Two stories shortlisted in @BridportPrize. Once, I’d have seen this as pointless - celebrating small leaps& acknowledging stumbling blocks - but writing SF’s one of the most deliciously challenging processes I’ve experienced. Now for the next level. 🙏🏾 to @leoneross @STWevents

On 22 April 1993, Stephen Lawrence, just 18 years old was murdered in an unprovoked, brutal racist attack.   His family have all fought tirelessly for justice. Let us remember Stephen in our hearts. #wewillneverforgetstephenlawrence #StephenLawrenceDay2024

What a super week that was, I loved having the time to just write, and talk about writing, in the company of lovely authors. Great to meet @HanaKhalique, @nancyfreund, @HaleemahAlaydi, @_9vite_, and @ggaffa. Thank-you, @arvonfoundation, for relighting that little creative spark!

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❗️Vinícius Jr. case, summary of some actions in last 48 hours — • Brazil President Lula discussed the issue in G7 summit. • 4 fans who hung Vinícius’ inflatable doll arrested in Madrid. • 3 fans from Valencia identified, arrested & handed life time bans. • Brazil Govt. & President publicly support & back Vinícius Jr. • Brazil Govt. threatened Spain to take appropriate action immediately. • Real Madrid filed hate crime cases at the State Attorney General. • Real Madrid, Florentino Perez publicly support Vini & pledge to fight with him. • RFEF launched new racism awareness campaign. • NIKE set to launch new anti-racism campaign with Vinícius Jr. as face. • Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer went dark to show support to Vinícius Jr.

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When you support unfairness because it’s in your favor. Remember what goes around, comes around. Be just even when it’s in your favor.

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Yes, France still has literal captive market colonies- yet some folks still whining about American "colonialism"

Exciting times! 💕

I don’t know who needs to hear this but Neil Diamond, who retired from performing five years ago because of Parkinsons, just had a Broadway show of him open and it at the opening night he did this

Had an invigorating evening yesterday at Joel Tan’s ‘Messy Forms for Messy Times’ playwrighting masterclass from @theatre503. Brilliant discussion with a great group of people. Feel very inspired to keep playing, and let my work be ‘messy’!

Verification is a public service, it is a good deed performed by companies who contribute very little good to the world in my opinion. We should be making easier clearer paths to verification for everyone, not making it harder. It is their responsibility, not a business model.

It’s not that we don’t care… it’s just nothing to celebrate for. The country is crap, they want to elect a fossil as president (which is partly why it’s crap), a lot of the older generation, there are still stuck in 1950s mindset… what’s there to celebrate about…

O futebol é alegria. É uma dança. É uma verdadeira festa. Apesar de que o racismo ainda exista, não permitiremos que isso nos impeça de continuar sorrindo. E nós continuaremos combatendo o racismo desta forma: lutando pelo nosso direito de sermos felizes. #BailaViniJr

So exciting!

Skin to skin is the ultimate sensory experience in neonatal care. There is no better place to sleep and grow a brain, than in the loving arms of your parents. Quiet moments of meeting like this, is really what life is all about.