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Author: Getting Away (coming 3.7.25!), This Family & The Stranding. Podcaster: Novel Experience. Programme Curator: Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival.

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Looking forward to chatting with #Suffolk author @katesawyer.bsky.social at the Ipswich Book Festival on Saturday 4th October at 1.45pm at the Unitarian meeting House Ipswich. We'll be talking about her fabulous new book Getting Away. Tickets on sale here www.ipswichbookfestival.com/events-satur...

02.10.2025 13:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's your chance to share your work at Bury Lit Fest!

Join us for an evening of poetry with Helen Ivory and then take to the stage yourself for our annual Open Mic.

IBe brave, book your spot and let your voice be heard! Tickets: www.burylitfest.co.uk/product-page...

25.09.2025 10:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster with a background of a writing desk with a laptop, notebook and paperclips. The text reads: GOLD DUST, MENTORING WRITERS, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP DAY. Sat 11th October 2025. 10.30am DO YOU HAVE A NOVEL IN YOU? with Jill Dawson. 11.45am HOW TO WRITE MEMOIR with Midge Gillies. 2.30pm STRUCTURING YOUR NOVEL with Louise Doughty. 4.30pm HOW TO GET PUBLISHED, Β£10/5 with Jill Dawson, Phoebe Morgan (Simon & Schuster) & Emma Shercliffe (Laxfield Literary). Β£40 per workshop or Β£130 for the FULL DAY including lunch & 2 tickets to author events across the festival. Bury St Edmunds Literary Festival. QR code.

Poster with a background of a writing desk with a laptop, notebook and paperclips. The text reads: GOLD DUST, MENTORING WRITERS, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP DAY. Sat 11th October 2025. 10.30am DO YOU HAVE A NOVEL IN YOU? with Jill Dawson. 11.45am HOW TO WRITE MEMOIR with Midge Gillies. 2.30pm STRUCTURING YOUR NOVEL with Louise Doughty. 4.30pm HOW TO GET PUBLISHED, Β£10/5 with Jill Dawson, Phoebe Morgan (Simon & Schuster) & Emma Shercliffe (Laxfield Literary). Β£40 per workshop or Β£130 for the FULL DAY including lunch & 2 tickets to author events across the festival. Bury St Edmunds Literary Festival. QR code.

This maybe of interest to #WolseyWriters #writingcommunity #booksky visiting @burylitfest.bsky.social Sat 11 Oct, especially 'How to Get Published' at 4.30pm, Unitarian Meeting House w/ Emma Shercliff, Laxfield Literary Agency & Phoebe Morgan, Simon & Schuster.

www.burylitfest.co.uk/product-page...

16.09.2025 16:34 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In just over 6 WEEKS (!) our town will be thrumming with words, ideas, laughter, walks, storytelling, film screenings, writing workshops and community as Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival 2025 opens it's doors.

Have you got your tickets yet? www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

26.08.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are delighted to be doubling our events that are accessible for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing audience members in 2025 by offering live captioning for two of our big author events.

Book tickets now: www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice or if you've already got yours, please help us spread the word!

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This year, as every year, ticket for Under 18's are FREE!

Check out our programme of events for babies, children and young people and grab your tickets today!

www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

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We are delighted to be welcoming best-selling author Louis de Bernieres back to Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival this year, you can also catch a rare cinema screening of the film adaptation of his classic novel Captain Corelli following his author event.
www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

22.08.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bank Holiday Special Offer!

10% off everything booked at www.burylitfest.co.uk - that's all author events, workshops, walks, books and pre-ordered drinks.

Just use code BH10%SM at checkout before Midnight 25th August

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One of the authors we will be shining a spotlight on is Norwich based debut author and climate activist Emily Buchanan. Why not take a moment to find out a bit more about Emily and her novel SEND FLOWERS and then book yourself a ticket?

Book now: www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

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Thank you! ❀️

12.08.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#BookReview - Getting Away by Kate Sawyer

Easily one of my favourite books of this year, this emotional and nostalgic book follows one family through decades of their holidays.

