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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Mar 25

The government is threatening to snatch away free school meals from the youngest children in its latest round of cuts. People did not vote Labour to see the party take food out of children's mouths. Sign the petition: r.ippl.es/school-meals/

Petition: Don’t take away our free school meals!

I’ve just signed to support this campaign – join me

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Mar 20

We must stop Trump exporting bigotry and hate.

Join me and @GoodLawProject and tell Trump loud and clear: not in the UK.https://goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/stop-trump-exporting-bigotry-and-hate/?utm_source=bluesky

Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Mar 11

Do something to try and save these womens’ lives. SIGN THIS PETITION .

email.amnestyuk.org.uk/q/11mgtfZ0mz...

URGENT: Stop the executions of Kurdish women Pakhshan and Verisheh

email.amnestyuk.org.uk

Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 22

Here’s your Saturday reminder that the #kindle versions are all 99p/99c!
Sometimes you have to do what you have to do and it’s barely giving the patriarchy any money at all! #amreading#thewondergirls #femaleempowerment #antifascistaction
Get ‘em here
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088NK5PYF
#Books
#BookSky
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The Wonder Girls

Visit Amazon's The Wonder Girls page and shop for all The Wonder Girls books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Wonder Girls

www.amazon.co.uk

Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 22

Really happy to see that #Newbury library has copies! Thank you West Berkshire Librarians!
My #library list is growing!
#libraries #LibraryLove
#thewondergirls
#booksky
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Photo of three paperbacks - The Wonder Girls Trilogy by J.M. Carr

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 20

How to celebrate a shortlisting - make all your books 99p/99c on Kindle! (NB there are other ways to buy if you’re not a fan of Amazon!) links in the post….
@bookbrunch
#BookSky
#Books
#TheSelfies
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The Selfies

Good news being in short supply these days, I was thrilled to get an email from BookBrunch telling me that The Wonder Girls Rebel was one of six shortlisted books in the children's category of The Sel...

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 13

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
Day 16

Book, ‘Bereft’ by Chris Womersely, cover showing a girl running through a wheat field under a stormy sky.

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 13

My Blackshirt busting girls are on #TheSelfies shortlist!
Lovely in p’back or v affordable 99p/99c on #Kindle!
FAB 2b with these 5⭐️ indies!
@bookbrunch.bsky.social
@kareninglis.bsky.social
@clairelinney.bsky.social
SarahLustig
KirstieWatson & NinaKhalova
IanHunter

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088NK5PYF

The Wonder Girls

Visit Amazon's The Wonder Girls page and shop for all The Wonder Girls books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Wonder Girls

www.amazon.co.uk

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 11

#TheWonderGirlsRebel has been shortlisted for #TheSelfies! 1930s girlgang takes on the far right and rescues kids in peril!
To celebrate, all 3 books are 99p/99c each on #kindle until March 12
#BookSky
#Books
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www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088NK5PY...

The Wonder Girls

Visit Amazon's The Wonder Girls page and shop for all The Wonder Girls books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Wonder Girls

www.amazon.co.uk

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 11

*The Wonder Girls Rebel* has been shortlisted for #TheSelfies!
To celebrate, all three books are 99p/99c each on #Kindle until 12 March!
Grab the whole digital set for £2.97!
#Booksky
#Books
#amreading

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088NK5PY...

The Wonder Girls

Visit Amazon's The Wonder Girls page and shop for all The Wonder Girls books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Wonder Girls

www.amazon.co.uk

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BookBrunch @bookbrunch.bsky.social · Feb 11

Today's top story:

London Book Fair has unveiled the shortlist for the 2025 Trailblazers Awards - they highlight professionals in their first 10 years of working in publishing

https://buff.ly/3EugvBx (£)

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 11

Ooh look my #anitfascist #1930s girlgang #MG adventure #TheWonderGirlsRebel made the shortlist!

