Harriet Springbett

English novelist in France. Author of the speculative fiction Tree Magic trilogy, published by Impress Books. BSSA shortlistee. Segora judge. @Climate_Writers

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

ALL BECAUSE OF HIM:
On the run from a vengeful ex-lover, contemporary dancer Marie-Laure flees the Paris stages for a Dorset farm.
But her ex is bent on tracking her down and revealing her secrets. How will she stop him destroying her life a second time?
#uplit #DomesticSuspense

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

Lots of useful explanations of 'cosy' in terms of genre in this thread.

[Renee Runge (CLOSED to queries) @rrreadsbooks]

what does “cozy” mean to you guys, in the context of genre? I feel like we’re seeing “cozy” everything these days, and I’m not sure what to make of it

[ggglimpopo @ggglimpopo]

Bye bye @WeTransfer

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

Been blogging 'bout biking. Rather uncomfortably, I must say. Read more here:
https://t.co/ze247S7kV3

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

@REstepLit I ask if I can just take a couple of days for a final re-read and if they agree, I do just that.

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

Fingers crossed...

[#SmallPitch @Small_Pitch]

The #SmallPitch pitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!

Key reminders:

- Unagented writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript only
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are okay https://t.co/5kMYH2Rirq

[Bloodhound Books @Bloodhoundbook]

✍️ #SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!

We couldn’t wait any longer — submissions are officially open! 🎉
We’re excited to discover fresh voices and we can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.

📩 Head over to our website to check the submission guidelines and send us your manuscript!

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

@Bloodhoundbook Done! Thank you.

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

Things are hotting up in preparation for Cognac's European Literature festival (LEC). In today's blog post, you'll learn who the pilot's wife is and discover the 2025 country of honour.
https://t.co/WtaK9xqRAd

[Embla Books @emblabooks]

'The Pilot's Wife' by Cynthia Anderson is out today!

An utterly moving and heartbreaking #WWII story set in Switzerland ❤️

Available now in #eBook, #audiobook and #paperback
@inter_saga

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

Absolutely brilliant book. I learnt so much about Switzerland's role in WWII from it and really connected with the characters.

[Embla Books @emblabooks]

'As a passionate reader of #WorldWarII fiction, I’m always searching for stories that shed light on overlooked parts of history — and The Pilot’s Wife absolutely delivers.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The Pilot's Wife' by Cynthia Anderson is out next week! ❤️

@inter_saga

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training - Signez la pétition ! https://t.co/t58Rgnv8j9 via @ChangeFrance

[Richard Osman @richardosman]

Copyright law is not complicated at all. If you want to use an author's work you need to ask for permission. If you use it without permission you're breaking the law. It's so simple. It'll be incredibly difficult for us, and for other affected industries, to take on Meta, but we'll have a good go!

(Btw if you don't really care, that's ok, you don't need to tell me. Use that energy to fight for things you do care about) ❤️❤️

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

@Uksherka @Sunlight_Press Congrats! Still crazy about clouds, I see.🙂

[Annabel Abbs @annabelabbs]

My piece on walking trails when you’re time poor … ‘We love watching the landscape respond to each season’: why hiking long-distance trails in bite-size chunks is more fun https://t.co/sfOJxeequH

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

@annabelabbs Congratulations Annabel - great piece.

[Amber Caraveo 🌻😻🌻 @AmberCaraveo]

Please social media friends, please help with this. Our environment needs you! 😊🙏
Bailouts won't fix the sewage scandal and won't reduce bills. Join me and @GoodLawProject to call on Steve Reed to stop water company greed:
https://t.co/lE9rFcszRS

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

Sherry's short stories are excellent. I was wowed by her entry for the Segora International competition in 2018, which I chose as the winner. Happy listening!

[Sherry Morris 💙🇺🇦💛 @Uksherka]

Tune in to Sherry's Shorts on @highlandhradio Fridays or any day via Catch Up. This episode of short fiction features fabulous stories from Daniel Addercouth @RuralUnease, Susan Elsley, @PhilBaarda & me! https://t.co/g8rTOKlAkm

[Emily Devane @DevaneEmily]

📣 Short story writers - the deadline for the Bristol Shory Story Prize is this Friday, 31 January. Send your stories <4k words for a chance of publication and a top prize of £1000 👇.

[Harriet Springbett @HarriSpringbett]

I'm over in the meadows with fine weather and butterflies. If you're there too, please say hi.