‘Dr’ Dorothy Koomson
@dorothykoomson.bsky.social
📚Award-winning, Sunday Times Bestselling Author | Writer ✍🏾 l Reader 📖 | TV & Film Lover 📺 | Podcaster 🎙️| Latest book Give Him To Me out now 📚⚡️
Christmas has officially arrived in our house - Dr K & I have watched our first Christmas movie. Have also decided to manifest writing a Christmas film for 2026. Pls check in on me next year, OK? Am determined to make it happen.* 🤶🏾🎄
*If you know anyone who can make it happen, send them my way. 🤞🏾🙏🏾🎄🤶🏾
*If you know anyone who can make it happen, send them my way. 🤞🏾🙏🏾🎄🤶🏾
December 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Christmas has officially arrived in our house - Dr K & I have watched our first Christmas movie. Have also decided to manifest writing a Christmas film for 2026. Pls check in on me next year, OK? Am determined to make it happen.* 🤶🏾🎄
*If you know anyone who can make it happen, send them my way. 🤞🏾🙏🏾🎄🤶🏾
*If you know anyone who can make it happen, send them my way. 🤞🏾🙏🏾🎄🤶🏾
And what do you know, The Quiet Girls season starts just when people are asking you what you want for Christmas… So, ‘A Pre-ordered Copy of The Quiet Girls’ would be ideal, don’t you think?
Here are some lovely pics from yesterday. X
PS Do check out 139Fika, their food is divine.
Here are some lovely pics from yesterday. X
PS Do check out 139Fika, their food is divine.
November 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
And what do you know, The Quiet Girls season starts just when people are asking you what you want for Christmas… So, ‘A Pre-ordered Copy of The Quiet Girls’ would be ideal, don’t you think?
Here are some lovely pics from yesterday. X
PS Do check out 139Fika, their food is divine.
Here are some lovely pics from yesterday. X
PS Do check out 139Fika, their food is divine.
We met at 139Fika in Peckham, ate fabulous food, talked about the book and I read them the prologue and first chapter. It was the best way to spend a wet Saturday afternoon.
I am so excited for the world to meet the Quiet Girls in Kez Lanyon book 3.
I am so excited for the world to meet the Quiet Girls in Kez Lanyon book 3.
November 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We met at 139Fika in Peckham, ate fabulous food, talked about the book and I read them the prologue and first chapter. It was the best way to spend a wet Saturday afternoon.
I am so excited for the world to meet the Quiet Girls in Kez Lanyon book 3.
I am so excited for the world to meet the Quiet Girls in Kez Lanyon book 3.
Babes, The Quiet Girls season has officially arrived. Yesterday, we launched things with an exclusive, first-look proof brunch for 15 members of Black Girls Brunch Club (you see what we did there?!).
November 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Babes, The Quiet Girls season has officially arrived. Yesterday, we launched things with an exclusive, first-look proof brunch for 15 members of Black Girls Brunch Club (you see what we did there?!).
Have found joy in editing with a pink glitter gel pen. 😍 Nothing says crime thriller more than pink glitter gel! 😅🤣
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November 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Have found joy in editing with a pink glitter gel pen. 😍 Nothing says crime thriller more than pink glitter gel! 😅🤣
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OG cover The Rose Petal Beach being in the house of the killer on Shakespeare & Hathaway will never not be funny to me. 😭 😅🤣
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
OG cover The Rose Petal Beach being in the house of the killer on Shakespeare & Hathaway will never not be funny to me. 😭 😅🤣
Babes, you can get 25% off my next book #TheQuietGirls if you pre-order from @waterstones.bsky.social by this Friday 17 October! Visit here: www.waterstones.com/book/the-qui... and add OCTOBER25 into the code box at checkout. Loved writing another Kez book & hope you share in the love next March. X
October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Babes, you can get 25% off my next book #TheQuietGirls if you pre-order from @waterstones.bsky.social by this Friday 17 October! Visit here: www.waterstones.com/book/the-qui... and add OCTOBER25 into the code box at checkout. Loved writing another Kez book & hope you share in the love next March. X
I had this really elaborate, funny and slightly daft cover reveal planned then I thought, nah, let me keep it simple. Really simple. Here’s the beauteous cover for book 23 - #TheQuietGirls designed by Becky Gilbbery. Can’t wait for you to read it.
