Emma
@emmajane666.bsky.social
Writer, reader, animal lover, survivor and teacher.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett, especially as an identical twin.
Compelling characters, beautiful language flowing like a thread throughout and important messages about race and privilege. It has stayed with me.
Compelling characters, beautiful language flowing like a thread throughout and important messages about race and privilege. It has stayed with me.
February 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett, especially as an identical twin.
Compelling characters, beautiful language flowing like a thread throughout and important messages about race and privilege. It has stayed with me.
Compelling characters, beautiful language flowing like a thread throughout and important messages about race and privilege. It has stayed with me.
The period between Christmas and new yesr when no-one knows what day it is, we live in our pyjamas and survive on chocolate and cheese!
December 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The period between Christmas and new yesr when no-one knows what day it is, we live in our pyjamas and survive on chocolate and cheese!
Everything about this, I love! ( Brian Bilston's 'Needles.'🎄
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Everything about this, I love! ( Brian Bilston's 'Needles.'🎄
Inspired by recent news events, I wrote a poem.
August 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Inspired by recent news events, I wrote a poem.
My poem and painting at the Carers' Voices exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
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#birminghamcarershub
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#carersvoices
#birminghamcarershub
August 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My poem and painting at the Carers' Voices exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
#bmag
#carersvoices
#birminghamcarershub
#bmag
#carersvoices
#birminghamcarershub
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We're launching The Bee magazine today because the UK publishing and writing industries have a bit of a class problem.
May 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We're launching The Bee magazine today because the UK publishing and writing industries have a bit of a class problem.
Chester Himes was a Black American writer known for his crime stories set in Harlem. His books often showed the tough realities of racism and life in the city, mixing mystery with social issues.
@Moraira
@Moraira
August 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Chester Himes was a Black American writer known for his crime stories set in Harlem. His books often showed the tough realities of racism and life in the city, mixing mystery with social issues.
@Moraira
@Moraira
Writing the 'sunset scene' while watching the sunset 🌅
August 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Writing the 'sunset scene' while watching the sunset 🌅
Are writing development programmes worth it?
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Are writing development programmes worth it?
A reflection essay after finishing New Writing North's A Writing Chance programme for working-class writers. Learning how to belong in a world that doesn't belong to you.
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July 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Are writing development programmes worth it?
open.substack.com/pub/undercla...
open.substack.com/pub/undercla...
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This is a wonderful concept.
As Bookbanks new Ambassador I’d like to spread the word about this brilliant charity giving books with food at food banks.
Please share and support if you’re able :)
www.bookbanks.co.uk
Please share and support if you’re able :)
www.bookbanks.co.uk
July 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This is a wonderful concept.
Writing brought to a halt, due to an obstruction on the page!
July 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Writing brought to a halt, due to an obstruction on the page!
Please come and see the exhibition throughout August!
July 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Please come and see the exhibition throughout August!
