Tracey Gemmell
@traceygemmell.bsky.social
Trip fiction writer, ex-expat, a complicated mix of wanderlust and hiraeth. Author of 'Dunster's Calling' and 'More or Less Annie'.
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Dismembering, contorting, and slashing a 339-page novel into a two-page synopsis would be a great premise for a horror movie. I'm having nightmares about it and I already know who did it.🫣😱
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Dismembering, contorting, and slashing a 339-page novel into a two-page synopsis would be a great premise for a horror movie. I'm having nightmares about it and I already know who did it.🫣😱
A most interesting discussion about the controversy surrounding The Salt Path with the journalist who broke the story, @chloehadj.bsky.social. Many thanks to all at the #dulvertonliteraryfestival for hosting.
November 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A most interesting discussion about the controversy surrounding The Salt Path with the journalist who broke the story, @chloehadj.bsky.social. Many thanks to all at the #dulvertonliteraryfestival for hosting.
An afternoon roaring with laughter at the fabulous Pam Ayers as she revisits all my childhood poetic memories, well it doesn't get better than this.
November 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
An afternoon roaring with laughter at the fabulous Pam Ayers as she revisits all my childhood poetic memories, well it doesn't get better than this.
Something I really missed during my expat years in the US was a good, old-fashioned English pudding, like jam roly-poly. Of course back in 'the day' roly-poly never looked as fancy as this cherry jam version served at the Top Ship in Porlock!
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Something I really missed during my expat years in the US was a good, old-fashioned English pudding, like jam roly-poly. Of course back in 'the day' roly-poly never looked as fancy as this cherry jam version served at the Top Ship in Porlock!
BOOK POST ALERT! Why not order the entire #bookerprize shortlist! Now, where to start...? Ideas, anyone?
October 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
BOOK POST ALERT! Why not order the entire #bookerprize shortlist! Now, where to start...? Ideas, anyone?
A new book (Jennifer L Armentrout’s The Primal of Blood and Bone) is to be released printed with garlic-infused ink. My novel-in-progress is set on Exmoor and I doubt clotted cream reeks enough to impact sales. I'm screwed! 😱 What scents should I add to attract readers? Exmoor pony? Heather? Chips?
October 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A new book (Jennifer L Armentrout’s The Primal of Blood and Bone) is to be released printed with garlic-infused ink. My novel-in-progress is set on Exmoor and I doubt clotted cream reeks enough to impact sales. I'm screwed! 😱 What scents should I add to attract readers? Exmoor pony? Heather? Chips?
After watching several tutorials and eating many chocolate biscuits, I managed to void the exorbitant price increase for my Microsoft subscription. It's the Classic AI-less Plan for me so no more nagging Copilot! But do I believe I'm now AI-free? Do I heck. Probably just deleted my entire novel. 😱
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
After watching several tutorials and eating many chocolate biscuits, I managed to void the exorbitant price increase for my Microsoft subscription. It's the Classic AI-less Plan for me so no more nagging Copilot! But do I believe I'm now AI-free? Do I heck. Probably just deleted my entire novel. 😱
Foraged blackberries and home grown raspberries. #cakefordinner
August 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Foraged blackberries and home grown raspberries. #cakefordinner
Namibia. My heart is full.
August 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Namibia. My heart is full.
I'm baaack! I've been exploring new blue skies, these in Namibia. And oh how blue they are!
August 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I'm baaack! I've been exploring new blue skies, these in Namibia. And oh how blue they are!
This beauty of a birthday gift will surely elevate my gardening game... Just as soon as it cools down and Wimbledon is over.
July 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This beauty of a birthday gift will surely elevate my gardening game... Just as soon as it cools down and Wimbledon is over.
As I get ready to be a tourist for a couple of weeks, I thought I should practice by joining in a tourist activity in my own area. The beautiful vistas and scones of @periwinkletearooms.bsky.social never cease to amaze.
July 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As I get ready to be a tourist for a couple of weeks, I thought I should practice by joining in a tourist activity in my own area. The beautiful vistas and scones of @periwinkletearooms.bsky.social never cease to amaze.
A good word. A necessary feeling.
Word of the day is ‘fellow-feel’ (verb; 17th-century): to share in the suffering and distress of others.
June 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A good word. A necessary feeling.
I will be in Chicago for the weekend for a family celebration. If you're following US news, you know we picked a heck of a weekend to be in the US. I will hold my recent trip to Rosemoor RHS gardens in my heart until I return. Wish me luck!
June 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I will be in Chicago for the weekend for a family celebration. If you're following US news, you know we picked a heck of a weekend to be in the US. I will hold my recent trip to Rosemoor RHS gardens in my heart until I return. Wish me luck!
#Chelseainbloom is a fantastic alternative, or addition, to the actual Chelsea Flower Show. Amazing arrangements with a fashion theme. Enjoy!
May 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#Chelseainbloom is a fantastic alternative, or addition, to the actual Chelsea Flower Show. Amazing arrangements with a fashion theme. Enjoy!
Oh yes I did! At Woolacombe for a proper soft serve flakey beach day. One day we have to meet @beachwoolacombe.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Oh yes I did! At Woolacombe for a proper soft serve flakey beach day. One day we have to meet @beachwoolacombe.bsky.social
My happy place. It's also the local pigeon's happy place. Therefore, hats are not optional and you can't leave your book unattended. But it's still my happy place. 🪶
May 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
My happy place. It's also the local pigeon's happy place. Therefore, hats are not optional and you can't leave your book unattended. But it's still my happy place. 🪶
Well, you've got to have a bit of fruit to wash all the chocolate down.
April 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Well, you've got to have a bit of fruit to wash all the chocolate down.
I recently returned from China. It was truly a most amazing, eye-opening travel experience. One of my favourite days was a hike down the Yulong River. I have no words to describe the beauty of it all.
April 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I recently returned from China. It was truly a most amazing, eye-opening travel experience. One of my favourite days was a hike down the Yulong River. I have no words to describe the beauty of it all.
I'm back from an amazing trip to China that saw me hiking the Yulong River, jumping for joy on the Great Wall (photobombed by my own scarf), and hanging out with Tai Chi Eric in a Beijing park. So many tales to tell.
March 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I'm back from an amazing trip to China that saw me hiking the Yulong River, jumping for joy on the Great Wall (photobombed by my own scarf), and hanging out with Tai Chi Eric in a Beijing park. So many tales to tell.
Oh, the joy of typing THE END on a new novel. (The photo is a big clue as to the setting for this one.) Finally, the manuscript is in the hands of my lovely, brave beta readers. I feel both relief and abject terror, but onwards! Thank you for taking this journey with me. It's means so much.📚📖❤️
March 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Oh, the joy of typing THE END on a new novel. (The photo is a big clue as to the setting for this one.) Finally, the manuscript is in the hands of my lovely, brave beta readers. I feel both relief and abject terror, but onwards! Thank you for taking this journey with me. It's means so much.📚📖❤️
President Zelensky, you may wear anything you feel comfortable wearing while in the UK. 💛💙
March 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
President Zelensky, you may wear anything you feel comfortable wearing while in the UK. 💛💙
Happy Publication Day to one of my favorite authors, Deborah Lawrenson! The Secretary combines Cold War spy thriller with a personal connection to the author. I'll be reading this on a long flight next week.
NEW TITLE in our library! THE SECRETARY by Deborah Lawrenson www.amazon.com/Deborah-Lawr...
February 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Happy Publication Day to one of my favorite authors, Deborah Lawrenson! The Secretary combines Cold War spy thriller with a personal connection to the author. I'll be reading this on a long flight next week.