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Joanne Sefton

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Author (If They Knew and The Guilty Friend (Avon)). Host of Telling Tales at Chorley Theatre. Writing. Vizslas. Chips. New teen book: https://amzn.to/4eZw7tk

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Feb 20

Publication day! My teen novel Ring of Truth is out now.

(Would be lovely to make a dent in the charts, so if you were thinking of buying, today would be a good day 😉)

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · Jun 4

Good morning.

Lottie & Friends.

Time for a brew.

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · May 26

Kids, adults and anyone interested in children’s books - all welcome to join in the next edition of Telling Tales at Chorley Theatre on 25 June. Check out the link for more details.
chorleytheatre.com/theatre_even...

Telling Tales for children and young people with Katherine Woodfine, hosted by Joanne Sefton – Chorley Theatre

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · May 12

Congratulations
@ronanhession.bsky.social

Leonard and Hungry Paul

Will be published in France.

Magnifique!

@thebookseller.com
@nybooks.com

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · May 8

How gorgeous is this unexpected spotlight! Big thanks 😊 🙏

TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · May 8

Want to know more about a brilliant indie publisher?

Be a Fly on the Wall here:

www.thebooktrail.com/spotlight-on...

@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social #indiepublisher #indies #supportindies

Spotlight on - Fly on the Wall Press - The Book Trail

Spotlight on - Fly on the Wall Press Globe spotlight on an indie publisher from Manchester The BookTrail's Bookreview Discover the locations and settings of the novel with The BookTrail Literary Trave...

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · May 6

Teen recommendation - I loved this twisty, fast-paced drama by @lwilliamsonauthor.bsky.social and so did my 13yo.

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Apr 26

Lovely (and busy!) morning at the Northern Publishers’ Fair. Can’t wait to read these, especially the Evie Edelman proof.

@uclanpublishing.bsky.social @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social @saraband-books.bsky.social

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Apr 25

Anyone else I know going to this tomorrow? Looking forward to adding to my TBR!

Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · Apr 25

We're really excited for tomorrow's networking and book fair set up for the Northern Publishers' Fair at Manchester Central Library - and we've been looking back at the 2022 performance edition!

Videos and images here... www.youtube.com/watch?v=awxN...

2022 Northern Publishers' fair

YouTube video by Fly on the Wall Press

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Manchester Literature Festival @mcrlitfest.bsky.social · Apr 15

Let's make Northern #Booksky grow! We've put together a list of Manchester & Northern writers we could find here, so check it out and give everyone a follow. This is, by all means, not an exhaustive list, so please tag who we've missed👇

bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Apr 21

Our next Telling Tales event focuses on writing for children and young people. Come and meet authors, share your work (if you want to) and be entertained!
chorleytheatre.com/theatre_even...

Telling Tales for children and young people with Katherine Woodfine, hosted by Joanne Sefton – Chorley Theatre

chorleytheatre.com

Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Apr 20

These Belle Epoque tulips are my favourite thing in the garden just now. Enjoy, and happy Easter 🐣

Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Apr 16

Souvenirs from last week’s London trip - @oliviaisaachenry.bsky.social’s latest novel and a wonderful tiny work of art from my talented ceramicist friend, Penny Little. 😍

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Apr 9

Love finding new indie bookshops on my travels. Just visited this gem in Clerkenwell.

Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Apr 1

Looking forward to #TheOffSeason

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Apr 1

Great night last Wednesday hosting Telling Tales at Chorley Theatre with @martinhibbert.bsky.social Linda Sherlock, Mebs Ahmed and Ebb and Flo books. Thanks to all who came along. 😊

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Mar 30

I'll be at Wigan Local History and Heritage Society on Monday June 9th with 'Manchester Portraits': fascinating figures from the region's past. 7pm, Real Crafty, 9 Upper Dicconson St. Free entry, all welcome. (Pic Wallgate, Wigan, by Harry Walder, 1909-92, Wigan Arts and Heritage Service.)

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Mar 28

Like any good two-and-half-year-old, Willow is delighted to have learned how to hide from me.

Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Mar 20

One week to go! Join me at Chorley Theatre to talk all things memoir with local legend Martin Hibbert.

chorleytheatre.com/theatre_even...

Telling Tales with Martin Hibbert, hosted by Joanne Sefton – Chorley Theatre

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Mar 1

Enjoying the first day of spring with my photogenic pup.

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Sue Wallman @suewallman.bsky.social · Feb 28

Screenshot from Twitter for the Bluesky librarians #FreePoster Here is the link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BJK2YBK

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Feb 26

One month to go!

I’ll be talking all things memoir with Manchester Arena bombing survivor Martin Hibbert, Linda Sherlock and Mebs Ahmed.

Tickets £5 from @chorleytheatre

Please share! #northernwriters #memoir #creativewriting #lancashire

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Sue Wallman @suewallman.bsky.social · Feb 20

Congratulations to @joanne-sefton.bsky.social whose dark YA thriller is published today! Ring of Truth has authentic characters and a page-turning story - and is the first book in an exciting new trilogy 🙌🏻📚🎉

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Feb 20

Thank you! That’s so lovely to hear. Xx

Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Feb 20

Publication day! My teen novel Ring of Truth is out now.

(Would be lovely to make a dent in the charts, so if you were thinking of buying, today would be a good day 😉)

amzn.eu/d/4zXKCUX

Amazon.co.uk

amzn.eu

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Feb 18

Great to meet up with Martin Hibbert today, making plans for his appearance at Telling Tales on 26 March.

Tickets available now from Chorley Theatre.

Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Feb 11

Definitely had @stockportnoir.bsky.social fomo, so I’ve booked my ticket for 2026.

Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 10

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sto...

Stockport Noir 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival at Stockport Masonic Guildhall

Tickets are now available for Stockport Noir 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival at Stockport Masonic Guildhall, Stockport on Sat 31 Jan 2026 at 9:15AM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

www.ticketsource.co.uk

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