Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C)
@dreenawriting.co.uk
Author. Insomniac. Tofu-eating wokerati. Pub’d here & there. 🇯🇪🌟 Winner: Flash500. Placed/ listed: Bridport, Marlowe & Christie, BFFA, SPR, etc. 🌟 Part-time scallywag. 🌟 I also write as Jane Harvey. 🌟
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✨ P e r o t i n e ✨
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs.
A tale of isolation, resilience, and persecution.
Three women abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
⬇️
Ebook: www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
Paperback (from publisher): blueormer.gg/product/pero...
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs.
A tale of isolation, resilience, and persecution.
Three women abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
⬇️
Ebook: www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
Paperback (from publisher): blueormer.gg/product/pero...
Things on the field behind my house this morning*
- Three horses
- Two crows
- Three rabbits (just out of shot)
- DUCKS.
🦆 🦆 🦆
*NB not my field.
- Three horses
- Two crows
- Three rabbits (just out of shot)
- DUCKS.
🦆 🦆 🦆
*NB not my field.
September 23, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Things on the field behind my house this morning*
- Three horses
- Two crows
- Three rabbits (just out of shot)
- DUCKS.
🦆 🦆 🦆
*NB not my field.
- Three horses
- Two crows
- Three rabbits (just out of shot)
- DUCKS.
🦆 🦆 🦆
*NB not my field.
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This is hands down STILL my favourite poetry book. Four years from when I first read it. My review is long so on the image.
'Things I did not do on the Weekend' by @dreenawriting.co.uk
Don't wait till the weekend to check it out!
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#poetry #readers #readmorepoetry
'Things I did not do on the Weekend' by @dreenawriting.co.uk
Don't wait till the weekend to check it out!
www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Did-N...
#poetry #readers #readmorepoetry
September 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
This is hands down STILL my favourite poetry book. Four years from when I first read it. My review is long so on the image.
'Things I did not do on the Weekend' by @dreenawriting.co.uk
Don't wait till the weekend to check it out!
www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Did-N...
#poetry #readers #readmorepoetry
'Things I did not do on the Weekend' by @dreenawriting.co.uk
Don't wait till the weekend to check it out!
www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Did-N...
#poetry #readers #readmorepoetry
Wordle 1,899 2/6
Going to be a marvellous day, clearly. 🤓✍️📖
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Going to be a marvellous day, clearly. 🤓✍️📖
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August 31, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Wordle 1,899 2/6
Going to be a marvellous day, clearly. 🤓✍️📖
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Going to be a marvellous day, clearly. 🤓✍️📖
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Last chance to book!
An online generative workshop with @dreenawriting.co.uk, and the first workshop of the Writing as Resistance Festival.
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An online generative workshop with @dreenawriting.co.uk, and the first workshop of the Writing as Resistance Festival.
writershq.co.uk/whq-event/hi...
August 31, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Last chance to book!
An online generative workshop with @dreenawriting.co.uk, and the first workshop of the Writing as Resistance Festival.
writershq.co.uk/whq-event/hi...
An online generative workshop with @dreenawriting.co.uk, and the first workshop of the Writing as Resistance Festival.
writershq.co.uk/whq-event/hi...
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A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers.
An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers.
🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤
Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers.
An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers.
🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤
Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
August 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM
📚 Currently 99p - sale ends soon! 📚
A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers.
An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers.
🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤
Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers.
An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers.
🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤
Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
📚 Currently 99p - sale ends soon! 📚
A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers.
An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers.
🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤
Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers.
An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers.
🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤
Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
August 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM
📚 Currently 99p - sale ends soon! 📚
A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers.
An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers.
🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤
Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
A year ago, her daughter died. Today, she’s still seeking answers.
An emotional suspense novel with ten possible answers.
🖤 What would you do if you found your daughter’s death suspicious? 🖤
Also in Kindle Unlimited. Link in below! 👇
New writing space. Absolutely no excuses now 😁 ✍️💻✍️💻
August 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
New writing space. Absolutely no excuses now 😁 ✍️💻✍️💻
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Abandoned. Faithful. And on trial for heresy. Inspired by the true story of the Guernsey Martyrs - come along to this free @jerseywordfest.bsky.social event this autumn!
www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
"‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins -" at Jersey Library
Tickets are now available for ‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins - at Jersey Library, Jersey on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for...
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July 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Abandoned. Faithful. And on trial for heresy. Inspired by the true story of the Guernsey Martyrs - come along to this free @jerseywordfest.bsky.social event this autumn!
www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
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Apparently I lied about being finished 😆
I've just added:
Online SFF Cons below the 'World Building section' (both upcoming for 2026 😉).
To Self Pub
Ethical & public domain art & photography links for covers/ promo.
Free Indie Book Competitions
Self Pub Con -also online, and upcoming for 2026.
I've just added:
Online SFF Cons below the 'World Building section' (both upcoming for 2026 😉).
To Self Pub
Ethical & public domain art & photography links for covers/ promo.
