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Author | Debut novel NEPHTHYS 🇬🇧 out FEB 2025 @harvillsecker @vintagebooks /THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS 🇺🇸 out SUMMER 2025 @randomhouse | Rep: @SarahHornsley

Cramlington, England

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5 months

I’m thrilled to reveal the stunning cover of my debut novel #NEPHTHYS . @micaelaalcaino has outdone herself in portraying my heroine Clemmie & the blending of Victorian & Ancient Egypt. Sister. Rival. Protector. Preorder your copy now: (Watch with sound)

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11 months

He took me to a Victorian manor and got down on one knee and I said yes 💍 We’re engaged!!!! ❤️ #engaged #engagement

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BIG NEWS! I am thrilled to announce that my debut novel NEPHTHYS is going to be published by @HarvillSecker @vintagebooks in Feb 2025. If you love Egyptology, mythology and Victorian gothic, then keep your eyes peeled for more details in the coming months. #histfic #BookTwitter

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2 years

I am delighted to announce that I am now represented by the wonderful @SarahHornsley at @PFDAgents . I feel so incredibly blessed to have such an amazing agent who is so passionate about my novel - and I can’t wait to start working together. #BIGNEWS #HistoricalFiction

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4 months

It’s my birthday. Last one as a ‘Miss’ - I’m far more excited about the fact that I’m getting married in 10 days!!! 💒

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2 years

I still need to quilt and bind it, but here’s my latest quilt that I’ve been working on over the first week of my 2 weeks off! I love to mull over novel plots and characters whilst sewing & the next book is really coming to life in my head 😃 #sewing #quilting #writerslife

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1 year ago today I pressed send on submitting a new ms to agents. After just 2 hrs, a v enthusiastic full ms request came in. 4 weeks, several fulls & 3 offers later, I accepted that 1st agent’s offer ❤️ Dreams do come true. Whatever stage you’re at, keep going. #WritingCommunity

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1 year

It’s official! Seeing my name in @thebookseller today is surreal. I couldn’t have asked for a better home for my novel & I can’t wait for you all to discover Clemmie’s story! @HarvillSecker @SarahHornsley @PFDAgents #Nephthys #debut2025

Harvill Secker signs Driscoll’s ‘captivating’ debut about an Egyptian myth

Harvill Secker has signed Nephthys, the “captivating” debut novel about an Egyptian myth unravelling in Victorian England by Rachel Louise Driscoll.

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1 year

Confession time! How many books are on your shelves that you haven’t read yet? I have 97 that I’m trying to get through 🙈😂 and I just keep buying more books 📚 #bookaholic #BookTwitter

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📣BIG NEWS!📣 It’s been hard to keep this quiet over recent months. I am delighted to finally share that my debut novel NEPHTHYS will be published in the USA 🇺🇸 under the title of THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS by Ballantine, @randomhouse . Coming summer 2025! 🇺🇸 #histfic #debut2025

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1 year

A 🧵on how I got my agent: 1 year ago today I met my agent in person for the 1st time. I was so excited I didn’t sleep the night before. Sarah showed me around the office & took me out for lunch. I was in a daze for the whole thing 😅 But how did I get my agent? 1/13

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1 year

It’s my balloon day!! 🥳 Kickstarted my celebrations with the wonderful proof party and trip to Bath yesterday, and planning on a relaxing day in the sunshine today ☀️ #birthdayvibes

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3 months

29.05.24 - a perfect wedding day followed by a dream honeymoon in Bonnie Scotland 💒💕 So proud to take my husband’s name and become a McPherson, but I will remain as Driscoll on here as it’s my author account #wedding #honeymoon

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7 months

I just handed in my notice of resignation at the uni library!!! 😱🎉 I’ve worked here for 4 1/2 years, but at the end of April I’ll be leaving, taking a few weeks out for wedding prep, and then I’ll be a full time housewife and author!!! So happy! 🥹🥳😍

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3 months

It’s a big week for me and for NEPHTHYS! So excited to venture out and start introducing booksellers to my Victorian gothic debut about Egyptology and mythology. Honestly, pictures don’t do the proofs justice 😍 🦅 #histfic #debut2025 #Nephthys

