Dr. Zoë Marriott
@zdmarriott.bsky.social
PhD, novelist, RLF Fellow at Uni of Lincoln & Lincoln Bishop Uni. Working class autistic spoonie. Aro/ace. She/they. Proud to be rep'ed by @agentkateshaw.bsky.social. THE MOONLIT MAZE 2025, from @headlinebooks.bsky.social. No dms pls.
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MY DEBUT HISTORICAL NOVEL IS OUT TODAY! 🥳🎂🎉
The Moonlit Maze is a 'deliciously atmospheric mystery' (Ruth Ware) & 'spellbinding love story' (reader review), filled with 1920s glamour, forbidden love, found family & a hint of a haunting (or is it?). Learn more in comments!
The Moonlit Maze is a 'deliciously atmospheric mystery' (Ruth Ware) & 'spellbinding love story' (reader review), filled with 1920s glamour, forbidden love, found family & a hint of a haunting (or is it?). Learn more in comments!
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Being a British parent is so weird bc you're actually worried about paying the sky high rent/mortgage & getting GP appointments but the entire press keeps telling you you're worried there's a trans person or immigrant nearby & the vat on Eton means there'll only be two skiing holidays this year
December 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Being a British parent is so weird bc you're actually worried about paying the sky high rent/mortgage & getting GP appointments but the entire press keeps telling you you're worried there's a trans person or immigrant nearby & the vat on Eton means there'll only be two skiing holidays this year
December 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
When it comes to academic writing, I know very well that the 1st step is always to just GO. Splurt out all the incoherent, messy thoughts. Throw spaghetti at the wall.
Boy... have I succeeded today. Yep. That's a mess all right.
Time for a tea/toast break & reflective journalling, I think.
Boy... have I succeeded today. Yep. That's a mess all right.
Time for a tea/toast break & reflective journalling, I think.
December 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
When it comes to academic writing, I know very well that the 1st step is always to just GO. Splurt out all the incoherent, messy thoughts. Throw spaghetti at the wall.
Boy... have I succeeded today. Yep. That's a mess all right.
Time for a tea/toast break & reflective journalling, I think.
Boy... have I succeeded today. Yep. That's a mess all right.
Time for a tea/toast break & reflective journalling, I think.
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'We are like the herb which flourisheth most when trampled upon'
-Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
🎨Jan van Huijsum (detail)
#BookWormSat
-Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
🎨Jan van Huijsum (detail)
#BookWormSat
December 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
'We are like the herb which flourisheth most when trampled upon'
-Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
🎨Jan van Huijsum (detail)
#BookWormSat
-Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
🎨Jan van Huijsum (detail)
#BookWormSat
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Nor should it. He should have been battered with this stuff for years. Every BBCQT appearance, every interview, all the time. Make him own it.
December 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Nor should it. He should have been battered with this stuff for years. Every BBCQT appearance, every interview, all the time. Make him own it.
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The Moonlit Maze just went on offer at 99p/c on Amazon! So if you'd like to escape the rain and darkness and explore a world of sundrenched 1920s glamour, forbidden romance and spellbinding family mysteries... grab it now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB8C5VT...
December 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The Moonlit Maze just went on offer at 99p/c on Amazon! So if you'd like to escape the rain and darkness and explore a world of sundrenched 1920s glamour, forbidden romance and spellbinding family mysteries... grab it now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB8C5VT...
"Why?" I scream to the heavens, "Why won't anyone sell me a yoga vest with built in support? I don't want a crop top! I DON'T WANT A CROP TOP! Just give me a vest!"
"Lol. No," says the heavens (otherwise known as the internet). "Belly out or nothing, beyotch."
"Lol. No," says the heavens (otherwise known as the internet). "Belly out or nothing, beyotch."
December 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"Why?" I scream to the heavens, "Why won't anyone sell me a yoga vest with built in support? I don't want a crop top! I DON'T WANT A CROP TOP! Just give me a vest!"
"Lol. No," says the heavens (otherwise known as the internet). "Belly out or nothing, beyotch."
"Lol. No," says the heavens (otherwise known as the internet). "Belly out or nothing, beyotch."
The Moonlit Maze just went on offer at 99p/c on Amazon! So if you'd like to escape the rain and darkness and explore a world of sundrenched 1920s glamour, forbidden romance and spellbinding family mysteries... grab it now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB8C5VT...
