@jamesbuckley.bsky.social
Re. Abigail Dean (appearing with you at SN), I just snapped up Girl A for 99p on Kindle. I've just started The Death of Us and the writing is *exceptional*.
January 14, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Re. Abigail Dean (appearing with you at SN), I just snapped up Girl A for 99p on Kindle. I've just started The Death of Us and the writing is *exceptional*.
And the English translation??? I can't wait.
January 10, 2026 at 2:06 AM
And the English translation??? I can't wait.
One of my favourite novels. I still haven't read Klara and the Sun, so that's going to be an earlier priority for me in '26.
January 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
One of my favourite novels. I still haven't read Klara and the Sun, so that's going to be an earlier priority for me in '26.
This list is pure gold. Thank you.
December 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This list is pure gold. Thank you.
Thanks for being honest about the "imp of self-doubt". It's always good to normalise this part of writing and being human – and show how to overcome it.🙂
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Thanks for being honest about the "imp of self-doubt". It's always good to normalise this part of writing and being human – and show how to overcome it.🙂
Hope you've been there. A number of UK cities are truly amazing, and need to be experienced. As well as Edinburgh, there's York, Chester, Bath. Many more.
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hope you've been there. A number of UK cities are truly amazing, and need to be experienced. As well as Edinburgh, there's York, Chester, Bath. Many more.
Sometimes I need to read everything by an author before I move on. Or I'll stay in one genre for a while. Why? Because if I'm reading something that relaxes me or makes me happy, that's incredibly valuable for my mental health (and, as such, my productivity).
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Sometimes I need to read everything by an author before I move on. Or I'll stay in one genre for a while. Why? Because if I'm reading something that relaxes me or makes me happy, that's incredibly valuable for my mental health (and, as such, my productivity).
Available "everywhere books are sold"? Well, yes, I even managed to pre-order here in Portugal. I cannot wait for a new masterpiece from my favourite working author.😀
October 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Available "everywhere books are sold"? Well, yes, I even managed to pre-order here in Portugal. I cannot wait for a new masterpiece from my favourite working author.😀
I LOVED the books. Feeling bereft after finishing them. Although it won't be the same, my plan is to manage the withdrawel by reading your 18th century novel recommendations (crimereads.com/6-historical...).
I'm also reading up on 18th century history.
I'm also reading up on 18th century history.
6 Historical Novels (And One Contemporary Work) That Perfectly Capture the 18th Century
The 18th century has long been my favorite historical period to read and write about. It possesses so many of the necessary ingredients for fascinating novels: aristocratic fortunes coexisting with…
crimereads.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I LOVED the books. Feeling bereft after finishing them. Although it won't be the same, my plan is to manage the withdrawel by reading your 18th century novel recommendations (crimereads.com/6-historical...).
I'm also reading up on 18th century history.
I'm also reading up on 18th century history.
@jordanacosta.co
After THE ART OF A LIE, I've binged everything Laura has written, and fallen in love with the 18th century, and bought copies for friends. Thank you, Laura. Your craft is **amazing**. You're an inspiration for other writers.
After THE ART OF A LIE, I've binged everything Laura has written, and fallen in love with the 18th century, and bought copies for friends. Thank you, Laura. Your craft is **amazing**. You're an inspiration for other writers.
October 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
@jordanacosta.co
After THE ART OF A LIE, I've binged everything Laura has written, and fallen in love with the 18th century, and bought copies for friends. Thank you, Laura. Your craft is **amazing**. You're an inspiration for other writers.
After THE ART OF A LIE, I've binged everything Laura has written, and fallen in love with the 18th century, and bought copies for friends. Thank you, Laura. Your craft is **amazing**. You're an inspiration for other writers.
As I may have mentioned, Don Winslow is a massive hero of mine. He announced his retirement back in 2022, but I've just noticed he has a new book out in January '26!!! !!! It's a collection of short novels called THE FINAL SCORE. (His previous collection, BROKEN, is fantastic.)
October 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
As I may have mentioned, Don Winslow is a massive hero of mine. He announced his retirement back in 2022, but I've just noticed he has a new book out in January '26!!! !!! It's a collection of short novels called THE FINAL SCORE. (His previous collection, BROKEN, is fantastic.)
Agreed. Enough, no more. It's breaking my heart. I don't normally attend public protests, but now I have to. The reporting on mainstream media (not least the BBC) clearly shows some of most evil, sadistic behaviour in history.
July 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Agreed. Enough, no more. It's breaking my heart. I don't normally attend public protests, but now I have to. The reporting on mainstream media (not least the BBC) clearly shows some of most evil, sadistic behaviour in history.