"Boycotting the Afghan team would not be a peevish act but deployment of a rare political lever against the Taliban...Its leaders both love the sport and know a ban would be too unpopular to sustain. Afghan players pose regularly with Taliban chiefs." thetimes.com/article/5b3d4a…

So this will be interesting…as part of our pledge to buy each other experiences not things, today I’m taking the husb to a medium/psychic (part of his birthday present of 3 new things to do). We have no expectations, beliefs, desired outcome. It’s purely to do something unusual

Well, I’ve got to tell you, the medium/psychic we just say was eerily right about some very specific, very relevant things (absolutely not available online that no one else knew).

Absolutely delighted to have not one book but two in the longlist for Dutch thriller of the year with Thrillerfestival. Thank you ⁦Ambo Anthos⁩ we make a great team! #TheInstitution #TheLastGirlToDie

Is it any wonder that the cowards in Afghanistan feel empowered to treat women so appallingly when the West is so disdainful of women even after they've studied, worked, proved themselves, sacrificed, then worked a bit harder. No, Kamala wasn't wearing an earpiece disguised as an

Feels like exactly the right day to post this bit of brilliance from the gorgeous @Randyrainbow Best 3 minutes you'll spend today. youtube.com/watch?v=k-LTRw…

With stories from the brilliant C.L. Taylor and tons of other wonderful writers. (And me, going a bit Dickensian if you like that kind of thing. Want to know what happened to Tiny Tim once he was all gown up? This book has the answer...)

SALEM’S LOT trailer is coming. It’s a good one.

Two days after 9/11, Queen Elizabeth II broke with centuries-old tradition and instructed the royal band to play the “Star Spangled Banner” during the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 #NeverForget911

My first Anna Sharpe legal/political thriller is out in Jan. Two women investigate a case that takes them to the heart of a scandal involving misogyny, corruption and abuse of power. #NotesOnADrowning

First of two ChilternKills panel announcements for today, because I’ve been a bit distracted!! And Number One is a proper killer!! Our festival co-founder and co-host Paul Waters, Blackwatertown will be exploring the newest innovation in crime-writing. And no, it’s NOT gonna be AI!!

My Crime and Thriller Writing course for City University is back on October 1st! Everything you need to know to start, finish or hone your book. All online and aimed at all levels of experience. DM for more info if needed! city.ac.uk/prospective-st…

And the second of today’s ChilternKills event announcements and this one’s ANOTHER #ChilternKills exclusive!! Ahead of the release of their first crime fiction book under the name S.J. Fleet, The Secret Barrister is going to be appearing at Chiltern Kills IN THE FLESH!!!! Ok,

Thanks to everyone who's already bought a copy of #BrokenGhosts, and everyone who's helped publicise it here today. I'm really proud of this little book, so different to my usual stories. I hope you all like it too. jamesoswald.co.uk/?page_id=1457

Babies breathing tubes dislodged at another hospital where Letby worked, inquiry hears - The Independent. I agree with the barristers here. We should all be very slow to promote conspiracy theories in this case. There are grieving families. apple.news/AT3EOxIbYR4Ouj…

Literacy is a gateway to empowerment for girls. It opens doors to education, better job opportunities, and a voice in their communities. When girls can read and write, they can transform their futures and break the cycle of poverty #girlseducation #EducationCannotWait

Just a few places left! Want a quiet space to focus on your writing? Want brilliant advice on craft? Then join us for our full-weekend October #WritingRetreat in beautiful #Lincolnshire! 📚😎📚 4th-6th Oct From £265pp To book contact Jess: 07702 199 666 [email protected]

Lovely quote here from the fabulous Anna Mazzola. I'm really proud of this book that talks about coercive control and less obvious forms of domestic violence. Plus legal thriller, what's not to like?

Is there a shinier, less wrinkled pair of cheeks in the known universe than those belonging to Brian Cox? I doubt it. That man cracked the secrets of time travel and decided not to share it with the rest of us.