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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 13h

Good morning!It's #bookshopday so the perfect excuse to take yourself to @gaystheword.bsky.social and nab yourself a #signed copy of MartIn Sherman's memoir ON THE BOARDWALK. #booklovers #happyplace

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 1d

Something for the weekend? Don't mind if we do listen to the music that features in Martin Sherman's memoir ON THE BOARDWALK . A selection that take us from 1930s Atlantic City through Woodstock and up to the premier of his play BENT on Broadway in the 1970s. #soundup #Enjoy
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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 1d

Forward thinking from Ireland. We can only hope other countries will do similar.
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Irish government to start paying musicians basic income of €325 a week

The scheme aims to support 2,000 artists and creative workers, starting in September 2026

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 2d

Save the date! This Sunday October 12 Martin Sherman is Michael Berkeley's guest on Private Passions @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social. #tunein at midday.📻

InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 3d

Fantastic! Please do let us know!

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 3d

Would you like to see the #books that inspired Martin Sherman when he was writing his #memoir ON THE BOARDWALK? Of course you do! Follow the link👇to host bookshop.org and find out if you have any matches or maybe discover some #mustreads. Enjoy! bit.ly/4odIbfx

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 4d

Have you got your copy of Martin Sherman's #audacious memoir ON THE BOARDWALK? It is widely available at all good bookshops and online platforms or at the flick of a finger here: amzn.to/4mHz0n7

InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 5d

Good morning! Thank you so much to Bob the Bookerer for including Martin Sherman's memoir ON THE BOARDWALK in his weekly round up. Check out his #vlog here: bit.ly/42ra9vO

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 6d

Drum roll please for a cover reveal! HOMOGRAPHY is the third #poetry collection from @nathanevansarts and edited by Joelle Taylor. This #bold publication will be out to celebrate #LGBTQIA+HistoryMonth2026. Please do reserve your copy here: bit.ly/3WrHDXe

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 7d

Find your copy of Martin Sherman's 'absolutely mesmerising' #memoir ON THE BOARDWALK at all good bookshops and outlets or follow this link: amzn.to/4mHz0n7

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 9d

A taste of Martin Sherman’s On the Boardwalk is now live on @PewterWolf! Huge thanks to Andrew for sharing this extract. Discover the memoir everyone’s talking about via our linktree or here 👉 thepewterwolf.blogspot.com/2025/09/on-b...

On The Broadwalk Extract

EXTRACT TIME! Oh yes, I have something fun to share, from a book that was released yesterday! On the Broadwalk: A Memoir by Martin Sherman ...

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 9d

Celebrate #nationalpoetryday2025 and treat yourself to THREADS a collection of poems by @nathanevansarts and bespoke photographs by @Justin_Writer.Threads was our first ever release and now sports a #newcover. bit.ly/3KAUyn8

InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 11d

What a gorgeous shot of two #legends! Vanessa Redgrave and Martin Sherman at the launch of Martin's memoir ON THE BOARDWALK and yes, we are still pinching ourselves! Find your copy of this #mustread at all good #bookshops and online platforms.

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 12d

Poignant words from Martin Sherman at the launch of his #memoir ON THE BOARDWALK. He describes both the 'shadow' the devastating #Huntingtonsdisease had cast over his whole life, followed by the 'hope' the very recent news of successful #genetherapy treatment had given him.

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 15d

The launch of Martin Sherman's ON THE BOARDWALK was just spectacular – tears, laughter and some very familiar faces mingled @WaterstonesTraf. Thank you if you joined us! Official photos to follow so #watchthisspace. This magnificent #memoir is officially out. Do read!

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 16d

We continue to celebrate #publishing Martin Sherman's memoir ON THE BOARDWALK today with this latest piece of #press in AnOther Magazine – fabulous indeed! Plus the photographs are taken by our @justindavid.bsky.social bit.ly/46kVcOa

In His New Memoir, Playwright Martin Sherman Reckons with His Past

As his new memoir is published, the Bent playwright talks about his difficult childhood, whether straight actors should play queer roles, and the importance of not giving up

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Publishing Day to Martin Sherman. What an honour for us to be trusted with his #extraordinary #memoir ON THE BOARDWALK. A life #story that must be read far and wide. Available now in all good #bookshops and #online platforms. #resilience #art #theatre #watershed

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 16d

Martin Sherman’s On the Boardwalk is LAUNCHED today. It feels fated that in the same week, scientists announce a breakthrough in the treatment of #HuntingtonsDisease, which tragically claimed Martin’s mother, and is a central thread of his story. bit.ly/46ka2Va

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Acclaimed playwright Martin Sherman takes us on a journey from 1930s New Jersey, where he was born into a Jewish immigrant family, to 1970s Broadway—for the premier of his seminal play Bent starring R...

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 18d

Martin Sherman's long overdue memoir ON THE BOARDWALK will be published this Thursday. You can reserve your copy of this 'fascinating and brilliant' #mustread here: amzn.to/4mHz0n7
#legend #playwright #gamechanger

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 21d

The #countdown to publishing Martin Sherman's 'masterwork of experiences' ON THE BOARDWALK commences. We release his glorious memoir this Thursday. Reserve YOUR copy here:https://amzn.to/4mHz0n7

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InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 23d

We can't believe it is only one week before we #publish Martin Sherman's hugely anticipated memoir ON THE BOARDWALK. There are still a few #signedcopies to be had here at Inkandescent Towers. #followthelink #chopchop bit.ly/3QszFdy

InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 24d

A week tomorrow we publish Martin Sherman's much anticipated ON THE BOARDWALK. We are #excited. Do read Philip Fisher's lovely and insightful review in @BritTheatreGuid to find out more about this "scurrilous" #memoir. bit.ly/4n2ct4w

InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 26d

Do tune into this new #podcast episode @britishtheatreguide.info. David Chaddderton interviews Martin Sherman about his up and coming #memoir ON THE BOARDWALK. bit.ly/4mXDR3C #mustlisten

InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · 29d

Martin Sherman's #astounding memoir ON THE BOARDWALK is published on September 25. Make sure you are first in the queue and preorder today : amzn.to/4mHz0n7 #mustread #legends

InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

From Bent to On the Boardwalk—Martin Sherman has spent a lifetime reshaping culture. This groundbreaking play was a game changer for the LGBTQ+ community. We, Inkandescent, are very proud to launch his memoir on September 25th. Pre-order link amzn.to/45zhADa

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