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Georgy Jamieson @georgyjamieson.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · 17d

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...

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Katie Ward @katiewardwriter.bsky.social · 25d

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...

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, £10/5 with Jill Dawson, Phoebe Morgan (Simon & Schuster) & Emma Shercliffe (Laxfield Literary). £40 per workshop or £130 for the FULL DAY including lunch & 2 tickets to author events across the festival. Bury St Edmunds Literary Festival. QR code.

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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · Aug 29

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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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · Sep 4

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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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · Aug 22

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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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · Aug 20

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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Kate Sawyer @katesawyer.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you! ❤️

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Nicola Smith @shortbookandscribes.uk · Aug 11

#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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gillparr.bsky.social @gillparr.bsky.social · Jul 17

Our summer staff read @appletonacademy.bsky.social is #GettingAway by @katesawyer.bsky.social thanks to @readingagency.bsky.social @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social

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Laura Pearson @laurapauthor.bsky.social · Jul 15

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!

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Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · Jul 2

Launch night for @burylitfest.bsky.social; here's @katesawyer.bsky.social talking about her latest novel, Getting Away

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Kate Sawyer @katesawyer.bsky.social · Jul 5

Lovely to see you Jackie! ❤️

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Kate Sawyer @katesawyer.bsky.social · Jul 5

So please you enjoyed it Polly! ❤️

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SwearyMess @swearymess.bsky.social · Jul 5

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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 🖤 Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Have left my copy in the hotel book exchange for someone else to enjoy in this heat… which complimented it so well!

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

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Kate Sawyer @katesawyer.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thanks so much for stocking! ❤️

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Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social · Jul 5

It’s been a weirdly quiet week… perfect time to pick up a book! 📚✨

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

Support #IndieBookshops & treat yourself #BookSky💙📚 #BookRec #SummerReads

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

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · Jul 1

Welcome to my stop on the #CompulsiveReaders @tracyfenton.bsky.social #BlogTour for the moving family drama #GettingAway by @katesawyer.bsky.social 🖋💙📚

Out 3rd July from @zaffrebooks.bsky.social

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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...

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Mikela Bond @mikelawriter.bsky.social · Jun 28

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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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · Jun 26

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!

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Kate Sawyer @katesawyer.bsky.social · Jun 26

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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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival @burylitfest.bsky.social · Jun 26

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.

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