Sophie Cleverly 💀
@hapfairy.bsky.social
Author of SCARLET AND IVY and VIOLET VEIL (HarperCollins). Lover of symphonic metal, books and all things spooky. She/her 🎃♿🏳️🌈
Bath/Wiltshire
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Tickets are now on sale for the new Bloody Barnes crime festival - come and meet me in London on Sunday 8th February! 📚
They have a packed weekend both with children's events and adult crime authors discussing all things murder, mystery and mayhem.
Track down your tickets at
🔎 www.osoarts.org.uk
They have a packed weekend both with children's events and adult crime authors discussing all things murder, mystery and mayhem.
Track down your tickets at
🔎 www.osoarts.org.uk
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You're not asking trans people. You're asking all people. This affects us all. Anyone could be barred from services based on appearance. Since, surprisingly we all have a fecking appearance
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
You're not asking trans people. You're asking all people. This affects us all. Anyone could be barred from services based on appearance. Since, surprisingly we all have a fecking appearance
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Aardman lights at Longleat were AMAZING and I would recommend, but what was up with the bizarre AI generated shop windows 😅😫😫 burned skeleton in a coffee shop, anyone?
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The Aardman lights at Longleat were AMAZING and I would recommend, but what was up with the bizarre AI generated shop windows 😅😫😫 burned skeleton in a coffee shop, anyone?
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Bid for Sophie's Fab Book Here 👇
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Bid for Sophie's Fab Book Here 👇
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
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One day left in the auction before the big night! Last chance to get your book bids in 😁 #childreninneed #childreninread
Children in Read 2025
The wonderful Sophie Cleverly @hapfairy.bsky.social
is on board with a fabulous lot to help Children in Need
Bid for Sophie's Superb Mystery Thriller Here 👇
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
The wonderful Sophie Cleverly @hapfairy.bsky.social
is on board with a fabulous lot to help Children in Need
Bid for Sophie's Superb Mystery Thriller Here 👇
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
One day left in the auction before the big night! Last chance to get your book bids in 😁 #childreninneed #childreninread
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The flip side of this is the male author who was asked about his writing routine, and who talked about how much he loved the feeling that he could close his door and then “the day is completely yours” to focus on writing. He had, at the time, two young children… and, of course, a wife
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The flip side of this is the male author who was asked about his writing routine, and who talked about how much he loved the feeling that he could close his door and then “the day is completely yours” to focus on writing. He had, at the time, two young children… and, of course, a wife
Offering a signed copy of The Lost Twin for the Children in Read auction this year! 📚
Children in Read 2025
The wonderful Sophie Cleverly @hapfairy.bsky.social
is on board with a fabulous lot to help Children in Need
Bid for Sophie's Superb Mystery Thriller Here 👇
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
The wonderful Sophie Cleverly @hapfairy.bsky.social
is on board with a fabulous lot to help Children in Need
Bid for Sophie's Superb Mystery Thriller Here 👇
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Offering a signed copy of The Lost Twin for the Children in Read auction this year! 📚
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Worth pointing out the biggest supporters of trans people (which is who bigots mean by “gender ideology”) are bisexual & lesbian women. All the public “concerns” about trans people (phase, indoctrination, regret, etc) are recycled forms of homophobia. This is why LGB solidarity with the T is strong.
November 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Worth pointing out the biggest supporters of trans people (which is who bigots mean by “gender ideology”) are bisexual & lesbian women. All the public “concerns” about trans people (phase, indoctrination, regret, etc) are recycled forms of homophobia. This is why LGB solidarity with the T is strong.
Tickets are now on sale for the new Bloody Barnes crime festival - come and meet me in London on Sunday 8th February! 📚
They have a packed weekend both with children's events and adult crime authors discussing all things murder, mystery and mayhem.
Track down your tickets at
🔎 www.osoarts.org.uk
They have a packed weekend both with children's events and adult crime authors discussing all things murder, mystery and mayhem.
Track down your tickets at
🔎 www.osoarts.org.uk
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Tickets are now on sale for the new Bloody Barnes crime festival - come and meet me in London on Sunday 8th February! 📚
They have a packed weekend both with children's events and adult crime authors discussing all things murder, mystery and mayhem.