Out March 2026.
Out March 2026.
October 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I had this really elaborate, funny and slightly daft cover reveal planned then I thought, nah, let me keep it simple. Really simple. Here’s the beauteous cover for book 23 - #TheQuietGirls designed by Becky Gilbbery. Can’t wait for you to read it.
Out March 2026.
Out March 2026.
Brighton & Hove Council are trying to gut our library service again. The ‘consultation’ period ends THIS Friday 10 October. PLEASE fill the survey. PLEASE speak up. Libraries are the heart of the community, getting rid of the further damages us all. yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
October 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Brighton & Hove Council are trying to gut our library service again. The ‘consultation’ period ends THIS Friday 10 October. PLEASE fill the survey. PLEASE speak up. Libraries are the heart of the community, getting rid of the further damages us all. yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
Said goodbye to an incredible person today. Still doesn’t feel real. It was a truly fitting celebration with a ceremony that was a totally gorgeous state funeral that she was owed. Loved you, Sareeta. Will miss you so much.
As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.
As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.
October 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Said goodbye to an incredible person today. Still doesn’t feel real. It was a truly fitting celebration with a ceremony that was a totally gorgeous state funeral that she was owed. Loved you, Sareeta. Will miss you so much.
As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.
As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.
2019 | Unexpectedly winning The Black British Business Awards Image Award
Photo credit: The Black British Business Awards
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo credit: The Black British Business Awards
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
October 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
2019 | Unexpectedly winning The Black British Business Awards Image Award
Photo credit: The Black British Business Awards
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo credit: The Black British Business Awards
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
At least 4 of my books were stolen and used by Anthropic Ai Check if yours have been here:
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October 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
At least 4 of my books were stolen and used by Anthropic Ai Check if yours have been here:
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2010 | My glorious wedding day
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo: The Brilliant Niall McDiarmid
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo: The Brilliant Niall McDiarmid
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
2010 | My glorious wedding day
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo: The Brilliant Niall McDiarmid
#MyBlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo: The Brilliant Niall McDiarmid
2020 | Ruth Ware’s hilarious online murder-mystery launch
#MyBlackHistory
#MyBlackHistory
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
2020 | Ruth Ware’s hilarious online murder-mystery launch
#MyBlackHistory
#MyBlackHistory
Just watched the Buckingham Murders on Netflix and… 😮😳 Just brutal… I mean… 😳😳😳 Obviously have to watch it again but…🤯😳
NB: There are loads of trigger warnings, so doublecheck before you watch.
NB: There are loads of trigger warnings, so doublecheck before you watch.
September 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Just watched the Buckingham Murders on Netflix and… 😮😳 Just brutal… I mean… 😳😳😳 Obviously have to watch it again but…🤯😳
NB: There are loads of trigger warnings, so doublecheck before you watch.
NB: There are loads of trigger warnings, so doublecheck before you watch.
LOL!! As if Frieda McFadden would email me this! Please be careful, there are so many scams targeting writers.
I also get emails from podcast producers of celebs wanting to interview me. Yeah, sure, Joe R*gan wants to pay me $3000 to come on his show! 😒 Please check Writer Beware before you reply.X
I also get emails from podcast producers of celebs wanting to interview me. Yeah, sure, Joe R*gan wants to pay me $3000 to come on his show! 😒 Please check Writer Beware before you reply.X
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Freida McFadden
authorfreidamcfadden@gmail.com
To: info@dorothykoomson.co.uk
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Dear Dorothy!
I'm Freida McFadden, a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author passionate about crafting dark, twisty psychological thrillers that keep readers up all night. Over the years, l've written gripping stories filled with secrets, unreliable narrators, and shocking endings, including The Housemaid series, Never Lie, The Inmate, and more, books that have connected with readers who love fast-paced suspense and jaw-dropping twists. My newest release, The Coworker, continues that journey.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xhngmsazk3kbbgog2ftfdv6m/bafkreiedqur5vynb4vttmlv774otsfyenfa64uvkhbsvrena6cyj5n3dqm@jpeg)
September 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
LOL!! As if Frieda McFadden would email me this! Please be careful, there are so many scams targeting writers.
