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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · 14d

The first Dan Brown novel in 8 years is out! My book blog does 671 pages in 90 seconds.

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · 21d

Fancy a gritty thriller as the nights draw in? I go to Bloody Scotland for this week’s book blog. @heathercritchlow.bsky.social ‘Unsound’. @bloodyscotland.bsky.social

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · 24d

I think it was one of those tricky questions. 😹 It was such a great session.

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · 28d

Three great writers on one stage. Great to ask a fanboy question to @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social @mserinkelly.bsky.social and Abigail Dean at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Sep 1

I’m so excited for @bloodyscotland.bsky.social this year. Getting some nominee reading in ahead of the journey up north. @heathercritchlow.bsky.social @linanderson.bsky.social

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Aug 22

Fancy some folk horror with a dash of Agatha Christie? My new book blog is ‘The Midnight Feast’ by Lucy Foley. #goodreads #bookbloggers #CrimeFiction

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Aug 9

This is next @thebookerprizes.com

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Aug 8

This week’s book blog is out. My 90 second review of ‘It’s Always The Husband’ by C.L. Taylor. #bookblogger #goodreads #holidayreads @cltaylor.bsky.social

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Aug 8

As part of my job I travel across Worcestershire on public transport and Great Malvern has to be my favourite railway station

A man in a blue shirt stands on a platform at Great Malvern railway station.

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jul 31

My first 2 reads from the @thebookerprizes.com longlist for 2025.

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jul 20

I wish I was as hardy as my wife.

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jul 11

My 2 minute book blog this week is filmed in New York around the location the story’s set. Freida McFadden ‘The Tenant’.

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jul 4

My 2 minute book blog this week celebrates Stephen King, from the first to the latest. @stephenkingfans.bsky.social

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jul 2

Saw ‘Stranger Things’ on Broadway with my daughter last night. Our minds are blown! @strangerthings.bsky.social

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 27

Remember the days of video film rentals? You are going to love the novel I’m reviewing on this week’s 2 minute book blog? #chrisbrookmyre #goodreads

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 25

I’ve done almost everything on this list. How many do you tick? #nostalgia

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 21

I know it’s a cliche but time really does fly when you’re a parent. Taking my daughter to her Prom night. Five minutes ago I was dropping her off at Primary School. #prouddad #prom #timeflies

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 20

My 2 minute book blog this week is a real summer holiday sizzler! @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social @lesleykara.bsky.social @insuspensepodcast.bsky.social

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 18

A fascinating glimpse into the world of writing for younger readers and @scrivenerapp.bsky.social tips with @lisayee.bsky.social chatting to @kirkville.com podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

Episode 51: Lisa Yee, Author of Books for Children and Young Adults

Podcast Episode · Write Now with Scrivener · 04/06/2025 · 29m

podcasts.apple.com

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 16

Just finished ‘Dark Neon & Dirt’ by @thomastrang.bsky.social Wow! What a ride. Haven’t read a better heist thriller in ages. 5 stars from me. 👍

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 13

Fancy the perfect summer read? Check out my latest 2 minute book blog. @matthaig.bsky.social

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 9

We say farewell to one of the greatest thriller writers. RIP #frederickforsyth We say farewell to one of the greatest thriller writers. RIP #frederickforsyth The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies www.bbc.com/news/article...

The Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies

The best-selling author has died at the age of 86, his agent says.

www.bbc.com

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · Jun 7

My 2 minute book blog. Where James Bond began.

Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · May 30

This is a true page turner. Here’s my 2 minute book blog of TM Logan ‘The Daughter’. @tmloganauthor.bsky.social

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Tony Fisher @ponydish.bsky.social · May 28

Picking up a new Stephen King is always a big moment. #books #stephenking #neverflinch @stephenkingfans.bsky.social

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