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Writer of thrillers ✍️ Derry Girl ☘️ Izzy’s Human 🐾 aka FREYA KENNEDY, when I'm feeling romantic. 💕 Powered by ADHD, HRT & Maltesers 🤯🥵🍫 Published by @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social New thriller: 📕The Perfect Mother 😱🔪🎈- February '25

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Nov 14

A brief introduction for all the new follower types.

I'm a former journalist & current author.
I've had 20 novels published and I write both psychological thrillers and rom-coms.
I'm from Derry, and I'm a mum to two humans, two dogs and two cats.
I am AUDHD and menopausal. But I'm nice, honest.

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Oct 2

And here we go!!!

The official cover reveal for PEOPLE DON'T JUST DISAPPEAR which will be released on November 29...

A BRAND NEW utterly gripping thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Department Q.

Now available for pre-order!

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Apr 9

Listen in to BBC Radio Foyle after 8.30 to hear me talk about the great meta copyright theft!

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Bridge Books Dromore @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social · Mar 26

The #DromoreBookFestival spotlights continue! Join authors @claireallan.bsky.social & Emma Heatherington for a heartfelt evening of stories, friendship, and resilience at Dromore Cathedral . £5 per ticket goes to the Mandeville Unit. It will be emotional! ❤️
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 22

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

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Joanna @therealjoanna23.bsky.social · Mar 22

@claireallan.bsky.social I really loved The Fabulous Forties Club! My favourite line, which made me laugh out loud, was "I would rather nail my boobs to the wall than set foot in a club." Can't wait for your next book!

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 22

Ah thank you!!! I’m just doing the proof read for TFFC book two, which is coming in May.
The ladies go on a retreat for menopausal women, deal with the Adam/ Jodie situation and we see how things go with Conal. Plus we get an insight into Niamh’s story ❤️

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 18

Men's clothes are not designed for the cut and shape of a female body. And I could walk into any shop on the high street and find clothes in a UK size 6/ US size 2 at an affordable price. HTH.

Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 18

Some of our children read, watch TV or consume information online. HTH.

Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 18

Google the luteal phase. HTH.

Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 18

A child knows his/ her eyes are blue without having to make decisions. HTH.

Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 18

Yes. HTH

Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 18

People don't have to say nice things.
Nor do people have to be cruel.
There's a whole spectrum of responses that are not nice, but also not cruel. HTH.

Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 18

Are you well? You've gone through countless of my posts just to criticise me and/ or them. Clearly I am not your cup of tea, so just hit the unfollow/ block button. It's cool. I'll still sleep well at night.

Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 13

You'll start a war with that picture!

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Angela McMahon @angelaontour.bsky.social · Mar 13

I believe the Irish Tea Sock has made a statement on this matter, but thank you for bringing it to wider attention.

My tea has now run out and I'll be implementing the third element of the International Tea Protocol.

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 13

No matter how often we hear it, it still makes me jump!

Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 13

(If you think I'm joking just look at how heated everything is over the border protocols since Brexit. Grown men fighting with each other over sausages, FGS!)

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 13

If they allow it on Sundays, the people will want to turn it off on bank holidays and it will spiral from there. There has to be a uniformity to these things.

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 13

Some believe this is why there such strong feeling about the border protocol debate post Brexit.
The loss of the mandatory tea alarm was seen as an attack on British culture.
The Irish system makes it illegal to refuse a cup of tea unless you've had 5 cups that day. 'Ah go on, go on, go on' etc

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 13

There is so much chat about the Tea Alarm on social media just now but as usual our unique arrangement in the North of Ireland has been absent from the conversation.
Mad when you think it was this exact issue that nearly derailed the entire peace process.

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 13

PSA: Under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland residents can choose whether to respect the British Tea Alarm or the Irish Tea Act.
I don't think enough Americans know about this. The Irish Tea Act is based on a cumulative cups of tea drunk in a day, rather than an alarm system.

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 12

I’m on estrogen, but can’t take progesterone. It’s always hormones, isn’t it?

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The Homeschoolery @amanda-ghr.bsky.social · Mar 12

Yes. Post ovulation our skin tends to look less vibrant and elastic. Right before we menstruate again is usually the worst.

It may also be a sign to get your hormone levels checked to see if anything is off.

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 12

I’m perimenopausal so my hormones are definitely ALL off ❤️

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Claire Allan Author @claireallan.bsky.social · Mar 12

I am wanting to yeet all the mirrors out of the house.