AppleGidleyAuthor
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
Novelist (7 books), global nomad currently living in England. Miss the tropics! Annie's Day published November 2025
@HistNovSoc.bsky.social @RomanticNovelists.bsky.social @Societyofauthors.bsky.social Published by @VineLeavesPress.bsky.social
@HistNovSoc.bsky.social @RomanticNovelists.bsky.social @Societyofauthors.bsky.social Published by @VineLeavesPress.bsky.social
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Thanks @carolynhughes.bsky.social for the support!
#HistoricalFiction #AustralianNursesWW2 #LiteraryFiction #WarStories #WorldWar2 #IWM #Singapore #NewGuinea
Thanks @carolynhughes.bsky.social for the support!
#HistoricalFiction #AustralianNursesWW2 #LiteraryFiction #WarStories #WorldWar2 #IWM #Singapore #NewGuinea
Apple Gidley: Annie’s Day
On my blog today, I am welcoming author APPLE GIDLEY, to learn more about her latest novel, Annie’s Day, set during the Second World War, in both the Far East and Germany. As well as finding …
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December 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Interesting that most of these ICE agents hide behind their balaclavas!
You have the right to record ICE.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Interesting that most of these ICE agents hide behind their balaclavas!
Interesting post - love the analogy of writing with that of choreography. #amwriting #Writingcommunity
What are your characters doing when the spotlight isn't on them? Look backstage to make them richer @kcraftwriter.bsky.social writerunboxed.com/2025/11/13/m... #writingtips #writinglife #storytelling #writingprocess
Mining Off-Stage Movement
Story movement begins when a writer dips into the vast pool of energy in their imagination and infuses it into a protagonist’s dilemma. Writing that keeps that energy alive will then transfer…
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December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Interesting post - love the analogy of writing with that of choreography. #amwriting #Writingcommunity
Weasel of a man - let's set him off in a boat and declare war on sycophants wearing pink / red ties!
Unearthed 2016 video: Pete Hegseth straight up says US troops will not follow ‘unlawful orders’ from the commander-in-chief, and there have to be consequences for ‘abject war crimes’.
Guess it suddenly gets blurry when it’s Trump issuing the unlawful orders.
Guess it suddenly gets blurry when it’s Trump issuing the unlawful orders.
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Weasel of a man - let's set him off in a boat and declare war on sycophants wearing pink / red ties!
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Welcome to Day 3 of our blog tour for
༻*·Annie's Day·*༺
by Apple Gidley!
Check out today's stops, sharing a bright spotlight & compelling excerpt from this evocative tale!
thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/10/blog...
#HistoricalFiction #WWII #AustralianNurses
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
༻*·Annie's Day·*༺
by Apple Gidley!
Check out today's stops, sharing a bright spotlight & compelling excerpt from this evocative tale!
thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/10/blog...
#HistoricalFiction #WWII #AustralianNurses
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Welcome to Day 3 of our blog tour for
༻*·Annie's Day·*༺
by Apple Gidley!
Check out today's stops, sharing a bright spotlight & compelling excerpt from this evocative tale!
thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/10/blog...
#HistoricalFiction #WWII #AustralianNurses
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
༻*·Annie's Day·*༺
by Apple Gidley!
Check out today's stops, sharing a bright spotlight & compelling excerpt from this evocative tale!
thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/10/blog...
#HistoricalFiction #WWII #AustralianNurses
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
How do these sycophants in their pink ties sit there and listen to this bullshit?
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
How do these sycophants in their pink ties sit there and listen to this bullshit?
You gave me a laugh - thanks! Can I add the phrase "bear with me" - No, I don't want to bear with you. I've been waiting on the phone to speak to a human for a sodding hour!"
I hate the word "neurospicy" as much as I hate "holibobs" and "amazeballs"
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
You gave me a laugh - thanks! Can I add the phrase "bear with me" - No, I don't want to bear with you. I've been waiting on the phone to speak to a human for a sodding hour!"
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Sometimes we have to laugh to keep from crying. [Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad]
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Sometimes we have to laugh to keep from crying. [Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad]
I'm a dual citizen of the UK / US currently living in England. I will not set foot in the US until that bloody president is gone!
"We followed everything we were supposed to do"
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I'm a dual citizen of the UK / US currently living in England. I will not set foot in the US until that bloody president is gone!
How wonderful! I loved the book - slightly shattered it was published so long ago! Where did the years go? #treasure #reading #imagination
One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Jewelled golden hare that sparked national treasure hunt set for auction
Artist and author Kit Williams hid a golden hare with clues to its precise location given in his 1979 book
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
How wonderful! I loved the book - slightly shattered it was published so long ago! Where did the years go? #treasure #reading #imagination
Always a thrill! Annie's Day out in the world now! #WW2 from an Australian nurse's perspective. Gorgeous cover #JessicaBellDesign @vineleavespress.bsky.social #HistoricalNovel #Fiction #War #Nurse
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Always a thrill! Annie's Day out in the world now! #WW2 from an Australian nurse's perspective. Gorgeous cover #JessicaBellDesign @vineleavespress.bsky.social #HistoricalNovel #Fiction #War #Nurse
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Smorgasbord New Book Spotlight - #Love #War #Courage Annie's Day by Apple Gidley smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/04/s... @applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
Smorgasbord New Book Spotlight – #Love #War #Courage Annie’s Day by Apple Gidley
Delighted to share the news of the latest release by Apple Gidley…a story of love, war and courage, Annie’s Day. On pre-order for November 18th. About the book ★★★★★ “Delicious” Jane Jo…
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November 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Smorgasbord New Book Spotlight - #Love #War #Courage Annie's Day by Apple Gidley smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/04/s... @applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
Thanks, Deborah - fingers crossed!
