Tracy Fells
@theliterarypig.bsky.social
WRITER. 2017 WINNER Commonwealth Prize Can & Eur. Author novella-in-flash Hairy On The Inside (Ad Hoc Fiction) S/L '22 Rubery Book Award. Short Story collection out now from Fly On The Wall Press. Buy now: rb.gy/esxcc. www.tracyfells.com
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Tracy Fells
@theliterarypig.bsky.social
· Nov 13
🎉Happy 1st book birthday🎉to my debut #ShortStory collection #TheNamingOfMoths. Tales of myths, monsters & mothers. Available from award-winning small press
Fly On The Wall Press, #Waterstones, #Amazon & indie #bookshops in the UK. Or borrow from your local #Library! #MagicRealism
Fly On The Wall Press, #Waterstones, #Amazon & indie #bookshops in the UK. Or borrow from your local #Library! #MagicRealism
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🚨RELEASE DAY🚨
The Blue of You by the wonderful Amanda Huggins is available everywhere now!
A literary Christmassy romance, this tale of ghosts, memories and letting go is not to be missed!
Order yours now:
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The Blue of You by the wonderful Amanda Huggins is available everywhere now!
A literary Christmassy romance, this tale of ghosts, memories and letting go is not to be missed!
Order yours now:
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October 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🚨RELEASE DAY🚨
The Blue of You by the wonderful Amanda Huggins is available everywhere now!
A literary Christmassy romance, this tale of ghosts, memories and letting go is not to be missed!
Order yours now:
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The Blue of You by the wonderful Amanda Huggins is available everywhere now!
A literary Christmassy romance, this tale of ghosts, memories and letting go is not to be missed!
Order yours now:
share.google/jYN3BwYQWUAn...
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LAUNCH DAY!!!!!!!!!
Now available from @northodoxpress.bsky.social, Amazon, Waterstones etc etc! Thanks to everyone who has taken their time to write such generous advance reviews!
Now available from @northodoxpress.bsky.social, Amazon, Waterstones etc etc! Thanks to everyone who has taken their time to write such generous advance reviews!
October 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
LAUNCH DAY!!!!!!!!!
Now available from @northodoxpress.bsky.social, Amazon, Waterstones etc etc! Thanks to everyone who has taken their time to write such generous advance reviews!
Now available from @northodoxpress.bsky.social, Amazon, Waterstones etc etc! Thanks to everyone who has taken their time to write such generous advance reviews!
I painted this bookmark & decided to keep it for myself, then realised it was the ideal match for @sudhab.bsky.social's 'Nose Ornaments' @adhocfiction.bsky.social. The irony is I didn't need a bookmark; I read this gem in one sitting. I loved all 3 narrators, 82 pages of perfection. #art #AmReading
June 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I painted this bookmark & decided to keep it for myself, then realised it was the ideal match for @sudhab.bsky.social's 'Nose Ornaments' @adhocfiction.bsky.social. The irony is I didn't need a bookmark; I read this gem in one sitting. I loved all 3 narrators, 82 pages of perfection. #art #AmReading
10 Sizzling Summer Reads
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10 Sizzling Summer Reads
Whimsical tales, fiery feminism, queer love, and a goose romance—your ultimate bookish escape starts here.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
10 Sizzling Summer Reads
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Just finished @fionamckay.bsky.social's #NovellaInFlash 'The Top Road' @adhocfiction.bsky.social . Beautifully written. Gripping as any top thriller - this kept me reading to the end. I cried for so many of the characters here, all believable and aching with humanity. #AmReading #WritingCommunity
June 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Just finished @fionamckay.bsky.social's #NovellaInFlash 'The Top Road' @adhocfiction.bsky.social . Beautifully written. Gripping as any top thriller - this kept me reading to the end. I cried for so many of the characters here, all believable and aching with humanity. #AmReading #WritingCommunity
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It’s a very moving story and thank you @theliterarypig.bsky.social for the cover image inspiration
LitPig has already got his trotters on my contributor's copy of the Bath Flash Fiction anthology vol 9 (published by @adhocfiction.bsky.social). The title is taken from my #FlashFiction (p140) The Constancy of Woodpigeons, which is a great honour for me. @bathflashaward.bsky.social @adhocfic
June 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It’s a very moving story and thank you @theliterarypig.bsky.social for the cover image inspiration
LitPig has already got his trotters on my contributor's copy of the Bath Flash Fiction anthology vol 9 (published by @adhocfiction.bsky.social). The title is taken from my #FlashFiction (p140) The Constancy of Woodpigeons, which is a great honour for me. @bathflashaward.bsky.social @adhocfic
June 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
LitPig has already got his trotters on my contributor's copy of the Bath Flash Fiction anthology vol 9 (published by @adhocfiction.bsky.social). The title is taken from my #FlashFiction (p140) The Constancy of Woodpigeons, which is a great honour for me. @bathflashaward.bsky.social @adhocfic
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Thank you, @bathflashaward.bsky.social, for including my story, To whom belongs the land, in volume 9. Loved the title story, The constancy of woodpigeons, by @theliterarypig.bsky.social .
