Penny Haw
@pennyhaw.bsky.social
Author of Follow Me to Africa, The Invincible Miss Cust, The Woman at the Wheel, The Woman and Her Stars (March 2026), The Wilderness Between Us and Nicko. Dog walker. Runner. Former journalist.
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Penny Haw
@pennyhaw.bsky.social
· Nov 20
My historical fiction. Follow Me to Africa is inspired by the extraordinary life of paleoanthropologist, Mary Leakey and is out in February 2025. All are published by Sourcebooks Landmark.
Casting announcement!
‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ and ‘Cruella de Vil’ star Elizabeth Knowelden will narrate ‘The Woman and Her Stars’ audiobook. The audiobook will be released at the same time as the book on March 3, 2026.
‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ and ‘Cruella de Vil’ star Elizabeth Knowelden will narrate ‘The Woman and Her Stars’ audiobook. The audiobook will be released at the same time as the book on March 3, 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Casting announcement!
‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ and ‘Cruella de Vil’ star Elizabeth Knowelden will narrate ‘The Woman and Her Stars’ audiobook. The audiobook will be released at the same time as the book on March 3, 2026.
‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ and ‘Cruella de Vil’ star Elizabeth Knowelden will narrate ‘The Woman and Her Stars’ audiobook. The audiobook will be released at the same time as the book on March 3, 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy International Cheetah Day!
Learn more about cheetahs and how to save the species at www.internationalcheetahday.com.
Learn more about cheetahs and how to save the species at www.internationalcheetahday.com.
Coming to a book retailer near you in four months!
Thank you for this wonderful review, Audrey Blake. 💕
Links to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are in my bio.
Thank you for this wonderful review, Audrey Blake. 💕
Links to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are in my bio.
December 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Coming to a book retailer near you in four months!
Thank you for this wonderful review, Audrey Blake. 💕
Links to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are in my bio.
Thank you for this wonderful review, Audrey Blake. 💕
Links to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are in my bio.
Cyber Monday Book Deal!
If you haven't yet read Follow Me to Africa, here's your chance to get it at a steal with this Cyber Monday Book Deal. The link is in my bio.
If you haven't yet read Follow Me to Africa, here's your chance to get it at a steal with this Cyber Monday Book Deal. The link is in my bio.
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cyber Monday Book Deal!
If you haven't yet read Follow Me to Africa, here's your chance to get it at a steal with this Cyber Monday Book Deal. The link is in my bio.
If you haven't yet read Follow Me to Africa, here's your chance to get it at a steal with this Cyber Monday Book Deal. The link is in my bio.
Thank you for the wonderful review Tracey Enerson Wood! I am thrilled you enjoyed my story about Caroline Herschel. The Woman and Her Stars will be published on March 3, 2026 and is available on pre-order now wherever you buy your books. See the link in my bio.
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thank you for the wonderful review Tracey Enerson Wood! I am thrilled you enjoyed my story about Caroline Herschel. The Woman and Her Stars will be published on March 3, 2026 and is available on pre-order now wherever you buy your books. See the link in my bio.
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Great novel and history of science. www.netgalley.com/book/688668/...
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The Woman and Her Stars
I just reviewed The Woman and Her Stars by Penny Haw
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November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Great novel and history of science. www.netgalley.com/book/688668/...
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Publisher of the audio version of The Woman at the Wheel, Recorded Books is celebrating Thanksgiving with a special 50% off discount. www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
50% OFF The Woman at the Wheel
'Unfortunately, only a girl again.'
From a young age, Cäcilie Bertha Ringer is fascinated by her father’s work as a master builder in Pforzheim, Germany. But those five words, wh...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Publisher of the audio version of The Woman at the Wheel, Recorded Books is celebrating Thanksgiving with a special 50% off discount. www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
If you’re interested in evolution, paleoanthropology, and/or read Follow Me to Africa, my book about Mary Leakey, you’ll be fascinated by this study—co-authored by Mary’s granddaughter, Louise Leakey—about the hands of Paranthropus boisei unearthed recently.
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
If you’re interested in evolution, paleoanthropology, and/or read Follow Me to Africa, my book about Mary Leakey, you’ll be fascinated by this study—co-authored by Mary’s granddaughter, Louise Leakey—about the hands of Paranthropus boisei unearthed recently.
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
It's just five months to publication of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS, which is historical fiction about 18th century astronomer, Caroline Herschel. See the link to pre-order or add to your wish list in my bio.
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
It's just five months to publication of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS, which is historical fiction about 18th century astronomer, Caroline Herschel. See the link to pre-order or add to your wish list in my bio.
