Carrie Dunn
@carriesparkle.bsky.social
Writer. Broadcaster. Musician. Insomniac. Keen on medals for running. A kayfabe girl in a kayfabe world.
when your dog has been beaten up by some other animal in the garden and you have to sit up with her all night because she has a fat lip and a cut chin and is feeling very sorry for herself indeed
October 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
when your dog has been beaten up by some other animal in the garden and you have to sit up with her all night because she has a fat lip and a cut chin and is feeling very sorry for herself indeed
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NEW! Beginning Series 3 of my music textcast #FirstLastAnything, broadcaster/writer Matthew Rudd @matthewjrudd.bsky.social talks about his ace long-running Sunday radio show #Forgotten80s, his home city of Hull and its fourth best band, and much more besides. firstlastanything.co.uk/2025/08/02/f...
FLA 25: Matthew Rudd (03/08/2025)
Matthew Rudd pic (c) Jamie Stephenson If you work Mondays to Fridays, Sunday nights don’t have a good reputation. They’re about winding down the weekend, and about preparing for another week of gri…
firstlastanything.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
NEW! Beginning Series 3 of my music textcast #FirstLastAnything, broadcaster/writer Matthew Rudd @matthewjrudd.bsky.social talks about his ace long-running Sunday radio show #Forgotten80s, his home city of Hull and its fourth best band, and much more besides. firstlastanything.co.uk/2025/08/02/f...
When I first went to a publisher with the suggestion of writing a book about women's football, I was turned down (repeatedly) and told that it was simply too niche.
Nobody watches women's football, right?
Nobody watches women's football, right?
July 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
When I first went to a publisher with the suggestion of writing a book about women's football, I was turned down (repeatedly) and told that it was simply too niche.
Nobody watches women's football, right?
Nobody watches women's football, right?
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Gearing up for the England match tomorrow night? You’ve got the snacks and the beers in - why not celebrate with a copy of Flying the Flag too? 🏆
@carriesparkle’s latest book covers the original Lioness, the first woman of colour to play for England and much more 🏴
#WomesEuro2025 #Lioness
@carriesparkle’s latest book covers the original Lioness, the first woman of colour to play for England and much more 🏴
#WomesEuro2025 #Lioness
July 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Gearing up for the England match tomorrow night? You’ve got the snacks and the beers in - why not celebrate with a copy of Flying the Flag too? 🏆
@carriesparkle’s latest book covers the original Lioness, the first woman of colour to play for England and much more 🏴
#WomesEuro2025 #Lioness
@carriesparkle’s latest book covers the original Lioness, the first woman of colour to play for England and much more 🏴
#WomesEuro2025 #Lioness
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We are super excited about the start of #WEURO2025 today! We have published two fascinating books about women's football by leading journalist @carriesparkle.bsky.social - great companion reads for the tournament
www.hero-press.com/flying-the-f...
www.hero-press.com/woman-up
#football
www.hero-press.com/flying-the-f...
www.hero-press.com/woman-up
#football
July 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
We are super excited about the start of #WEURO2025 today! We have published two fascinating books about women's football by leading journalist @carriesparkle.bsky.social - great companion reads for the tournament
www.hero-press.com/flying-the-f...
www.hero-press.com/woman-up
#football
www.hero-press.com/flying-the-f...
www.hero-press.com/woman-up
#football
OK, so...
Is anyone (maybe a football club, or maybe a company?) screening or hosting a watch party for England v Netherlands on Wed 9 July, and would like me to either come and talk about all things Lionesses beforehand, or come and sell/sign some books? Or even both?!
Is anyone (maybe a football club, or maybe a company?) screening or hosting a watch party for England v Netherlands on Wed 9 July, and would like me to either come and talk about all things Lionesses beforehand, or come and sell/sign some books? Or even both?!
June 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
OK, so...
Is anyone (maybe a football club, or maybe a company?) screening or hosting a watch party for England v Netherlands on Wed 9 July, and would like me to either come and talk about all things Lionesses beforehand, or come and sell/sign some books? Or even both?!
Is anyone (maybe a football club, or maybe a company?) screening or hosting a watch party for England v Netherlands on Wed 9 July, and would like me to either come and talk about all things Lionesses beforehand, or come and sell/sign some books? Or even both?!
I'm so grateful to WiF for supporting my new book 'Flying the Flag: The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad'!
Celebrating the footballing heroines who paved the way for today’s stars with author, Carrie Dunn.
