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๐Ÿคด๐Ÿพ Kingsley Pearson ๐Ÿ

@kingsley-pearson

Clinical Psychologist & Writer. London-based. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Flat 401: https://www.klpearson.net/flat-401 Out now with Orion Fiction.

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My thriller NOTES ON A DROWNING is 99p in ebook this month and also in the audiobook sale. Two determined women unravel a scandal involving misogyny, conspiracy and murder. A Times thriller of 2025.

www.amazon.co.uk/Notes-Drowni...

03.03.2026 14:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'm currently running a survey all about the Victorian author Anthony Trollope, and I'm looking for fans of his work to take part. The survey is here: forms.gle/GMTBXVvfHMcT... and will be open until 17th April.

You can find more info about this project here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwlE...

27.02.2026 13:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Must have been a killer of an exam!

28.01.2026 13:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Processing Queer Shame in Fiction: Writing Steps Towards Queer Joy with Kingsley Pearson | London Writers Centre Events Book tickets online for Processing Queer Shame in Fiction: Writing Steps Towards Queer Joy with Kingsley Pearson, an upcoming Workshop hosted by the London Writers Centre.

Next month I'm running an online workshop on how to write character arcs that move from queer shame to queer joy in a psychologically informed way. Read more and sign up here: www.londonwriterscentre.org.uk/our-events/p...

26.01.2026 12:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So structured! Love seeing process like this

18.01.2026 14:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also, my editor made it clear to me my life would be in danger if I tried to make further changes post copy edits!

13.01.2026 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Psst! My debut novel, The Secrets of Hartwood Hall, is 99p on ebook this month on various platforms! ๐ŸŽ‰

Bookshop.org (affiliate link): uk.bookshop.org/a/11499/9780...
Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Secrets-Hart...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
Apple: books.apple.com/gb/book/the-...

16.12.2025 13:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is the joke that it's actually one of those mini bottles you get on planes?

13.12.2025 19:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just a few days left to grab JERICHOโ€™S DEAD for 99p on the monthly #Kindle deal

www.amazon.co.uk/Jerichos-Dea...

27.11.2025 11:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh wow cool!

17.11.2025 20:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Next February I will be running an online workshop (with Spread The Word) about writing about queer shame in fiction in such a way as to facilitate characters and readers moving towards queer joy. Do sign up!
More info here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/sprea...

29.10.2025 14:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cheshire Crime Writers Festival โ€“ The Curious Cat Bookshop We are delighted to announce the first ever Cheshire Crime Writers Festival, the 2 day festival to all things literary crime, murder mystery, police procedural and cozy crime will take place on the Sa...

I'll be speaking at this crime writing festival in February next year. Early Bird tickets end this Friday!

thecuriouscatbookshop.co.uk/cheshire-cri...

27.10.2025 13:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A free online session 2.30pm 16 Oct, by the @Soc_of_Authors , with myself & @radiomukhers.bsky.social chatting about writing process, creative inspiration, the current crime and thriller market, and, quite possibly, food. Here we are captured in art. Register: societyofauthors.org/event/how-i-...

15.10.2025 13:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

14.10.2025 08:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brighton & Hove Council are trying to gut our library service again. The โ€˜consultationโ€™ period ends THIS Friday 10 October. PLEASE fill the survey. PLEASE speak up. Libraries are the heart of the community, getting rid of the further damages us all. yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

08.10.2025 12:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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South East London Calling! If youโ€™re free on Thursday, 9 Oct, come and join me in Greenwich, London ๐Ÿ โœจ
bit.ly/46T0EXp

Iโ€™ll be chatting crime writing, thrillers, and new books with Anna Mazzola and Holly Seddon. Canโ€™t think of a better way to spend a Thursday evening ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ฌ

#BookEvent #CrimeFiction

06.10.2025 13:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thrills, chills, possibly spills (of wine) this Thursday. Join us at Waterstones Greenwich for a drink and a chat. @nadinematheson.com @holly.bsky.social

Tickets: www.waterstones.com/events/thril...

06.10.2025 15:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Possibly my favourite of her books!

06.10.2025 11:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If, like Harrison, you enjoyed Flat 401: please a review on Amazon. It's on Kindle for 99p this month, and more reviews will help it find more readers. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

www.amazon.co.uk/review/creat...

05.10.2025 09:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's awesome!

03.10.2025 21:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's 99p on Kindle again for October!

02.10.2025 14:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I just binge-watched the show (having heard you talk about it at Capital Crime) - loved it! So gripping and twisty.

01.10.2025 16:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for reading!

01.10.2025 07:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very timely! Glad to hear you've regained your mojo ๐Ÿ“š This advice is helping fuel some ideas I have for making the most of editorial notes on Book 2.

27.09.2025 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

S'OK, you sold me on Nottingham!

27.09.2025 18:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for showing me around, and putting on such a great performance!

27.09.2025 16:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Beyond the Spectrum is a three-year UK-wide creative writing programme for Autistic people, led by professional Autistic writers.
The programme takes the form of in-person and online creative writing groups, where participants write together, learn and support each other. The programme is open to both Autistic adults and young people, who take part in writing workshops, events, festivals and masterclasses.
By taking part, participants gain confidence in their experience of autism and writing skills, build a community and have fun! Our Beyond the Spectrum groups are completely free to join.

Beyond the Spectrum is a three-year UK-wide creative writing programme for Autistic people, led by professional Autistic writers. The programme takes the form of in-person and online creative writing groups, where participants write together, learn and support each other. The programme is open to both Autistic adults and young people, who take part in writing workshops, events, festivals and masterclasses. By taking part, participants gain confidence in their experience of autism and writing skills, build a community and have fun! Our Beyond the Spectrum groups are completely free to join.

Okay, fantastic opportunity here!

#BeyondTheSpectrum is a free creative writing project run by and for autistic people, but open to any neurodivergent person who thinks it's right for them.

They currently have three FREE workshops and groups running for adults in #Lincolnshire

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20.09.2025 09:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 37 ๐Ÿ” 20 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

He was excellent at Bloody Scotland this same weekend - must have had to travel quickly!

15.09.2025 07:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have you explained to them you're a writer, not a psychologist? ๐Ÿ˜†

14.09.2025 16:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gaslightยฎ - The Lace Market Theatre

For those near or in Nottingham, THE Gaslight is being performed at the Lace Market Theatre end of this month.

Tickets here: lacemarkettheatre.co.uk/LaceMarketTh...

#Theatre #UKTheatre

09.09.2025 09:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0