Congratulations and hope it soars for you!
November 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Thanks, Deborah - fingers crossed!
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I can usually translate him, but either I’m losing my mind, or he is.
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I can usually translate him, but either I’m losing my mind, or he is.
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If CBP, Customs and Border Protection, is only supposed to operate within 100 miles of the U.S. border, what are they doing leading operations in Charlotte, North Carolina?
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
If CBP, Customs and Border Protection, is only supposed to operate within 100 miles of the U.S. border, what are they doing leading operations in Charlotte, North Carolina?
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
Today's the day! Huge thanks to all at @vineleavespress.bsky.social who have guided Annie's Day through the editing and publishing process. And to fellow authors for their encouragement! @janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social @katmezzacappa.bsky.social @deborahswift.bsky.social @lizharris.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today's the day! Huge thanks to all at @vineleavespress.bsky.social who have guided Annie's Day through the editing and publishing process. And to fellow authors for their encouragement! @janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social @katmezzacappa.bsky.social @deborahswift.bsky.social @lizharris.bsky.social
Thrilled that SIX @vineleavespress.bsky.social authors have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize @ianmrogers.bsky.social #ECBatista #JillAmberChaffin @jocelynjanecox.bsky.social #DavidHicks @nicolezelniker.bsky.social Congratulations and Good luck!
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Our 2025 Pushcart Prize Nominees!
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November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Thrilled that SIX @vineleavespress.bsky.social authors have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize @ianmrogers.bsky.social #ECBatista #JillAmberChaffin @jocelynjanecox.bsky.social #DavidHicks @nicolezelniker.bsky.social Congratulations and Good luck!
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A total plonker - encourage young people to work by paying them a fair wage. It's not rocket science, or perhaps it is!
YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP.
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A total plonker - encourage young people to work by paying them a fair wage. It's not rocket science, or perhaps it is!
Nov 3rd is Kokoda Day which, each year, honours the immense bravery and stoicism of New Guinea stretcher bearers during WW2. #AnniesDay celebrates these men, also known as Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels #history #HistoricalFiction #WarFiction Released Nov 18th
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Annie's Day by Apple Gidley
“Delicious” Jane Johnson, author of Secret of the Bees “Absorbing” Katherine Mezzacappa, author of The Maiden of Florence War took everything. Love never had a chance. Until now. As a young Australian...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Nov 3rd is Kokoda Day which, each year, honours the immense bravery and stoicism of New Guinea stretcher bearers during WW2. #AnniesDay celebrates these men, also known as Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels #history #HistoricalFiction #WarFiction Released Nov 18th
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Coming soon on #blogtour with The Coffee Pot Book Club:
💫Annie's Day by Apple Gidley💫
Discover an absorbing, evocative tale of the cruelty of war, loss, new beginnings & hope!
thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/10/blog...
#HistoricalFiction #WomensFiction #WWII
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
💫Annie's Day by Apple Gidley💫
Discover an absorbing, evocative tale of the cruelty of war, loss, new beginnings & hope!
thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/10/blog...
#HistoricalFiction #WomensFiction #WWII
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Coming soon on #blogtour with The Coffee Pot Book Club:
💫Annie's Day by Apple Gidley💫
Discover an absorbing, evocative tale of the cruelty of war, loss, new beginnings & hope!
thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/10/blog...
#HistoricalFiction #WomensFiction #WWII
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
💫Annie's Day by Apple Gidley💫
Discover an absorbing, evocative tale of the cruelty of war, loss, new beginnings & hope!
thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/10/blog...
#HistoricalFiction #WomensFiction #WWII
@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social
maryannwrites.com/2025/10/22/l...
Delighted to have been a guest blogger on @maryannwrites-24.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #Language @vineleavespress.bsky.social @histnovsoc.bsky.social #WW2 #NewGuinea #Singapore #BerlinBlockade #Cambridgeshire @australianbooks.bsky.social #AustraliaArmyNurses
Delighted to have been a guest blogger on @maryannwrites-24.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #Language @vineleavespress.bsky.social @histnovsoc.bsky.social #WW2 #NewGuinea #Singapore #BerlinBlockade #Cambridgeshire @australianbooks.bsky.social #AustraliaArmyNurses
Language Of The Day
So happy to have this guest post from Apple Gidley, sharing her views on keeping language of characters true to a time and place, especially when writing historical fiction. She’s the author …
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October 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
God forbid!
Kinda seems like you don’t do huge renovations on the place you’re living in unless you’re planning to stay. 🤷🏼
(Or sell it)
(Or sell it)
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
God forbid!
Now.... let me think of a comparison - oh yes, Trump's new ballroom!
Inside the Hermitage, the winter palace where Tsar Nicholas II and his family lived before they were executed—in a country where Russians were starving.
October 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Now.... let me think of a comparison - oh yes, Trump's new ballroom!