Track down your tickets at
🔎 www.osoarts.org.uk
They have a packed weekend both with children's events and adult crime authors discussing all things murder, mystery and mayhem.
Track down your tickets at
🔎 www.osoarts.org.uk
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Interviewer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as a doctor and the creator of the supremely rational detective Sherlock Holmes, do you believe—
Doyle: Yes!
interviewer: I hadn't finished the question, Sir Arthur.
Doyle lunging across an occasional table: I BELIEVE IN IT
Doyle: Yes!
interviewer: I hadn't finished the question, Sir Arthur.
Doyle lunging across an occasional table: I BELIEVE IN IT
October 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Interviewer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as a doctor and the creator of the supremely rational detective Sherlock Holmes, do you believe—
Doyle: Yes!
interviewer: I hadn't finished the question, Sir Arthur.
Doyle lunging across an occasional table: I BELIEVE IN IT
Doyle: Yes!
interviewer: I hadn't finished the question, Sir Arthur.
Doyle lunging across an occasional table: I BELIEVE IN IT
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There is literally not one person who can exist in modern society without using the big tech platforms daily, at least indirectly. That doesn’t mean it’s futile to try to reduce dependency or investment, but I also am not judging anyone harshly for that, least of all those who are most vulnerable.
Before I go to bed, unfriendly reminder that boycotting Amazon and other services is just *not feasible* for some people. Income, disability, access to other services, lack of transportation, delivery fees, etc.
It doesn't mean they're "complicit". It means they're a victim of capitalism too.
It doesn't mean they're "complicit". It means they're a victim of capitalism too.
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
There is literally not one person who can exist in modern society without using the big tech platforms daily, at least indirectly. That doesn’t mean it’s futile to try to reduce dependency or investment, but I also am not judging anyone harshly for that, least of all those who are most vulnerable.
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He’s been! He’s been! Old Father Time has been, and he’s left me an extra hour!
October 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
He’s been! He’s been! Old Father Time has been, and he’s left me an extra hour!
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I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
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We used to get videos and images from people who liked making videos and images. AI means we can now get them from people who dislike making videos and images. This doesn’t feel like an improvement.
October 1, 2025 at 7:12 AM
We used to get videos and images from people who liked making videos and images. AI means we can now get them from people who dislike making videos and images. This doesn’t feel like an improvement.
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So grateful to my colleagues for the work that has gone into this crucial report and proud of my tiny part in it. All schools should have a well stocked library and qualified librarian. The difference it makes to children’s learning and wellbeing is immeasurable. #KidLitUK #KidLit #SchoolLibraries
Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚
It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
September 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
So grateful to my colleagues for the work that has gone into this crucial report and proud of my tiny part in it. All schools should have a well stocked library and qualified librarian. The difference it makes to children’s learning and wellbeing is immeasurable. #KidLitUK #KidLit #SchoolLibraries
Great news about school libraries! But I also hope they'll consider how important librarians are (and at the very least some kind of cataloguing software). I've visited schools that have basically dead libraries because there is no one able to run them and no way to assess what is popular or useful.
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Great news about school libraries! But I also hope they'll consider how important librarians are (and at the very least some kind of cataloguing software). I've visited schools that have basically dead libraries because there is no one able to run them and no way to assess what is popular or useful.
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“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.”
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that could transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.”
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
London! I will be visiting on Sunday 8th February 2026 to discuss writing crime and mystery for kids at this brand new festival @osoartscentre 🔎 Tickets go on sale on 1st November, check their website for more details! 😁
September 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
London! I will be visiting on Sunday 8th February 2026 to discuss writing crime and mystery for kids at this brand new festival @osoartscentre 🔎 Tickets go on sale on 1st November, check their website for more details! 😁
Look who's back in print! We had a bunch of issues after a cyber attack on the printers and a new giant warehouse caused this book to mysteriously disappear for a while, but Violet is now back on the case 🤞
uk.bookshop.org/a/2621/97800...
uk.bookshop.org/a/2621/97800...
September 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Look who's back in print! We had a bunch of issues after a cyber attack on the printers and a new giant warehouse caused this book to mysteriously disappear for a while, but Violet is now back on the case 🤞
uk.bookshop.org/a/2621/97800...
uk.bookshop.org/a/2621/97800...