June 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Thank you, @bathflashaward.bsky.social, for including my story, To whom belongs the land, in volume 9. Loved the title story, The constancy of woodpigeons, by @theliterarypig.bsky.social .
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Featuring Personal Anthology debuts for:
Carol Farrelly @carolfarrelly.bsky.social relly.bsky.social
Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social ypig.bsky.social
Alice Fowler @alicefwrites.bsky.social writes.bsky.social
Hana Gammon
Robyn Jefferson
Ross Raisin
So congrats to them!
Carol Farrelly @carolfarrelly.bsky.social relly.bsky.social
Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social ypig.bsky.social
Alice Fowler @alicefwrites.bsky.social writes.bsky.social
Hana Gammon
Robyn Jefferson
Ross Raisin
So congrats to them!
May 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Featuring Personal Anthology debuts for:
Carol Farrelly @carolfarrelly.bsky.social relly.bsky.social
Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social ypig.bsky.social
Alice Fowler @alicefwrites.bsky.social writes.bsky.social
Hana Gammon
Robyn Jefferson
Ross Raisin
So congrats to them!
Carol Farrelly @carolfarrelly.bsky.social relly.bsky.social
Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social ypig.bsky.social
Alice Fowler @alicefwrites.bsky.social writes.bsky.social
Hana Gammon
Robyn Jefferson
Ross Raisin
So congrats to them!
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We very happy to reveal the cover of the much-delayed BFFA 2024 anthology, which will be published in a few weeks. We’ve taken the title ‘The Constancy of Woodpigeons’ from a beautiful story by Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social
Thank you to all contributors for your patience
Thank you to all contributors for your patience
May 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We very happy to reveal the cover of the much-delayed BFFA 2024 anthology, which will be published in a few weeks. We’ve taken the title ‘The Constancy of Woodpigeons’ from a beautiful story by Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social
Thank you to all contributors for your patience
Thank you to all contributors for your patience
I am so honoured to have my story title 'The Constancy of Woodpigeons' chosen to name the BFFA 2024 anthology. This news, and that gorgeous cover, has made me cry this morning. #WritingCommunity #WritingAndBooks
We very happy to reveal the cover of the much-delayed BFFA 2024 anthology, which will be published in a few weeks. We’ve taken the title ‘The Constancy of Woodpigeons’ from a beautiful story by Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social
Thank you to all contributors for your patience
Thank you to all contributors for your patience
May 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I am so honoured to have my story title 'The Constancy of Woodpigeons' chosen to name the BFFA 2024 anthology. This news, and that gorgeous cover, has made me cry this morning. #WritingCommunity #WritingAndBooks
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One week until the release of "In the Dark" - and on 17th May, there will be a launch on Zoom. Should be great fun, so do come and join us. Me chatting with @theliterarypig.bsky.social , & an audience Q&A. Book your free ticket below! Thank you @bloodhoundbooks.bsky.social #books #readerscommunity
Just held a lovely "event plan" meeting with @theliterarypig.bsky.social for the launch of "In the Dark" on Saturday 17th May. It should be a really lovely evening... hope you can join us😁
FB event & discussion fb.me/e/3b78ASXNt
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Select tickets – Debbi Voisey In the Dark Novel Launch – Zoom
Come and join Tracy Fells (author of Hairy on the Inside and The Naming of Moths) as she talks to Debbi Voisey about her novel,...