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Introducing the stunning limited edition hardback proof of my debut novel NEPHTHYS (out 06.02.25 🇬🇧)! Isn’t it absolutely beautiful?! 😍 Thrilled to finally have my hands on a physical copy of my book! Sister. Rival. Protector. #Nephthys #debut2025 #histfic

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2 years

I’ve had such fun making this mini egg cheesecake for my mum’s birthday today and I can’t wait to eat a slice (or two!) #birthdaycake

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11 months

So many comments on yesterday’s post!! And over 54k views 😱 My fiancé and I want to thank everyone for their congratulations 💍❤️

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1 year

My Terry’s chocolate orange cookie slices are currently cooling. Piece of cake you say? Nope, piece of cookie 🍪 #baking #cookies #chocolatelovers

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2 years

This has made me angry. I interact with unpublished and published writers all the time & love to offer querying advice/support, although I’ve been quieter on here than normal as my grandad recently passed away. Shame on you, for feeling the need to tag people in this way!

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1 year

I’m back from the hairdressers and so thrilled I decided to say so long so the SO LONG. Please help me choose my new profile pic! Smiling, smiling with teeth showing, or not smiling. Which looks most authorial? #AuthorsOfTwitter #profilepic #writingcommunity #BookTwitter #booktwt

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Hello gorgeous bookmail with stunning Christmassy spredges 😍 I’m in love and I can’t wait to read this anthology of tales ❄️ 🕯️ 📖 #TheWinterSpirits

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11 months

So we decided to go in character to @Beamish_Museum and it was wonderful!

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I’ve got an exciting video call later to discuss publicity for my debut novel. Really excited for readers to discover NEPHTHYS! #histfic #HistFicMay #Nephthys #debut2025 #Egypt #mythology #Victorian #Archaeology #gothic

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2 years

The past two days I’ve had another two full manuscript requests … buzzing! #amquerying #HistoricalFiction #WritingCommunity

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1 year

1 year ago today I signed with my fabulous agent! This was not the 1st book I wrote or my 1st time querying. I had many rejections before this but I didn’t give up. This has been the best year of my life. Keep writing, keep editing, keep querying. Don’t give up! #WritingCommunity

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2 years

I am delighted to announce that I am now represented by the wonderful @SarahHornsley at @PFDAgents . I feel so incredibly blessed to have such an amazing agent who is so passionate about my novel - and I can’t wait to start working together. #BIGNEWS #HistoricalFiction

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2 years

THE BEST FEELING! Today I finished writing the first draft of my latest book. It’s been such a joy to write and I look forward to reading over it and editing after I’ve given myself a little break from it. #histfic #HistoricalFiction #WritingCommunity #AuthorsOfTwitter

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2 years

Anyone else?! #writersoftwitter #WritingCommunity #Writer #writers #writerslife #BookTwitter #AuthorsOfTwitter

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Rachel Louise Driscoll

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The page proofs of my debut novel #NEPHTHYS are here! Pinch me 🤏 #histfic #VictorianGothic #EgyptianMythology #debut2025

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2 years

Today I’m editing a novel I wrote in Spring 2021 that made the @BathNovelAward LL 2022. I’ve just finished re-reading it, and I have to say, it’s restored my belief in myself as an author. I had forgotten how much this book means to me #histfic #VictorianGothic #writertwt

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1 year

And that, dear reader, is all 269 pages (90,000 words) of the latest project I’ve been working on. All printed out for my 1st trusted reader. I am excited and terrified. #HistFic #authorlife #writerlife #WritingCommunity #BookTwitter

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2 years

These 7 words make up one of the most important things I learned on a @cbcreative course. I keep this foxed card on my desk to remind me how important this mantra is, and when I’m rewriting and it catches my eye, it never ceases to make me smile. #WritingCommunity

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7 months

For the record, making your own wedding cake is stressful. The practice run yesterday made it clear that it’s a pressure I could do without (even though the sponges turned out really well). So guess who is frantically getting quotes for wedding cakes with 113 days to go 😅🙈🎂💒

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1 year

When you know that exciting things are afoot and you still can’t quite believe that your debut is going to be published 😃 #debut2025 #Nephthys

