Leone Ross
leoneross.bsky.social
Leone Ross
@leoneross.bsky.social
Author. Writing coach.
Latest: THIS ONE SKY DAY/POPISHO. Pointillist. Joyfully maximalist. Jamaican/British 🇯🇲. Black, FYI.
Goldsmiths, Edge Hill, Ondjaate & Women’s Prize noms. Won Manchester Prize for Fiction.
Rep: Nicola Chang, DHA.
Faber & Faber republishes my second novel, Orange Laughter in e-book and audio, voiced by Bahni Turpin and Jamal Henderson. Paperback due in February.
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Friends, please repost 🔥

“She has the poet’s eye for linguistic detail combined with the novelist’s understanding of narrative.” - Patience Agbabi

THE NOVEL SURGERY, 4-6pm UK time. Oct 26 - Nov 30.

Contact leoneross@mac.com for an application form
September 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Friends, please repost 🔥

“She has the poet’s eye for linguistic detail combined with the novelist’s understanding of narrative.” - Patience Agbabi

THE NOVEL SURGERY, 4-6pm UK time. Oct 26 - Nov 30.
September 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
September 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Fiction writers! Spend an hour with an editor! Whether just beginning, or more experienced, we all need an objective eye on our work. 30% off during March, vouchers redeemable thru 2025. A great gift for that writer friend, too. Want some help? Email ‘voucher’ Leoneross@mac.com
March 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I would love to have two more writers join us…This is THE PUSH YOU NEED 😊Work for a MONTH with award-winning author/educator Leone Ross, who offers 30+ years of experience. ONLINE, for writers kickstarting their 2025 writing practice. Starts SunFeb 16.
Email leoneross@mac.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
In 2017, my book of shorts, #comeletussinganyway inspired ‘Art Of The Sentence’ writing tips. Thought I might share them again, & remind you to bring your own work-in-progress to me. Novel writing, re-igniting your process & mentorship. 🙂Leoneross@mac.com
January 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
In 2017, my book of shorts, #comeletussinganyway inspired ‘Art Of The Sentence’ - writing tips using its sentences. Thought I might share them again, & remind you to bring your own work to me. Novel writing, flash for procrastination & mentorship. 🙂Leoneross@mac.com
(Pt 3: And You Know This)
January 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
In 2017, my book of shorts, #comeletussinganyway inspired ‘Art Of The Sentence’ - a series of writing tips using its sentences. Thought I might share them again, & remind you to bring your own work to me. Novel writing, flash for procrastination & mentorship. 🙂Leoneross@mac.com
(Pt 2: Velvet Man)
January 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In 2017, my book of shorts, #comeletussinganyway inspired ‘Art Of The Sentence’ - a series of writing tips using its sentences. Thought I might share them again, & remind you to bring your own work to me. Novel writing, flash for procrastination & mentorship. 🙂Leoneross@mac.com
January 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
No words.
Stop.
Stop.
Stop.
December 31, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Hey Writers,

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December 27, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Without downloading any new pics, what’s your energy going into 2025?
December 27, 2024 at 9:19 AM
December 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Our third Xmas living together, I’ve take to using a tiny, iron tree that I just fling things at. This year, if you look carefully, you’ll spot snowflakes, beardy men, kitties & books.
Merry Christmas. With deep gratitude for all I have, and deep sorrow for the world.
December 22, 2024 at 8:55 PM
I’m a fabulous Christmas present. 😊

Your writer friends get the ‘trifecta’: author, editor and educator for 30+ years.

Email for info and vouchers: leoneross@mac.com
#writingcraftforlife #dearwritergirl
December 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM
This is so much of the reason I write. Not mere ego tripping, but the genuine alchemy of connection. A reminder we all bleed, breathe, laugh. That’s the drug. The possibility of a click: a gentle ah, or hm. A giggle. A tear. To elicit that, I think, is the core of the thing. Oh, and similes. 😊
December 18, 2024 at 12:05 PM
I rather like this little story. Written for the RSL as part of Irenosen Okojie’s Black To The Future season, inspired by CJ Obasi’s film Mami Wata
December 6, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Yessssss!!!! Mi good-up good-up friend @carolrussell2 only went and won Royal TV Society award for Best Scripted - Three Little Birds!
November 30, 2024 at 11:48 AM
I know what they are 😊
Come to my January Novel Surgery, and I’ll tell you, Uncle Somerset (he knew too, he was trying to be mysterious)
November 24, 2024 at 2:56 PM
I wonder if you have a novel on the go…that you’ve been nurturing for a while. I wonder if you’re a bit stuck and need a new strategy. If so, my Novel Surgery month might be of use to you. Runs online, Saturdays, Jan 16-Feb 9, 4-7pm UK time. Open to anyone in the world. Email me: leoneross@mac.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:41 AM
📕Last book read: The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persaud

📗Current read: Private Rites by Julia Armfield

📘Last book added to TBR: Caste by Julia Wilkerson

📙Next anticipated read: Curendera by Irenosen Okojie

Now your turn #Books
(Have fun, 😊@squeaks1330.bsky.social)
November 23, 2024 at 12:13 AM
November 21, 2024 at 12:03 PM
So sick of the general social fat phobia, regardless of evidence that tells us, once again, that heart and lung fitness is more important than weight and that BMI is a crock of racist, sexist shit.
November 21, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Purr. Please can I be let in?
November 20, 2024 at 3:06 PM