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May 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
One week until the release of "In the Dark" - and on 17th May, there will be a launch on Zoom. Should be great fun, so do come and join us. Me chatting with @theliterarypig.bsky.social , & an audience Q&A. Book your free ticket below! Thank you @bloodhoundbooks.bsky.social #books #readerscommunity
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#IndiePressDay
Some great short story collections by indie presses I have discovered via social media inc. Fauna by @davidhartley.bsky.social
The Naming of Moths by @theliterarypig.bsky.social (@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social)
The Museum of Shadows and Reflections by @clairedean.bsky.social
Some great short story collections by indie presses I have discovered via social media inc. Fauna by @davidhartley.bsky.social
The Naming of Moths by @theliterarypig.bsky.social (@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social)
The Museum of Shadows and Reflections by @clairedean.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
#IndiePressDay
Some great short story collections by indie presses I have discovered via social media inc. Fauna by @davidhartley.bsky.social
The Naming of Moths by @theliterarypig.bsky.social (@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social)
The Museum of Shadows and Reflections by @clairedean.bsky.social
Some great short story collections by indie presses I have discovered via social media inc. Fauna by @davidhartley.bsky.social
The Naming of Moths by @theliterarypig.bsky.social (@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social)
The Museum of Shadows and Reflections by @clairedean.bsky.social
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My anthology includes stories by @demimondaine.bsky.social (Robyn Jefferson), @theliterarypig.bsky.social (Tracy Fells), @carolfarrelly.bsky.social (Carol Farrelly) @alicefwrites.bsky.social (Alice Fowler)
And from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
And from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
My anthology includes stories by @demimondaine.bsky.social (Robyn Jefferson), @theliterarypig.bsky.social (Tracy Fells), @carolfarrelly.bsky.social (Carol Farrelly) @alicefwrites.bsky.social (Alice Fowler)
And from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
And from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
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Just held a lovely "event plan" meeting with @theliterarypig.bsky.social for the launch of "In the Dark" on Saturday 17th May. It should be a really lovely evening... hope you can join us😁
FB event & discussion fb.me/e/3b78ASXNt
Book your free tickets to get link www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...
FB event & discussion fb.me/e/3b78ASXNt
Book your free tickets to get link www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...
Select tickets – Debbi Voisey In the Dark Novel Launch – Zoom
Come and join Tracy Fells (author of Hairy on the Inside and The Naming of Moths) as she talks to Debbi Voisey about her novel,...
www.tickettailor.com
April 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Just held a lovely "event plan" meeting with @theliterarypig.bsky.social for the launch of "In the Dark" on Saturday 17th May. It should be a really lovely evening... hope you can join us😁
FB event & discussion fb.me/e/3b78ASXNt
Book your free tickets to get link www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...
FB event & discussion fb.me/e/3b78ASXNt
Book your free tickets to get link www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...
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Our FlashFlood editors would love to see some humour, quirkiness, light or uncommon themes in the submissions!
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April 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Our FlashFlood editors would love to see some humour, quirkiness, light or uncommon themes in the submissions!
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FlashFlood is now open for submissions until Saturday 26 April. Flashes up to 300 words. Previously published accepted (2022 & earlier). Debut writer spots. Free to enter. For more details see here: flashfloodjournal.blogspot.com/p/submission...
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April 20, 2025 at 7:06 AM
FlashFlood is now open for submissions until Saturday 26 April. Flashes up to 300 words. Previously published accepted (2022 & earlier). Debut writer spots. Free to enter. For more details see here: flashfloodjournal.blogspot.com/p/submission...
#TheLostPassenger by @franquinn.bsky.social is the first book in a long time that I stayed up late to read then got up early to finish! Within pages I was hooked - laughing, crying & cheering along with Elinor. The Titanic scenes were well-written, felt authentic & heart-achingly real. #AmReading
March 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#TheLostPassenger by @franquinn.bsky.social is the first book in a long time that I stayed up late to read then got up early to finish! Within pages I was hooked - laughing, crying & cheering along with Elinor. The Titanic scenes were well-written, felt authentic & heart-achingly real. #AmReading
Celebrate #WorldBookDay by reading a book! And why not support #indie #bookshops & small presses by buying a book from them🐷💖📚📚
Here's my #ShortStory collection published by award-winning small press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social. Stories of myths, monsters and mothers.
#AmReading #WritingCommunity
Here's my #ShortStory collection published by award-winning small press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social. Stories of myths, monsters and mothers.