Making her works more accessible for #WomeninFootball members, you can click for more info and a discount code for her publications at: bit.ly/43MmkV5.
Making her works more accessible for #WomeninFootball members, you can click for more info and a discount code for her publications at: bit.ly/43MmkV5.
June 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I'm so grateful to WiF for supporting my new book 'Flying the Flag: The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad'!
Today, 'Flying the Flag: The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad' is released.
This is a book I've wanted to write for years and I'm so thrilled I've finally been able to.
This is a book I've wanted to write for years and I'm so thrilled I've finally been able to.
June 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Today, 'Flying the Flag: The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad' is released.
This is a book I've wanted to write for years and I'm so thrilled I've finally been able to.
This is a book I've wanted to write for years and I'm so thrilled I've finally been able to.
Thanks, Jacqui! <3 Safe travels!
Yep NEW BOOK IS OUT TOMORROW!
Yep NEW BOOK IS OUT TOMORROW!
Packing for flight to 🇺🇸 to commentate on Jess Carter 🏴 and co for Gotham FC - good timing as this new @carriesparkle.bsky.social book is out tomorrow! It’s about the British women footballers ⚽️ who paved the way for the current Lionesses & co. Ban in force here until 1971 ⛔️ amzn.eu/d/cJgEbt9
June 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Thanks, Jacqui! <3 Safe travels!
Yep NEW BOOK IS OUT TOMORROW!
Yep NEW BOOK IS OUT TOMORROW!
Officially released this coming week!
*OUT NOW*
In 1921 the FA banned women from playing football. The untold stories of the pioneering women, who left behind jobs & families, seeking opportunities abroad to fulfil their footballing potential⚽️📚👇
soccer-books.co.uk/collections/...
@carriesparkle.bsky.social #Lionesses #UWNL #WSL #UWCL
In 1921 the FA banned women from playing football. The untold stories of the pioneering women, who left behind jobs & families, seeking opportunities abroad to fulfil their footballing potential⚽️📚👇
soccer-books.co.uk/collections/...
@carriesparkle.bsky.social #Lionesses #UWNL #WSL #UWCL
May 31, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Officially released this coming week!
This week!
Launch party in London for my new book 'Flying the Flag - The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad'.
If you want to come but you weren't able to get a ticket before they all went, drop me a line :)
Launch party in London for my new book 'Flying the Flag - The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad'.
If you want to come but you weren't able to get a ticket before they all went, drop me a line :)
May 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This week!
Launch party in London for my new book 'Flying the Flag - The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad'.
If you want to come but you weren't able to get a ticket before they all went, drop me a line :)
Launch party in London for my new book 'Flying the Flag - The Footballing Heroines of the Home Nations Who Made History Abroad'.
If you want to come but you weren't able to get a ticket before they all went, drop me a line :)
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*OUT NOW*
NEW arrivals!⚽️📚👇
soccer-books.co.uk/collections/...
#PremierLeague #MUFC #EFL
@carriesparkle.bsky.social
@legendpress.bsky.social
@dannyhall04.bsky.social
#bskyblades #hcafc #lionesses #wsl #ManUtd #AberdeenFC #WHU #SheffieldUnited #BookSky
NEW arrivals!⚽️📚👇
soccer-books.co.uk/collections/...
#PremierLeague #MUFC #EFL
@carriesparkle.bsky.social
@legendpress.bsky.social
@dannyhall04.bsky.social
#bskyblades #hcafc #lionesses #wsl #ManUtd #AberdeenFC #WHU #SheffieldUnited #BookSky
May 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Great feature about FLYING THE FLAG the new book by @carriesparkle.bsky.social in @shekicks.bsky.social
Before Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock, and Lucy Bronze, there were the trailblazers who defied the odds.
Available to pre-order now www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Flag-... #football #womensfootball #books
Before Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock, and Lucy Bronze, there were the trailblazers who defied the odds.
Available to pre-order now www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Flag-... #football #womensfootball #books
April 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Great feature about FLYING THE FLAG the new book by @carriesparkle.bsky.social in @shekicks.bsky.social
Before Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock, and Lucy Bronze, there were the trailblazers who defied the odds.
Available to pre-order now www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Flag-... #football #womensfootball #books
Before Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock, and Lucy Bronze, there were the trailblazers who defied the odds.
Available to pre-order now www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Flag-... #football #womensfootball #books
If anyone has a spare couple of quid on payday, I would really appreciate your support!
As many of you know, I used to run, but I've not done anything long distance since my knee/hip injury in 2018 - so this will be hard work!
