Tracey Norman Author
@traceynormanauthor.bsky.social
Dark Folklore -The History Press. Who Is Anna Stenberg? -Liminal Books. Author, historian, voice actor, creator of woolly things & art. Tutor Intro to British Witchcraft - Learn for Pleasure. Project Mgr - Folklore Library.
http://traceynormanauthor.com/
http://traceynormanauthor.com/
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Throughout a career in publishing, the commonest problem I’ve found in authors trying to break into the business is their fear of taking themselves seriously. If that’s you, try this. (Little thread follows.)
1. Remove “aspiring” or “would-be writer” from your bio. Replace it with “writer.”
1. Remove “aspiring” or “would-be writer” from your bio. Replace it with “writer.”
January 20, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Throughout a career in publishing, the commonest problem I’ve found in authors trying to break into the business is their fear of taking themselves seriously. If that’s you, try this. (Little thread follows.)
1. Remove “aspiring” or “would-be writer” from your bio. Replace it with “writer.”
1. Remove “aspiring” or “would-be writer” from your bio. Replace it with “writer.”
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Unsolicited writing advice, no.9:
When naming characters, it helps to consider: their age; their background; their culture; what part of the country they come from; their parents (why did they choose that name?). Same goes for non-British characters - (not all Frenchmen are called Serge :-)
When naming characters, it helps to consider: their age; their background; their culture; what part of the country they come from; their parents (why did they choose that name?). Same goes for non-British characters - (not all Frenchmen are called Serge :-)
January 18, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no.9:
When naming characters, it helps to consider: their age; their background; their culture; what part of the country they come from; their parents (why did they choose that name?). Same goes for non-British characters - (not all Frenchmen are called Serge :-)
When naming characters, it helps to consider: their age; their background; their culture; what part of the country they come from; their parents (why did they choose that name?). Same goes for non-British characters - (not all Frenchmen are called Serge :-)
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Another new speaker announcement. We are excited to reveal that local author and folklore expert @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social will be joining us in October to speak about Devon's Forgotten Witches www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...
January 17, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Another new speaker announcement. We are excited to reveal that local author and folklore expert @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social will be joining us in October to speak about Devon's Forgotten Witches www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...
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Now with added weevil!
Seriously, this keeps getting better and better. 😃
Get your tickets here bit.ly/flaevents and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Seriously, this keeps getting better and better. 😃
Get your tickets here bit.ly/flaevents and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Last chance to grab tickets for #CuraotrRob 's online talk tonight about the excavations of and ongoing research at Fishbourne Roman Palace!
There will be thrills. 🤩
There will be spills. 😮
There will be at least one weevil. 🤔
Book here: bit.ly/flaevents (8pm UK time)
There will be thrills. 🤩
There will be spills. 😮
There will be at least one weevil. 🤔
Book here: bit.ly/flaevents (8pm UK time)
January 15, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Now with added weevil!
Seriously, this keeps getting better and better. 😃
Get your tickets here bit.ly/flaevents and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Seriously, this keeps getting better and better. 😃
Get your tickets here bit.ly/flaevents and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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January 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I hope you all have your tickets for this one - it's going to be an excellent talk, and I'm really looking forward to it!
#RomanHistory #tessellae #archaeology #Skystorians #History #folklore #RomanBritain #Roman #fishbourne #palace #hypocaust #OnlineLecture
#RomanHistory #tessellae #archaeology #Skystorians #History #folklore #RomanBritain #Roman #fishbourne #palace #hypocaust #OnlineLecture
TONIGHT! At 8pm UK time, you can enter the mysteries of the fascinating @romanpalace.bsky.social courtesy of #CuratorRob, who will be joining us to talk about the palace and what it tells us of #Roman life.
Tickets: bit.ly/flaevents
Don't miss out - it's going to be great 😃
#Skystorians #History
Tickets: bit.ly/flaevents
Don't miss out - it's going to be great 😃
#Skystorians #History
January 15, 2026 at 11:23 AM
I hope you all have your tickets for this one - it's going to be an excellent talk, and I'm really looking forward to it!
