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Nicola Blackwell

@nicolablackwell

Novelist. Preoccupied with the light and dark of the human heart but, you know, in a fun way. New thriller coming soon. Repped by CAA. Most active on Insta @nicolablackwellauthor and Substack writing Lost in Folklore at https://nicolablackwell.substack.com

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Some book news! πŸ₯³

14.11.2025 15:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Naked Light by Bridget Collins.
Loved this historical folk horror, underpinned by a love story and where the darkness rising in a quaint village makes a beautiful heartbreaking metaphor for the unthinkable terrors of the Great War.

04.11.2025 19:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The five Stephen King books I've re-read the most. πŸ‘€πŸ”₯πŸŽˆπŸ—‘οΈπŸ¨πŸ‘€. Plus a little special guest at the end.
What are your most -re-read Kings?

16.08.2025 19:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@shelbyjudge.bsky.social Lovely to attend the talk on Women and Folklore last night in Manchester by β€ͺDr Shelby Judge. Amazing turn out, great venue & lots to enjoy in this entertaining and informative lecture. A nice way to hang out with a good friend too. And lots more for my reading pile...πŸ“š

07.08.2025 16:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Lost in folklore post: nicolablackwell.substack.com/p/dark-solar...

30.07.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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29.07.2025 12:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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latest LOST IN FOLKLORE post.
Dark Solar: the Sun's Shadow Side in Folklore and Mythology...
open.substack.com/pub/nicolabl...

29.07.2025 11:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@jocallaghankat.bsky.social Raced through HUMAN REMAINS, the third instalment in the Kat Frank and AI detective Aide Lock series. Callaghan makes you love all her characters, which leads to some tense and emotional moments! And after THAT ending, I’m now eagerly awaiting the fourth instalment. πŸ‘€

21.07.2025 13:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I read this in an early draft and I LOVED it. C E Hulse is such a funny, smart, original writer and I can't wait to get my mitts on one of these gorgeous proofs! πŸ–€β€οΈ

21.07.2025 12:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer reads Library Haul β€οΈπŸ“•πŸ“š
For a video summary go here: www.instagram.com/nblackwellau...

19.07.2025 12:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely loved loved loved this smart and beautifully written page turner by Nicci Cloke, in which a young woman is accused of poisoning four men at a private members club - her story told by five men who question whether they ever really knew her. Just brilliant! A perfect summer read #amreading

11.07.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I've got some edits to finish and then I am leaping into this beauty! Just out this week, HER MANY FACES, by Nicci Cloke, an incredibly talented writer. I know as soon as I start this thriller that'll be it until I turn the last page!

09.07.2025 11:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🀣 Well played.

06.07.2025 18:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A twisty, spooky haunted house story where nothing is quite what it seems. HOME BEFORE DARK by Riley Sager.

05.07.2025 11:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At this stage I wouldn't be surprised if I started reading the bible and it turned into a stealth Tedoo Ad 🀣 (If you know you know.)

04.07.2025 11:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Very much enjoyed this Vampyre detective story set in a snowy Alaskan town. (Great way to cool down. 🧊🀣) Could absolutely see this as a cracking mini series. The Gathering by @cjtudor.bsky.social #amreadinghorror #amreading #booksbooksbooks #vampirebooks #vampirefiction #horrorfiction #cjtudor

02.07.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Could really get into social media if it’s just me finding great gifts for bookworms (ok, me) #bookworm #bookwormgifts #bookworms

02.07.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A recent fave from my spooky summer reads: The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes. In this dread-filled mystery, Maya is forced to face what really happened to her best friend 7 years before. A story about an entrancing dangerous man, the lure of escapism, and how far we'll go in our search for home.

02.07.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

LAST DAY AT 99p!

28.06.2025 08:31 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bookworm summer is going well so far. 🌞 Now...which of these should I read next? πŸ€”

27.06.2025 13:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Abigail Dean is such an incredible writer! I loved Day One and her latest, The Death of Us, does not disappoint. A dark, astute, heartbreaking but also ultimately optimistic novel about a couple who are subject to a home invasion and whether love can survive an unimaginable horror.

27.06.2025 09:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two paperback copies of Hunter by Nick J. Brown with a soft toy dachshund looking on.

Two paperback copies of Hunter by Nick J. Brown with a soft toy dachshund looking on.

πŸ“š COMPETITION TIME! πŸ“š

To be in with a chance to win one of two signed copies of HUNTER simply like, repost and follow!
UK only. Soft toy dachshund not included!
Winner to be announced Wednesday evening.
#Booksky

08.06.2025 18:28 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
A soft toy dachshund with a bowl of water next to a paperback book of Hunter by Nick J. Brown.

A soft toy dachshund with a bowl of water next to a paperback book of Hunter by Nick J. Brown.

As Hunter has been out over a month now I’d like to thank anyone who has bought it. If you’ve read and enjoyed Hunter and would like to leave a short review/rating on Amazon it would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
www.amazon.co.uk/Hunter-When-...

29.05.2025 18:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A soft toy dachshund with a bowl of water next to a paperback book of Hunter by Nick J. Brown.

A soft toy dachshund with a bowl of water next to a paperback book of Hunter by Nick J. Brown.

Looking for a bank holiday read?
When renowned author Thornton Pyle disappears in Manchester following a very public faux pas, there’s only one man for the job.
#BookSky
www.amazon.co.uk/Hunter-When-...

26.05.2025 07:35 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Fascinating Folklore of Jewellery: but beware, these treasures come at a price... Magical rings, wish-granting pearls and a necklace to die for...

The Fascinating Folklore of Jewellery: but beware, these treasures come at a price...
open.substack.com/pub/nicolabl...

25.05.2025 09:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This Wednesday…

18.05.2025 18:18 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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16.05.2025 12:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely time at the launch of the Chorlton Arts Festival at South Manchester Cricket Club.
Excited about @northernmailman.bsky.social Nick Brown's reading on Wednesday! ❀️

15.05.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mushrooms and Toadstools and Fungi, oh my! The low down on that magical red mushroom with the white spots: nicolablackwell.substack.com/p/mushrooms-...

15.05.2025 14:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hunter by Nick J Brown.

Hunter by Nick J Brown.

Just a reminder if you haven’t done so already - buy Nick’s book. You know it makes sense.

@northernmailman.bsky.social

14.05.2025 12:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0