Helen Marshall
@manuscriptgal.bsky.social
Award-winning Writer, Associate Professor. Author of The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl who Loved Death, Gifts for the One Who Comes After, The Migration and The Gold Leaf Executions.
In honour of getting the chance to attend World Fantasy in Brighton, I’ve been reading up on my fellow authors. There are some brilliant resonances between the work of Amal El-Mohtar and my own. #StoriesAboutStories #LyricalProse
October 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
In honour of getting the chance to attend World Fantasy in Brighton, I’ve been reading up on my fellow authors. There are some brilliant resonances between the work of Amal El-Mohtar and my own. #StoriesAboutStories #LyricalProse
Just received Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks in the mail! Really looking forward to diving into this one. I had my own experience researching King's archive, which I wrote about here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
October 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Just received Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks in the mail! Really looking forward to diving into this one. I had my own experience researching King's archive, which I wrote about here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Spotted at the Brisbane Writers Festival! #bwf #nounderstanding
October 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Spotted at the Brisbane Writers Festival! #bwf #nounderstanding
Like Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita? The Lady, The Tiger, and the Girl Who Loved Death weaves together magic, political spectacle, and the power of storytelling in a world where reality and illusion blur dangerously together. Out from @titanbooks.bsky.social now!
#DarkFantasy #CircusBooks
#DarkFantasy #CircusBooks
October 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Like Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita? The Lady, The Tiger, and the Girl Who Loved Death weaves together magic, political spectacle, and the power of storytelling in a world where reality and illusion blur dangerously together. Out from @titanbooks.bsky.social now!
#DarkFantasy #CircusBooks
#DarkFantasy #CircusBooks
Fire as cleansing, fire as transformation. The Bulgarian fire festivals—where dancers walk barefoot across burning coals—shaped how I imagined ritual and renewal in THE LADY, THE TIGER, AND THE GIRL WHO LOVED DEATH.
#Fantasy #Folklore #Inspiration #AmWriting
#Fantasy #Folklore #Inspiration #AmWriting
October 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Fire as cleansing, fire as transformation. The Bulgarian fire festivals—where dancers walk barefoot across burning coals—shaped how I imagined ritual and renewal in THE LADY, THE TIGER, AND THE GIRL WHO LOVED DEATH.
#Fantasy #Folklore #Inspiration #AmWriting
#Fantasy #Folklore #Inspiration #AmWriting
While writing The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death, I found myself captivated by haunting photographs of abandoned circuses across Eastern Europe. #WritingInspiration #DarkFantasy #EasternEurope #Circus #AuthorLife #FantasyFiction #WritingProcess
September 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
While writing The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death, I found myself captivated by haunting photographs of abandoned circuses across Eastern Europe. #WritingInspiration #DarkFantasy #EasternEurope #Circus #AuthorLife #FantasyFiction #WritingProcess
Alexievich's The Unwomanly Face of War inspired my writing by revealing the erased stories of women in conflict. A masterpiece. #TheUnwomanlyFaceOfWar #Alexievich #WritingInspiration #UntoldStories (The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death is out now from @titanbooks.bsky.social !)
September 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Alexievich's The Unwomanly Face of War inspired my writing by revealing the erased stories of women in conflict. A masterpiece. #TheUnwomanlyFaceOfWar #Alexievich #WritingInspiration #UntoldStories (The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death is out now from @titanbooks.bsky.social !)
Romanian bear dancers inspired the haunting folklore in my novel THE LADY, THE TIGER AND THE GIRL WHO LOVED DEATH--ancient rituals of rebirth and demons bleeding from bear skins.
Now out from @titanbooks.bsky.social (edited by the brilliant @cathtrechman.bsky.social) #DarkFantasy #FolkHorror
Now out from @titanbooks.bsky.social (edited by the brilliant @cathtrechman.bsky.social) #DarkFantasy #FolkHorror
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Romanian bear dancers inspired the haunting folklore in my novel THE LADY, THE TIGER AND THE GIRL WHO LOVED DEATH--ancient rituals of rebirth and demons bleeding from bear skins.
Now out from @titanbooks.bsky.social (edited by the brilliant @cathtrechman.bsky.social) #DarkFantasy #FolkHorror
Now out from @titanbooks.bsky.social (edited by the brilliant @cathtrechman.bsky.social) #DarkFantasy #FolkHorror
These are some of my favorite films and if you love them too, my novel is absolutely made for you! THE LADY, THE TIGER AND THE GIRL WHO LOVED DEATH has all the magic, drama, and political edge you crave🔥
Out from @titanbooks.bsky.social (and thanks to @cathtrechman.bsky.social for the fab edits!)
