Chris Bridges
@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social
Chronicaly ill crime writer.
Debut novel: Sick to Death shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
Agent: Hannah Schofield at LBA
1950s, Elizabeth Taylor and poodle obsessive, vegan.
Former nurse, living with MS
Links: https://tr.ee/1vaOIH2gP2
Debut novel: Sick to Death shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
Agent: Hannah Schofield at LBA
1950s, Elizabeth Taylor and poodle obsessive, vegan.
Former nurse, living with MS
Links: https://tr.ee/1vaOIH2gP2
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My debut psychologicalthriller is out now in paperback, ebook and audiobook.
The book is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
'Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.'
www.harpercollins.com/products/sic...
The book is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
'Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.'
www.harpercollins.com/products/sic...
Great piece explaining the rationale behind the Polari Prize withdrawals and backlash.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye
The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
www.theguardian.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Great piece explaining the rationale behind the Polari Prize withdrawals and backlash.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’
John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’
Gender critical novelist urges writers to reenter prize they boycotted and may ask judges not to shortlist his novella
The gender critical Irish novelist John Boyne has said he has been brought “very close to the edge” by the backlash to his inclusion on the longlist for a literary prize for LGBTQ+ authors.
Ten authors and two judges withdrew from the Polari prize and more than 800 writers and publishing industry workers signed a petition calling on Polari to remove Boyne’s novella Earth from its longlist. Continue reading...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
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Disappointing statement from the Polari Prize.
The inviolable right of our trans & non-binary siblings to live safely, without fear, abuse or discrimination is not a matter for debate, nor "a substantive issue" & you cannot "hold a different position”
You cannot “both sides” people’s right to exist
The inviolable right of our trans & non-binary siblings to live safely, without fear, abuse or discrimination is not a matter for debate, nor "a substantive issue" & you cannot "hold a different position”
You cannot “both sides” people’s right to exist
August 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Disappointing statement from the Polari Prize.
The inviolable right of our trans & non-binary siblings to live safely, without fear, abuse or discrimination is not a matter for debate, nor "a substantive issue" & you cannot "hold a different position”
You cannot “both sides” people’s right to exist
The inviolable right of our trans & non-binary siblings to live safely, without fear, abuse or discrimination is not a matter for debate, nor "a substantive issue" & you cannot "hold a different position”
You cannot “both sides” people’s right to exist
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I was 7 when I won a short story contest. The prize? A red plastic machine that dispensed mini Dairy Milk bars. That’s when it hit me: making stuff up could actually pay off. Been chasing that sweet feeling ever since.
Read Chris' Q&A 👇
https://bit.ly/ChrisBridges
@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social
Read Chris' Q&A 👇
https://bit.ly/ChrisBridges
@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I was 7 when I won a short story contest. The prize? A red plastic machine that dispensed mini Dairy Milk bars. That’s when it hit me: making stuff up could actually pay off. Been chasing that sweet feeling ever since.
Read Chris' Q&A 👇
https://bit.ly/ChrisBridges
@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social
Read Chris' Q&A 👇
https://bit.ly/ChrisBridges
@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social
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What to read this Disability Pride Month, featuring @pennyauthor.bsky.social, @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social, @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social, @newlands.bsky.social, @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and more.
Drop your recommendations below!
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Drop your recommendations below!
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What to read this Disability Pride Month
My latest novel, The Darkest Night, was the runner up for the ADCI Literary Prize 2025, a prize for disabled or chronically ill authors which encourages greater positive representation of disa…
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July 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
What to read this Disability Pride Month, featuring @pennyauthor.bsky.social, @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social, @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social, @newlands.bsky.social, @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and more.
Drop your recommendations below!
vikkipatisauthor.com/2025/07/03/w...
Drop your recommendations below!
vikkipatisauthor.com/2025/07/03/w...
My debut psychologicalthriller is out now in paperback, ebook and audiobook.
The book is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
'Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.'
www.harpercollins.com/products/sic...
The book is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
'Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.'
www.harpercollins.com/products/sic...
July 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
My debut psychologicalthriller is out now in paperback, ebook and audiobook.
The book is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
'Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.'
www.harpercollins.com/products/sic...
The book is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
'Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.'
www.harpercollins.com/products/sic...
