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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Aug 18

Just 3 days left until the paperback release of ##IsolationWard on Thursday.
Pre-order here tinyurl.com/48etnzp5

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Essie Fox Writer @essiefox.bsky.social · Jun 21

Welcome to my new podcast: Talking the Gothic ~ 1: The Castle of Otranto open.substack.com/pub/essiefox...

Talking the Gothic ~ 1: The Castle of Otranto

Essie Fox takes a deep dive into what’s generally acclaimed as the first English Gothic novel - Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto.

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · Jul 10

📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Alison Layland buff.ly/cBQX0bo with ‘After The Clearances’!

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Jul 12

Save the date for this #CrimeFest #DeathintheDales in gorgeous Sedburgh, Cumbria.
Excited to be part of this delightful and friendly event running 17-19 October.
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DEATH IN THE DALES - FESTIVAL OF CRIME WRITING 2025

SEDBERGH ENGLAND'S BOOKTOWN is proud to present the DEATH IN THE DALES FESTIVAL 2025. 16 acclaimed authors will gather in Sedbergh on 17/18/19...

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Jul 12

Happy surprise at Chester Uni's event for the Cheshire Prize for Literature. Lovely awards for poetry & fiction, and lastly scriptwriting, which I'd entered. Unsurprised I didn't win. But I am runner-up! Very happy - my script gets into the published anthology plus a huge boost to my scriptwriting.

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TRE - Talk Radio Europe @tre.radio · May 3

In the 1st hour of the #TREBookshow, with Hannah Murray from 20.00CET - bestseller lists from @AmazonUK and #TheSundayTimes, @franquinn.bsky.social , @martinebailey.bsky.social, and Fran McKendrick #TuneIn on https://tre.radio or TRE Radio App

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 7

'Hope' by GFWatts, a painting for our times.
A blindfolded girl representing humanity sits on the globe, taking comfort from the last string of her broken lyre. Never abandon hope.
Said to have drawn @BarackObama to enter politics - may it continue to inspire.
#inspiregreatness

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · May 3

Just spent a bit of time in an Yorkshire asylum
As a reader, before you ask ;)
What an experience! Thanks @martinebailey.bsky.social

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Isolation Ward - The Book Trail

BookTrail Boarding Pass: Isolation Ward Destination/location: Yorkshire Author/guide: Martine Bailey Departure Time: 1983

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · May 1

Here's a little trailer about the brief but intense time that inspired #IsolationWard.
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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 29

Huge thanks to Cheshire and Chester Libraries for their brilliant support for #IsolationWard. It's this month's 'hidden gem' 💎

Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 18

The say after publication of #IsolationWard, it's good to take a moment and remember this is my 6th novel. It's been an amazing experience that's taken me to extraordinary places - geographical and imaginary. And now time to ponder - what next?

Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 17

Thanks, Alison. Hope you're having a wonderful time!

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 16

Tripfiction is a site that matches books to locations - I've often used it to find inspiration for holiday reading. Today I'm delighted to see my article on Yorkshire, location of Isolation Ward, taking in Hebden Bridge, Menston Asylum, the empty moors, and more.

Talking Location With Martine Bailey - YORKSHIRE - TripFiction

#TalkingLocationWith… Martine Bailey, author of Isolation Ward, set in YORKSHIRE I knew right from the beginning that the setting for my latest book,

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · Apr 17

📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Martine Bailey @MartineBailey with ‘Isolation Ward’! #mystery #crime writer #booksky

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 16

Tripfiction is a site that matches books to locations - I've often used it to find inspiration for holiday reading. Today I'm delighted to see my article on Yorkshire, location of Isolation Ward, taking in Hebden Bridge, Menston Asylum, the empty moors, and more.

Talking Location With Martine Bailey - YORKSHIRE - TripFiction

#TalkingLocationWith… Martine Bailey, author of Isolation Ward, set in YORKSHIRE I knew right from the beginning that the setting for my latest book,

www.tripfiction.com

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · Apr 16

Announcing the longlist for the 2025 Dagger for the Best Crime & Mystery Publisher! Congratulations, publishers, and good luck in the next round! #CWA_Daggers
#Daggers_2025

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 15

After an anxious start #IsolationWard has settled at an average 4 🌟 on #NetGalley as publication day looms on Thursday. Huge thanks to all you #bookbloggers and reviewers out there 🙏

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 7

'Hope' by GFWatts, a painting for our times.
A blindfolded girl representing humanity sits on the globe, taking comfort from the last string of her broken lyre. Never abandon hope.
Said to have drawn @BarackObama to enter politics - may it continue to inspire.
#inspiregreatness

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Apr 6

Beautiful. And what a stunning representation of Byron's personality x

Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Mar 30

"A must-read for all lovers of darkly disturbing psychological crime."
- Essie Fox
@essiefox.bsky.social

Still time to get an advance read of Isolation Ward until publication on 17 April.
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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Mar 30

Congratulations! xx

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Mar 8

Just heard - in the run-up to Isolation Ward's publication Sharp Scratch, the first in the series, is on offer for 99p

Five candidates. One job. A killer prepared to murder their way to the top.

Get your copy here: amzn.to/41tBqxo #ad

Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Mar 7

I have a long-term project to write about Tudor food, thanks to some lessons from Ivan Day. So this beautiful kitchen at Plas Mawr, Conwy, was so exciting! 🔥 The whole house is a historical gem 💎

Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Feb 26

Isolation Ward is now available to review on #NetGalley

Follow the link to request now: netgalley.co.uk/publisher/titl…

'Absolutely gripping. Isolation Ward is easily one of the best new thrillers I've read this year.' @tommeadauthor.bsky.social

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Martine Bailey Writer @martinebailey.bsky.social · Feb 23

Excited to post this #CoverReveal today! Just 6 weeks until the follow up to #SharpScratch is released.
Lorraine Quick is sent to a northern asylum where dangerous memories and desires erupt in murder. Allison & Busby Books

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