Out from @titanbooks.bsky.social (and thanks to @cathtrechman.bsky.social for the fab edits!)
September 9, 2025 at 7:49 AM
These are some of my favorite films and if you love them too, my novel is absolutely made for you! THE LADY, THE TIGER AND THE GIRL WHO LOVED DEATH has all the magic, drama, and political edge you crave🔥
Out from @titanbooks.bsky.social (and thanks to @cathtrechman.bsky.social for the fab edits!)
Out from @titanbooks.bsky.social (and thanks to @cathtrechman.bsky.social for the fab edits!)
Best birthday ever! 🎂 Friends, Blood on the Clocktower, and live sketching by the talented @tanaudel.bsky.social . Special shoutout to the masterpiece of Leah reading her character notes while tiny Spiderman creeps around. We all survived the night! #BirthdayGames #BloodOnTheClockTower
September 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Best birthday ever! 🎂 Friends, Blood on the Clocktower, and live sketching by the talented @tanaudel.bsky.social . Special shoutout to the masterpiece of Leah reading her character notes while tiny Spiderman creeps around. We all survived the night! #BirthdayGames #BloodOnTheClockTower
🐅 Join me July 24 at Avid Reader (6:30pm) as Angela Slatter & I dive into The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death - a dark tale of grief, revenge & the dangerous allure of the circus. Can't wait to share this story! avidreader.com.au/pages/11648-... ✨
July 19, 2025 at 6:19 AM
🐅 Join me July 24 at Avid Reader (6:30pm) as Angela Slatter & I dive into The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death - a dark tale of grief, revenge & the dangerous allure of the circus. Can't wait to share this story! avidreader.com.au/pages/11648-... ✨
After today's technical difficulties, this lovely review from Corey Redekop is exactly what I needed to see. Thank you, Corey! 🙏
July 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
After today's technical difficulties, this lovely review from Corey Redekop is exactly what I needed to see. Thank you, Corey! 🙏
📚 Join my Reddit AMA on July 11 at 5pm EST / 8am AEST! Happy to chat about The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death, the writing process, or anything else on r/Fantasy. Looking forward to your questions! 🎭
July 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
📚 Join my Reddit AMA on July 11 at 5pm EST / 8am AEST! Happy to chat about The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death, the writing process, or anything else on r/Fantasy. Looking forward to your questions! 🎭
After years of writing this story close to my heart, The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death launches Thursday! Join Angela Slatter & me at Avid Reader 6.00pm for circus magic, dark fantasy & hopefully some great conversation. See you there!
avidreader.com.au/pages/11648-...
avidreader.com.au/pages/11648-...
July 8, 2025 at 6:18 AM
After years of writing this story close to my heart, The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death launches Thursday! Join Angela Slatter & me at Avid Reader 6.00pm for circus magic, dark fantasy & hopefully some great conversation. See you there!
avidreader.com.au/pages/11648-...
avidreader.com.au/pages/11648-...
Had the loveliest book event at Caper Bookshop last night! Such a rare treat to find a bookshop that truly embraces families: kids playing while adults dive deep into literary conversation. Thanks all for coming and for proving bookshops can be magical spaces for all ages!
June 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Had the loveliest book event at Caper Bookshop last night! Such a rare treat to find a bookshop that truly embraces families: kids playing while adults dive deep into literary conversation. Thanks all for coming and for proving bookshops can be magical spaces for all ages!
So excited to be joining Sarah Brooks & Malcolm Devlin for "Authors of the Strange" — three writers exploring the uncanny lurking beneath ordinary reality.
📅 Tues, June 17th, 7.30pm 🎟️ checkout.square.site/merchant/ML2...
We'll be reading, chatting about our latest works. Come join us!
📅 Tues, June 17th, 7.30pm 🎟️ checkout.square.site/merchant/ML2...
We'll be reading, chatting about our latest works. Come join us!
June 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
So excited to be joining Sarah Brooks & Malcolm Devlin for "Authors of the Strange" — three writers exploring the uncanny lurking beneath ordinary reality.
📅 Tues, June 17th, 7.30pm 🎟️ checkout.square.site/merchant/ML2...
We'll be reading, chatting about our latest works. Come join us!
