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esloudon.bsky.social
Poet, novelist, former charity consultant. Massachusetts for 25 years, now back in UK. A STRANGER IN BAGHDAD (AUC) 2024 SIBF award Best International Fiction. For poetry, see www.elizabethloudon.com. Not related to Bo.
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I want Jesus back.

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OK - can I just say - thank you to @kitdewaal.bsky.social for so diligently sharing information about prizes and other opportunities for writers, esp older writers, writers who are carers, writers who've had few breaks - and for being an all around fabulous example? Follow her!

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Just met with a former client (a large and - though this shouldn't need saying - reputable international aid organisation) and over the weekend they lost 30M or 20 % of their budget, with instant repercussions for the most vulnerable people on earth, and despite this they are resolute and cheerful.

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Saw @theyearsplay.bsky.social last night. Every aspect flawless, impeccable timing and balance of heartbreak and wit. Seeing five brilliant women collaborate so seamlessly is still a revelation. More like this....

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The writer and political journalist David Gardner (and our neighbour in the UK) lost his beautiful wife Michelle, and here's what happened next. You might want to follow? Starting Over open.substack.com/pub/davidgar...

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This is required reading by the Guardian’s Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social What the hell is wrong with our society and particularly with social care. CHC funding is a mess and needs to be dealt with so this doesn’t happen. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Welcome to @dlbcarney.bsky.social, a formidable writer and teacher (Smith College) who's spent many winters in Cambodia teaching students and social workers. And here's somebody who made a starter pack of Cambodia contacts bsky.app/profile/sabi....

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This is my dog. She rules.

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