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✍️Debut Author 📚Womens Fiction Writer 🎙️Write Damn It! 🤝Agent: @liverpoollit 👇Buy Garden of Her Heart here and keep up to date with events

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 months

Huge thanks to everyone who has been part of my journey to today, publication day for Garden of Her Heart. The friends, teachers, mentors, supporters, early readers, reviewers, bookshops, my agent, publisher, editor, illustrator, designer, publicist, sales team, and marketing.

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5 months

2/2 … we were told someone took really ill at the previous funeral and they were waiting on an ambulance. Which meant the hearse carrying my mum couldn’t arrive and we had to wait. As a result my mum was late for her own funeral 😂 Glad there was something to laugh about 😂

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Just before my mum’s funeral today my husband said ‘shall we turn up late?’ My parents were so late for our wedding we were told if we didn’t get married NOW the wedding was off. They arrived as I was walking myself down the aisle. Today, we arrived at the crem and … 1/2

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5 months

I’ve switched off comments. Never expected a little post about my mum’s funeral to go crazy like this had. It clearly isn’t uncommon for things like this to happen 😂 Thanks for the comments. They made me laugh 🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

Hi my name’s Zoë and I’m a notebook addict. My addiction is so bad I’ve learned bookbinding so I can make my own. Here’s my latest creation.

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@CountessG 😂

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10 months

It’s my balloon day today. I can’t believe I’m 62. In my head I’m not. 😂

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 years

Over 10 yrs ago I investigated bullying cases in NHS. Many were persistent bullies who were untouchables. Some were intermittent. Some were stressed/untrained managers. Some were misunderstandings. I’ve since been bullied & it destroys you. And the bullies get promoted. 1/

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2 years

I’ve just changed my profile to say that I’m now rep’d 😁 #writingcommunity #amrepresented 😁

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

3 years

@redmondmichael1 Me at Liverpool wedding to flower girl: are you from NZ FG: I am, from Auckland Me: I’m going to a wedding in Auckland, well Papagura Her: that’s where I live Later FG’s parents: whose wedding you going to? Me: Cousin’s daughter Them: Whose your cousin? Their only best mates!

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@ScribblerJB 😲🤭

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1 year

My nana used to read tea cups. Wondering what she’d say if she was reading my coffee cup this morning. What do you reckon? Mountains? An urban landscape? Travel?

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

3 years

Today I enjoy the privilege of turning 60. I loved my 50s and I’m excited for what my 60s bring. Happy birthday me 😁 🥳 🎉🎊

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

6 months

I’m in The Lakes and just seen the Aurora. I’m somewhat overwhelmed by the experience 🥹🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 month

Well, at least I won’t have the embarrassment of having a book event with nobody/a couple coming. Waterstones Preston are saying if sales haven’t hit 15 by 4:30 today they’ll cancel 😭 It’s not easy getting well enough known that you attract a big audience to book events 😢

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

11 months

Thanks to the whole village who has been part of my journey to publication with @publishinguclan and @LiverpoolLit Here’s my gorgeous cover for Garden of Her Heart. I’m in love with it 🥰🥰🥰.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

Mother and baby girl fine - emergency c-section but all good now. Thank you for all the kindness 🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

Baby update - my daughter has been rushed into hospital due to significant blood loss 🥺 keep telling myself she’s in the right place.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

3 years

@redmondmichael1 All these likes and I will have to live with that typo 😱😂

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 years

Ten things that cost nothing to a manager: 1. Giving meaningful feedback 2. Saying thank you 3. Being honest 4. Listening 5. Lending a helping hand when the chips are down 6. Giving direction 7. Being fair 8. Giving staff time 9. Having visible boundaries 10. Being kind #NHS

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

9 months

In case my day isn’t exciting enough today, I drew this cat in lesson 6 (and last lesson) of Learn to Draw art class. I couldn’t draw at Christmas.

