Mark Newman

Mark Newman is the Costa Short Story Award shortlisted author of My Fence is Electric & Other Stories (Odyssey Books).

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

I have no idea who or where Nicola Hancock is but she just made me very happy 🤗 #BookReview #BookTwitter #shortstory

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@nikitabier Hi, is there a way to default to FOLLOWING again as I now seem to default to FOR YOU and, most infuriating, a way for FOLLOWING to run chronologically. For me it's not a great user experience without those two things. Thanks.

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@yttriumlove @BastienFachan Wow! So tough for them both 😥

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@LeandadeLisle It is beautiful and it's giving me Miss Havisham vibes.

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@Jodurie @BBC Noooooooooooooooooooo!!! One of my very favourite commentators of the 37 years I've been watching Wimbledon. Will really miss your insight, knowledge and calm commentating ♥️

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@TheTennisTalker Erm...

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@TheTennisTalker She was great in the context of being a 44-year-old who was playing her first singles match since 2022. There were flashes of brilliance and some wild and crazy shots. There are some first round match-ups that she would have won. She deserves respect more than criticism.

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@TheTennisTalker This was what got me into tennis. She was the talk of kids programmes and TV the week before and I watched to see what it was all about and ended up watching the entire fortnight... and have done ever since 🥳

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@StevenMtennis I used to sit at Eastbourne each year watching skin around me redden and sizzle as the day progressed. I preferred to look stupid with my greasy factor 50 face and towel draped across my legs and jacket round my neck 🥵

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@TheTennisTalker You still get paid if you don't play? 🤔

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@V8Sheppard One of the nicest things about this site has been watching your continued success over the years 🥳 Fantastic to see and so well deserved.

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@StevenMtennis Hear hear! Bring her back immediately. So calm and knowledgeable.

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@O2AcademyBham You what now! ANNABELLE DINDA!!! How did I not know she was the support tonight. This could be one of the best gigs ever!!! 🥳

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@jesss_mp3 Singing even. If I knew how to sign along to it I would do that too 🙂

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@jesss_mp3 If it helps I just checked the times for tonight, found out Annabelle Dinda is the support act and whooped loudly in my hotel room. Doubly excited for tonight's Lola Young show now. I shall be signing along to The Hand even if nobody else is 🙂

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@TheTennisTalker Red button & iPlayer.

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@TheTennisLetter So... who is it now? 🤔

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@TheTennisTalker And are both now WORLD #1 🥳

[Mark Newman @FenceIsElectric]

@TheTennisTalker Ooo, so close to yet another Brit doubles #1... this win would clinch it 🤞

[Serena Williams @serenawilliams]

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