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1 year

If you’re writing, editing or querying, I want to wish you all the best. Don’t give up. Start your next project as soon as you’ve finished the first so you always have something to submit. Always look ahead. Read. Write. Edit. Polish. 13/13 #WritingCommunity

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2 months

Bookmail day is always a good day, but it’s extra special when it’s your own book 🧡 📖 These beauties will be heading out with me on my visits to bookshops! Very excited to share #Nephthys with local booksellers!! 🧡 #debut2025 #histfic #Egyptology #mythology #VictorianGothic

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1 year

Well it certainly felt amazing updating my bio with my publishing news! #authorlife #BookTwitter #WritingCommunity #AuthorsOfTwitter #HistFic #HistFicMay

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1 year

#NewProfilePic We have a winner - thanks for voting for your favourite headshot 🥳❤️📚 #BookTwitter #WritingCommunity #AuthorsOfTwitter

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2 years

Today I started querying my latest novel and now I’ve got all those feelings: the excitement, the nerves, the impatience. I really hope the agents love it as much as I do. #HistoricalFiction #Writer #amquerying

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2 years

I’ve always wanted to post a tweet like this & now I can. Delighted to have made the LL! Please don’t reveal which title is mine (if you know) as it’s judged blind. Congratulations to everyone else who made the LL & to all who wrote a book & entered! #WritingCommunity #booktwt

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2 years

Delighted to announce the #BNA2022 longlist

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6 months

Currently proofreading my debut novel. It feels like I’ve read it over 100 times 😅🙈 but despite that I love my book a little bit more each time I read it! 📖 #authorlife #NEPHTHYS #histfic #mythology #Egyptian #debut2025

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5 months

I’m loving reading the responses to the cover of #NEPHTHYS ! Thank you🧡 It features my heroine Clemmie & the kites in Egyptian fresco colours, GOLD FOIL lotuses & Morris-esque foliage. I couldn’t be more in love with it! Preorder your copy now: #histfic

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2 years

This book arrived today. I started it today. I finished it today. I laughed and I cried. One of the best books I’ve read this year. Congratulations @thebobpalmer on writing such an egg-cellent (😉🥚) novel! #ThatEggBook

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8 months

This is the year I get married 💒, I move up North, I see the cover of my book (something I am SO excited about!), and I hold physical proofs of my book in my hands!! I can also now say next year my debut novel gets published 😱 #debut2025 #histfic #Nephthys

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3 months

Introducing the new addition to our family: meet Cleopatra (Cleo for short). Of course we had to choose an Egyptian name ( #Nephthys ). We feel so blessed to have the opportunity to re-home this 8 month old kitten who hasn’t stopped purring since coming home 😻❤️ #cats

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1 year

Seeing my name & book title on a temporary cover is amazing. So excited for you all to read ‘Nephthys’ & join Clemmie on her adventures in Egypt! Many thanks to my incredible editor Liz Foley, and my superstar agent @SarahHornsley @HarvillSecker @PFDAgents #Nephthys #debut2025

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. @HarvillSecker has unveiled Nephthys, a 'sensational' debut that follows a young Egyptologist in Victorian England by @RachLouDriscoll (£)

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1 year

To celebrate my book deal announcement this week, today’s fashion plate is from 1887 (the year my novel opens with). Era of the bustle, I’d be hard pressed choosing between the blue/white and the stripes. Which would you pick? #histfic #BookTwitter #FashionPlateFriday

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7 months

I’ve just seen the jacket design for my debut novel NEPHTHYS (out 06.02.25 in 🇬🇧) and I’m crying 😭😍 It is absolutely stunning! I can’t wait to be able to share it with you all 📖 #histfic #debut2025 #NEPHTHYS

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4 months

Not tomorrow but the next day, I’m marrying the man of my dreams! 💒💕 Just look at these exquisite bookmarks that my publisher has designed for the wedding guests! I can’t wait to have these on the tables with our wedding favours.

