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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 18h

Got a question about publishing you've always wanted answered? Well now's your chance!

#AuthorTalk #WritingCommunity #Manchester

@aknighton.bsky.social ky.social @emmasternerradley.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social
@alethearlyons.bsky.social
@urmstonbooks.bsky.social

Background graphic of a printing press. Urmston Books and BFS logos on either side of the title.
Three author photos beneath title plus the compass emblem for Northodox Press
Text:
The British Fantasy Society & Urmston Books & Board Games
“Paths to Publication”
Keith Dickinson, Andrew Knighton, Emma Sterner-Radley, Northodox Press
Wednesday 22nd October, 7pm, Urmston Books, 72 Flixton Road, M41 5AB
Tickets £5
https://www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/paths-to-publication

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 5d

CBNN’s Bookshop of the Month for October is Urmston Books in Urmston. They tell us about their Book of the Month, Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @urmstonbooks.bsky.social @ashleythorpe.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 5d

CBNN’s Bookshop of the Month for October is Urmston Books in Urmston. They tell us about their Book of the Month, Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @urmstonbooks.bsky.social @ashleythorpe.bsky.social

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Daniel Peak @idanielpeak.bsky.social · 10d

Got a lovely welcome at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social where they let me sign my name in the Grimstinks and I bought this…

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Northodox Press 📖 @northodoxpress.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚨Tomorrow night at Urmston Books and Board Games🚨

4 of our brilliant writers are doing a panel to discuss how class shaped and was portrayed in their writing.

You can grab free tickets below.

Don't miss out!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/class-ic-l...

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Chloe @cdelull.bsky.social · Sep 11

and tonight I'm excited to be joining this author panel at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social to be chatting about one of my favourite topics: class in fiction

free tickets here - come and join the conversation!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/class-ic-l...

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Abby Bulmer: Commissions Open @abbybulmer.bsky.social · Aug 4

This Sunday, come and draw some weird little critters with me at 14:00! #ThePhoenixComic #Doggo #workshop

Advert for a digital workshop for the Phoenix on the 10th of August, at 14:00. Come and draw DOGGO and friends with me!

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · Jul 16

Less than a week until our event with author James Ellson, where he'll be talking to us about his shared history with the most successful mystery writer of all time.

Book your tickets now on urmstonbooks.co.uk/james-ellson

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Jo Bell @jobellwriter.bsky.social · Jun 29

This Saturday, 5th July! Brunch @urmstonbooks.bsky.social - come and join us!

Jo Bell @jobellwriter.bsky.social · Jun 20

It's me, plus pancakes and coffee and good conversation. Come and say hello, have brunch and share your questions in a bookish haven at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social - July 5th. Tickets here -

Book Brunch with Jo Bell | Urmston Books And Bo

www.urmstonbooks.co.uk

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Thea Lyons 🌈 Updates Only. Please 👀 at my 📚. 💜 @alethearlyons.bsky.social · Jun 21

Come along for an @britfantasysoc.bsky.social chat about #Worldbuilding with Paul Edwards, Dan Hanks, Eliza Chan, & me.

Tickets includes a drink & are redeemable against a book.

We'll be at the lovely indie @urmstonbooks.bsky.social.

#SFFBooks #AuthorTalk #WritingCommunity #WritingPanel

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Jo Bell @jobellwriter.bsky.social · Jun 20

It's me, plus pancakes and coffee and good conversation. Come and say hello, have brunch and share your questions in a bookish haven at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social - July 5th. Tickets here -

Book Brunch with Jo Bell | Urmston Books And Bo

www.urmstonbooks.co.uk

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Geoff Nelder @geoffnelder.bsky.social · Jun 13

#Urmston Books www.urmstonbooks.co.uk
sells SUPPOSE WE. In which:- a spaceship crashed on a planet but the natives are so advanced they ignore the humans. “Original mouth agape concepts” 5* reviews #firstcontact #scencefiction mybook.to/SupposeWe

Urmston Books and Board Games | Manchester

An independent family-run bookshop and board game café in Urmston, Manchester, designed to celebrate stories – both for you and by you.

www.urmstonbooks.co.uk

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Thea Lyons 🌈 Updates Only. Please 👀 at my 📚. 💜 @alethearlyons.bsky.social · Jun 11

Come join @elizachanwrites.bsky.social, @danhanks.bsky.social, @paulsedwards.bsky.social, & me on June 24th for a panel on #WorldBuilding. Still a few tickets left.