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Good article for people who think that authors make a lot of money from their books. Generally speaking, we do not. I think social media and pieces like this are widely available, so folks should understand authors aren’t rolling in the dough, but I still encounter those who think we’re all rich.
Publishing is not an industry, I’d say, that has any sort of aftercare. If your debut flops or soars, if you go from frontlist to mid-list, if you are on prize lists or not. It’s a crapshoot. And part of the issue is supply and demand. There are 80+ books to choose from below. No one can keep up.
‘Richard Osman made £10m, but I got £250 last year’: How much money novelists really make
The big hitters of the literary world draw headlines for their book deals. But the reality of writing fiction for a living is an altogether less lucrative existence
inews.co.uk
August 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Good article for people who think that authors make a lot of money from their books. Generally speaking, we do not. I think social media and pieces like this are widely available, so folks should understand authors aren’t rolling in the dough, but I still encounter those who think we’re all rich.
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DuckDuckGo has added a feature to filter out AI images from search results.
August 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
DuckDuckGo has added a feature to filter out AI images from search results.
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My kingdom for a KPop Demon Hunters DVD with: behind the scenes featurettes with interviews with the voice actors and singers and storyboarders and animators, plus commentary, a sing-along version, and dance tutorials, and animated bloopers. I want the full Lord of the Rings DVD treatment please.
July 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My kingdom for a KPop Demon Hunters DVD with: behind the scenes featurettes with interviews with the voice actors and singers and storyboarders and animators, plus commentary, a sing-along version, and dance tutorials, and animated bloopers. I want the full Lord of the Rings DVD treatment please.
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We’re at London Trans Pride!
Today and every day we stand with trans people 🏳️⚧️
Today and every day we stand with trans people 🏳️⚧️
July 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We’re at London Trans Pride!
Today and every day we stand with trans people 🏳️⚧️
Today and every day we stand with trans people 🏳️⚧️
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Ozzy going out after raising $190 million for sick kids and a Parkinson’s cure is metal AF.
Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Show Was The Highest-Grossing Charity Concert Of All Time
On July 5, Ozzy Osbourne put on a farewell concert, performing as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath for the last time in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, UK. Billed as the “Back To The Beginning”...
www.stereogum.com
July 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Ozzy going out after raising $190 million for sick kids and a Parkinson’s cure is metal AF.
I'd love to meet the 4% of people who really don't know whether werewolves exist or not. Just agonising over it every full moon
How many Britons believe in supernatural creatures or phenomenon?
Hypnotism: 60% say definitely/probably real
Karma: 38%
Ghosts: 38%
Telepathy: 30%
Reiki: 30%
Astrology: 23%
Witches: 21%
Speaking to dead: 20%
Magic: 19%
Crystal healing: 17%
Loch Ness monster: 12%
Vampires: 8%
Werewolves: 8%
Hypnotism: 60% say definitely/probably real
Karma: 38%
Ghosts: 38%
Telepathy: 30%
Reiki: 30%
Astrology: 23%
Witches: 21%
Speaking to dead: 20%
Magic: 19%
Crystal healing: 17%
Loch Ness monster: 12%
Vampires: 8%
Werewolves: 8%
July 23, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I'd love to meet the 4% of people who really don't know whether werewolves exist or not. Just agonising over it every full moon
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"When I was a child, my favourite books were the ones that took me seriously as a reader; the ones that were honest, and didn’t try to soften or simplify the truth, even when they dealt with difficult things. So that’s the kind of book I always want to write myself."
dailybulldog.com/arts/an-inte...
dailybulldog.com/arts/an-inte...
An Interview With SF Said
A remarkable book is being released in the U.S. today. Tyger by SF Said won the British Book Award for Children’s Fiction Book of the Year when it was published in the U.K. in 2023…
dailybulldog.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"When I was a child, my favourite books were the ones that took me seriously as a reader; the ones that were honest, and didn’t try to soften or simplify the truth, even when they dealt with difficult things. So that’s the kind of book I always want to write myself."
dailybulldog.com/arts/an-inte...
dailybulldog.com/arts/an-inte...