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2 years

So yesterday I met my lovely agent, I visited the huge @WaterstonesPicc , and I eventually got home after unexpected rail delays. It was great to be in London again for the first time in years - and finally for the reason I’ve always dreamed of ❤️ #WritingCommunity #BookTwitter

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6 months

I’ve just finished proofreading my debut novel & have sent my notes over to my publisher (2 weeks ahead of schedule!). Getting very close to the cover reveal, ARCs & proof drops now. Exciting times ahead! 📚 #NEPHTHYS #debut2025 #authorlife #histfic #Egypt #mythology #Victorian

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2 years

Random fact: apparently I’ve walked about 3.5 miles today just from shelving books in the library. Who knew books could be such a great source of exercise?! 😅 #book #booktwt #librarians

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7 months

Just got in the door to some amazing bookmail. I squealed with excitement when I opened it! Thank you so much to @CamillaElworthy for this gorgeous proof of #TheBurialPlot by @esmacneal . I love Elizabeth’s other books and I can’t wait to read this one! #booktwt #histfic

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11 months

I just want to thank everyone for the interest shown in NEPHTHYS. If you’re new to following me, I’m Rachel, an author of historical fiction, & my debut novel - a blend of Victorian gothic, mythology & Egyptology - publishes in Feb 2025. Thanks again for your support! #debut2025

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1 year

It’s official! Seeing my name in @thebookseller today is surreal. I couldn’t have asked for a better home for my novel & I can’t wait for you all to discover Clemmie’s story! @HarvillSecker @SarahHornsley @PFDAgents #Nephthys #debut2025

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UPDATE: This is a first. Just got a full manuscript request two hours after I started querying this novel 😱 #HistoricalFiction #Writer #amquerying

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2 years

I love book buying day … I mean payday. Don’t you? #BookTwitter #payday

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2 years

Last night I sent my agent what I’ve been working so hard on over the past few weeks and I am SO excited (and terrified lol) to know her thoughts. I think I’ve earned a few days off now 🥱 #WritingCommunity #histfic #writers

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2 months

Off to the cinema with my lovely husband to see #TheMummy for its 25th anniversary. Because my debut novel #Nephthys is about Egyptology, everyone expects me to have seen it - but this will be my 1st time so I’m excited to watch it! #Cinema

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Happy 1st of May! 🌷 I’ve just hit send on an exciting email to my agent 📖 ✍️ I’m bursting with some thrilling news that I’m not allowed to share just yet 🤐 AND 🥁 🥁 🥁 I get married this month!!! 💒 👰🏻‍♀️ 💕 #authorlife #wedding #May1st

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3 years

I’ve managed to narrow it down to a stack of 14: here’s my top favourite reads of 2021 (not in any particular order). Have you read any of these? #BookTwitter #bestof2021 #booktwt #book #booklove #BookShelf #Reading #readingcommunity #readers #2021Review #WritingCommunity

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10 months

Happy Thanksgiving! I was going to make a pecan pie today as it’s my favourite sweet treat and the perfect bake for this holiday, but as I’m hosting friends tonight and nuts don’t work for everyone I’ve made a sticky toffee cake! #HappyThanksgiving

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I’m excited to share another endorsement for my debut novel NEPHTHYS! This one is from @EmiliaHartBooks . Honestly so grateful for your kind words - thank you for reading and sharing this lovely quote Emilia! 🧡 #histfic #debut2025 #Nephthys

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2 years

I’ve decided to dedicate June to reading classics I’ve been meaning to read but haven’t yet got around to … so I treated myself to two new clothbound classics today 😍 Aren’t they beautiful?! #books #book #BookTwitter #Classics #HistoricalFiction

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2 years

My agent, in her words, ‘loves, loves, loves’ the new pages in my novel! Yes, I squealed and danced with joy. And that’s definitely a call for an Eton Mess Baileys. Right?! #WritingCommunity #Writer #HistoricalFiction #booktwt

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3 years

Another 4.5k written today. The end of this first draft is in sight! #WritingCommunity #amwriting #HistoricalFiction #writing

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8 months

A flying visit to London to see my fiancé & his family whilst he was in the South, and he suggested we visit #TateBritain to see my favourite painting. So special to admire it in person & to share this moment with this amazing man. #research #authorlife #bestfianc é

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3 months

A question I get asked a lot … how do you pronounce Nephthys? I have mispronounced it myself in the past 🙈 but it’s: Neph-thys (Nehf-thiss). I hope that helps! Oh, and please pre-order! The links are in my bio 🙏🏻 📚 #debut2025 #histfic #mythology #Egypt #Nephthys #booktwt

