Amy Stone
@amyfleurstone.bsky.social
Sheffield Correspondent for Northern Soul. Author of YA and adult fiction. Arnold Bennet Book Prize longlist, Bridport Prize shortlist. Puschart nominee. Find me on https://www.instagram.com/a.f.stone
At pickets today I saw a friend I’ve not seen in aaages so we got a coffee afterwards, lovely strike serendipity ❤️ if you want to know why we’re striking, more info here: ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/campaigns/st... I have a different surname at work btw! #ucustrike @sheffielducu.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
At pickets today I saw a friend I’ve not seen in aaages so we got a coffee afterwards, lovely strike serendipity ❤️ if you want to know why we’re striking, more info here: ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/campaigns/st... I have a different surname at work btw! #ucustrike @sheffielducu.bsky.social
So chuffed with this purchase: Dead Cats Club shirt for £8 in St Luke’s hospice charity shop 😍can’t wait to wear this for day-job meetings and grin menacingly at anyone who backs away when they inspect the print 😈
May 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
So chuffed with this purchase: Dead Cats Club shirt for £8 in St Luke’s hospice charity shop 😍can’t wait to wear this for day-job meetings and grin menacingly at anyone who backs away when they inspect the print 😈
Just realised there’s another secret egg in there, new levels of cruelty
May 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Just realised there’s another secret egg in there, new levels of cruelty
Saw this last night at Factory International, absolute belter. Wrote my review on the train home but lost my programme in the process, gutted! #hamlethailtothethief #hamlet #hailtothethief @the-rsc.bsky.social #factoryinternational @northern--soul.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Saw this last night at Factory International, absolute belter. Wrote my review on the train home but lost my programme in the process, gutted! #hamlethailtothethief #hamlet #hailtothethief @the-rsc.bsky.social #factoryinternational @northern--soul.bsky.social
Dylan (not fussed about sweet things) has kept this monstrosity intact since Easter for the sole purpose of torturing his brother Joey, who inhaled his chocolate because his sweet tooth is rivalled only by mine. D opened the box purely to make sure J can see/smell the chocolate if he’s nearby. Evil.
May 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Dylan (not fussed about sweet things) has kept this monstrosity intact since Easter for the sole purpose of torturing his brother Joey, who inhaled his chocolate because his sweet tooth is rivalled only by mine. D opened the box purely to make sure J can see/smell the chocolate if he’s nearby. Evil.
Proof that nothing can happen in this house without intervention from kids and cats. Can’t wait to read Broken Biscuits and Other Male Failures by @adamjfarrer.bsky.social - I absolutely loved Cold Fish Soup so I’m well excited for this! Review and interview coming soon for Northern Soul ❤️
April 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Proof that nothing can happen in this house without intervention from kids and cats. Can’t wait to read Broken Biscuits and Other Male Failures by @adamjfarrer.bsky.social - I absolutely loved Cold Fish Soup so I’m well excited for this! Review and interview coming soon for Northern Soul ❤️
Perfect Saturday night @bookwormvaught.bsky.social ❤️
March 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Perfect Saturday night @bookwormvaught.bsky.social ❤️
JEREMY DYSON RETWEETED ME, PEOPLE 🤩😭🤩
February 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
JEREMY DYSON RETWEETED ME, PEOPLE 🤩😭🤩
I’ve just seen these on Facebook and really do feel like it’s a necessary purchase
January 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I’ve just seen these on Facebook and really do feel like it’s a necessary purchase
The kids always sing to Thomas ‘Tommy, Tommy Boo’ to the tune of ‘Daddy, Daddy Cool’ and he always gives this same confused, slightly worried look in response
January 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The kids always sing to Thomas ‘Tommy, Tommy Boo’ to the tune of ‘Daddy, Daddy Cool’ and he always gives this same confused, slightly worried look in response
They’re not on Bluesky yet but I’m honestly not lying when I say I’m now officially ‘Sheffield Correspondent’ for Northern Soul ❤️ www.instagram.com/share/BBlF30...
January 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
They’re not on Bluesky yet but I’m honestly not lying when I say I’m now officially ‘Sheffield Correspondent’ for Northern Soul ❤️ www.instagram.com/share/BBlF30...
