Donna Coonan

It's been an absolute privilege to curate the #ViragoModernClassics list - a dream job for nearly 2 decades. I've worked with my literary heroes and some of the best people in the business. But it's time to explore new challenges ...

@_natashagill You too. Just seen you have a new job - congratulations! x

Selling 2 tickets to see Kendrick Lamar in Cardiff. @TicketmasterUK doesn't seem to be listing them, even though I bloody well put them up for resale in May! secure.ticketmaster.co.uk/rs/3500624A8C4…

Hi @TicketmasterCS we bought tickets for @DownloadFest tomorrow but they aren't showing in the app (we have emails confirming purchase.) Opened a request through Fan Support which got as far as asking to comfirm details. But nothing since yesterday and need to travel soon. Help!

@BretsTypeWriter I think you have more faith than me. I'm with you about not wanting to start again - Insta is confusing and mainly shows me ads. My problem with Bluesky in the past was that there weren't enough people on it. Does seem that a mass migration is suddenly underway, though.

@DCoonan3 A few folks suggested I change to another platform, but I'm a bit reluctant b/c I know this one, and I've muted TONS of words/names I don't want to see? Plus: govt accounts are still very much on here, so I think something will give eventually and they'll have to stop crazy man

Come and hang out with me over on the other place. I'm done here: bsky.app/profile/donna1…

@BretsTypeWriter I think it'll happen soon. I want to burn bridges. Come on over!

@DCoonan3 At least don't close your account

@Jazzy_witch So much to love: the fact they're covered in paint before it's even started; the broken pianos and TVs in the background; the musical water glasses. I wonder how many outtakes. It's either a cheese dream or real - I think there's a video that ends with a massive marching band...

@Jazzy_witch Oh, the nostalgia! This is their video that I loved most, though. m.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFn…

@LizzaAiken @one_to_read Deservedly so! Thrilled to hear it.

@DCoonan3 @one_to_read And lovely reviews of this and The Gift Giving from two Polish readers...

Joan Aiken's Weird and Wonderful stories around the world 🌍 aimed at the ear of anyone lucky enough to hear them, young or old... #WitchWeek2024 calmgrove.wordpress.com/2024/11/08/wit…

Is there any chance that you, @dieworkwear , would consider moving over to Blue Sky? You're about the only reason I'm still here. Come on, you know you want to.

When the least evil choice would have been voting for a party that facilitates genocide, you can't help feeling you're living in hellish times.

@Millsreid11 @ChloeRose1702 @BeckyShort1 @TransworldBooks That is ridiculously cute 😍 - congratulations!

What a beautiful send off to us two mums to be in the publicity team @ChloeRose1702. Thanks to @BeckyShort1 for organising the giant sized alien baby balloons. The best team in the biz @TransworldBooks 🎈 🍼 👶🏼

@jennieg_author Ooh, I'm glad you posted this. I've been thinking of rereading this and 'The Cider House Rules', but have always worried it wouldn't live up to my memories of it.

@annasteadman They are my absolute ideal, but sadly, they just don't fit me. 😢

@DCoonan3 Have you seen Esska?

Wherefore art thou, block-heeled platforms? Why didn't I buy in the summer? All the shops have now is stupid pointy kitten-heels/stilettos. Like we're back in 2002. I need dressy shoes for a *thing*, but I hate them all! Distraught!

@HarrietGriffey They're really pretty, but I wanted a bit more height (though no pain). If Esska shoes would only fit me, they'd be my ideal. I saw loads that I liked in the summer.

@DCoonan3 Comes in other colours 🤷🏻‍♀️ anoncph.co.uk/products/banie…

@FKedwards Beaut! Sign me up!

It's not just booksellers. I've seen such a drain of middle-aged editors from the industry. As an agent said to me, 'We don't know who to send books to anymore; the editors are embryos'. Without diverse gatekeepers - including in age -publishers can't cater for diverse audiences.