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7 years

@TrannyForTrump @Hisladydiana @realDonaldTrump There must be a London in the US. This isn’t the UK London I know well and love #UKresident

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 years

But please still raise your concerns about how you are treated. Staying silent means nothing is recorded on the bully’s file. Then the single brave person isn’t believed because nobody raised a grievance before. So for all who come after you #SpeakUp #SpeakOut #BeTrueToYou

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

6 months

No makeup, no filters … my novel in all her naked glory (how brave is she?) - just 51 days out from publication 😆

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 month

I am overwhelmed & humbled by the enormous outpouring of love & support from the writing & reading community. I can now report that the event is going ahead thanks to the wonderful people who’ve bought tickets & also thanks to staff at @Waterstones & @WstonesPreston Thanks all 🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 month

If you’re around Preston and want a fun evening with my editor interviewing me, tickets are available until Sunday - here’s the link

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

28 days

Will I do for my book event this evening at Waterstones in Preston? And let’s just take a moment to ooo and ahhh over my sparkly boots … oh and the blouse - it has pockets! Pockets and sparkles 💖

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

I’m over the moon to have been signed by Clare Coombes at @LiverpoolLit with my novel #GardenOfHerHeart Huge thanks to @DebiAlper @under_blue_sky @JerichoWriters , @philippa_east , #SelfEdit alumni & #GarsdaleRetreat alumni as well as many writerly friends. #WritingCommunity

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

29 days

A friend just went to book a ticket for tomorrow’s Waterstones event. It’s only bloody sold out! 🤩

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

8 months

@NJSimmondsbooks My daughter stood up to a school mentor about this kind of situation though it was an all girl’s school. She said ‘why are you forcing me to be friends with and to sit next to someone who is nasty to me?’ She was twelve. Proud of her 🤩

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

9 months

What a lovely box to come home to today after a tough work week. The obligatory unboxing video. I think you can tell I’m excited and happy. Shame my hair’s a mess and I’ve no makeup on but let’s face it, the book is the star of the show 🥰🤩🥰🤩🥰🤩 #GardenOfHerHeart

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

I have dreamed of this day for years. Writerly friends, my novel has been picked up by the lovely Clare Coombes from @LiverpoolLit who has been nominated for agent of the year in the @RNAtweets awards. Non-writerly friends - this isn’t a new job. I have an agent for my novel 😁

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2 years

We’ve signed the brilliant @zoerichardsuk for Garden of Her Heart, an uplifting story of self-love, friendship & community, with a hint of romance. Perfect for fans of @debbiemjohnson & @cpooleywriter Think The Comfort Food Cafe meets The Authenticity Project ❤️

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

30 days

Quick update - 39 tickets sold over the weekend! What wonderful support from the book community. Thank you everyone for sharing, liking, talking about this, for buying tickets to come along, and to gift out to others, and for buying my novel. My heart is full 🥹🥰 Thank you 🤩

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 month

I am overwhelmed & humbled by the enormous outpouring of love & support from the writing & reading community. I can now report that the event is going ahead thanks to the wonderful people who’ve bought tickets & also thanks to staff at @Waterstones & @WstonesPreston Thanks all 🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 month

A personal & heartfelt thank you message to everyone in #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity #bookcommunity for your support making it possible for my book event at @WstonesPreston to go ahead. I’m so incredibly & forever grateful to you all 🥰🥰🥰 @publishinguclan @LiverpoolLit

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

I’m thrilled to share my news today. I’m in The Bookseller 😆😆😆 My novel, Garden of Her Heart will be published by @publishinguclan in February 2025. Thanks to @LiverpoolLit #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting #amquerying #debutauthor #debutnovel

UCLan scoops 'uplifting' debut novel from Richards

UCLan has scooped Garden of Her Heart, a "contemporary story of healing and recovery", from Zoe Richards.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