@katesawyer.bsky.social

@zaffrebooks.bsky.social

#GettingAway

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11.08.2025 10:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our summer staff read @appletonacademy.bsky.social is #GettingAway by @katesawyer.bsky.social thanks to @readingagency.bsky.social @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social

17.07.2025 08:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m so excited to read #GettingAway by @katesawyer.bsky.social, having loved her first two books. Big thanks to @zaffrebooks.bsky.social for sending a finished copy my way. Out now!

15.07.2025 16:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Launch night for @burylitfest.bsky.social; here's @katesawyer.bsky.social talking about her latest novel, Getting Away

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Lovely to see you Jackie! ❀️

05.07.2025 13:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So please you enjoyed it Polly! ❀️

05.07.2025 13:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Copy of Kate Sawyer’s β€œThis Family” amongst books of all types in all languages in a hotel on a Greek island.

Copy of Kate Sawyer’s β€œThis Family” amongst books of all types in all languages in a hotel on a Greek island.

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*Finally* got time to read This Family and did a little cry at the end. Loved recognising part of my life in it πŸ–€ Bravo πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
Have left my copy in the hotel book exchange for someone else to enjoy in this heat… which complimented it so well!

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Thanks so much for stocking! ❀️

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It’s been a weirdly quiet week… perfect time to pick up a book! πŸ“šβœ¨

We’ve got beauties in stock like this #SIGNED & #SPRAYED edition of GETTING AWAY by @katesawyer.bsky.social

Support #IndieBookshops & treat yourself #BookSkyπŸ’™πŸ“š #BookRec #SummerReads

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Getting Away by Kate Sawyer Getting Away by Kate Sawyer. Published 3rd July 2025 by Zaffre. From the cover of the book: Margaret Smith is at the beach. It is a summe...

Welcome to my stop on the #CompulsiveReaders @tracyfenton.bsky.social #BlogTour for the moving family drama #GettingAway by @katesawyer.bsky.social πŸ–‹πŸ’™πŸ“š

Out 3rd July from @zaffrebooks.bsky.social

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01.07.2025 12:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What a brilliant day. Fascinating talks from fabulous authors and editors. Can’t wait to dive in to my new books! @katesawyer.bsky.social

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7.30pm Saturday 11th October - ANCIENT GREECE, TODAY - Ferdia Lennon & Jennifer Saint

Find out more and book now by signing up to our mailing list: burylitfest.co.uk - you’ll also get an code for 15% off if you book before 3rd July!

26.06.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Last few tickets for my Bury St Edmunds Launch Party for GETTING AWAY next week. Act fast! www.burylitfest.co.uk/tickets

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6pm Saturday 11th October - Best-selling author Louise Doughty talks to Margaret Meyer about her most recent novel A Bird in Winter.

This event will be captioned for D/deaf & Hard of Hearing thanks to the support of Chassis Cab

Find out more & book now: burylitfest.co.uk.

26.06.2025 09:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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4.30pm Saturday 11th October 2025 - Unitarian Meeting House Bury St Edmunds
HOW TO GET PUBLISHED

Join us for a panel discussion on the ins and outs of publishing with three leading industry professionals.

Find out more and book now by signing up to our mailing list: burylitfest.co.uk

25.06.2025 17:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're delighted to say @anniegarthwaite.bsky.social is returning to Bury Lit Fest with THE KING'S MOTHER!

Find out more and book now by signing up to our mailing list: burylitfest.co.uk - you’ll also get an code for 15% off if you book before 3rd July!

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Join us for a showcase of the region's hottest talent at 1.15pm on Saturday 11th October at Bury St Edmunds Library.

Find out more and book now by signing up to our mailing list: burylitfest.co.uk - you’ll also get an code for 15% off if you book before 3rd July!

@katiewardwriter.bsky.social

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Thank you Annie! ❀️

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#GettingAway, the much anticipated 3rd novel by Costa-shortlisted author @katesawyer.bsky.social is out 3 July. It's so good. This guest blog explains her inspirations for a novel about holidays that you'll want to put straight in your suitcase. Read at www.anniegarthwaite.com/blog/katesawyer

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