Free Indie Book Competitions
Self Pub Con -also online, and upcoming for 2026.
August 3, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Apparently I lied about being finished 😆
I've just added:
Online SFF Cons below the 'World Building section' (both upcoming for 2026 😉).
To Self Pub
Ethical & public domain art & photography links for covers/ promo.
Free Indie Book Competitions
Self Pub Con -also online, and upcoming for 2026.
I've just added:
Online SFF Cons below the 'World Building section' (both upcoming for 2026 😉).
To Self Pub
Ethical & public domain art & photography links for covers/ promo.
Free Indie Book Competitions
Self Pub Con -also online, and upcoming for 2026.
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Having checked over my plan for book 5 of the Haven Chronicles while I wait for feedback on book 4, I’m determined not to waste this in between time.
So I’m making good progress on my folklore fantasy novel. 8 chapters written, more to come this month.
#AmWritingFantasy #WritingProgress
So I’m making good progress on my folklore fantasy novel. 8 chapters written, more to come this month.
#AmWritingFantasy #WritingProgress
Focused Writing Session Animation
ALT: Focused Writing Session Animation
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August 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Having checked over my plan for book 5 of the Haven Chronicles while I wait for feedback on book 4, I’m determined not to waste this in between time.
So I’m making good progress on my folklore fantasy novel. 8 chapters written, more to come this month.
#AmWritingFantasy #WritingProgress
So I’m making good progress on my folklore fantasy novel. 8 chapters written, more to come this month.
#AmWritingFantasy #WritingProgress
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These are all my books to date -
Poetry, short stories and kids picture books.
www.amazon.co.uk/Lily-Lawson/...
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#readers #reading #books
Poetry, short stories and kids picture books.
www.amazon.co.uk/Lily-Lawson/...
www.amazon.com/stores/Lily-...
www.amazon.ca/stores/Lily-...
www.amazon.com.au/stores/Lily-...
#readers #reading #books
June 11, 2026 at 10:11 PM
These are all my books to date -
Poetry, short stories and kids picture books.
www.amazon.co.uk/Lily-Lawson/...
www.amazon.com/stores/Lily-...
www.amazon.ca/stores/Lily-...
www.amazon.com.au/stores/Lily-...
#readers #reading #books
Poetry, short stories and kids picture books.
www.amazon.co.uk/Lily-Lawson/...
www.amazon.com/stores/Lily-...
www.amazon.ca/stores/Lily-...
www.amazon.com.au/stores/Lily-...
#readers #reading #books
Abandoned. Faithful. And on trial for heresy. Inspired by the true story of the Guernsey Martyrs - come along to this free @jerseywordfest.bsky.social event this autumn!
www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
"‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins -" at Jersey Library
Tickets are now available for ‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins - at Jersey Library, Jersey on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for...
www.ticketsource.com
July 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Abandoned. Faithful. And on trial for heresy. Inspired by the true story of the Guernsey Martyrs - come along to this free @jerseywordfest.bsky.social event this autumn!
www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
www.ticketsource.com/jersey-libra...
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 256
When in doubt, write.
When in certainty, edit.
When in need, research.
When inflated, delete.
When in doubt, write.
When in certainty, edit.
When in need, research.
When inflated, delete.
July 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 256
When in doubt, write.
When in certainty, edit.
When in need, research.
When inflated, delete.
When in doubt, write.
When in certainty, edit.
When in need, research.
When inflated, delete.
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Jersey peeps 🇯🇪
I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history.
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history.
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
"‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins -" at Jersey Library
Tickets are now available for ‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins - at Jersey Library, Jersey on Thu 24 Sep 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further info...
www.ticketsource.com
July 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Jersey peeps 🇯🇪
I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history.
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history.
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
Jersey peeps 🇯🇪
I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history.
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history.
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
"‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins -" at Jersey Library
Tickets are now available for ‘Perotine’ – Inspired by the True Story of the Guernsey Martyrs - Dreena Collins - at Jersey Library, Jersey on Thu 24 Sep 2026 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further info...
www.ticketsource.com
July 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Jersey peeps 🇯🇪
I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history.
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
I’m grateful to have been invited back to the @jerseywordfest.bsky.social, to talk all things Perotine. Come along to this ✨ free✨ event, hear readings, explore my novel,+ learn about a fascinating - and dark - period of Channel Island history.
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/jer...
The view from my window, 5 am. 🌫️😶🌫️
July 6, 2026 at 4:53 AM
The view from my window, 5 am. 🌫️😶🌫️
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✨ P e r o t i n e ✨
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs.
A tale of isolation, resilience, and persecution.
Three women abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
⬇️
Ebook: www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
Paperback (from publisher): blueormer.gg/product/pero...
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs.
A tale of isolation, resilience, and persecution.
Three women abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
⬇️
Ebook: www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
Paperback (from publisher): blueormer.gg/product/pero...
May 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
✨ P e r o t i n e ✨
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs.
A tale of isolation, resilience, and persecution.