December 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The Moonlit Maze just went on offer at 99p/c on Amazon! So if you'd like to escape the rain and darkness and explore a world of sundrenched 1920s glamour, forbidden romance and spellbinding family mysteries... grab it now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB8C5VT...
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This year we're doing Whamutopia. Every time you hear Last Christmas you have to have a mulled wine at your earliest convenience and toast George Michael, because he was a lad
December 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
This year we're doing Whamutopia. Every time you hear Last Christmas you have to have a mulled wine at your earliest convenience and toast George Michael, because he was a lad
Not into this new quick-change high jeopardy dance improv thing on 'strictly' at all. Far too stressful.
November 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Not into this new quick-change high jeopardy dance improv thing on 'strictly' at all. Far too stressful.
Migraine woke me at 2am. Didn't get to sleep until after 5. Weird side effect of nighttime migraines: a random song plays over & over & over in my head, completely inescapable. Let's just say if I ever meet Sabrina Carpenter IRL I'll punch her in the face. Also, don't offer me espresso.
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Migraine woke me at 2am. Didn't get to sleep until after 5. Weird side effect of nighttime migraines: a random song plays over & over & over in my head, completely inescapable. Let's just say if I ever meet Sabrina Carpenter IRL I'll punch her in the face. Also, don't offer me espresso.
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The case for privatising water (at low prices) was that the companies would run things better & use financial leverage to invest in modern infrastructure.
Infrastructure has deteriorated disastrously, shareholders grow fat, & the water companies’ managers couldn’t run a bath.
Renationalise. Now.
Infrastructure has deteriorated disastrously, shareholders grow fat, & the water companies’ managers couldn’t run a bath.
Renationalise. Now.
Plastic beads spreading on Sussex coast after ‘catastrophic’ spill, meeting told
Local people describe devastating impact of millions of toxic beads from Southern Water site near Camber Sands
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The case for privatising water (at low prices) was that the companies would run things better & use financial leverage to invest in modern infrastructure.
Infrastructure has deteriorated disastrously, shareholders grow fat, & the water companies’ managers couldn’t run a bath.
Renationalise. Now.
Infrastructure has deteriorated disastrously, shareholders grow fat, & the water companies’ managers couldn’t run a bath.
Renationalise. Now.
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It was great to join ITV Last Orders as they showcased a fantastic local nature project, which we should celebrate.
The Yorskhire and Humber Climate Commission is leading by example, continuing the spirit of Carla Denyer’s 2018 climate emergency declaration in Bristol.
#ClimateLeadership
The Yorskhire and Humber Climate Commission is leading by example, continuing the spirit of Carla Denyer’s 2018 climate emergency declaration in Bristol.
#ClimateLeadership
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It was great to join ITV Last Orders as they showcased a fantastic local nature project, which we should celebrate.
The Yorskhire and Humber Climate Commission is leading by example, continuing the spirit of Carla Denyer’s 2018 climate emergency declaration in Bristol.
#ClimateLeadership
The Yorskhire and Humber Climate Commission is leading by example, continuing the spirit of Carla Denyer’s 2018 climate emergency declaration in Bristol.
#ClimateLeadership
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Caroline Johnson, contemporary UK fine artist #WomensArt
November 13, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Caroline Johnson, contemporary UK fine artist #WomensArt
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Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842), French portrait painter. Her subjects included Marie Antoinette and she enjoyed the patronage of European aristocrats, actors, and writers, and was elected to art academies in ten cities #WomensArt
November 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842), French portrait painter. Her subjects included Marie Antoinette and she enjoyed the patronage of European aristocrats, actors, and writers, and was elected to art academies in ten cities #WomensArt
Nearly 10:30 and the fireworks are still going. I literally don't care right now if anyone's offended: people who let off fireworks close to houses in residential areas are, without exception, dangerous tossers. Yes, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Nearly 10:30 and the fireworks are still going. I literally don't care right now if anyone's offended: people who let off fireworks close to houses in residential areas are, without exception, dangerous tossers. Yes, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
Nordic Socks... where have you been all my life? So snuggly and warm!
November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Nordic Socks... where have you been all my life? So snuggly and warm!