#AmReading #WritingCommunity
March 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Celebrate #WorldBookDay by reading a book! And why not support #indie #bookshops & small presses by buying a book from them🐷💖📚📚
Here's my #ShortStory collection published by award-winning small press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social. Stories of myths, monsters and mothers.
#AmReading #WritingCommunity
Here's my #ShortStory collection published by award-winning small press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social. Stories of myths, monsters and mothers.
#AmReading #WritingCommunity
LitPig is celebrating #WorldBookDay with the latest psychological thriller 'Make Yourself At Home' from @bookouture.bsky.social. Out Now. He loves everything by @wendyclarke.bsky.social & can't wait to start reading. Trotters up from LitPig! #WritingCommunity #amreading
March 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
LitPig is celebrating #WorldBookDay with the latest psychological thriller 'Make Yourself At Home' from @bookouture.bsky.social. Out Now. He loves everything by @wendyclarke.bsky.social & can't wait to start reading. Trotters up from LitPig! #WritingCommunity #amreading
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No more secrets! I'm so excited to announce that I'm a literary agent with @roseclifflit.bsky.social and I'm open to queries on Friday! Huge thanks to @jessicaberg.bsky.social for the encouragement and mentorship! MSWL below!
February 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
No more secrets! I'm so excited to announce that I'm a literary agent with @roseclifflit.bsky.social and I'm open to queries on Friday! Huge thanks to @jessicaberg.bsky.social for the encouragement and mentorship! MSWL below!
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The @creativefutureuk.bsky.social Writers’ Award #WritingCompetition for underrepresented writers is officially open! ✍️
Entry is free & 15 winners will receive £20k of prizes 🌟 This year's theme is 'Wild'.
Find out how to enter and more: shorturl.at/70n8V
[ #booksky 📚💙 #writingcommunity ]
Entry is free & 15 winners will receive £20k of prizes 🌟 This year's theme is 'Wild'.
Find out how to enter and more: shorturl.at/70n8V
[ #booksky 📚💙 #writingcommunity ]
February 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The @creativefutureuk.bsky.social Writers’ Award #WritingCompetition for underrepresented writers is officially open! ✍️
Entry is free & 15 winners will receive £20k of prizes 🌟 This year's theme is 'Wild'.
Find out how to enter and more: shorturl.at/70n8V
[ #booksky 📚💙 #writingcommunity ]
Entry is free & 15 winners will receive £20k of prizes 🌟 This year's theme is 'Wild'.
Find out how to enter and more: shorturl.at/70n8V
[ #booksky 📚💙 #writingcommunity ]
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Oo the bears have invaded @serenitybookshop.bsky.social Stockport ready for our Thursday launch with @johnironmonger.bsky.social (and host @davidhartley.bsky.social !)
Join us for a life-affirming discussion & grab a copy of the limited edition book!
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Join us for a life-affirming discussion & grab a copy of the limited edition book!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo... #books💙📚
February 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Oo the bears have invaded @serenitybookshop.bsky.social Stockport ready for our Thursday launch with @johnironmonger.bsky.social (and host @davidhartley.bsky.social !)
Join us for a life-affirming discussion & grab a copy of the limited edition book!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo... #books💙📚
Join us for a life-affirming discussion & grab a copy of the limited edition book!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo... #books💙📚
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A gentle reminder that bloggers review books because we are passionate about reading. We don't get paid and do it out of genuine love. The best way to show your appreciation is to support us back. Promote our posts. Share what we do. Give back some of the love we give you.
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February 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A gentle reminder that bloggers review books because we are passionate about reading. We don't get paid and do it out of genuine love. The best way to show your appreciation is to support us back. Promote our posts. Share what we do. Give back some of the love we give you.
Elizabeth Strout @lizstrout.bsky.social does it again. I didn't want to leave the, what felt very real, world of Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge & Bob Burgess. Oh so matter of fact prose, yet oh so profound. Wisdom, kindness & love in all its forms are here. #WritingCommunity #WritingAndBooks
February 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Elizabeth Strout @lizstrout.bsky.social does it again. I didn't want to leave the, what felt very real, world of Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge & Bob Burgess. Oh so matter of fact prose, yet oh so profound. Wisdom, kindness & love in all its forms are here. #WritingCommunity #WritingAndBooks