In all the Christmas hullabaloo I forgot to give this jumper the airtime it deserves. Only available from the menswear range at Primark, fyi. Nephew upstaged me but I’ll allow it because he’s adorable
December 29, 2024 at 4:09 PM
In all the Christmas hullabaloo I forgot to give this jumper the airtime it deserves. Only available from the menswear range at Primark, fyi. Nephew upstaged me but I’ll allow it because he’s adorable
6. Finally, I’m generally not a Christmas person and have had to get over my aversion to this time of year since having kids and I’m glad I have because it’s everything to them but it’s important to share that it’s a hard time for lots of us and really hard fucking work for a lot of us, too…
December 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
6. Finally, I’m generally not a Christmas person and have had to get over my aversion to this time of year since having kids and I’m glad I have because it’s everything to them but it’s important to share that it’s a hard time for lots of us and really hard fucking work for a lot of us, too…
5. Beautiful flowers from the florist in my life. Was so good to see a friend I’ve not seen in ages and there should be a word for the joy you feel when your friend finds happiness because it’s a lovely feeling.
December 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
5. Beautiful flowers from the florist in my life. Was so good to see a friend I’ve not seen in ages and there should be a word for the joy you feel when your friend finds happiness because it’s a lovely feeling.
4. My favourite present, from my fabulous friend Melody - all my vulva warrior queens, hit me up
December 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
4. My favourite present, from my fabulous friend Melody - all my vulva warrior queens, hit me up
3. Represents Christmas with the kids (I don’t tend to share photos of them on my author socials) they insisted we leave nine carrots out for all the reindeer because they weren’t keen on Father Christmas’s favouritism…
December 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
3. Represents Christmas with the kids (I don’t tend to share photos of them on my author socials) they insisted we leave nine carrots out for all the reindeer because they weren’t keen on Father Christmas’s favouritism…
2. The best card-present combo from @joeolyver.bsky.social
December 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
2. The best card-present combo from @joeolyver.bsky.social
💫 Merry Christmas 🎄
A few photos of some festive highlights
1. Blustery, beautiful York last week. One of my favourite happy places, is York ❤️ I have to give a massive thank you to @oshald87.bsky.social who is the only reason I’m sane(ish)
A few photos of some festive highlights
1. Blustery, beautiful York last week. One of my favourite happy places, is York ❤️ I have to give a massive thank you to @oshald87.bsky.social who is the only reason I’m sane(ish)
December 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
💫 Merry Christmas 🎄
A few photos of some festive highlights
1. Blustery, beautiful York last week. One of my favourite happy places, is York ❤️ I have to give a massive thank you to @oshald87.bsky.social who is the only reason I’m sane(ish)
A few photos of some festive highlights
1. Blustery, beautiful York last week. One of my favourite happy places, is York ❤️ I have to give a massive thank you to @oshald87.bsky.social who is the only reason I’m sane(ish)
Northern Soul’s Best Reads for 2024 are here! Here are my grumpy cats, resentfully posing with the three books that stayed with me this year www.northernsoul.me.uk/best-reads-2...
December 22, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Northern Soul’s Best Reads for 2024 are here! Here are my grumpy cats, resentfully posing with the three books that stayed with me this year www.northernsoul.me.uk/best-reads-2...
Oh no! I’ve just asked the person at the museum for advice on this and I’ve taken a screen shot of their response for you:
December 18, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Oh no! I’ve just asked the person at the museum for advice on this and I’ve taken a screen shot of their response for you:
Anyone have experience of selling old stuff, I have no idea what I’m doing #vintagesky #antiquesky #ebaysky
December 12, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Anyone have experience of selling old stuff, I have no idea what I’m doing #vintagesky #antiquesky #ebaysky
Top artists not really representing how much time I spent streaming Mötley Crüe and Harry Styles for the children here #spotifywrapped
December 4, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Top artists not really representing how much time I spent streaming Mötley Crüe and Harry Styles for the children here #spotifywrapped
Rescheduled, but Thomas had other ideas. This was his reaction to being kept in overnight. Either he’s developed opposable thumbs or he’s the cat Hulk, this is not a welcome development
November 30, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Rescheduled, but Thomas had other ideas. This was his reaction to being kept in overnight. Either he’s developed opposable thumbs or he’s the cat Hulk, this is not a welcome development
TODAY marks the opening of @petemckee.bsky.social ‘s new exhibition, The Boy with a Leg Named Brian, at Weston Park Museum in Sheffield. I was incredibly lucky to get a sneak peek when I interviewed him yesterday! It’s a real belter of an exhibition, this one. Article coming soon - what a legend 🤩
November 29, 2024 at 7:00 AM
TODAY marks the opening of @petemckee.bsky.social ‘s new exhibition, The Boy with a Leg Named Brian, at Weston Park Museum in Sheffield. I was incredibly lucky to get a sneak peek when I interviewed him yesterday! It’s a real belter of an exhibition, this one. Article coming soon - what a legend 🤩
Yessss you win! What did you win?
November 23, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Yessss you win! What did you win?