Well that was a sad day. Cried after I sent my final email. My last day on a job I’ve loved more than any other, working with the best colleagues ever. I’m privileged to have done this job for 3 years. I’d prefer not to be made redundant but that’s life. Thank you everyone 🥰🥰🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

10 months

Happy new year everyone. And today is the day I get to say … My book is being published this year! Woohoo 🥳 🎉 🥳

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

28 days

What a fabulous evening hosted by the lovely staff at @WstonesPreston with my editor @jasminedove_ from @publishinguclan who was amazing interviewing me, with a great audience who came out to support us. Thank you everyone for making it happen. 🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

28 days

Will I do for my book event this evening at Waterstones in Preston? And let’s just take a moment to ooo and ahhh over my sparkly boots … oh and the blouse - it has pockets! Pockets and sparkles 💖

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 months

@dandehussey Exactly 😂

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

I’m in the query trenches, folks. My novel submission pack is out with 6 agents … already had one request for the full manuscript, 26 hours after submitting. 😆 This is a bookclub uplit novel with community at the heart & a message that is very now. #WritingCommunity #amquerying

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

22 days

Guess where I got most of my final edits done over the last 5 days 🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

Strange to enter this next phase of life. My mum is booked to move into a residential care home on 11th July. I’m incredibly relieved for the reduced caring responsibilities, but also feel incredibly stressed to be at this place in her life. Relief, stress, guilt all in one. 😵‍💫

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 years

Ten more things managers can do that cost nothing: 1. Choose language about staff with care 2. Be a role model 3. Reflect to learn 4. Keep meetings to time 5. Show by example 6. Be realistic 7. Take responsibility 8. No emails after 6pm 9. Notice people 10. Smile #NHS

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

11 months

I hope the word ‘author’ feels natural one day. I’ve wanted this since I was around 6 years old. And today is cover reveal day. Couldn’t sleep last night. What will I be like on publication day? 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

When you hear from your editor and she says your novel is just what she needs right now 🥰🥹🥰 It definitely feels like the right team has come together on this. 🥰🥰🥰 #writingcommunity #amediting #amwriting #debutnovel

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

3 years

@keano81 In my 20s (now 59) I was told by a white middle class male that I was arrogant. I asked him if he could give me an example so I knew what he meant. He replied ‘There. That’s the perfect example, that you asked that question.’ I took it from that, he meant to say ‘I’m a dick’.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 months

And here we go, off to the pre-launch event for my novel in my new superstar sunnies. Nervous? Me? 😬😬😬

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

9 months

Woohoo he’s being discharged! Still unwell but better enough to come home. What a relief!

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

Finished my edits for my agent and sent this updated version off to her. Nerves are shot again 🤦🏼‍♀️ Will she like how I’ve managed the edits? 😬 Seems writing is one long journey of doubts 😂 #amwriting #amediting #WritingCommunity

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1 year

I can’t share yet but I’ve seen my cover for my debut novel and I’m so excited. It’s bright and cheerful and perfectly depicts the title and vibe of the novel. 😆😆😆😆😆🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😆😆😆😆😆 #WritingCommunity #debut24 #debutnovel #coverart

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4 months

When @WaterstonesLPL sells out of copies of your debut novel on publication day 🥹🤩 Huge thanks to @WaterstonesLPL for hosting the event, and to @LiverpoolLit for quizzing me, and of course to @publishinguclan & the team with special thanks to @jasminedove_

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 years

I wonder if @mrjamesob and @StephenMcGann can help spread the word to support Cal please? 😊

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5 years

Can’t believe how awful kids are. My little brothers made an Instagram reviewing and talking about books and kids in his new school have seen it and have created a group chat calling him a creep slagging him off about it and added him to it so he could see 🥺

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5 months

Of course my first ever post to go totally crazy has to be one about my mum’s funeral … and not one about my novel coming out in 3 weeks 😂😂😂