BookBrunch @bookbrunch.bsky.social · Feb 11

The shortlists have been revealed for the seventh year of the Selfies Awards, which celebrate the very best in self-publishing

https://buff.ly/4hyGwxW (£)

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BookBrunch @bookbrunch.bsky.social · Feb 11

The shortlists have been revealed for the seventh year of the Selfies Awards, which celebrate the very best in self-publishing

https://buff.ly/4hyGwxW (£)

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 7

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
Day 15

Front cover of ‘Standing in the Rainbow’ by Fannie Flagg showing the corner of a house with a US flag in the window on a small town street

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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · Jan 30

It’s all beginning to feel a bit 1984. We’re in a battle against autocrats and oligarchs who are using money and misinformation to dismantle democracies. That’s why we’re looking for 1,984 new monthly supporters to make our biggest and boldest plans a reality (see link in bio)

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 7

This is serious. New polling shows Reform UK surging—they could win 67 seats and become one of the biggest parties in Parliament.

They’re building a ruthless campaign machine to push their far-right agenda. We need to fight back. Will you join me?

www.stop-reform.org @hopenothate.org.uk

Join the fightback | Reform UK’s surge is a wake up call – it’s time to act ⏰ | Linktree

Reform UK is growing faster than anyone expected. Our new MRP polling shows that if a General Election were held tomorrow, they could win up to 76 seats—potentially surging to 169 if they gain just 3%...

www.stop-reform.org

Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 6

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
Day 14

Front cover of ‘Klara and the Sun’ by Kazuo Ishiguro - a blue square with the sun peeping in. All against a solid red orange background with title and author name.

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Feb 1

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
Day 13

Cover for Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro shoeing a sundial a long drive and a large country house in the distance.

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Jan 31

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
Day 12

Cover of book ‘Liar and Spy’ by Rebecca and Stead, showing a pair of binollculars dangling in a night sky, hooked on the s of the title over an apartment block.

Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Jan 30

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
#BookSky
💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
Day 11

Book cover for Bereft by Chris Womersley showing a girlrunning through long, dry grass under a stormy sky.

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · Oct 25

My first book is free. scgowland.com/contact/

“Epic fantasy at its best…”

“A fantastic read, full of snappy dialogue and emotional resonance.”

"Honestly it's a breath of fresh air in fantasy. Highly recommend."

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Jan 30

Writing anything worth reading is hard. I’m never sure if i’ve managed it but at least I’ve entertained myself and escaped from the real world for a while.
I have tips - don’t we all? Here’s one…
#booksky #amwriting
#author
www.jmcarr.com/post/how-to-...

How to Write a Gripping Story 2

Thanks for checking out my top tips! Here's number two and it's one of my toppest.Newton's Third Law of MotionDid Isaac Newton (1642ish – 1726ish), famous for falling apples and gravity, realise he h...

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Jan 30

“A swashbuckling, anti-fascist, inclusive and girl-empowering page turner!”
“I really loved this book. It's funny, charming, heart wrenching and a perfect read for anyone looking for something to make you feel good about the world.”
www.jmcarr.com/twg1
#1930s #antifascist #kindle #BookSky #Books

Wonder Girls book cover as a ebook - 2 girls running away from a car on a london street at night - with quote ‘a glorious life affirming read’ and price 99p/99c

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Jan 29

Starting prep for #WorldBookDay25 with image and video searches about #TheBattleofCableStreet
Love this one (that I can’t use in school sadly) from #TheMenTheyCouldn’tHang
#TheWonderGirls #Booksky
youtu.be/Vv9iZ6Aj8oM?...

Ghosts of Cable street - The men they couldn't hang

YouTube video by Another Angry Voice

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Jan @jmcarr.bsky.social · Jan 29

Working through the UK’s libraries to tell them about *The Wonder Girls*.
If you’re independent like me and want your books in libraries, go to www.askewsandholts.com/AskHolts/Sel...
And here’s a great film from 1989 about how they get on the shelves. #BookSky #libraries

youtu.be/1beMIrogz24?...

Askews : a look back at library supply in 1989

YouTube video by Askews & Holts Library Services

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