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I’ve hit 5k followers!! Thank you all so much for following me. A reminder that my debut novel #Nephthys is out Feb 2025 & you can pre-order now: links in my profile! It’s about the Victorian fascination for Ancient Egypt, marrying Victorian Gothic with Egyptian myth 🧡

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2 years

Today’s book mail! I loved this book so much that even though I had the Waterstones exclusive edition I just had to get the @illumicrate edition too! #BookTwitter #book

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10 months

It’s been a while since I’ve done a #FashionPlateFriday (been kind of busy getting engaged 💍 😉) but how can I not when my fiancé bought me the MOST BEAUTIFUL fashion plate complete with dresses, hair and bonnet examples from 1844! Isn’t it stunning?! 😍 #historicalfashion

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1 year

Finished the library shift. Starting the writing shift. And apparently I’m a little heavy handed on the ‘H’ on my keyboard 🫣 #writerslife #AuthorsOfTwitter #histfic

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30 days

Was such a pleasure to visit my nearest Waterstones today, and give a proof of my debut novel #Nephthys to the booksellers at @WaterstonesMorp ! It was lovely meeting you and chatting about my book 🧡 #debut2025 #histfic

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5 months

I could not put this book down!!! I’ve just finished the twisty, gripping, utterly brilliant #TheExaminer by @JaniceHallett (read in 3 days). The best book I’ve read this year & my favourite of her novels yet. Out in August, preorder now 🦂 Thank you for the proof @mirandajewess !

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9 months

Ugh, I hate goodbyes 😩 Spent the best week with my fiancé and now on the train back to Plymouth. Counting down the days until the wedding 💒 (Been quiet on here whilst visiting my fiancé, but I’m back now 👋🏻).

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3 months

Driving home from my honeymoon and so amazing to see that the bookseller exclusive proofs are starting to make their way out into the world!! I can’t believe this is happening 🧡 #NEPHTHYS #debut2025 #histfic

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Dan-📚Bookseller/BookBlogger📚

3 months

💎 MY HEART 💎 ✨I cannot believe I hold in my hand a bookseller exclusive proof of #Nephthys by @RachLouDriscoll ✨ Whoever is responsible for sending it my way, THANK YOU! This is one of my most anticipated reads! Publishing Feb. ‘25 by @HarvillSecker #Gifted #Bookmail

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2 years

This week has been amazing & full of agent interest for my novel. Felt like celebrating today so I had a pina colada in a golden pineapple 🍍 🍹 #cocktail #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction

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@RachLouDriscoll

2 years

And that - I think - is me done. Line edits (this round of them, anyway) are complete 😅 Am I allowed to admit how much I love this story?! I’ve written it from my heart and working on it gives me such joy #WritingCommunity #BookTwitter #HistoricalFiction

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2 years

So caught up in my writing that I hadn’t yet emerged from my room/office to get breakfast. Suddenly mum appears with coffee and a cookie bar. Living the best kind of writer’s life today! #WritingCommunity #writerslife #booktwt #HistoricalFiction

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2 years

It’s been SUCH a good writing day. Just over 4K written today, and wow, have I had fun. The end is in sight! #WritingCommunity #booktwt #BookTwitter #amwriting #writersoftwitter #histfic #writinglife

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11 months

It’s been a good day in the kitchen. The beef bourguignon is in the slow cooker. My chorizo and halloumi sausage rolls are in the freezer ready to be baked next week. I’ve made granola and a plaited white loaf. I’m one happy baker 👩🏻‍🍳 #baking #cooking #homebaking #homecooking

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1 year

Hurrah for bookmail! #BookTwitter

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1 year

Survived the library shift and ready to start the writing shift. Mum made me a banana and chocolate milkshake to feed my brain 😋 #writersoftwitter #authorlife #histfic #amediting #Nephthys

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1 year

Just finished #Atalanta and I think it’s my favourite @jennysaint novel yet. Absolutely loved this myth retelling! #BookTwitter #mythology

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@RachLouDriscoll

2 years

Other people: You work part time, so you just chill for half the week, right? Me: I work part time because the rest of the week I’m writing a book, editing a book, considering edits for another, and researching/plotting at least five other novels 😅 Anyone else? #writerlife

