Liz Dunn
@lizdunn.bsky.social
Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, my views are entirely my own. Adore books, art, food and travel. Volunteer at literary festivals. Besotted grandmother.
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War crimes daily committed by Netanyahu and the IDF. This is not catastrophe or tragedy like an earthquake or a tsunami. This is deliberate. Targeting children so that they won’t grow up to produce more children. There’s a word for that.
#C4News find the girl escaping the fire in the burning classroom after an Israeli strike
"I walked through the fire all by myself"
"The rubble fell on them (her siblings)"
"I want to see my sisters, to be with them, but they're dead"
"I want to be with them"
"I walked through the fire all by myself"
"The rubble fell on them (her siblings)"
"I want to see my sisters, to be with them, but they're dead"
"I want to be with them"
May 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
War crimes daily committed by Netanyahu and the IDF. This is not catastrophe or tragedy like an earthquake or a tsunami. This is deliberate. Targeting children so that they won’t grow up to produce more children. There’s a word for that.
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Don’t overthink this.
He’s asking for bribes.
He’s asking for bribes.
April 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Don’t overthink this.
He’s asking for bribes.
He’s asking for bribes.
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"15,600+ children’s names. [For] the first 27 pages the age is listed as 0 — children under 1 year old"
Every last one someone's precious daughter or son.
The statistical face of the mass extermination of innocents in our time.
Every last one someone's precious daughter or son.
The statistical face of the mass extermination of innocents in our time.
"The health ministry has released a 1,516–page document listing the names of over 50,000 Palestinians confirmed killed in Gaza since Oct 7, 2023. There are a total of 474 pages listing 15,600+ children’s names. The first 27 pages the age is listed as 0 — children under 1 year old"
Sharif Kouddous
Sharif Kouddous
March 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"15,600+ children’s names. [For] the first 27 pages the age is listed as 0 — children under 1 year old"
Every last one someone's precious daughter or son.
The statistical face of the mass extermination of innocents in our time.
Every last one someone's precious daughter or son.
The statistical face of the mass extermination of innocents in our time.
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Remarks by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at White House Shamrock Ceremony: "Irish labourers came to help build the new Republic, the beacon on the hill. They even built this beautiful White House."
Runaway slave advert placed by slave-owning Irish immigrant and architect of the White House, James Hoban:
Runaway slave advert placed by slave-owning Irish immigrant and architect of the White House, James Hoban:
March 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Remarks by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at White House Shamrock Ceremony: "Irish labourers came to help build the new Republic, the beacon on the hill. They even built this beautiful White House."
Runaway slave advert placed by slave-owning Irish immigrant and architect of the White House, James Hoban:
Runaway slave advert placed by slave-owning Irish immigrant and architect of the White House, James Hoban:
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This morning’s mood (it’s not Monday)…
“I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild and want it back.”
Mary Oliver
“I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild and want it back.”
Mary Oliver
March 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This morning’s mood (it’s not Monday)…
“I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild and want it back.”
Mary Oliver
“I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild and want it back.”
Mary Oliver
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Anyone for Ennis?
This Saturday morning, throw your homework on to the fire and come listen to @neilhegarty.bsky.social and I talk about Ghost Mountain at the Ennis Book Club Festival.
Had a great time in Ennis last year – delighted to be in back.
ennisbookclubfestival.com/Event_slug/r...
This Saturday morning, throw your homework on to the fire and come listen to @neilhegarty.bsky.social and I talk about Ghost Mountain at the Ennis Book Club Festival.
Had a great time in Ennis last year – delighted to be in back.
ennisbookclubfestival.com/Event_slug/r...
ennisbookclubfestival.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Anyone for Ennis?
This Saturday morning, throw your homework on to the fire and come listen to @neilhegarty.bsky.social and I talk about Ghost Mountain at the Ennis Book Club Festival.
Had a great time in Ennis last year – delighted to be in back.
ennisbookclubfestival.com/Event_slug/r...
This Saturday morning, throw your homework on to the fire and come listen to @neilhegarty.bsky.social and I talk about Ghost Mountain at the Ennis Book Club Festival.