At @urmstonbooks.bsky.social
Arranged by @britfantasysoc.bsky.social.

Tickets: www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new-worlds

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Jo Bell @jobellwriter.bsky.social · Jun 5

Me - with added pancakes! Urmston Books, Manchester on Saturday 5th July.

Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Join us for our first ever book brunch with award-winning poet and author @jobellwriter.bsky.social.

Jo will be introducing us to her new book, Boater: A Life on England's Waterways, a lyrical memoir journeying through the past and present of our historic canals.

Poster for book brunch with Jo Bell. Saturday 5th July, 11am - 12pm.

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Book your ticket now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/jo-bell

Tickets are £10 and includes a hot or cold soft drink and a selection of croissants, pastries and pancakes. A book and ticket option is also available for just £20, which includes a copy of Boater (£16.99).

We'd love to see you there!

Book Brunch with Jo Bell | Urmston Books And Bo

urmstonbooks.co.uk

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Join us for our first ever book brunch with award-winning poet and author @jobellwriter.bsky.social.

Jo will be introducing us to her new book, Boater: A Life on England's Waterways, a lyrical memoir journeying through the past and present of our historic canals.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · May 27

The BFS is excited to announce our first event with Urmston Books and Boardgames, Building New Worlds: Imagination and identity in science fiction and fantasy. Tuesday 24th June 2025, 7pm (BST). 72 Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5AB

Ticket here: www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new...

Two book covers on either side:
Left: Fathomfolk and The Hiding
Right: The Way Up Is Death and The Triton Run

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · May 26

Tickets available here - www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new... :)

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Thea Lyons 🌈 Updates Only. Please 👀 at my 📚. 💜 @alethearlyons.bsky.social · May 25

Looking forward to this @britfantasysoc.bsky.social event with @urmstonbooks.bsky.social on June 24th at 7pm.

Building New Worlds: Imagination and identity in science fiction and fantasy.

Featuring @elizachanwrites.bsky.social, @danhanks.bsky.social, & @paulsedwards.bsky.social, plus me.

Three central panels with text:
1. “The British Fantasy Society & Urmston Books
‘Building New Worlds’
Imagination and identity in science fiction and fantasy”
2. “Eliza Chan
Dan Hanks
Alethea Lyons (mod)
Paul Edwards”
3. Tuesday 24th June 7pm BST
72 Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5AB
www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new-worlds
Two book covers on either side:
Left: Fathomfolk and The Hiding
Right: The Way Up Is Death and The Triton Run

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · May 9

Tickets are just £5 and includes a welcome drink. Book and ticket options are also available!
Book your tickets now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/marnie-riches-paul-finch

Marnie Riches and Paul Finch | Urmston Books And Bo

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · May 9

Are you coming along to our next author event? Join authors @marnieriches.bsky.social and Paul Finch to chat about their latest books and ask them your burning questions! Both books are getting great ratings so if you're a fan of cosy crime or thrillers, this is one not to be missed. 👀

An image for an event at Urmston Books and Boardgames. An evening with Marnie Riches and Paul Finch. Tuesday 27th May 2025, 7pm

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Paul S Edwards @paulsedwards.bsky.social · May 6

An event! In June! Come and enjoy a discussion about World Building and buy some books.

Building new worlds - Sci-fi and fantasy | Urmston Books And Boardgames

www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new...

Building new worlds - Sci-fi and fantasy | Urmston Books And Bo

www.urmstonbooks.co.uk

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · May 6

Signed copies of The Girl in Cell A and The Missing Hour are now available in store.

Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · May 6

A huge thanks to @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @robertrutherford.bsky.social for a fascinating evening and great insight into their new thrillers! Many thanks also to everyone who came and to Helen Nugent and our event partners Trafford Libraries for being such great hosts.

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · May 3

Roll on Tuesday! Guaranteed waaaay better entertainment than staying in to watch Corrie - still a few tickets left if you’re at a loose end around Manchester 👇👇👇

Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · May 2

Event stock is here and we’re getting excited! Meet @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @robertrutherford.bsky.social next Tuesday at 7pm to find out all about their latest books and the challenges and craft of writing a thriller.

Tickets- urmstonbooks.co.uk/vaseem-khan-robert-rutherford

Don’t miss out!

Photo of a table with copies of two books stacked up, The Girl in Cell A by Vaseem Khan and The Missing Hour by Robert Rutherford

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