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Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
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Don’t miss this opportunity!
Goodreads giveaway alert!
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
October 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Goodreads giveaway alert!
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
October 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Reposted by Penny Haw
Goodreads giveaway alert!
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
October 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Goodreads giveaway alert!
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Read this, read that; the choices are overwhelming, but @lisamarks.bsky.social 's 'Your Monday Mote' is one you shouldn't miss. open.substack.com/pub/lisamark...
Your Monday mote
The superpower of community
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October 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Read this, read that; the choices are overwhelming, but @lisamarks.bsky.social 's 'Your Monday Mote' is one you shouldn't miss. open.substack.com/pub/lisamark...
Goodreads giveaway alert!
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
October 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Goodreads giveaway alert!
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.
Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
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Happiness is ... Liberty Books with Christy, @pennyhaw.bsky.social & @gailgil.bsky.social! ❤️
September 20, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Happiness is ... Liberty Books with Christy, @pennyhaw.bsky.social & @gailgil.bsky.social! ❤️
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Writing biographical fiction has opened my eyes to how many other women have done amazing things we’ll never know because they weren’t written about alongside the history of their fathers, brothers, and husbands. Anonymous, but we applaud and thank you nonetheless.
August 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Writing biographical fiction has opened my eyes to how many other women have done amazing things we’ll never know because they weren’t written about alongside the history of their fathers, brothers, and husbands. Anonymous, but we applaud and thank you nonetheless.
Reposted by Penny Haw
Hankering after more Gilded Age? You might enjoy The Woman at the Wheel.
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hankering after more Gilded Age? You might enjoy The Woman at the Wheel.
PRE-ORDER SALE!
For a limited time, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for readers with a (free) B&N Rewards account. Now is the perfect time to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS.
Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-woman-...
For a limited time, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for readers with a (free) B&N Rewards account. Now is the perfect time to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS.
Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-woman-...
September 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
PRE-ORDER SALE!
For a limited time, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for readers with a (free) B&N Rewards account. Now is the perfect time to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS.
Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-woman-...
For a limited time, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for readers with a (free) B&N Rewards account. Now is the perfect time to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS.
Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-woman-...
Hankering after more Gilded Age? You might enjoy The Woman at the Wheel.
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hankering after more Gilded Age? You might enjoy The Woman at the Wheel.
Writing biographical fiction has opened my eyes to how many other women have done amazing things we’ll never know because they weren’t written about alongside the history of their fathers, brothers, and husbands. Anonymous, but we applaud and thank you nonetheless.
August 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Writing biographical fiction has opened my eyes to how many other women have done amazing things we’ll never know because they weren’t written about alongside the history of their fathers, brothers, and husbands. Anonymous, but we applaud and thank you nonetheless.
If you're looking for some weekend reading inspiration and you loved watching Out of Africa, you might enjoy Follow Me to Africa.
There's more information on the book in the link in my bio.
There's more information on the book in the link in my bio.
August 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you're looking for some weekend reading inspiration and you loved watching Out of Africa, you might enjoy Follow Me to Africa.
There's more information on the book in the link in my bio.
There's more information on the book in the link in my bio.
Today, four years ago.
"...this book is no fluff ball." It's one of the most memorable reviews of The Wilderness Between Us, which went on to win the 2022 WFWA Star Award.
Read more about the book here tinyurl.com/39mbfy62
"...this book is no fluff ball." It's one of the most memorable reviews of The Wilderness Between Us, which went on to win the 2022 WFWA Star Award.
Read more about the book here tinyurl.com/39mbfy62
August 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Today, four years ago.
"...this book is no fluff ball." It's one of the most memorable reviews of The Wilderness Between Us, which went on to win the 2022 WFWA Star Award.
Read more about the book here tinyurl.com/39mbfy62
"...this book is no fluff ball." It's one of the most memorable reviews of The Wilderness Between Us, which went on to win the 2022 WFWA Star Award.
Read more about the book here tinyurl.com/39mbfy62
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We are delighted to announce that the SA Book Awards 2025 Adult Fiction Shortlist includes 'The Bitterness of Olives' by Andrew Brown! Congratulations, Andrew, and all other shortlisted authors!
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August 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We are delighted to announce that the SA Book Awards 2025 Adult Fiction Shortlist includes 'The Bitterness of Olives' by Andrew Brown! Congratulations, Andrew, and all other shortlisted authors!
karavanpress.com/2025/08/07/s...
karavanpress.com/2025/08/07/s...