Fiona Thomson

Writes feel-good fiction fuelled by coffee and views of the garden. Also writes poetry/short stories as Fiona Ritchie Walker.

[Jayant Kashyap: NOTES ON BURIALS out now! @jaydkash]

“to where our hearts live now”

— @guttedherring in Amsterdam Quarterly 🫶🏼

[Fiona Ritchie Walker @guttedherring]

OK, so I know one story in Postbox already, because I wrote it, but the rest is my Easter Monday reading treat. Thanks @RedSquirrelPres
https://t.co/Vr8zXcASKN

[Caroline Cauchi @Caroline_Cauchi]

🌻GIVEAWAY TIME🌻

It’s Feb 2nd, which means #mrsvangogh is out TODAY. To celebrate, I’m giving away one *signed* copy and my exclusive launch badges.

To enter:
🌻Follow me
🌻RT this post

Closes Sun, Feb 5th, 6 pm GMT. Open to all.

[Bert’s Books @bertsbooks]

My January book stack. I enjoyed them all but Sounds Like Fun (out in March) was definitely my favourite.

I’ll give one person who Retweets and Follows by 9pm tonight (2nd Feb) their pick of one book from this stack

UK only.

[Fiona Ritchie Walker @guttedherring]

My poem Barn Owl is published on ⁦@sylviamagazine⁩ website today. Seen years ago, never forgotten. https://t.co/UrkaS2dcQ6

[Fiona Ritchie Walker @guttedherring]

Very happy to have another story in ⁦@RedSquirrelPres⁩ Postbox magazine - first acceptance of the year! https://t.co/mBfoP7vY4Q

[Fiona Ritchie Walker @guttedherring]

Lovely news! Thanks to @FavershamLit for running the competition and judge Nicholas Royle for choosing my story.

https://t.co/7xlVCWFicN

[Helen Yendall 💙 #TheHighlandGirlsReportForDuty @HelenYendall]

More about my book launch + a paperback #giveaway! New post on my blog: https://t.co/QBFvPLKyaM

[The Quick Book Reviews Podcast @QuickBookRevie3]

Here’s a new #Giveaway for #booktwitter! To have a chance of receiving all 3 books plus a “Quick Book Reviews Podcast” bookmark please:
1. Follow me
& 2. Like this tweet
& 3. RT this tweet!
Ends 13/11 midnight. UK only. Min age 18. Good luck! #BookGiveaway #Books

[Cult Pens @cultpens]

Freebie Friday!✨

It's Fountain Pen Day and this is your chance to get your hands on one of these beautiful Parker Fountain Pens free of charge! Simply like this post & retweet it to enter our giveaway!

This giveaway is UK only, from this account only.

[Fiona Thomson @WritingFiona]

@housemanwriter Thanks!

[Fiona Thomson @WritingFiona]

Me under my other writing name!

[Fiona Ritchie Walker @guttedherring]

My best writing souvenir ever! Thanks @JGIBristol for running the Secret Life of Data short story competition, to the judges for choosing my story and to @womagwriter for sharing this competition on her blog. https://t.co/2uhPs11tVk

[Fiona Thomson @WritingFiona]

AKA me! (My other writing name).

[Fiona Ritchie Walker @guttedherring]

And I’m thrilled too, because I’ve won! Thanks @NWStudio

[Fiona Ritchie Walker @guttedherring]

Wow, just catching up with Twitter and spotted my story on the longlist - thanks @BristolPrize!

[Fiona Thomson @WritingFiona]

@HelenYendall Congratulations Helen - it’s a really lovely book so well deserved x

[Cult Pens @cultpens]

Win £50 to spend at Cult Pens, plus if you're local (or if you're willing to travel) you can pick your own order, meet the team and have a tour!

To enter simply like this post and share it.

This competition is from this account only, the winner will be chosen after May 20th.

[Fiona Thomson @WritingFiona]

@BestWesternGB BOOKING GOOD

[Fiona Ritchie Walker @guttedherring]

Beautiful!

[Cult Pens @cultpens]

Win!

We wanted to give one lucky person a chance to win the new LAMY Safari Cream!

Simply like this post & share it to enter.

This competition is UK only. The winner will be chosen after Friday 22nd April.

[Fiona Thomson @WritingFiona]

@SueC_WordLoft @TheFriendMag Yes, I really enjoyed the day - loads of practical info and really inspiring too.

[Fiona Thomson @WritingFiona]

Six years ago today! @TheFriendMag workshop in York. I was a full-time carer and our Macmillan nurse suggested a rare day off. Took 2 years before I submitted a story, but so glad I did! #amwriting