Appreciate that money is tight but any donations will be hugely gratefully received.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Appreciate that money is tight but any donations will be hugely gratefully received.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Carrie's half-marathon trek
Help Caroline Dunn raise money to support Alzheimer's Society
www.justgiving.com
March 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
If anyone has a spare couple of quid on payday, I would really appreciate your support!
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We're really pleased to welcome back @carriesparkle.bsky.social in our new episode to talk about her new book, "Flying the Flag", which explores how and why British women travelled abroad over the years to follow their footballing dreams. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
March 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We're really pleased to welcome back @carriesparkle.bsky.social in our new episode to talk about her new book, "Flying the Flag", which explores how and why British women travelled abroad over the years to follow their footballing dreams. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
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Just a nudge for this. Again, appreciate money is tight but any donations would be hugely gratefully received.
There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.
There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.
As many of you know, I used to run, but I've not done anything long distance since my knee/hip injury in 2018 - so this will be hard work!
Appreciate that money is tight but any donations will be hugely gratefully received.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Appreciate that money is tight but any donations will be hugely gratefully received.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Carrie's half-marathon trek
Help Caroline Dunn raise money to support Alzheimer's Society
www.justgiving.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Just a nudge for this. Again, appreciate money is tight but any donations would be hugely gratefully received.
There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.
There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.
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Know I’m trying to leave woso behind but, with the Euros on the horizon, if anyone needs a Euro expert, I’m as comfortable talking about Switzerland’s long term struggles for form as Iceland’s disappointing tournament history to Italy’s stability under Soncin, Sweden’s stagnation & Denmark on the up
March 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Know I’m trying to leave woso behind but, with the Euros on the horizon, if anyone needs a Euro expert, I’m as comfortable talking about Switzerland’s long term struggles for form as Iceland’s disappointing tournament history to Italy’s stability under Soncin, Sweden’s stagnation & Denmark on the up
Just a nudge for this. Again, appreciate money is tight but any donations would be hugely gratefully received.
There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.
There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.
As many of you know, I used to run, but I've not done anything long distance since my knee/hip injury in 2018 - so this will be hard work!
Appreciate that money is tight but any donations will be hugely gratefully received.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Appreciate that money is tight but any donations will be hugely gratefully received.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Carrie's half-marathon trek
Help Caroline Dunn raise money to support Alzheimer's Society
www.justgiving.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Just a nudge for this. Again, appreciate money is tight but any donations would be hugely gratefully received.
There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.
There's been a massively sad story in the headlines recently that shows how dementia can affect people, and the importance of supporting carers. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social do great work.
So happy to reveal the cover for my new book! Available for pre-order now!
Excited to announce the cover for this amazing book on #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 Flying the Flag by @carriesparkle.bsky.social is out on 5th June
#football #womensfootball #sport #books #sportbooks
#football #womensfootball #sport #books #sportbooks
March 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
So happy to reveal the cover for my new book! Available for pre-order now!
@christinamartin.bsky.social I'm so sorry that I'm only now reading your book. It's a beautiful piece of work. You write about your people with such care that the reader is drawn into their stories. And it is such warm, humane writing that it tells every reader so much about you as well.
March 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
@christinamartin.bsky.social I'm so sorry that I'm only now reading your book. It's a beautiful piece of work. You write about your people with such care that the reader is drawn into their stories. And it is such warm, humane writing that it tells every reader so much about you as well.
"Ooh, I could crush a grape"
February 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
"Ooh, I could crush a grape"
Today has been a very sad day. I wanted to share this version of this song.
Luke Evans & Treorchy Male Choir _ Calon Lân
YouTube video by Люк Эванс Hot and gorgeous Luke Evans
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Today has been a very sad day. I wanted to share this version of this song.
Viv scoring goals with the short sleeves-gloves combo is a great version of Viv
January 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Viv scoring goals with the short sleeves-gloves combo is a great version of Viv
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Wonderful story. Deservedly on the front page.
January 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Wonderful story. Deservedly on the front page.
Heads up to anyone who has Microsoft subscription - I've just switched mine back to Classic.
Microsoft is going to price gouge you by adding their genAI to your subscription without your consent, and they are not transparent about how to avoid this bullshit.
Here's how to change your subscription back to "Classic" for a lower charge without Copilot: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffi...
Here's how to change your subscription back to "Classic" for a lower charge without Copilot: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffi...
Redirecting
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January 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Heads up to anyone who has Microsoft subscription - I've just switched mine back to Classic.