📅 Tues, June 17th, 7.30pm 🎟️ checkout.square.site/merchant/ML2...
We'll be reading, chatting about our latest works. Come join us!
Now for some more #writinginspiration: A circus that only opens at night, where two magicians compete in a deadly game they don't understand. The Night Circus proves that the most beautiful spectacles often hide the darkest purposes. #CircusBooks #TheLadyTheTigerAndtheGirlwhoLovedDeath
June 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Now for some more #writinginspiration: A circus that only opens at night, where two magicians compete in a deadly game they don't understand. The Night Circus proves that the most beautiful spectacles often hide the darkest purposes. #CircusBooks #TheLadyTheTigerAndtheGirlwhoLovedDeath
"There is a beast at the center of the universe who can take away pain..." The official trailer for my new novel is here! Welcome to a circus unlike any other. #TheLadyTheTigerAndTheGirlWhoLovedDeath #BookTrailer #BookLaunch #AvailableNow @titanbooks.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
"There is a beast at the center of the universe who can take away pain..." The official trailer for my new novel is here! Welcome to a circus unlike any other. #TheLadyTheTigerAndTheGirlWhoLovedDeath #BookTrailer #BookLaunch #AvailableNow @titanbooks.bsky.social
TODAY'S THE DAY! The Lady, The Tiger, and the Girl Who Loved Death is officially out in the world! I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who helped bring this story to life. Time for a gratitude thread... 1/12
June 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
TODAY'S THE DAY! The Lady, The Tiger, and the Girl Who Loved Death is officially out in the world! I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who helped bring this story to life. Time for a gratitude thread... 1/12
One day to launch! Tomorrow, The Lady, The Tiger, and the Girl Who Loved Death arrives in the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey - here we go!
#BookLaunch #Fantasy #ComingVERYSoon #MagicAroundUs @titanbooks.bsky.social
#BookLaunch #Fantasy #ComingVERYSoon #MagicAroundUs @titanbooks.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
One day to launch! Tomorrow, The Lady, The Tiger, and the Girl Who Loved Death arrives in the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey - here we go!
#BookLaunch #Fantasy #ComingVERYSoon #MagicAroundUs @titanbooks.bsky.social
#BookLaunch #Fantasy #ComingVERYSoon #MagicAroundUs @titanbooks.bsky.social
Had such a lovely time on the "Future-tellers" panel with Tiffani Angus's amazing questions and moderation alongside @rainewilson.bsky.social ! Now I desperately need to know more about how Lorraine caught the bubonic plague - what a story! #Cymera2025
June 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Had such a lovely time on the "Future-tellers" panel with Tiffani Angus's amazing questions and moderation alongside @rainewilson.bsky.social ! Now I desperately need to know more about how Lorraine caught the bubonic plague - what a story! #Cymera2025
I got these beautiful tiger trousers for Cymera. Now I must convince myself that Edinburgh and Brisbane really do have the same climate.
June 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I got these beautiful tiger trousers for Cymera. Now I must convince myself that Edinburgh and Brisbane really do have the same climate.
At #Cymera2025 and really excited to be here! You can find me tomorrow with a reading at 12:30 and then on the "Future-tellers" panel with Lorraine Wilson and Marian Womack at 1:45. Looking forward to sharing The Lady, The Tiger, and the Girl Who Loved Death!
June 7, 2025 at 6:41 AM
At #Cymera2025 and really excited to be here! You can find me tomorrow with a reading at 12:30 and then on the "Future-tellers" panel with Lorraine Wilson and Marian Womack at 1:45. Looking forward to sharing The Lady, The Tiger, and the Girl Who Loved Death!
Razzle-dazzle” began as 1890s American slang meaning bewilderment, but during WWI it became naval strategy. Dazzle ships were painted with bold geometric patterns designed not for invisibility but confusion. 1/3 #writinginspiration #coolresearchtreasures
June 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Razzle-dazzle” began as 1890s American slang meaning bewilderment, but during WWI it became naval strategy. Dazzle ships were painted with bold geometric patterns designed not for invisibility but confusion. 1/3 #writinginspiration #coolresearchtreasures
Spotted in the wild in Oxford Blackwell’s @blackwelloxford.bsky.social ( one of the nicest places in the world)!
With @titanbooks.bsky.social
With @titanbooks.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Spotted in the wild in Oxford Blackwell’s @blackwelloxford.bsky.social ( one of the nicest places in the world)!
With @titanbooks.bsky.social
With @titanbooks.bsky.social