#RomanHistory #tessellae #archaeology #Skystorians #History #folklore #RomanBritain #Roman #fishbourne #palace #hypocaust #OnlineLecture
#RomanHistory #tessellae #archaeology #Skystorians #History #folklore #RomanBritain #Roman #fishbourne #palace #hypocaust #OnlineLecture
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Derby is a city with plenty of ghosts, and we'll be bringing even more with the UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL, running at QUAD from the 27th Feb to the 1st March! www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/ #derby #derbyshire #festival #festivals #ghoststory #ghoststories #fiction #writing #writers #authors
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Derby is a city with plenty of ghosts, and we'll be bringing even more with the UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL, running at QUAD from the 27th Feb to the 1st March! www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/ #derby #derbyshire #festival #festivals #ghoststory #ghoststories #fiction #writing #writers #authors
Can't wait! I hope you have all booked your tickets for this one - bit.ly/flaevents
Should we all wear flowers to mark the occasion?! 😃😉
Seriously, though, #CuratorRob is a national treasure & we're delighted to be hosting him. Join us on Thurs!
#Roman #skystorians #history #HistorySky #folklore
Should we all wear flowers to mark the occasion?! 😃😉
Seriously, though, #CuratorRob is a national treasure & we're delighted to be hosting him. Join us on Thurs!
#Roman #skystorians #history #HistorySky #folklore
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Can't wait! I hope you have all booked your tickets for this one - bit.ly/flaevents
Should we all wear flowers to mark the occasion?! 😃😉
Seriously, though, #CuratorRob is a national treasure & we're delighted to be hosting him. Join us on Thurs!
#Roman #skystorians #history #HistorySky #folklore
Should we all wear flowers to mark the occasion?! 😃😉
Seriously, though, #CuratorRob is a national treasure & we're delighted to be hosting him. Join us on Thurs!
#Roman #skystorians #history #HistorySky #folklore
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This Thursday evening at 8pm UK, I will be hosting the splendiforous #CuratorRob (Dr Rob Symmonds) from Fishbourne @romanpalace.bsky.social for an evening of hirsute archaeological fun.
A once-only event ... be there live or miss out forever.
bit.ly/flaevents to book
A once-only event ... be there live or miss out forever.
bit.ly/flaevents to book
MOSAICS! ... HYPOCAUST CONTROVERSY!! ... BEARDS!!!
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
The Folklore Library & Archive
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January 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
This Thursday evening at 8pm UK, I will be hosting the splendiforous #CuratorRob (Dr Rob Symmonds) from Fishbourne @romanpalace.bsky.social for an evening of hirsute archaeological fun.
A once-only event ... be there live or miss out forever.
bit.ly/flaevents to book
A once-only event ... be there live or miss out forever.
bit.ly/flaevents to book
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COMING SOON...
In the first episode of 2026's Season 11 of The Folklore Podcast, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the subject of proverbs in folklore.
Watch your feeds in the next couple of days.
Image: The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
In the first episode of 2026's Season 11 of The Folklore Podcast, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the subject of proverbs in folklore.
Watch your feeds in the next couple of days.
Image: The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
January 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
COMING SOON...
In the first episode of 2026's Season 11 of The Folklore Podcast, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the subject of proverbs in folklore.
Watch your feeds in the next couple of days.
Image: The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
In the first episode of 2026's Season 11 of The Folklore Podcast, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the subject of proverbs in folklore.
Watch your feeds in the next couple of days.
Image: The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
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MOSAICS! ... HYPOCAUST CONTROVERSY!! ... BEARDS!!!
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
The Folklore Library & Archive
The Folklore Library and Archive is a registered charity number 1203418 with a remit to preserve folklore materials in all formats and make them freely available for future research and education. Ou...
bit.ly
January 10, 2026 at 9:05 AM
MOSAICS! ... HYPOCAUST CONTROVERSY!! ... BEARDS!!!
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
Made a little video! Get a cuppa and enjoy the first chapter of my #Victorian #supernatural #mystery Who Is Anna Stenberg?, set in 1865 #Dover and #Amiens, and featuring the 'what ifs' of a real #vampire case from 1840s #Paris #books #authorsky #gothic #folklore
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Reading Chapter One of my novel 'Who Is Anna Stenberg?'
YouTube video by Tracey Norman Author
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January 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Made a little video! Get a cuppa and enjoy the first chapter of my #Victorian #supernatural #mystery Who Is Anna Stenberg?, set in 1865 #Dover and #Amiens, and featuring the 'what ifs' of a real #vampire case from 1840s #Paris #books #authorsky #gothic #folklore
youtu.be/h3DSyr_4dpQ?...
youtu.be/h3DSyr_4dpQ?...