Highly recommend this layered and nuanced book that addresses themes of grief, the personal cost of activism and sense of self. Oh, and it's funny and compelling. Out today in paperback.
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July 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Highly recommend this layered and nuanced book that addresses themes of grief, the personal cost of activism and sense of self. Oh, and it's funny and compelling. Out today in paperback.
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/send...
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/send...
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From school writing comps to nursing to managing MS and smashing stereotypes, @ChrisBridgeswriter.bsky.social proves persistence pays. His debut Sick to Death is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award and our full conversation is available now.
June 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
From school writing comps to nursing to managing MS and smashing stereotypes, @ChrisBridgeswriter.bsky.social proves persistence pays. His debut Sick to Death is shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award and our full conversation is available now.
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Being a writer really is an act of faith. You put words on a page and trust they’ll find the people who need them.
This week on The Conversation Podcast @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and I talk about the importance of everyone being represented in fiction and his debut novel, Sick to Death.
This week on The Conversation Podcast @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and I talk about the importance of everyone being represented in fiction and his debut novel, Sick to Death.
June 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Being a writer really is an act of faith. You put words on a page and trust they’ll find the people who need them.
This week on The Conversation Podcast @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and I talk about the importance of everyone being represented in fiction and his debut novel, Sick to Death.
This week on The Conversation Podcast @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and I talk about the importance of everyone being represented in fiction and his debut novel, Sick to Death.
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Chris Bridges’ debut novel has been shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2025 along with Black Water Rising and 4 other fantastic writers whose novels I can’t wait to read. Here’s my mini review of Sick to Death.
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Chris Bridges’ debut novel has been shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award 2025 along with Black Water Rising and 4 other fantastic writers whose novels I can’t wait to read. Here’s my mini review of Sick to Death.
Harrogate festivals sent me this. I'll be wearing it to Sainsburys.
June 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Harrogate festivals sent me this. I'll be wearing it to Sainsburys.
Great podcast and I get a shout out at the end (which is a bonus)
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Spotlight on promoting & reviewing books
Podcast Episode · Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews & book reviews. · 09/06/2025 · 43m
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June 16, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Great podcast and I get a shout out at the end (which is a bonus)
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The McDermid Debut Award shortlist panel interviews are now live! Come and watch me, @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and Nilesha Chauvet talk about our books, inspirations and what the festival means to us. www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/author-inter...
June 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The McDermid Debut Award shortlist panel interviews are now live! Come and watch me, @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and Nilesha Chauvet talk about our books, inspirations and what the festival means to us. www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/author-inter...
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Congratulations to #LondonWritersAwards alumni @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and Nilesha Chauvet for being shortlisted
The suspects are in... 🕵️♀️ We're thrilled to reveal the shortlists for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year and the McDermid Debut Award 2025!
Discover who made the cut! 👇
bit.ly/Shortlist2025
@waterstones.bsky.social @express.co.uk
Discover who made the cut! 👇
bit.ly/Shortlist2025
@waterstones.bsky.social @express.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Congratulations to #LondonWritersAwards alumni @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social and Nilesha Chauvet for being shortlisted
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Congratulations to the authors shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award! What a lineup of fresh crime writing talent. Shoutout to @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social , sewa85.bsky.social , @louiseminchin.bsky.social ,
Nilesha Chauvet, Bonnie Burke-Patel & @davegoodman.bsky.social
— well deserved! 🎉
Nilesha Chauvet, Bonnie Burke-Patel & @davegoodman.bsky.social
— well deserved! 🎉
June 5, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Congratulations to the authors shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award! What a lineup of fresh crime writing talent. Shoutout to @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social , sewa85.bsky.social , @louiseminchin.bsky.social ,
Nilesha Chauvet, Bonnie Burke-Patel & @davegoodman.bsky.social
— well deserved! 🎉
Nilesha Chauvet, Bonnie Burke-Patel & @davegoodman.bsky.social
— well deserved! 🎉
Maddest of mad, most surreal and amazing thing of the day. I've been shortlisted for an award. So happy and shook.
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Maddest of mad, most surreal and amazing thing of the day. I've been shortlisted for an award. So happy and shook.