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 months

Just before my mum’s funeral today my husband said ‘shall we turn up late?’ My parents were so late for our wedding we were told if we didn’t get married NOW the wedding was off. They arrived as I was walking myself down the aisle. Today, we arrived at the crem and … 1/2

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 years

It’s great to see so many copying & pasting the Samaritans helpline tweet. As a suicide survivor I can tell you that repeated tweet is not what someone needs to see in their feed. If you really want to help, call that friend you’ve not heard from in a while ... 1/2

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 years

Ways to value others • A genuine thank you • A check in with someone • Listening so you really hear what someone is saying • A specific ‘well done for ...’ • Useful feedback to help growth • Doing what you promised someone you’d do • Knowing & remembering someone’s name

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 months

I need to explain … I’ve gone quiet on here today because … well … I’m totally overwhelmed by all the wonderful support for publication day for my lovely debut novel, Garden of Her Heart. 🥹🥹🥹 Thank you all 🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

9 months

Thank you everyone for your kindness, thoughts and love. He’s still in A&E waiting on a bed on the ward. Suspected pneumonia. He’s having temperature spikes, confusion, muscle weakness in arms and legs, and chest pains. He’s in the right place getting the help he needs. Xx

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

9 months

He collapsed. Waiting for an ambulance. 🥺 Not sure this is to do with his MS.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

Received a form rejection from an agent on my novel submission but feeling ok about it because I still want the agent who has my full. Fingers crossed she’s still loving it 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

Today I had my haircut especially for #YFoW22 though everyone at @JerichoWriters and in York needs to understand I won’t look anything like this once I wash my hair myself.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 years

If you want your local independent bookstore to be open after all of this, use them. I just did click and collect with @BroadhurstBooks in Southport and bought a Christmas present for my husband to give me, all wrapped. Hoping it’s written by @matthaig1 (psst, I know it is 😂)

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

My wonderful friend @abbywilkes took some photos for me and I’m over the moon. I can’t believe I’m 61 when I look at this photo. I feel fabulous knowing I can still scrub up nice 🥰 Thank you Abby #NewProfilePic

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

9 months

I appreciate all the kind comments and messages yesterday and today. I just don’t have energy to thank you all. So thank you everyone. Rob is on a ward now. He has pneumonia. And god help our NHS. The tories may have ripped out its heart but its soul is still intact.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

7 months

Life loves curve balls. No sooner do I decide I’m #AllInApril and finishing first draft of book 2 v2.0 than we get my mum’s 2nd cancer diagnosis. Oesophageal cancer. The gap for food and fluid to go down is like a couple of millimetres. It’s going to be a tough end of life.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

8 months

On the train to Manchester to meet the NW chapter of the RNA. I always get nervous meeting new people. You can see that in my face.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

Looking for 5 published authors to interview for #WriteDamnIt the writing mindset podcast I host - focus is about keeping going, overcoming difficulties in writing process, getting through what life throws your way & still writing etc who would you suggest? #WritingCommunity

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

Steps after writing & rewriting a novel: Query agents Wait Get an agent Wait Edit Wait Go out on sub Wait Get a book deal Wait Edit Wait More stuff Wait The thing we do most of as writers (if we’re lucky to progress) is wait … I’m going to have to hone my waiting skills 😂

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

It’s been 35 years today. He’s supported me, fought with me, cuddled me, laughed with me, and me him, for 35 years of marriage. Here’s my 35 Years in 35 Thoughts. It’s not all been perfect. But these 35 Thoughts have helped us get to this place of happiness together. 1/ 🧵

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

Sooo I’ve heard from my editor and I’ll have structural edits for my debut novel in a matter of weeks with the aim to return by mid October. All because my publication date is now June 2024. Eeek 😵‍💫😬😵‍💫 #WritingCommunity #amediting #amwriting #debutnovel #structuraledits

