Sara Jayne Townsend
@sarajaynetownsend.bsky.social
Horror and crime writer. Gamer and geek. Bass guitar player. Owned by cats. Lover of vintage frocks.
Me moderating the 'older people in Fantasy & Horror' panel earlier today. We came to the conclusion that angry menopausal women are under-represented in genre fiction.
#wfc2025
#worldfantasy2025
#wfc2025
#worldfantasy2025
November 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Me moderating the 'older people in Fantasy & Horror' panel earlier today. We came to the conclusion that angry menopausal women are under-represented in genre fiction.
#wfc2025
#worldfantasy2025
#wfc2025
#worldfantasy2025
Trying to break years of writers' block with a new idea featuring my old D&D rogue Viola, who opened up a tavern & restaurant after retiring from adventuring and now works as a private investigator, out of an office above the restaurant?
Crime/fantasy crossover!
#writinglife #crime #fantasy #dnd
Crime/fantasy crossover!
#writinglife #crime #fantasy #dnd
September 17, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Trying to break years of writers' block with a new idea featuring my old D&D rogue Viola, who opened up a tavern & restaurant after retiring from adventuring and now works as a private investigator, out of an office above the restaurant?
Crime/fantasy crossover!
#writinglife #crime #fantasy #dnd
Crime/fantasy crossover!
#writinglife #crime #fantasy #dnd
We're in the last days of summer so I've decided to give this lovely Hell Bunnydress one more wearing before the season of summer frocks ends.
#ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #hellbunny
#ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #hellbunny
August 26, 2025 at 7:13 AM
We're in the last days of summer so I've decided to give this lovely Hell Bunnydress one more wearing before the season of summer frocks ends.
#ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #hellbunny
#ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #hellbunny
Lovely sunny day today! Today's outfit is a skirt from Joe Brown and a top from Pepperberry, both of which I've had for years. The belt, slightly newer, is also from Joe Brown.
#ootd #springhassprung #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #joebrown #Pepperberry
#ootd #springhassprung #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #joebrown #Pepperberry
April 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Lovely sunny day today! Today's outfit is a skirt from Joe Brown and a top from Pepperberry, both of which I've had for years. The belt, slightly newer, is also from Joe Brown.
#ootd #springhassprung #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #joebrown #Pepperberry
#ootd #springhassprung #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #joebrown #Pepperberry
Off to have Afternoon Tea in a posh London hotel today, so brought out one of my favourite Collectif dresses for the occasion.
#ootd #collectif #styleover50 #vintagestyle #over50andfabulous
#ootd #collectif #styleover50 #vintagestyle #over50andfabulous
April 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Off to have Afternoon Tea in a posh London hotel today, so brought out one of my favourite Collectif dresses for the occasion.
#ootd #collectif #styleover50 #vintagestyle #over50andfabulous
#ootd #collectif #styleover50 #vintagestyle #over50andfabulous
Another Hell Bunny dress today - purchased pre-loved from Vinted.
#prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
April 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Another Hell Bunny dress today - purchased pre-loved from Vinted.
#prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
Another preloved dress today - this one's from Hell Bunny. It has a back button fastening which makes it really awkward to do up, but it's worth the effort because it's a beautiful dress and fits very well.
#ootd #hellbunny #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#ootd #hellbunny #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
April 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Another preloved dress today - this one's from Hell Bunny. It has a back button fastening which makes it really awkward to do up, but it's worth the effort because it's a beautiful dress and fits very well.
#ootd #hellbunny #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#ootd #hellbunny #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
Today's dress is from Lindy Bop - another Vinted purchase.
#prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
April 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Today's dress is from Lindy Bop - another Vinted purchase.
#prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
April 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Another Vinted purchase for today's outfit. Red is my favourite colour, and I think this is a good work dress.
#ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
March 31, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Another Vinted purchase for today's outfit. Red is my favourite colour, and I think this is a good work dress.
#ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
I did it! 11km in total swum during the month of March, and I raised £525. Thanks so much to everyone who donated. I think the page stays active for a while, if there's anyone who hasn't donated and feels so inclined.
Thank you!
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
Thank you!
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
March 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I did it! 11km in total swum during the month of March, and I raised £525. Thanks so much to everyone who donated. I think the page stays active for a while, if there's anyone who hasn't donated and feels so inclined.
Thank you!
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
Thank you!