Had a great time in Ennis last year – delighted to be in back.
ennisbookclubfestival.com/Event_slug/r...
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Outrageous
Elon Musk survives as fellow of Royal Society despite anger among scientists
Elon Musk survives as fellow of Royal Society despite anger among scientists
Questions remain over whether further action will be taken after resignations and calls for the Tesla CEO to be expelled
Elon Musk’s fellowship of the Royal Society remains intact after a meeting of the scientific body, the Guardian has learned, but…
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Outrageous
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This is why Rubio was trying to sink into the couch while everyone bullied Zelenskyy.
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This is why Rubio was trying to sink into the couch while everyone bullied Zelenskyy.
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Just watched the news. The fact that the BBCs Chris Mason was shouting to Zelenskyy "Are You going to apologise to President Trump?" is very illustrating. It's clear that Zelenskyy isn't the one who needs to apologise, Mason is siding with a Tyrant.
March 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Just watched the news. The fact that the BBCs Chris Mason was shouting to Zelenskyy "Are You going to apologise to President Trump?" is very illustrating. It's clear that Zelenskyy isn't the one who needs to apologise, Mason is siding with a Tyrant.
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If you're a UK journalist and you ask President Zelensky if he will apologise to Trump you deserve to be vilified by all and sundry for your craven behaviour.
#Kuenssberg #Mason
#Kuenssberg #Mason
March 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
If you're a UK journalist and you ask President Zelensky if he will apologise to Trump you deserve to be vilified by all and sundry for your craven behaviour.
#Kuenssberg #Mason
#Kuenssberg #Mason
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Me too!!
Looking forward to a bit of Golden Age crime tonight, with @sophiehannah.bsky.social @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social & Harriet Townson (Evans)
www.londonlibrary.co.uk/whats-on/279...
www.londonlibrary.co.uk/whats-on/279...
Murder in the Library: On Golden Age Crime Fiction (SOLD
The phenomenon of detective fiction may have had its golden age between the world wars but its appeal has barely waned. With ‘cosy’ crime fiction topping the book charts and filling our TV screens, it...
www.londonlibrary.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Me too!!
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How gorgeous is this? Such a lovely surprise to see Midwinter from Pit Lullabies read so beautifully. Big thanks to Ayesha and Matthew and all at @brinkerhoffpoetry.bsky.social & @radalondon.bsky.social ❄️
@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
"No sun this morning, but the promise of a tilt
and so men on the radio talk about things we can’t see."
Ayesha Ostler performs @jesstraynor.bsky.social's poem "Midwinter" in a film produced with @radalondon.bsky.social.
youtu.be/eE1DSoRfrck
and so men on the radio talk about things we can’t see."
Ayesha Ostler performs @jesstraynor.bsky.social's poem "Midwinter" in a film produced with @radalondon.bsky.social.
youtu.be/eE1DSoRfrck
Ayesha Ostler reads Jessica Traynor's "Midwinter"
Jessica Traynor's poem "Midwinter," as read by Ayesha Ostler. Part of the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation's Read By series of poetry films.
Directed by Matthew Thompson and produced in collaboration with @rada_london.
Learn more about Ostler and Traynor and explore more poetry at https://www
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February 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
How gorgeous is this? Such a lovely surprise to see Midwinter from Pit Lullabies read so beautifully. Big thanks to Ayesha and Matthew and all at @brinkerhoffpoetry.bsky.social & @radalondon.bsky.social ❄️
@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
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I've just added some signed books to the website, and if I don't tell you about them, how will you know?
First up, The Elopement from Gill Hornby, a return to the world of Austen...!
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...
First up, The Elopement from Gill Hornby, a return to the world of Austen...!
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...
The Elopement
‘It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.’ 1820. Mary Dorothea Knatchbull is living under the sole charge of her widowed f…
bertsbooks.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I've just added some signed books to the website, and if I don't tell you about them, how will you know?
First up, The Elopement from Gill Hornby, a return to the world of Austen...!
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...
First up, The Elopement from Gill Hornby, a return to the world of Austen...!
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...
