Nadia Shireen
@nadiashireen.bsky.social
Writer and illustrator of silly things.
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Everything Is Possible, the critically acclaimed feature-length documentary telling the extraordinary story of Simple Minds, will air on BBC Two this Saturday, followed by a broadcast of the band’s 2016 concert at London’s Hackney Empire.
Tune in at 10pm GMT or catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Tune in at 10pm GMT or catch up on BBC iPlayer.
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Everything Is Possible, the critically acclaimed feature-length documentary telling the extraordinary story of Simple Minds, will air on BBC Two this Saturday, followed by a broadcast of the band’s 2016 concert at London’s Hackney Empire.
Tune in at 10pm GMT or catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Tune in at 10pm GMT or catch up on BBC iPlayer.
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Do you like scary movies? With animals in? Have resurrected some prints. Signed, A3 and available from Fiveways Arts and Crafts, Brighton. Online here:
fivewaysartsandcrafts.com/search?q=nad...
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October 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Do you like scary movies? With animals in? Have resurrected some prints. Signed, A3 and available from Fiveways Arts and Crafts, Brighton. Online here:
fivewaysartsandcrafts.com/search?q=nad...
fivewaysartsandcrafts.com/search?q=nad...
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When my dad was dying in hospital, and apparently not bothered about it in the slightest, he told me I should write about it. I scoffed at the time. I didn't want to write about that. But after mulling over it for an age, I've just had a week off work, and got it all out there. Allllll of it.
The Last Days Of Harry Godfrey
Documenting my dad's death. Because he told me to.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
When my dad was dying in hospital, and apparently not bothered about it in the slightest, he told me I should write about it. I scoffed at the time. I didn't want to write about that. But after mulling over it for an age, I've just had a week off work, and got it all out there. Allllll of it.
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The weekend is here!
October 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The weekend is here!
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Feels autumnal, doesn't it? What you need is my debut novel: cosy crime, set in a seaside town at this very time of year. They've got a lot of leads. But can they collar a killer? £1 off RRP at Guardian Bookshop, 80p off at Amazon. Every order/share/review helps! #TheDogwalkersDetectiveAgency
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Feels autumnal, doesn't it? What you need is my debut novel: cosy crime, set in a seaside town at this very time of year. They've got a lot of leads. But can they collar a killer? £1 off RRP at Guardian Bookshop, 80p off at Amazon. Every order/share/review helps! #TheDogwalkersDetectiveAgency
Do you like scary movies? With animals in? Have resurrected some prints. Signed, A3 and available from Fiveways Arts and Crafts, Brighton. Online here:
fivewaysartsandcrafts.com/search?q=nad...
fivewaysartsandcrafts.com/search?q=nad...
October 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Do you like scary movies? With animals in? Have resurrected some prints. Signed, A3 and available from Fiveways Arts and Crafts, Brighton. Online here:
fivewaysartsandcrafts.com/search?q=nad...
fivewaysartsandcrafts.com/search?q=nad...
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It’s funny how the people who are “to blame for everything” turn out to be people who:
- you’re unlikely to have met
- you’re unlikely to have spoken to
- you’re very likely to misunderstand
It’s almost like it’s more important that they fulfil those criteria than that they’re the problem.
- you’re unlikely to have met
- you’re unlikely to have spoken to
- you’re very likely to misunderstand
It’s almost like it’s more important that they fulfil those criteria than that they’re the problem.
September 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It’s funny how the people who are “to blame for everything” turn out to be people who:
- you’re unlikely to have met
- you’re unlikely to have spoken to
- you’re very likely to misunderstand
It’s almost like it’s more important that they fulfil those criteria than that they’re the problem.
- you’re unlikely to have met
- you’re unlikely to have spoken to
- you’re very likely to misunderstand
It’s almost like it’s more important that they fulfil those criteria than that they’re the problem.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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[me, a journalist who spends all day every day on a social media app where the discovery algorithm is personally controlled by its owner, captain birdseye] you know, a lot of people are talking about fish fingers, we should probably cover that
September 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
[me, a journalist who spends all day every day on a social media app where the discovery algorithm is personally controlled by its owner, captain birdseye] you know, a lot of people are talking about fish fingers, we should probably cover that
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Last of a recent brilliant bundle of Puffin Post magazines.
Part of my pleasure in collecting them is sharing them here & seeing others enjoy them too.
Another glorious Jill McDonald illustration & a bright reminder that spring light always returns, as autumn dampens the air & lengthens the shadows
Part of my pleasure in collecting them is sharing them here & seeing others enjoy them too.
Another glorious Jill McDonald illustration & a bright reminder that spring light always returns, as autumn dampens the air & lengthens the shadows
September 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Last of a recent brilliant bundle of Puffin Post magazines.
