’s grave for 14 years ♥ You can read about his younger days in my picture book.....'Greyfriars Bobby A Puppy's Tale'.
January 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
On this day #Edinburgh’s most famous dog Greyfriars Bobby died after staying by his master’s grave for 14 years ♥ You can read about his younger days in my picture book.....'Greyfriars Bobby A Puppy's Tale'.
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November 18, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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Great book!
Morning all! My first Bluesky post! I'm a writer based in Dundee, Scotland. This is my latest: whimsical historical fiction, published in 2022.
November 18, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Great book!
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Morning all! My first Bluesky post! I'm a writer based in Dundee, Scotland. This is my latest: whimsical historical fiction, published in 2022.
November 15, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Morning all! My first Bluesky post! I'm a writer based in Dundee, Scotland. This is my latest: whimsical historical fiction, published in 2022.