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#journorequest looking to talk to people in Ireland who have had (or are currently having) tattoos removed. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
February 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
#journorequest looking to talk to people in Ireland who have had (or are currently having) tattoos removed. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
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I can’t recommend Letters to a Monster highly enough-
Friendship
Bravery
Overcoming Fear
Funny
Sweet
Clever
10/10
By @pforde123.bsky.social and Sarah Warburton #discoveririshkidsbooks
Friendship
Bravery
Overcoming Fear
Funny
Sweet
Clever
10/10
By @pforde123.bsky.social and Sarah Warburton #discoveririshkidsbooks
February 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I can’t recommend Letters to a Monster highly enough-
Friendship
Bravery
Overcoming Fear
Funny
Sweet
Clever
10/10
By @pforde123.bsky.social and Sarah Warburton #discoveririshkidsbooks
Friendship
Bravery
Overcoming Fear
Funny
Sweet
Clever
10/10
By @pforde123.bsky.social and Sarah Warburton #discoveririshkidsbooks
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The very first literary festival I ever appeared at was in Ennis with John Boyne and the lovely Marian Keyes who was as kind and welcoming then to a complete unknown as she is to everyone.
Definitely go if you can :)
Definitely go if you can :)
Book club fans will adore this literary festival in Co Clare
irishcountrymagazine.ie/book-club-fa...
irishcountrymagazine.ie/book-club-fa...
Book club fans will adore this literary festival in Co Clare
The unique event caters for all ages and promises to be a fantastic weekend for anyone passionate about the book
irishcountrymagazine.ie
February 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The very first literary festival I ever appeared at was in Ennis with John Boyne and the lovely Marian Keyes who was as kind and welcoming then to a complete unknown as she is to everyone.
Definitely go if you can :)
Definitely go if you can :)
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A podcast from 2022, which seems unexpectedly timely... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In the Studio - Joanne Harris - Writing Chocolat - BBC Sounds
The writer reflects on the process of writing her bestselling novel
www.bbc.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A podcast from 2022, which seems unexpectedly timely... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Please share :)
Fancy a stay at the gorgeous Gladstone's Library to work on a new writing project? You've got until Friday to apply for the Freelance Writing Jobs bursary. freelancewritingjobs.substack.com/p/the-freela...
The Freelance Writing Jobs New Directions Bursary
Announcing a new writing opportunity.
freelancewritingjobs.substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Please share :)
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In person pay what you want short story workshop next Saturday. All welcome particularly people who are new to the whole thing belfastbookfestival.com/workshops/ma...
Mairtín Crawford Award: Preparing Short Stories for Submission - In-person workshop
With the Martín Crawford Award submission closing at midnight on the Wednesday 9th April, join judge Wendy Erskine for a workshop aimed at...
belfastbookfestival.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In person pay what you want short story workshop next Saturday. All welcome particularly people who are new to the whole thing belfastbookfestival.com/workshops/ma...
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Sending love and thanks on #IrelandReadsDay to all the brilliant #booksellers (and #librarians) whose lives inspired my recent #Finfarran novel #TheBooksellersGift, and whose energy, hard work and charm are bringing it to readers. xx 💞
#Spéirgorm #booksky #Irish #writing @gaiabanks.bsky.social
#Spéirgorm #booksky #Irish #writing @gaiabanks.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Sending love and thanks on #IrelandReadsDay to all the brilliant #booksellers (and #librarians) whose lives inspired my recent #Finfarran novel #TheBooksellersGift, and whose energy, hard work and charm are bringing it to readers. xx 💞
#Spéirgorm #booksky #Irish #writing @gaiabanks.bsky.social
#Spéirgorm #booksky #Irish #writing @gaiabanks.bsky.social
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I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.
This is the way…
This is the way…
February 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.
This is the way…
This is the way…
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My occasional reminder (but first on BlueSky) that trans and non-binary folk are more than welcome in my books and in my life. I meet so many of you at events, you gorgeous things, and in these terrible transphobic times, you’ve got a friend here. ❤️❤️
February 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
My occasional reminder (but first on BlueSky) that trans and non-binary folk are more than welcome in my books and in my life. I meet so many of you at events, you gorgeous things, and in these terrible transphobic times, you’ve got a friend here. ❤️❤️