Lorna Sixsmith
@lornasixsmith.bsky.social
I'm an Irish dairy farmer who writes books about farming. Also doing a MA in History. Addicted to reading, tea and cake.
Excellent keynote by @caitbeaumont.bsky.social at #WHAI2025 I particularly enjoyed the use of photos in the presentation- made it very moving too
May 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Excellent keynote by @caitbeaumont.bsky.social at #WHAI2025 I particularly enjoyed the use of photos in the presentation- made it very moving too
Having a great day at #whai2025 learning, laughing and making connections. A huge well done to the organisers and speakers. Feeling really inspired towards the end of the first day.
May 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Having a great day at #whai2025 learning, laughing and making connections. A huge well done to the organisers and speakers. Feeling really inspired towards the end of the first day.
@elainepf.bsky.social I should have taken a photo of you during your presentation and posted it! Really enjoyed your talk and excellent delivery too
May 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
@elainepf.bsky.social I should have taken a photo of you during your presentation and posted it! Really enjoyed your talk and excellent delivery too
First set of twins born this year. Needed assistance as first one coming backwards. All well.
March 2, 2025 at 5:56 AM
First set of twins born this year. Needed assistance as first one coming backwards. All well.
Some bloom and scent in my writing room
January 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Some bloom and scent in my writing room
Lovely to have lunch out and a walk in the woods. I should be editing but it's Sunday evening so I'm reading by the fire and not feeling guilty!
January 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Lovely to have lunch out and a walk in the woods. I should be editing but it's Sunday evening so I'm reading by the fire and not feeling guilty!
January 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I'm so excited that Ireland is having a publishing conference aimed at indie writers. If you're thinking of coming to this inspiring and informative conference, you can get a discount using Speaker25. I'll see you there in March (despite the calving!) #indieauthor
January 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I'm so excited that Ireland is having a publishing conference aimed at indie writers. If you're thinking of coming to this inspiring and informative conference, you can get a discount using Speaker25. I'll see you there in March (despite the calving!) #indieauthor
I just need lots of time for reading now #blueskybooks
December 30, 2024 at 4:15 PM
I just need lots of time for reading now #blueskybooks
Look who is in the Sunday Indo - yes, it's Lou 💚💚🐾
Link to article online: m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
Link to article online: m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
December 22, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Look who is in the Sunday Indo - yes, it's Lou 💚💚🐾
Link to article online: m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
Link to article online: m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
What book are you reading this Christmas Eve? I'll be following the Icelandic tradition of reading a book and sipping hot chocolate by the fire.
December 14, 2024 at 5:33 PM
What book are you reading this Christmas Eve? I'll be following the Icelandic tradition of reading a book and sipping hot chocolate by the fire.
Two new little gift books this month - especially for those who just want a laugh (cos let's face it, sometimes in farming, if you didn't laugh, you'd cry). 100 Facts or 100 Tips with illustrations.
Available on my website to Irish addresses (with free postage till Xmas) & Amazon. bit.ly/4f8OSue
Available on my website to Irish addresses (with free postage till Xmas) & Amazon. bit.ly/4f8OSue
December 5, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Two new little gift books this month - especially for those who just want a laugh (cos let's face it, sometimes in farming, if you didn't laugh, you'd cry). 100 Facts or 100 Tips with illustrations.
Available on my website to Irish addresses (with free postage till Xmas) & Amazon. bit.ly/4f8OSue
Available on my website to Irish addresses (with free postage till Xmas) & Amazon. bit.ly/4f8OSue
It's so easy to feel disorganised and unproductive because I didn't publish anything between 2018-2023 but having included all my books in a pic, I'm feeling proud of my accomplishments to date. Bring it on :) #indieauthor with one book trad published.
December 5, 2024 at 8:31 AM
It's so easy to feel disorganised and unproductive because I didn't publish anything between 2018-2023 but having included all my books in a pic, I'm feeling proud of my accomplishments to date. Bring it on :) #indieauthor with one book trad published.
Lovely few days in Oslo visiting my daughter who is there on Erasmus for the year and she's loving it. Home now to last MA essay of the semester, pack up book orders (thank you), dry off cows etc
December 2, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Lovely few days in Oslo visiting my daughter who is there on Erasmus for the year and she's loving it. Home now to last MA essay of the semester, pack up book orders (thank you), dry off cows etc
Love going for the cows during #goldenhour
November 27, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Love going for the cows during #goldenhour
Loving 'Happy Out' by @magnumlady.bsky.social and Louise. Stunning photographs with beautiful poems. A treat to dip into
November 26, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Loving 'Happy Out' by @magnumlady.bsky.social and Louise. Stunning photographs with beautiful poems. A treat to dip into
A beautiful afternoon for bringing in the cows
November 25, 2024 at 10:34 PM
A beautiful afternoon for bringing in the cows
It's that time of year when hibernation sounds wonderful. If you can only hide away from the world for an hour, an afternoon, a day, then do it with a good book, a cup of tea and a blanket.
Which book?
Well, the clue is in the photo 😉
Which book?
Well, the clue is in the photo 😉
November 22, 2024 at 12:21 PM
It's that time of year when hibernation sounds wonderful. If you can only hide away from the world for an hour, an afternoon, a day, then do it with a good book, a cup of tea and a blanket.
Which book?
Well, the clue is in the photo 😉
Which book?
Well, the clue is in the photo 😉
View from my writing desk (farming jobs done for the morning)
November 22, 2024 at 11:23 AM
View from my writing desk (farming jobs done for the morning)
Love blue skies on frosty mornings 😁😁
November 20, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Love blue skies on frosty mornings 😁😁
We had to share a teabag this morning!
Crisis averted now
Crisis averted now
November 19, 2024 at 11:45 AM
We had to share a teabag this morning!
Crisis averted now
Crisis averted now
99p/99c today www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFMTSQ7F
Kelly was warned to 'never date a farmer' when she left London for rural Ireland. Hugh (an accountant) is handsome, helpful and welcoming but it's neighbouring farmer Steve who helps her find the escaped goats, and rescues her stuck-in-mud wellies.
Kelly was warned to 'never date a farmer' when she left London for rural Ireland. Hugh (an accountant) is handsome, helpful and welcoming but it's neighbouring farmer Steve who helps her find the escaped goats, and rescues her stuck-in-mud wellies.
November 19, 2024 at 7:49 AM
99p/99c today www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFMTSQ7F
Kelly was warned to 'never date a farmer' when she left London for rural Ireland. Hugh (an accountant) is handsome, helpful and welcoming but it's neighbouring farmer Steve who helps her find the escaped goats, and rescues her stuck-in-mud wellies.
Kelly was warned to 'never date a farmer' when she left London for rural Ireland. Hugh (an accountant) is handsome, helpful and welcoming but it's neighbouring farmer Steve who helps her find the escaped goats, and rescues her stuck-in-mud wellies.
I know some people are finding the continuous grey fog depressing but it's very WutheringHeightsesque on the farm plus I'm so glad the ground is dry and cows are still out.
November 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM
I know some people are finding the continuous grey fog depressing but it's very WutheringHeightsesque on the farm plus I'm so glad the ground is dry and cows are still out.