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

6 months

Big, huge, exciting, wonderful news! I’m so pleased to announce that @UlverscroftLtd @isisaudio has picked up the audio rights to my novel, Garden of Her Heart. And I adore the narrator we’ve chosen 🥰 She’s perfect. Thanks to @LivrpoolLit for arranging the deal 🥰🥰🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

6 months

I have some exciting book news coming up 😆

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8 months

Feels crazy to write a novel for people to read and then fear them reading it! 😂 Authors, can you relate? 🫣

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 months

Nearly arrived in London for the @jerichowriters London Festival of Writing. Say hi if you see me 🤩

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

On my way to @itsthebookparty in Blackpool. Excited.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

Writers, I have a dreadful announcement to make. My husband has started to get up early … in my writing time … and sometimes before more me 😱 The world has turned upside down 😳 Someone have a word with him, pleeeeease! #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

3 months

I enjoyed Harrogate Crime Writing Festival but I drove home thinking my experience was different to other’s - I don’t think it’s as amazing as it’s made to appear to be. So this article from @charduck really resonates - particularly the ‘don’t likes’ she lists #honestthoughts

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🚨Been oversharing again! 🙈 Some honest thoughts about Harrogate: #TheakstonsCrime #writingcommunity

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 years

@PointlessBrexit @mrjamesob Or in my case bullying MPs accusing their constituents of bullying when they ask questions and then refusing to ever correspond with said constituents again. Apparently I was belittling when I got a phone call from his staff cos I said he had called during my work hours 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 months

The eagle eyed amongst you will notice I keep missing my go-live time for the podcast episodes. There’s a reason. I wasn’t going to say anything but it’s been a super stressful week so I’ve decided I’ll be open about what’s going on. A short 🧵

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 months

London here I come. Excited for @WomensPrize today and catching up with lots of writerly and readerly friends. This could be our annual thing @Siobhanbooks 🥰

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 month

If you’re around Preston and want a fun evening at Waterstones with my editor interviewing me, tickets are available until Sunday - here’s the link - we have to get 15 tickets sold by Sunday afternoon or they’re cancelling the event 😢

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1 month

Well, at least I won’t have the embarrassment of having a book event with nobody/a couple coming. Waterstones Preston are saying if sales haven’t hit 15 by 4:30 today they’ll cancel 😭 It’s not easy getting well enough known that you attract a big audience to book events 😢

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

This is a tweet I’m going to thoroughly enjoy writing … Fabulous meeting with my agent 🥰🤩🥰 @LiverpoolLit #WritingCommunity #amediting

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2 years

I wrote the novel that got me an agent in just 3 mths - 1st draft. I’m doing it again with my next novel. How do I do it? I’ve a secret 6 step formula and I’m going to share it with you this week. It works - & not just for me. 1/2 #WritingCommunity #amwriting #writersoftwitter

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7 months

@LilyJoWriter Oh dear 😂 not a lot you can do about that. It’s not even a review. Interestingly my publisher uses “” but the reason for the difference is ease on the keyboard. ‘ in UK because we don’t need to use shift key, and “ in US for same reason. So that reader will hate UK novels 🤭

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2 years

Today I’ve received formal notification that I’m to be made redundant at the end of this month. Heartbroken to leave a job I’ve loved so much, & colleagues who’ve been the best of my whole career. It’s been an honour & a privilege to work on SEND Improvements for NHS in our area.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 months

Eeek. Just clicked send on the email to send book 2 to my agent. I feel sick even though I’m proud of this novel.