I also get emails from podcast producers of celebs wanting to interview me. Yeah, sure, Joe R*gan wants to pay me $3000 to come on his show! 😒 Please check Writer Beware before you reply.X
I also get emails from podcast producers of celebs wanting to interview me. Yeah, sure, Joe R*gan wants to pay me $3000 to come on his show! 😒 Please check Writer Beware before you reply.X
This is a gentle wake-up call from 2021 Nobel Laurette Maria Ressa for anyone who actually believes ‘people won’t elect that party into power’. We’re being manipulated and groomed for it right before our eyes.
September 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This is a gentle wake-up call from 2021 Nobel Laurette Maria Ressa for anyone who actually believes ‘people won’t elect that party into power’. We’re being manipulated and groomed for it right before our eyes.
Not the Ghana Must Go bag being appropriated and sold for $3000. 🙃 I just…🤷🏾♀️
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Not the Ghana Must Go bag being appropriated and sold for $3000. 🙃 I just…🤷🏾♀️
I’m going to be on BBC South East News tonight, mainly talking about @womensprize.bsky.social #Discoveries2026 I fear, though, that I rambled on about other stuff that I’ve completely forgotten about now. 🤦🏾♀️
PLEASE, make my sacrifice worth it by starting on your #Discoveries entry now. 😅😭🤣
PLEASE, make my sacrifice worth it by starting on your #Discoveries entry now. 😅😭🤣
September 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I’m going to be on BBC South East News tonight, mainly talking about @womensprize.bsky.social #Discoveries2026 I fear, though, that I rambled on about other stuff that I’ve completely forgotten about now. 🤦🏾♀️
PLEASE, make my sacrifice worth it by starting on your #Discoveries entry now. 😅😭🤣
PLEASE, make my sacrifice worth it by starting on your #Discoveries entry now. 😅😭🤣
Hey again. My other bit of great news is that my dramatic rights (film, TV & stage versions of my books plus original scripts) are now being handled by @thehaworthagency.bsky.social Am very excited to be working with Georgina, Sylvia and the team. X 🥳☺️
September 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Hey again. My other bit of great news is that my dramatic rights (film, TV & stage versions of my books plus original scripts) are now being handled by @thehaworthagency.bsky.social Am very excited to be working with Georgina, Sylvia and the team. X 🥳☺️
Was meant to share this picture with my post. 🤦🏾♀️
September 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Was meant to share this picture with my post. 🤦🏾♀️
Can’t believe this is real. I loved Sareeta. She was the very best of people in publishing. The very best of us as humans. R.I.P. to the brightest star. ❤️
September 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Can’t believe this is real. I loved Sareeta. She was the very best of people in publishing. The very best of us as humans. R.I.P. to the brightest star. ❤️
🚨 If you upload content to Spotify check out their new T&Cs. To me, the terms go beyond needing permission to use your content - you give up your moral rights and they can make derivative works from your content for free and much more. I’ll be removing my podcasts from its platform.
September 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 If you upload content to Spotify check out their new T&Cs. To me, the terms go beyond needing permission to use your content - you give up your moral rights and they can make derivative works from your content for free and much more. I’ll be removing my podcasts from its platform.
Feliz Dia da Publicação Portuguesa ELE É MEU!!!🎉🤩🥳 @portoeditora.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Feliz Dia da Publicação Portuguesa ELE É MEU!!!🎉🤩🥳 @portoeditora.bsky.social
Saw this on a friend’s page and decided to repost. Being a friend really means stepping up behind the scenes at times like this.
And please don’t dismiss their concerns by trying to reassure them it’s all OK - just allow people the space to be worried, scared, whatever.
And please don’t dismiss their concerns by trying to reassure them it’s all OK - just allow people the space to be worried, scared, whatever.
September 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Saw this on a friend’s page and decided to repost. Being a friend really means stepping up behind the scenes at times like this.
And please don’t dismiss their concerns by trying to reassure them it’s all OK - just allow people the space to be worried, scared, whatever.
And please don’t dismiss their concerns by trying to reassure them it’s all OK - just allow people the space to be worried, scared, whatever.