And it keeps on climbing! Right next to Colleen Hoover and Libby Page! Herzlichen Dank, kind German friends! xx
October 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
And it keeps on climbing! Right next to Colleen Hoover and Libby Page! Herzlichen Dank, kind German friends! xx
Oh my goodness! THE MOONLIT MAZE came out three days ago in Germany and it's at #33 in the Apple Books Bestseller chart! I love you Germany, thank youuuu!
October 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Oh my goodness! THE MOONLIT MAZE came out three days ago in Germany and it's at #33 in the Apple Books Bestseller chart! I love you Germany, thank youuuu!
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I've just finished this gorgeous book. Just wow!
I'm at a loss for words, so I'll just leave a recommendation here, and a thank you to Zoë for writing it 🫶🏽!
I'm at a loss for words, so I'll just leave a recommendation here, and a thank you to Zoë for writing it 🫶🏽!
MY DEBUT HISTORICAL NOVEL IS OUT TODAY! 🥳🎂🎉
The Moonlit Maze is a 'deliciously atmospheric mystery' (Ruth Ware) & 'spellbinding love story' (reader review), filled with 1920s glamour, forbidden love, found family & a hint of a haunting (or is it?). Learn more in comments!
The Moonlit Maze is a 'deliciously atmospheric mystery' (Ruth Ware) & 'spellbinding love story' (reader review), filled with 1920s glamour, forbidden love, found family & a hint of a haunting (or is it?). Learn more in comments!
October 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I've just finished this gorgeous book. Just wow!
I'm at a loss for words, so I'll just leave a recommendation here, and a thank you to Zoë for writing it 🫶🏽!
I'm at a loss for words, so I'll just leave a recommendation here, and a thank you to Zoë for writing it 🫶🏽!
Me: *Opens PDF*
PDF: Hey, would you like to use AI to read this document for you?!?!
Me: No.
PDF: Are you sure? Really really sure???
Me: I'm sure.
PDF: What about now????
Me: GO. AWAY.
PDF: Nope! The most you can do is select 'Not for now' but we'll be back to torment you again later, LOL.
PDF: Hey, would you like to use AI to read this document for you?!?!
Me: No.
PDF: Are you sure? Really really sure???
Me: I'm sure.
PDF: What about now????
Me: GO. AWAY.
PDF: Nope! The most you can do is select 'Not for now' but we'll be back to torment you again later, LOL.
a paper clip with a face on it is sitting on top of a piece of paper .
ALT: a paper clip with a face on it is sitting on top of a piece of paper .
media.tenor.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Me: *Opens PDF*
PDF: Hey, would you like to use AI to read this document for you?!?!
Me: No.
PDF: Are you sure? Really really sure???
Me: I'm sure.
PDF: What about now????
Me: GO. AWAY.
PDF: Nope! The most you can do is select 'Not for now' but we'll be back to torment you again later, LOL.
PDF: Hey, would you like to use AI to read this document for you?!?!
Me: No.
PDF: Are you sure? Really really sure???
Me: I'm sure.
PDF: What about now????
Me: GO. AWAY.
PDF: Nope! The most you can do is select 'Not for now' but we'll be back to torment you again later, LOL.
Hopefully Labour will have the sense to course correct now. Chasing votes from racists & Tory loyalists & grovelling to the Murdoch press does not work. If you want your traditional voters back, fulfil traditional Labour values - invest in public services, protect the vulnerable, & tax the rich.
October 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Hopefully Labour will have the sense to course correct now. Chasing votes from racists & Tory loyalists & grovelling to the Murdoch press does not work. If you want your traditional voters back, fulfil traditional Labour values - invest in public services, protect the vulnerable, & tax the rich.
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😭
October 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
😭
Je refuse! JE REFUSE!
I felt so strongly I had to say it in French. Twice.
I felt so strongly I had to say it in French. Twice.
This is the future of Windows. Microsoft wants to rewrite Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. It's now bringing AI features to all Windows 11 PCs today, in a bid to convince you to talk to your PC and let AI control it. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/799768/...
Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it
Copilot Voice and Vision are now rolling out.
www.theverge.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Je refuse! JE REFUSE!
I felt so strongly I had to say it in French. Twice.
I felt so strongly I had to say it in French. Twice.
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I've been enjoying weird long format drawings lately, very frustrating that the internet only likes squares and squareoids
October 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I've been enjoying weird long format drawings lately, very frustrating that the internet only likes squares and squareoids