Marina Gertsen

Rejoining The Platform Formerly Known As Twitter, especially for #xponorth!

[Sophie Haydock @SophieHaydock]

I’m a “first reader” in writing prizes, putting stories through for a judge, and I can honestly say some of my favourite stories ever have been ones that didn’t make a longlist. I worry the writer will think their work isn’t good enough. Please keep writing and entering!

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

THE SHAPES WE MOULD

Two news articles. Small in print, huge in effect.

As the backstories unravel, will Kirsty find the comfort she needs - or will she continue to hurt the people around her?

#gritty #adultfiction #xponorth

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

@EMusselle Thank you Edel x

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

SHUGGIE BAIN meets HAPPY VALLEY… in a Scottish housing scheme, Kirsty navigates difficult relationships. Can she face up to her traumatic past before it's too late - or will her kids pay the ultimate price? THE SHAPES WE MOULD #gritty #adultfiction #xponorth

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

THE SHAPES WE MOULD: When past unresolved traumas affect our everyday behaviour, how far do things have to go before we face up to our actions? Flawed people navigate a difficult break-up, while haunted by the past. #gritty #adultfiction #xponorth 67k words

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

#HotWheelsMonsterTrucksLive #HotWheelsGlowParty

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

@bishopedensp123 A wee note my girl wrote for her fantastic teacher Miss McDaid completely by herself 🥰 (Translation if required! - "Thank you for everything you do for us - me, Kai and Emily and Aimee and Olympia and Barry and James")

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

@BeyondPresents @IdlewildtheBand Are they sold out already? I've been trying since a few minutes past 10 but it's asking for an access code?

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

Moniack Mhor is hiring more staff. I can vouch for the fact it is a wonderful place to work! Lovely colleagues, interesting work and the most beautiful location. It's a truly unique place

[Moniack Mhor @moniackmhor]

We are hiring!
We currently have three vacancies at Moniack Mhor. If you are committed and ambitious, and would thrive in a people-focused, creative environment, please visit our website for more details: https://t.co/8pZnKs23ZU

[Moniack Mhor @moniackmhor]

Plotting your perfect crime (novel)? A few more spaces have become available on our residential Crime writing course 8th - 13th Nov with YRSA SIGURDARDÓTTIR & LAURA WILSON, with guest reader CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE. Find out more and book your place now: https://t.co/PuW4NKYPH6

[Moniack Mhor @moniackmhor]

Less that 2 weeks until our online workshop 'Adapting from Stage to Screen' with #MarkRosenblatt on Thurs 14th Oct 11am - 12:30pm. Tickets are available now: https://t.co/rGweCqsWut

[Moniack Mhor @moniackmhor]

Good news everyone! Something for your #FridayFeeling - we have opened a few places on our untutored retreats in late August and early September. #amwriting #WritingCommunity https://t.co/ojF7rYuq5X

[Moniack Mhor @moniackmhor]

We are delighted to announce our next #Online course. Learn everything you need to know about #CrimeFiction with tutor @writerkcampbell https://t.co/4d1Z1r0UFT

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

@LynneMacLachlan @DazzleJewellery @DovecotStudios Love it! Brilliant photo x

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

#BeMoreBev

https://t.co/10fG0LY5gk

[Jane Campbell Morrison @JaneCampbellMo2]

This. So true. 👇 👇 and there is still work to do.

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

Enjoyed my first week working at @moniackmhor with the lovely staff, guests and tutors @HoratioClare and @missbarton. It's heartwarming to see how the centre provides opportunities to writers and writers-to-be from all backgrounds. It's a delight to be there

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

After 6 years running @Glenrossiegh, it's time for us to close our doors as a business and settle into family life in our home. @gertsenTT has been busy the entire time! - And I am delighted to be joining the team at @MoniackMhor next week #newjob #nextchapter

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

Delighted to be selected for @CreativeScots OurVoices programme. Looking forward to receiving feedback on my writing from members of ASLA.
A welcome opportunity, thank you!
@ViccyIsWriting @JudyMoirAgency @agentjenny @Brownlee_Donald @FraserRossLA @Julie_Fergusson @northlitagency

[Marina Gertsen @__marina__]

I wanted to drive to nursery, but this pair insisted on cycling there instead - it's only rain, Mummy! 3yo and 5yo putting me to shame! #outdoor #inverness