Can't wait for this one! Follow @folklorelibrary.bsky.social on here and on #eventbrite to keep up with 2026's #FLAOnline programme of talks. If you love #Roman #History, you will love #CuratorRob 's insights into #FishbourneRomanPalace
#Romans #RomanBritain #Skystorians #folklore #lecture #online
#Romans #RomanBritain #Skystorians #folklore #lecture #online
Yes - we have snagged the one and only #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social for an online talk. Book now ... this may never happen again, and there may be repercussions!
bit.ly/flaevents
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We may regret it, but we're allowing #CuratorRob out in public. We've hosed him down and locked his cider shed, so it'll be fine, right?🙏😬
For ONE NIGHT ONLY (15 Jan, 8pm) he's giving an online talk about the recent discoveries at Palace. Huxley may feature.
£5 plus booking fee. bit.ly/flaevents
For ONE NIGHT ONLY (15 Jan, 8pm) he's giving an online talk about the recent discoveries at Palace. Huxley may feature.
£5 plus booking fee. bit.ly/flaevents
January 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Can't wait for this one! Follow @folklorelibrary.bsky.social on here and on #eventbrite to keep up with 2026's #FLAOnline programme of talks. If you love #Roman #History, you will love #CuratorRob 's insights into #FishbourneRomanPalace
#Romans #RomanBritain #Skystorians #folklore #lecture #online
#Romans #RomanBritain #Skystorians #folklore #lecture #online
Looking forward to being part of this excellent event again!
Fearful February will be concluding with the in-person UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL event at QUAD in Derby, taking in three days of panels, interviews, talks, workshops and more here in Derby! www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/ #Derby #Derbyshire #EastMidlands #ghosts #ghoststory #ghoststories
January 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Looking forward to being part of this excellent event again!
@folklorepod.bsky.social and I were interviewed recently by Miranda Melcher for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social - check out the link to hear us talking about our latest #book 'Devon's Forgotten Witches 1860-1910'.
#witch #witches #books #Devon #Victorian #Edwardian
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#witch #witches #books #Devon #Victorian #Edwardian
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January 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
@folklorepod.bsky.social and I were interviewed recently by Miranda Melcher for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social - check out the link to hear us talking about our latest #book 'Devon's Forgotten Witches 1860-1910'.
#witch #witches #books #Devon #Victorian #Edwardian
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#witch #witches #books #Devon #Victorian #Edwardian
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Just added our reference library as part of John Widdowson’s collections is this handy little reference guide, compiled by the pre-Ollie “keeper of @themerl.bsky.social” Andrew Jewell.
Incidentally, @olliedouglas.bsky.social the book underneath is a fun tome on making cheeses!
Incidentally, @olliedouglas.bsky.social the book underneath is a fun tome on making cheeses!
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Just added our reference library as part of John Widdowson’s collections is this handy little reference guide, compiled by the pre-Ollie “keeper of @themerl.bsky.social” Andrew Jewell.
Incidentally, @olliedouglas.bsky.social the book underneath is a fun tome on making cheeses!
Incidentally, @olliedouglas.bsky.social the book underneath is a fun tome on making cheeses!
About an hour left to get your tickets!
#folklore #heritage #tradition #custom #HobbyHorse #Oss #WhatsOn #OnlineLecture #Kent
#folklore #heritage #tradition #custom #HobbyHorse #Oss #WhatsOn #OnlineLecture #Kent
Last call for tickets!
Our last online talk of 2025 starts in just over 2 hours. James Frost will be talking about hobby horse customs, and in particular the Hooden Horse found in Kent.
Tickets are just £5 with a video replay to watch it back later too
Visit bit.ly/flaevents to book
Our last online talk of 2025 starts in just over 2 hours. James Frost will be talking about hobby horse customs, and in particular the Hooden Horse found in Kent.
Tickets are just £5 with a video replay to watch it back later too
Visit bit.ly/flaevents to book
December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
About an hour left to get your tickets!
#folklore #heritage #tradition #custom #HobbyHorse #Oss #WhatsOn #OnlineLecture #Kent
#folklore #heritage #tradition #custom #HobbyHorse #Oss #WhatsOn #OnlineLecture #Kent
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The right: Bluesky is a angry liberal echo chamber
Bluesky: Everyone is furiously agreeing about toasties
Bluesky: Everyone is furiously agreeing about toasties
December 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The right: Bluesky is a angry liberal echo chamber
Bluesky: Everyone is furiously agreeing about toasties
Bluesky: Everyone is furiously agreeing about toasties
I'm at a #Christmas market this morning with ny #books, and I'm taking bets on how quickly I will be #Whammed and off to #Whamhalla with the other valiant fallen. Place your bets here!
a man in a moose t-shirt is standing in the dark .
ALT: a man in a moose t-shirt is standing in the dark .