Three women abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
⬇️
Ebook: www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
Paperback (from publisher): blueormer.gg/product/pero...
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs.
A tale of isolation, resilience, and persecution.
Three women abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
⬇️
Ebook: www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
Paperback (from publisher): blueormer.gg/product/pero...
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Thanks to @annlittler.bsky.social, @cherylburmanauthor.bsky.social, @alexandrapeel.bsky.social, @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social and @skywatcher-hl.bsky.social for your book suggestions.
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#books
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#books
Indie Book Recs - with June guests.
With help from Heather Lynn, Alexandra Peel, Ann Littler, Cheryl Burman and Fi Phillips.
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June 19, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Thanks to @annlittler.bsky.social, @cherylburmanauthor.bsky.social, @alexandrapeel.bsky.social, @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social and @skywatcher-hl.bsky.social for your book suggestions.
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#books
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#books
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 76696:
Reading (both widely and critically) is the secret to writing well. No one can expect to write unless they also read, and understand the value of reading.
Reading (both widely and critically) is the secret to writing well. No one can expect to write unless they also read, and understand the value of reading.
June 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 76696:
Reading (both widely and critically) is the secret to writing well. No one can expect to write unless they also read, and understand the value of reading.
Reading (both widely and critically) is the secret to writing well. No one can expect to write unless they also read, and understand the value of reading.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1378:
Many would-be authors make the mistake of believing that you "start off" as a children's writer, then "move on" to writing for adults. This is both completely incorrect, and terribly disrespectful to children's authors.
Many would-be authors make the mistake of believing that you "start off" as a children's writer, then "move on" to writing for adults. This is both completely incorrect, and terribly disrespectful to children's authors.
June 18, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1378:
Many would-be authors make the mistake of believing that you "start off" as a children's writer, then "move on" to writing for adults. This is both completely incorrect, and terribly disrespectful to children's authors.
Many would-be authors make the mistake of believing that you "start off" as a children's writer, then "move on" to writing for adults. This is both completely incorrect, and terribly disrespectful to children's authors.
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Looking forward to reading all your fabulous flash!
Our international flash fiction competition for stories up to 500 words (excluding title) closes for entries on 30 June.
flash500.com
Prizes: £300/£200/£100 plus publication
Judged by @scooterwriter.bsky.social
#fiction #writerslife #writerscommunity #flashfiction
flash500.com
Prizes: £300/£200/£100 plus publication
Judged by @scooterwriter.bsky.social
#fiction #writerslife #writerscommunity #flashfiction
Flash Fiction writing competition
Flash 500 is the home of writing competitions for Flash Fiction, Short Stories and Novels. Enter yours today and win cash prizes.
flash500.com
June 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Looking forward to reading all your fabulous flash!
P e r o t i n e
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs of 1556. A tale of persecution - and resilience.
www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs of 1556. A tale of persecution - and resilience.
www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
June 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
P e r o t i n e
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs of 1556. A tale of persecution - and resilience.
www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Guernsey Martyrs of 1556. A tale of persecution - and resilience.
www.amazon.co.uk/Perotine-Ins...
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🖤A woman selects the eulogy for her husband. A university employee starts a new year. A dinner party reveals a secret.
These relatable tales explore the complexity of human existence, where things are often not what they first seem. 🖤
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🖤A woman selects the eulogy for her husband. A university employee starts a new year. A dinner party reveals a secret.
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June 4, 2026 at 6:42 AM
*SALE: just 99p in ebook*
🖤A woman selects the eulogy for her husband. A university employee starts a new year. A dinner party reveals a secret.
These relatable tales explore the complexity of human existence, where things are often not what they first seem. 🖤
www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Lines-S...
🖤A woman selects the eulogy for her husband. A university employee starts a new year. A dinner party reveals a secret.
These relatable tales explore the complexity of human existence, where things are often not what they first seem. 🖤
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🇯🇪The Jersey Book Fair 🇯🇪
Celebrate the National Year of Reading at Jersey’s biggest ever local book fair.
With free readings for children - & free talks by local writers - you can meet writers, buy books, or come to the writing‘clinic’ table for advice.
10-2pm
Jersey Library
Sat 20th June
Celebrate the National Year of Reading at Jersey’s biggest ever local book fair.
With free readings for children - & free talks by local writers - you can meet writers, buy books, or come to the writing‘clinic’ table for advice.
10-2pm
Jersey Library
Sat 20th June
June 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM
🇯🇪The Jersey Book Fair 🇯🇪
Celebrate the National Year of Reading at Jersey’s biggest ever local book fair.
With free readings for children - & free talks by local writers - you can meet writers, buy books, or come to the writing‘clinic’ table for advice.
10-2pm
Jersey Library
Sat 20th June
Celebrate the National Year of Reading at Jersey’s biggest ever local book fair.
With free readings for children - & free talks by local writers - you can meet writers, buy books, or come to the writing‘clinic’ table for advice.
10-2pm
Jersey Library
Sat 20th June