Holly A Harvey Author
@haharveyauthor.bsky.social
Geordie writer,ruled by M.E. and a pack of dogs. She/her.
Holy Island, Northumberland, photo by Emma Rothera, Lindisfarne-based landscape and nature photographer.
December 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.
a cartoon of homer simpson standing in front of a group of women
Alt: Characters from The Simpsons cartoon, sitting on a sofa as a tumbleweed rolls along the carpet in front of them.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.
At the age of past-50, I've had my first ever festive sweet pie - M&S made one with a gingerbread filling, instead of traditional mincemeat, and it was delicious!
December 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
At the age of past-50, I've had my first ever festive sweet pie - M&S made one with a gingerbread filling, instead of traditional mincemeat, and it was delicious!
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This Christmas Day join us for #JoinIn on Bluesky. Just use or look for the #JoinIn hashtag. Lovely people coming together for chat and cheer - especially for those who may be alone or troubled at Christmas, or just looking for a bit of fellowship. See you there!
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December 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
My little puppy passed away yesterday, and it's been tough. Would I do it again, knowing what I know now? Absolutely. Dogs are the best of us.
December 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
My little puppy passed away yesterday, and it's been tough. Would I do it again, knowing what I know now? Absolutely. Dogs are the best of us.
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ITV in partnership with The Film and TV Charity, are looking for 20 people to take part in a new pilot in January at ITV bringing freelancers from different aspects of production to, receive an ITV mentor, attend events, training and workshops.
To find out more or to apply go to thegreenroom.itv
To find out more or to apply go to thegreenroom.itv
ITV Academy Green Room
The Film and TV Charity’s Looking Glass report shows how tough it is at the moment in our industry. That’s why ITV and FTVC are working together to understand ways in which we can support freelancers ...
thegreenroom.itv
December 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
ITV in partnership with The Film and TV Charity, are looking for 20 people to take part in a new pilot in January at ITV bringing freelancers from different aspects of production to, receive an ITV mentor, attend events, training and workshops.
To find out more or to apply go to thegreenroom.itv
To find out more or to apply go to thegreenroom.itv
Delegated the wrapping...
December 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Delegated the wrapping...
Didn't realise he was from Newcastle! These stories never fail to make me uneasy.
Come with me back to my hometown of Newcastle for a truly chilling poltergeist case. It's 1997, and a house of disaffected goths are about to experience something that really will make their hair stand on end😱👻😱
Uncanny | Listen on BBC Sounds
Uncanny | Listen on BBC Sounds
November 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Didn't realise he was from Newcastle! These stories never fail to make me uneasy.
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Folks, a famous author isn't ever going to contact you out of the blue to offer you literary services. It's always a scam. Also, speaking as an at least semifamous author, you wouldn't want any services we did offer, we're just barely handling our own shit, much less anyone else's.
I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware
You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait. What’...
writerbeware.blog
November 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Folks, a famous author isn't ever going to contact you out of the blue to offer you literary services. It's always a scam. Also, speaking as an at least semifamous author, you wouldn't want any services we did offer, we're just barely handling our own shit, much less anyone else's.
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Look at this great fund. £200 for really small charities to spend on boring things. Easy, quick to apply.
Link below.
Please share :)
Link below.
Please share :)
Boring Fund | Christina Poulton
Applications now open!
£200 grants available for small charities, CICs and voluntary groups towards some of those boring but hard-to-fund costs.
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Look at this great fund. £200 for really small charities to spend on boring things. Easy, quick to apply.
Link below.
Please share :)
Link below.
Please share :)
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#WriteCBC task from @jessicabull.bsky.social: Write an exchange in which a character says one thing but communicates something else entirely. Allow your narrator to draw their own conclusions as to what is really being said. Extra points if you make it festive!
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#WriteCBC task from @jessicabull.bsky.social: Write an exchange in which a character says one thing but communicates something else entirely. Allow your narrator to draw their own conclusions as to what is really being said. Extra points if you make it festive!
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It's time for the November #WriteCBC guest reveal 🥁
Next month's tip and task come from @jessicabull.bsky.social, former CBC student and author of the #MissAustenInvestigates series!
Join us next Thurs! Learn more: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/writecb...