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December 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I'm at a #Christmas market this morning with ny #books, and I'm taking bets on how quickly I will be #Whammed and off to #Whamhalla with the other valiant fallen. Place your bets here!
I'm at The Ship Hotel in #Crediton today between 10am and 2pm with my #books - come and check out the wonderful creators and support local businesses!
#WhatsOn #Christmas #market #local #BookSky📚🩵 #Skystorians #Devon #ChristmasShopping #ShopLocal #history #HistorySky
#folklore #tradition #heritage
#WhatsOn #Christmas #market #local #BookSky📚🩵 #Skystorians #Devon #ChristmasShopping #ShopLocal #history #HistorySky
#folklore #tradition #heritage
December 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I'm at The Ship Hotel in #Crediton today between 10am and 2pm with my #books - come and check out the wonderful creators and support local businesses!
#WhatsOn #Christmas #market #local #BookSky📚🩵 #Skystorians #Devon #ChristmasShopping #ShopLocal #history #HistorySky
#folklore #tradition #heritage
#WhatsOn #Christmas #market #local #BookSky📚🩵 #Skystorians #Devon #ChristmasShopping #ShopLocal #history #HistorySky
#folklore #tradition #heritage
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✨ The York Magic and Witchcraft Conference is back for 2026! ✨
Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿
Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to [email protected] ☺️
Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿
Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to [email protected] ☺️
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✨ The York Magic and Witchcraft Conference is back for 2026! ✨
Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿
Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to [email protected] ☺️
Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿
Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to [email protected] ☺️
The final online talk of 2025 is on SUNDAY 7 Dec - tickets at bit.ly/flaevents
Follow the @folklorelibrary.bsky.social #Eventbrite page to keep up with all our events.
I'm currently in the process of lining up speakers for 2026!
#online #WhatsOn #folklore #tradition #heritage #education #learn
Follow the @folklorelibrary.bsky.social #Eventbrite page to keep up with all our events.
I'm currently in the process of lining up speakers for 2026!
#online #WhatsOn #folklore #tradition #heritage #education #learn
This Sunday at 8pm we will be hosting our last online illustrated talk of the year (don’t worry - they will be back in 2026)
James Frost will be discussing YULETIME HOBBY HORSE CUSTOMS
Tickets are £5 from bit.ly/flaevents
Talk us via Zoom with video replay
Please share on, and come and join us
James Frost will be discussing YULETIME HOBBY HORSE CUSTOMS
Tickets are £5 from bit.ly/flaevents
Talk us via Zoom with video replay
Please share on, and come and join us
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The final online talk of 2025 is on SUNDAY 7 Dec - tickets at bit.ly/flaevents
Follow the @folklorelibrary.bsky.social #Eventbrite page to keep up with all our events.
I'm currently in the process of lining up speakers for 2026!
#online #WhatsOn #folklore #tradition #heritage #education #learn
Follow the @folklorelibrary.bsky.social #Eventbrite page to keep up with all our events.
I'm currently in the process of lining up speakers for 2026!
#online #WhatsOn #folklore #tradition #heritage #education #learn
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Last call for tickets
Online talk tonight at 8pm GMT on werewolves in folklore and myth
£5 plus video replay from
bit.ly/flaevents
Online talk tonight at 8pm GMT on werewolves in folklore and myth
£5 plus video replay from
bit.ly/flaevents
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Last call for tickets
Online talk tonight at 8pm GMT on werewolves in folklore and myth
£5 plus video replay from
bit.ly/flaevents
Online talk tonight at 8pm GMT on werewolves in folklore and myth
£5 plus video replay from
bit.ly/flaevents
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Come and grab a final fix of folk horror this festive season, with DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS: MIDWINTER 2 running online over the weekend of 6th and 7th December! www.eventbrite.com/e/darkness-i... #folkhorror #folklore #winter #midwinter #writing #writers #fiction #authors
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Come and grab a final fix of folk horror this festive season, with DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS: MIDWINTER 2 running online over the weekend of 6th and 7th December! www.eventbrite.com/e/darkness-i... #folkhorror #folklore #winter #midwinter #writing #writers #fiction #authors
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This offer ends at midnight tomorrow!
Here's something nice: VIANNE on Kindle UK for just 99p! www.amazon.co.uk/Vianne-irres...
Vianne: The irresistible new story from the million-copy bestselling author of CHOCOLAT eBook : Harris, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Vianne: The irresistible new story from the million-copy bestselling author of CHOCOLAT eBook : Harris, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This offer ends at midnight tomorrow!