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
Today's dress is a recent purchase from Vinted. Seems appropriate for a lovely spring day.
#ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
March 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Today's dress is a recent purchase from Vinted. Seems appropriate for a lovely spring day.
#ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
#ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous
March 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
It's spring! Regardless of what the weather is doing. Time to bring out the colourful frocks.
#springhassprung ##styleover50 ##over50andfabulous
#springhassprung ##styleover50 ##over50andfabulous
March 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
It's spring! Regardless of what the weather is doing. Time to bring out the colourful frocks.
#springhassprung ##styleover50 ##over50andfabulous
#springhassprung ##styleover50 ##over50andfabulous
I got this Alice in Wonderland themed dress from Vinted some time ago and haven't worn it yet.
Later today I'm going to a Society of Authors event and it seems as good a reason as any to give it its first outing.
#soa #societyofauthors #styleover50 ##over50andfabulous #ootd #aliceinwonderland
Later today I'm going to a Society of Authors event and it seems as good a reason as any to give it its first outing.
#soa #societyofauthors #styleover50 ##over50andfabulous #ootd #aliceinwonderland
March 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I got this Alice in Wonderland themed dress from Vinted some time ago and haven't worn it yet.
Later today I'm going to a Society of Authors event and it seems as good a reason as any to give it its first outing.
#soa #societyofauthors #styleover50 ##over50andfabulous #ootd #aliceinwonderland
Later today I'm going to a Society of Authors event and it seems as good a reason as any to give it its first outing.
#soa #societyofauthors #styleover50 ##over50andfabulous #ootd #aliceinwonderland
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
First kilometre in the bag!
#cancerresearchuk #10kswimchallenge
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
#cancerresearchuk #10kswimchallenge
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
March 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
First kilometre in the bag!
#cancerresearchuk #10kswimchallenge
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
#cancerresearchuk #10kswimchallenge
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...
I loved Cyndi Lauper in the 80s and I had her first album, 'She's So Unusual' on cassette, because was part of the Walkman Generation and that's how we did things back then.
I've now got my hands on a vinyl copy. Listening to it takes me back to being 14 again.
#cyndilauper #generationx #80skid
I've now got my hands on a vinyl copy. Listening to it takes me back to being 14 again.
#cyndilauper #generationx #80skid
February 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I loved Cyndi Lauper in the 80s and I had her first album, 'She's So Unusual' on cassette, because was part of the Walkman Generation and that's how we did things back then.
I've now got my hands on a vinyl copy. Listening to it takes me back to being 14 again.
#cyndilauper #generationx #80skid
I've now got my hands on a vinyl copy. Listening to it takes me back to being 14 again.
#cyndilauper #generationx #80skid
Bought some new Scalextric cars yesterday. The old guy in the shop seemed to be under the impression Scalextric is a toy for boys only.
I beg to differ
#girlslikescalextrictoo #scalextric #70schildhood
I beg to differ
#girlslikescalextrictoo #scalextric #70schildhood
February 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Bought some new Scalextric cars yesterday. The old guy in the shop seemed to be under the impression Scalextric is a toy for boys only.
I beg to differ
#girlslikescalextrictoo #scalextric #70schildhood
I beg to differ
#girlslikescalextrictoo #scalextric #70schildhood
January 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
6:30am and -4c. Why am I out & about so early? I'm going for a swim before going to work. But it's so difficult, in this weather, when all I want to do is hide under the duvet.
#rollonsummer #hatewinter
#rollonsummer #hatewinter
January 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
6:30am and -4c. Why am I out & about so early? I'm going for a swim before going to work. But it's so difficult, in this weather, when all I want to do is hide under the duvet.
#rollonsummer #hatewinter
#rollonsummer #hatewinter
Back to early-morning writing sessions I go. I am working on the third Shara Summers novel, which I will be self-publishing later this year.
#amwriting #writerslife
#amwriting #writerslife
January 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Back to early-morning writing sessions I go. I am working on the third Shara Summers novel, which I will be self-publishing later this year.
#amwriting #writerslife
#amwriting #writerslife
Just a few!
December 11, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Just a few!
What are we doing with our Saturday night? Fighting a room full of goblins!
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons
#ttrrp
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons
#ttrrp
December 7, 2024 at 8:18 PM
What are we doing with our Saturday night? Fighting a room full of goblins!
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons
#ttrrp
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons
#ttrrp