Part of my pleasure in collecting them is sharing them here & seeing others enjoy them too.
Another glorious Jill McDonald illustration & a bright reminder that spring light always returns, as autumn dampens the air & lengthens the shadows
Part of my pleasure in collecting them is sharing them here & seeing others enjoy them too.
Another glorious Jill McDonald illustration & a bright reminder that spring light always returns, as autumn dampens the air & lengthens the shadows
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✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
September 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!
Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨
Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa
#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
Some years ago I decided to leave the real world and move permanently to Grimwood. I’m much happier here. We are currently voting for a new mayor.
September 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Some years ago I decided to leave the real world and move permanently to Grimwood. I’m much happier here. We are currently voting for a new mayor.
The wonderful @emcarrollauthor.bsky.social joins us on the Island of Brilliant to chat about her fantastic new book, Dracula and Daughters! And she and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social gang up on me about Marmite.
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Emma Carroll
Podcast Episode · The Island of Brilliant! · 07/09/2025 · 57m
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September 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The wonderful @emcarrollauthor.bsky.social joins us on the Island of Brilliant to chat about her fantastic new book, Dracula and Daughters! And she and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social gang up on me about Marmite.
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It's my publication day! Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos is out NOW. If you pop to your local indie you might just find a signed edition. And if you're quick? A free gift...
Want a personalised edition? Go here! www.papercatbookshop.co.uk/products/lok... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
Want a personalised edition? Go here! www.papercatbookshop.co.uk/products/lok... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
Pre-Order Signed & Dedicated: Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos
Publishes 4th September 2025 - This purchase can be signed and dedicated to a child of your choice. PLEASE NOTE: Louie is coming to The Paper Cat to sign and dedicate your orders after publication - ...
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September 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It's my publication day! Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos is out NOW. If you pop to your local indie you might just find a signed edition. And if you're quick? A free gift...
Want a personalised edition? Go here! www.papercatbookshop.co.uk/products/lok... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
Want a personalised edition? Go here! www.papercatbookshop.co.uk/products/lok... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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Could we please stop pretending that the flags being hung from streetlamps or painted on roundabouts are innocent expressions of patriotic pride? This is the far right marking out its territory. It uses these flags to intimidate its traditional victims and opponents. 🧵1/3
September 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Could we please stop pretending that the flags being hung from streetlamps or painted on roundabouts are innocent expressions of patriotic pride? This is the far right marking out its territory. It uses these flags to intimidate its traditional victims and opponents. 🧵1/3
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Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
September 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
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At the end of our team meetings our Early Years team always read a picture book together. These are some of my read-alouds to the team, along with my most recent library borrow ‘What’s That Noise?’, which I’m excited to read. What great picture books would you recommend?
#KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK
#KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK
July 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
At the end of our team meetings our Early Years team always read a picture book together. These are some of my read-alouds to the team, along with my most recent library borrow ‘What’s That Noise?’, which I’m excited to read. What great picture books would you recommend?
#KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK
#KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK
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There is a reason why white British racists seem to ignore the fact that the biggest contingent of rapists and pedophiles by far are white British men. It’s because they think it’s perfectly acceptable for white British men to rape and abuse women and girls. This has never been about women’s safety.
September 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
There is a reason why white British racists seem to ignore the fact that the biggest contingent of rapists and pedophiles by far are white British men. It’s because they think it’s perfectly acceptable for white British men to rape and abuse women and girls. This has never been about women’s safety.
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Watching Yellow Submarine, and I think the first time we see George might be the greatest introduction to any character in any film.
August 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Watching Yellow Submarine, and I think the first time we see George might be the greatest introduction to any character in any film.
Search: how use social media as freelancer for self promotion without overwhelming sense of malaise/futlity
August 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Search: how use social media as freelancer for self promotion without overwhelming sense of malaise/futlity
I will be at the book nook in Hove this Saturday, and I’ll sign things x
Grimwood five is out and all
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Grimwood five is out and all
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Events at The Book Nook – The Book Nook
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August 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I will be at the book nook in Hove this Saturday, and I’ll sign things x
Grimwood five is out and all
booknookuk.com/events/
Grimwood five is out and all
booknookuk.com/events/
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The news media is asking us daily to believe that certain people don't have the same right to live and work and see their children thrive as others, and also asking to worry about the feelings of a computer server, and these two things might just possibly be linked.
August 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The news media is asking us daily to believe that certain people don't have the same right to live and work and see their children thrive as others, and also asking to worry about the feelings of a computer server, and these two things might just possibly be linked.
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Super excited to receive the latest Grimwood in the post today. Everything @nadiashireen.bsky.social does is brilliant and I can’t wait to dive into book 5 of the series.
August 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Super excited to receive the latest Grimwood in the post today. Everything @nadiashireen.bsky.social does is brilliant and I can’t wait to dive into book 5 of the series.