Next month's tip and task come from @jessicabull.bsky.social, former CBC student and author of the #MissAustenInvestigates series!
Join us next Thurs! Learn more: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/writecb...
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's time for the November #WriteCBC guest reveal 🥁
Next month's tip and task come from @jessicabull.bsky.social, former CBC student and author of the #MissAustenInvestigates series!
Join us next Thurs! Learn more: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/writecb...
Next month's tip and task come from @jessicabull.bsky.social, former CBC student and author of the #MissAustenInvestigates series!
Join us next Thurs! Learn more: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/writecb...
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In Finland they’ve been taught how to spot fake news as part of a critical thinking curriculum since 2014 including how to spot a doctored photo, check for inconsistencies as well as countering misinformation that sows division. We are more than 10 years behind on this.
School pupils are to be taught how to tackle conspiracy theories, spot 'fake news' & root out misinformation. The Daily Mail, ajudged by Wikipedia to be an unreliable new source, is furious. You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to work out why.
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In Finland they’ve been taught how to spot fake news as part of a critical thinking curriculum since 2014 including how to spot a doctored photo, check for inconsistencies as well as countering misinformation that sows division. We are more than 10 years behind on this.
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How are you doing, writers? Submissions to Thin Skin for Issue 6 are open till Jan 17th. Why not make submission your pre-Xmas goal or your New Year's Resolution. We look forward to reading your work.
November 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
How are you doing, writers? Submissions to Thin Skin for Issue 6 are open till Jan 17th. Why not make submission your pre-Xmas goal or your New Year's Resolution. We look forward to reading your work.
Enjoyed halloween at @beamishmuseum.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Enjoyed halloween at @beamishmuseum.bsky.social
First Eatflix Cinema event - was really impressed with how well organised it was. Food was great.
October 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
First Eatflix Cinema event - was really impressed with how well organised it was. Food was great.
Mine's full of spelling mistakes, I'm sure, as I had 2 minutes between meetings. This is a fun task.
#WriteCBC tip from @unheimlichmanvr.bsky.social: For me, a story’s setting is as important as any protagonist. By teasing out the little details, you create a vivid sense of place. When it comes to the supernatural, even an unconventional setting can be infused with a subtle sense of darkness.
October 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Mine's full of spelling mistakes, I'm sure, as I had 2 minutes between meetings. This is a fun task.
Amateur painter rather than amateur writer, this week:
September 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Amateur painter rather than amateur writer, this week:
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I am doing an online book launch Q&A on the 30th September at 7:00pm!
Tickets are free! So if you want to see me make a fool of myself as I forget how to speak and waffle on about nothing important, get yours here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-laug...
Tickets are free! So if you want to see me make a fool of myself as I forget how to speak and waffle on about nothing important, get yours here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-laug...
September 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I am doing an online book launch Q&A on the 30th September at 7:00pm!
Tickets are free! So if you want to see me make a fool of myself as I forget how to speak and waffle on about nothing important, get yours here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-laug...
Tickets are free! So if you want to see me make a fool of myself as I forget how to speak and waffle on about nothing important, get yours here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-laug...
My puppy was delighted with my lunch at Beamish Museum!
September 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My puppy was delighted with my lunch at Beamish Museum!
Runner up...but I love this story, so need to find it a home.
September 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Runner up...but I love this story, so need to find it a home.
My story is up for an award today - the Awards Ceremony is this afternoon and they didn't bother sending me a link (after 3 times of asking). Found the link elsewhere. Would you go?
September 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
My story is up for an award today - the Awards Ceremony is this afternoon and they didn't bother sending me a link (after 3 times of asking). Found the link elsewhere. Would you go?
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#WriteCBC task from @rowancoleman.bsky.social: One way to imbue authenticity into a character is to discover their secrets. What memento do they keep in their beside drawer? Write a scene involving this memento. What subtle secret does this reveal? What does this tell you about the character?
September 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
#WriteCBC task from @rowancoleman.bsky.social: One way to imbue authenticity into a character is to discover their secrets. What memento do they keep in their beside drawer? Write a scene involving this memento. What subtle secret does this reveal? What does this tell you about the character?
Disappointed that @defleppard.bsky.social aren't playing Newcastle.
September 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Disappointed that @defleppard.bsky.social aren't playing Newcastle.