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3 months

Pssst, can you keep a secret? I just typed THE END on draft 1 of v2.0 of book 2. Is this the end … or is this just beginning? 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 Printing out starts tonight so I can start making notes over the weekend. Excited to edit 😆

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6 months

It seems if you’re a debut author with masses of teaching experience you’re to be blocked by an experienced author with a bee in her bonnet about those who offer workshops when you suggest the alternative that teaching is a different skill to writing 🤷🏼‍♀️ Ah well. It’s sunny out 🌞

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

6 months

Exactly one month today the wonderful independent bookshop, @BroadhurstBooks is holding a pre-launch book event for my novel - 6pm 14th June. Who’s joining me? A chat about my novel, Garden of Her Heart, a reading, and a little wine and focaccia. Comment below if you’re coming.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

5 months

Huge gasps going on over here! Look at this! In this week’s My Weekly - Kirstyn’s favourite new reads/ best new books. And look, my heartwarming novel is right below the wonderful @JoannaGlenBooks and her gorgeous new book which is also out on 20th June. Thank you Kirstyn 🥰🥰🥰

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6 months

I have chosen the new wallpaper for my office. Those of you who miss my lemur wallpaper (first image) from my old office will be disappointed to know I’ve gone quiet and demur with my choice (second image) for the new office 😆

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

9 months

I’m crying. And I don’t even know why I’m crying. Except that this is my novel out in the world in a wonderful reader’s hands 🥹🥰 Out June 2024

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Thanks @publishinguclan for Garden of Her Heart @zoerichardsuk , out in April. When Holly is made redundant, she finds herself on actual gardening leave as she lends a hand with a garden in need of love. Friendships blossom and Holly works on herself in the process.

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11 months

Look at my lovely new sparkly boots. I have no purpose or use for them. I’m never this frivolous but I’ve bought them anyway. 🤭

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2 years

Just had a great meeting with my agent @LiverpoolLit and we talked through ideas for book 2 and my non-fiction idea too. We also set me some deadlines - I love a good deadline 😂 I better gone on with it all now. Exciting #WritingCommunity #amwriting #writersoftwitter

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 year

I cried this morning. I watched the #Partygate video. I read through my timeline, the tweets by NHS staff & people who lost loved ones or, like me, watched a loved one driven off in an ambulance. I relived the anguish & trauma. I don’t know what else to say. Heartbreaking 💔 😢

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 months

I’ve received my first fan mail - from a friend’s teenage daughter. Look at what she wrote 🥹 - and she’s my number 1 fan. No, I’m not crying 🥹

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

8 months

@JanetEmson Woah what do they do in their heads then? 🤷🏼‍♀️😶

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

4 years

Wow I’m taken aback with how this tweet has gone. I’ve never had this happen to a tweet before. If you’re struggling please know you can DM. I don’t want this tweet to have triggered anyone and left you feeling alone.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 months

How exciting is this for the Write Damn It podcast? Quarterly book recs from book Bex 🤭

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I am thrilled to announce that from the autumn I will be joining the lovely @zoerichardsuk on her podcast every 3 months to share with you all the books you just don't want to miss! I cannot WAIT to get started ♥️📚☕️ #BookTwitter #podcast #booklovers

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

1 month

Isn’t this just the most beautiful message to receive? 🥹🥰🥹

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 months

This is a small part of the beach near us, looking north. It’s truly gorgeous. I walked 8 miles today along the beach, through the pinewoods, and along the old fisherman’s path (not sure if it’s the path or fisherman who’s old 😂)

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

2 years

I’ve done the scary. Uploaded my synopsis, query letter and first 5000 words to @JerichoWriters for the York Festival of Writing agent one to one’s. Let’s see what the two agents have to say in September 🫣 #amwriting #amediting #WritingCommunity #YFoW

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

6 months

I have some recipes in my novel and someone messaged to say she made the mushroom soup and it’s the best she’s ever tasted and so my novel is going to stay with her as she’ll remember it every time she makes the soup 🥹🥰 🥣

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

11 months

I just got THE BEST email off my editor that includes the line ‘you absolutely smashed the edits’. 🥹 There’s a few small changes I need to do for consistency but otherwise edits all done. Phew. What a relief.

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Zoë Richards | Author & Writing Coach

7 months

I think I need to locate book 3 in Italy. I think I need to do a research trip. Book research Italy road trip.

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