Andrew Okey
@andrewokeyauthor.bsky.social
Author of literary historical fiction. Winner of the 2025 Paris Prize @ Farnham Literary Festival. Mountain photographer. Thalassaphobe. #t1d. Hull City fan. Lives in Lancaster.
Tbf, his horse would certainly make a better President...
January 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Tbf, his horse would certainly make a better President...
Luckily the bar has been somewhat reprieved. Also, just in case you're interested, I've just published the college's official history (its on Amazon - title is "Never forget: a history of Grizedale College")
January 20, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Luckily the bar has been somewhat reprieved. Also, just in case you're interested, I've just published the college's official history (its on Amazon - title is "Never forget: a history of Grizedale College")
Lori - stumbled on your post by accident...in case you're interested, I've just published Grizedale's official history (commissoned to mark the college's 50th birthday). Its on Amazon - title "Never forget: a history of Grizedale College"
January 20, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Lori - stumbled on your post by accident...in case you're interested, I've just published Grizedale's official history (commissoned to mark the college's 50th birthday). Its on Amazon - title "Never forget: a history of Grizedale College"
Didn't know that. Duly noted😊. Thanks so much.
January 18, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Didn't know that. Duly noted😊. Thanks so much.
Patrick - could I ask your permission to use your goblin quote in an essay? My current historical WIP is also my MA project, and I'm writing a reflective piece or where historical 'truth' does and doesn't lie in my narrative... Best, Andy.
January 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Patrick - could I ask your permission to use your goblin quote in an essay? My current historical WIP is also my MA project, and I'm writing a reflective piece or where historical 'truth' does and doesn't lie in my narrative... Best, Andy.
Yes. Since my previous agent retired I've got nowhere in trying to replace him...
January 18, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Yes. Since my previous agent retired I've got nowhere in trying to replace him...
Can't help feeling 'near' kinda underplays the amount of sweat I lost in the 2 hour ascent!😅
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Can't help feeling 'near' kinda underplays the amount of sweat I lost in the 2 hour ascent!😅
I'd love to be included, thanks Rob
January 14, 2026 at 7:36 AM
I'd love to be included, thanks Rob