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social
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It's the eve of the month leading up to my debut psychological suspense novel #Flat401 publication. I know this may be a challenging time so, as a Clinical Psychologist, I've written about how I plan to take care of my wellbeing.
#BookSky #AmWriting #Publishing
www.klpearson.net/blog/how-i-p...
#BookSky #AmWriting #Publishing
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How I plan to look after my wellbeing in the month leading up to publication — KINGSLEY PEARSON - AUTHOR
I’ve worked towards the publication of Flat 401 for years. But now that it’s approaching, I’m aware that this could take a toll on my wellbeing if I’m not careful. (I was particularly struck by posts ...
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June 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
It's the eve of the month leading up to my debut psychological suspense novel #Flat401 publication. I know this may be a challenging time so, as a Clinical Psychologist, I've written about how I plan to take care of my wellbeing.
#BookSky #AmWriting #Publishing
www.klpearson.net/blog/how-i-p...
#BookSky #AmWriting #Publishing
www.klpearson.net/blog/how-i-p...
So honoured to do this podcast with the amazing Chloe.
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Episode 4.15 Chris Bridges - Sick to Death
Confessions of a Debut Novelist · Episode
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May 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
So honoured to do this podcast with the amazing Chloe.
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Another podcast! This was great to do and probably the most intense I've been. I talk and laugh a lot (as always). Listen to me discuss the writing process, how illness/being a nurse influenced my writing, my journey to publication and about smashing illness tropes
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Chris Bridges, author of 'Sick to Death' - Thriller author discusses getting life experience, the crucial mid-point, steering clear of tropes
Writer's Routine · Episode
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May 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Another podcast! This was great to do and probably the most intense I've been. I talk and laugh a lot (as always). Listen to me discuss the writing process, how illness/being a nurse influenced my writing, my journey to publication and about smashing illness tropes
open.spotify.com/episode/0luN...
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Good morning, what a beautiful day for a revolution.
May 1, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Good morning, what a beautiful day for a revolution.
Highly recommend this beauty that's out today. It's a gripping story set in the world of early Twentieth Century circus people. Strong frmale characters, evocative writing and a compelling plot. It's going to be huge. @emmacowing.bsky.social
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THE SHOW WOMAN: A beautifully evoked historical novel about the first all female circus act
THE SHOW WOMAN: A beautifully evoked historical novel about the first all female circus act : Cowing, Emma: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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May 1, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Highly recommend this beauty that's out today. It's a gripping story set in the world of early Twentieth Century circus people. Strong frmale characters, evocative writing and a compelling plot. It's going to be huge. @emmacowing.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/3bfmq8V
amzn.eu/d/3bfmq8V
It's US publication day for SICK TO DEATH. Yay. Emma's still sick but she's now stateside.
Available as ebook and paperback in all good online book stores.
May cause addiction.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sick-to-de...
Available as ebook and paperback in all good online book stores.
May cause addiction.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sick-to-de...
Sick to Death|Paperback
'A twist to rival Gone Girl left me gasping' KATY BRENT––––––––––––––-Meet Emma. Emma is sick.She can’t work b...
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April 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It's US publication day for SICK TO DEATH. Yay. Emma's still sick but she's now stateside.
Available as ebook and paperback in all good online book stores.
May cause addiction.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sick-to-de...
Available as ebook and paperback in all good online book stores.
May cause addiction.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sick-to-de...
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@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social guess what came today?!?! Can’t wait to get started! ❤️
April 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social guess what came today?!?! Can’t wait to get started! ❤️
Highly recommend this debut novel. It's a beautifully told story that's strength is in its quietness. Excellent exploration of themes of faith, belonging, queerness and how people fail to understand each other.
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April 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Highly recommend this debut novel. It's a beautifully told story that's strength is in its quietness. Excellent exploration of themes of faith, belonging, queerness and how people fail to understand each other.
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/befo...
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/befo...
If you want to hear me talk about chronic illness, crime fiction, birds and what my death row meal would be then here I am. I also laugh a lot. This one was fun.
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116. Author Interview with Chris Bridges
Read and Buried Podcast · Episode
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April 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If you want to hear me talk about chronic illness, crime fiction, birds and what my death row meal would be then here I am. I also laugh a lot. This one was fun.
open.spotify.com/episode/28wl...
open.spotify.com/episode/28wl...