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5 months

The end of an era! I’ve just finished my final shift at @PlymUniLib . Look at the gorgeous Victorian book my colleagues gave me as a farewell gift 😍 They know me so well! Overjoyed to now focus on being an author ✍️📚 and in 39 days I’ll be a housewife too!!👰🏻‍♀️💒 #authorlife

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1 year

I’m 35 followers shy of 4K. If you’re interested in #histfic , #mythology , the Victorians, gothic novels and Ancient Egypt, then please do give me a follow for updates on my debut novel #Nephthys which is being published in 2025 by @HarvillSecker @vintagebooks . #BookTwitter

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2 months

Honestly makes my day to see #Nephthys starting to reach readers! It’s actually happening 🧡 #histfic #debut2025 #Egyptology #mythology

@Paradi5eLibrary

Mia - #BookBlogger & #Writer (she / her)

@Paradi5eLibrary

2 months

🕰️ STOP ALL THE CLOCKS! 🕰️ I have a proof copy of my most anticipated 2025 debut… 😱 I have been eagerly awaiting Nephthys by @RachLouDriscoll since she told me about it (Victorian Egyptology) and honestly, look how pretty it is! 🧡 Out February 2025 from @HarvillSecker

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2 years

When you have a delivery of Easter chocolate to be used in baking … yes, that is a 1kg bag of mini eggs 😋 Can’t wait to make stuffed cookies, brownies and cheesecakes with these! #baking #chocolate

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2 years

One good thing about being single is that I don’t have to share this tub of ice cream with anyone else 😋 #ValentinesDay #icecream #treatyourself #14february

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1 year

Needed to use up some pecans so I’ve made some NYC style Pecan and Fudge cookies (and frozen the rest to bake as and when I need them) 🍪 I can confirm they are very yummy 😋 #baking #cookies

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1 year

Been busy editing today but also found time to bake these chocolate muffins for my friend group tonight ☺️🧁 #baking

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6 months

It’s #WorldPoetryDay2024 . My favourite poem (which also inspired my favourite painting by Waterhouse) is ‘The Lady of Shalott’ by Lord Alfred Tennyson. What’s yours? #WorldPoetryDay #Arthurian

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1 year

Finally finished attaching the binding to this quilt this morning. This is my favourite quilt yet! The lighting doesn’t really show off the blues and whites very well in this photo, but in person it definitely has Wedgewood vibes 💙🤍🪡🧵 #quilting

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3 years

Look what gorgeous bookmail I had today. Not just two books that I’m itching to read … but spredges worth drooling over! #BookTwitter #booktwt #spredges #books

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2 years

Today a beautiful antique book arrived to help me with writing my next novel. I’m not going to say what the book is - but it was published in the 1850s and it’s so old and beautiful and I can’t believe I own this little bit of history 😍📖 #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction

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2 years

Got my line edits through from my super agent @SarahHornsley today. And I beamed with pure joy at this comment because it’s exactly how I want readers to feel about this character ❤️ Now to edit! #WritingCommunity #booktwt #HistoricalFiction

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8 months

As if flu a few weeks ago wasn’t bad enough I’m now on antibiotics and steroids (thank you asthma!) for a chest infection. It is the perfect excuse to snuggle up and read though, isn’t it?!

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10 months

And just like that I’ve hit 4.5k followers. Thank you all so much for following me & for the interest shown in my debut novel #Nephthys (out in Feb 2025 with @HarvillSecker ). I can’t wait to be able to share more with you about the book. Exciting times ahead! #histfic #debut2025

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7 months

A year today my debut novel #Nephthys gets published in 🇬🇧 ✔️Victorian gothic romance ✔️Egyptian Myth ✔️Hieroglyphs ✔️Secrets ✔️🐱🐍🐊 … & so much more! Yesterday I saw my 1st glimpse of the cover 😍 & I am beyond excited to share it with you all soon! #debut2025 #histfic

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2 years

Tell me, is there anything quite like the feeling when you open a brand new Excel spreadsheet to start the plotting of your next book?! #excited #histfic #writerlife #WritingCommunity #AuthorsOfTwitter #spreadsheets

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