Still buzzing after attending the #SayakaMurata event @mcrlitfest.bsky.social yesterday. Fascinating to hear about her compulsion to write and process. Kudos to the incredible interpreter who brought across Muraka’s humour and voice so beautifully.

Food is recognised by UNESCO as an important part of a community's cultural identity and living heritage. I am so happy to be part of the Redcar Community Kitchen project which provides space for participants to cook and share food that forms part of their cultural identity. #WorldFoodDay2025

I have been lucky to support @poetrysiobhan.bsky.social and Mel McEvoy with the Creative Writing to support Healthcare workers Knowledge Exchange project at @ouliterature.bsky.social Yesterday we launched The Writers’ Nook at UHNT, showcasing impactful work of CW workshop participants.

We have adopted the tradition of Jólabókaflóð in our house and this year I got a wonderful selection! Started with the Balle!

Snow in NYC this morning - thanks to jet lag, I’ve had a solid four hours pottering around in the city in beautiful wintry weather!

Vernon Lee: Text, Applications, and Practice - the first North American Vernon Lee conference is waiting for your abstracts! Jan 3 2025 is your deadline. Conference is at Colorado College, 29 June - 2 July 2025 💜

Landmark Art of Centre Square was a masterclass in turning research into public engagement! @karislousirak.bsky.social led us on a tour of public art in Middlesbrough for @beinghumanfest.bsky.social - past, present, and looking to the future… #TeessideUni #publicspace #publicart

Fantastic afternoon at Thornaby Town Hall Archives collecting memories of the Fylingdales Golf Balls as part of @beinghumanfest.bsky. Huge thanks to event lead Michael Mulvihill, Julia Routh, and to the archive volunteers for their expertise and hospitality. #TeessideUni

The English & Creative Writing Department Teesside have organised a great line up for their annual Research Seminar Series! @bradders953.bsky.social and will be talking about Vernon Lee in April. The seminars are open to everybody, so if you want to join, let us know!

Would like to welcome the International Vernon Lee Society to Bluesky! You can find - and follow - them @vernonleesociety.bsky.social

Super excited to have the proofs for this. It has been the absolute best working with @bradders953.bsky.social. Should be out mid-September, open access.