Lin Webb

Word wrangler, mainly for Bluemoose Books.
Bodhran player, woodworker, judoka and former professional wrestler.

[Lin Webb @LinBodhran]

@Ofmooseandmen @GuardianBooks @thebookseller @PublishersAssoc @BookCornerHX Um, JUDY Starr, actually. And I would like to point out that I also have eleven 'O' levels, a green belt for judo, City & Guilds Handmade Fine Furniture and an honours degree. Just in case anyone thinks that's my only qualification.

[⚽️ Kyle Sheldon @kylesheldon]

Is this the best World Cup team photo of all time?

Bravo, Norway 🇳🇴⚔️

[Rob Potts @RJP_Writes]

One week until publication date and we’re getting more than a little excited. ‘A Football Odyssey - Passion, Politics & The Beautiful Game’ published by Bluemoose Books on June 12th. #Groundhopper #football #books #travel #footballfans

[Lin Webb @LinBodhran]

@CaryKelly11 @grok Thank you! I don't understand 'slab' either...

[Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis]

I have signed a letter to the Government, alongside over 100 MPs, calling for the UK to urgently reopen and scale up medical evacuations for critically ill children in Gaza. 

We cannot ignore the scale of suffering. The war has devastated Gaza's health system and thousands of children are trapped without access to life-saving treatment.

The UK has a moral duty to act.

[Marina Hyde @MarinaHyde]

My column on Nigel Farage’s conduct in the wake of three murders that horrified the nation

https://t.co/reI7oQbjVc

[Bluemoose Books @Ofmooseandmen]

14 years ago we launched the world’s

First One Book Bookshop in Hebden Bridge.

And the world went doolally tap.

Pig Iron by Benjamin Myers.

@guardian
@BBC

[Lin Webb @LinBodhran]

@1Nicdar That looks like a tortoise to me.

[Lin Webb @LinBodhran]

@ghosh_gopali @SamaHoole I loved malt extract +cod liver oil! And my kids thought it was a treat.

[Pete Keeley MD ANT @petekeeley62]

New novel by Sharon Duggal on the way. Really looking forward to this as I absolutely loved her previous two novels Should We Fall Behind, and The Handsworth Times. Can:t wait. @MsSDuggal

[Lin Webb @LinBodhran]

@jamesgwriter That's lovely! Thank you very much 😊

[Jamie Guiney 🫖 @jamesgwriter]

I present to you - the unboxing video.
By Scout and Greta x
"Very little swear words." 😂
Thanks girls ♥️
#TheLightning #unboxingvideo

[Bluemoose Books @Ofmooseandmen]

12 years ago we published

BEASTINGS by Benjamin Myers.

Won the @ThePortico Prize and Northern Writers Award @NewWritingNorth

And the great folk behind TV worldwide phenomenon

ADOLESCENCE have optioned the book.

Watch this space.

@thebookseller

[Lin Webb @LinBodhran]

@CarlBovisNature Yes I see them daily, I'm pleased to say.

[Jamie Guiney 🫖 @jamesgwriter]

Absolutely delighted that @drakebookshop has chosen THE LIGHTNING as one of their Books of the Month!
Thank-You 🥳
#LoveBooks #LoveReading

[Big Green Bookshop @Biggreenbooks]

SIGNED BOOK NEWS!

One of my favourite authors Simon Crump has a new book out next month.

"Post-It Notes from the Underground"

@Ofmooseandmen sent me an early copy & it's AMAZING.

Simon will be signing copies especially for us!

ORDER HERE!

https://t.co/1oVsB5bOVc

[Bluemoose Books @Ofmooseandmen]

Good morning.

A Hebden Heron Duck stat to the day.

Time for a brew.

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

He was sent to a mental hospital three times and later became one of the world's top-selling authors. His most popular book has sold over 150 million copies and has been translated into more than 80 languages.

They tied him to a table and turned on the electricity. He was just a teenager whose only crime was wanting to be a writer instead of a lawyer. His panicked parents thought his creative mind was a sign of insanity and committed him to a psychiatric institution three times.

Yet, decades later, that same man sat down and wrote a book that would change the world in just fourteen days.

His name is Paulo Coelho, and his story proves that our harshest critics are often completely wrong about our future.

In 1988, Paulo poured his soul into a simple fable about a shepherd boy chasing a dream in the desert. He called it "The Alchemist." He knew it was special, but the publishing world didn't care.

The first publishing house to print the book watched it sit on the shelves gathering dust. Sales were so poor that they officially dropped it and gave him back the rights.

They told him the book was a complete failure. Anyone else would have given up right then. After all, the experts had spoken out. But Paulo had survived actual electroconvulsive therapy; he wasn't going to let a rejection letter stop him.

He firmly believed in the central message of his book, which states that when you want something, the universe conspires to help you.

He refused to give up. Paulo found a second publisher willing to give him a chance, and then something wonderful happened. It wasn't a resounding success due to a massive and expensive marketing campaign. The book grew slowly, almost whispering.

One person read it, felt a change in their heart, and passed it on to a friend. That friend passed it on to another.

Soon, that whisper turned into a roar.

The book traveled from the streets of Brazil to the entire world. Today, The Alchemist is one of the most successful books in human history. It has sold over 150 million copies and has been translated into more than 80 languages.

It sits on the desks of the most powerful world leaders and in the backpacks of penniless students.

If Paulo had listened to his parents, he would have spent his life as an unhappy lawyer. If he had listened to his first publisher, his masterpiece would have been lost forever. Instead, he chose to trust his inner voice.

He showed the world that the only true failure in life is refusing to begin the journey, or giving up the moment someone says no.

Your current difficulties are not a punishment. They are simply preparation for the wonderful things that await you along the way.

Keep moving forward, because the world is waiting for your story.

[Abubaker Abed @AbubakerAbedW]

Israel yesterday kidnapped four women. Two are footballers in the Palestinian National Team.

Their names are: Natali Abu Dia and Rand Halwani.

Is it normal to kidnap footballers, @FIFAcom? Where are sports media organisations? This story should be the headline everywhere.

[Bluemoose Books @Ofmooseandmen]

Good morning.

Today is the start of @BelfastBookFest

Unfortunately I won't be able to attend as I had an emergency eye operation yesterday.

All the best for the next few days and amongst some great authors will be.

@jamesgwriter and Rónán Hession.

Magic.