Sean Lusk
@seanluskauthor.bsky.social
Author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley and A Woman of Opinion (Penguin, 2022, 2024). Trying to do a few small good things to lighten the grim 2020s
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Sean Lusk
@seanluskauthor.bsky.social
· Aug 17
I have news…my new novel, a story of resistance to tyranny by men and women who are far from heroes, is out next Feb @doubledayuk.bsky.social
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'Immerse yourself in all that you can find about your chosen time period' 🕰️
Former student and author of #TheSecondSightofZacharyCloudesley @seanluskauthor.bsky.social shares his four tips for writing historical fiction.
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Former student and author of #TheSecondSightofZacharyCloudesley @seanluskauthor.bsky.social shares his four tips for writing historical fiction.
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4 tips for writing historical fiction | Sean Lusk
Historical fiction author Sean Lusk on his research for The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley. Advice for writing historical fiction – how to swim (but not drown!) in the currents of the past.
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October 6, 2026 at 10:22 AM
'Immerse yourself in all that you can find about your chosen time period' 🕰️
Former student and author of #TheSecondSightofZacharyCloudesley @seanluskauthor.bsky.social shares his four tips for writing historical fiction.
Read full advice blog:
Former student and author of #TheSecondSightofZacharyCloudesley @seanluskauthor.bsky.social shares his four tips for writing historical fiction.
Read full advice blog:
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Thought provoking panel at Nairn Festival yesterday, discussing AI and the creative industries, featuring @sjgroenewegen.co.uk , @heatherparry.bsky.social, Barbara Gaborova and chaired by @seanluskauthor.bsky.social .
September 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Thought provoking panel at Nairn Festival yesterday, discussing AI and the creative industries, featuring @sjgroenewegen.co.uk , @heatherparry.bsky.social, Barbara Gaborova and chaired by @seanluskauthor.bsky.social .
I have news…my new novel, a story of resistance to tyranny by men and women who are far from heroes, is out next Feb @doubledayuk.bsky.social
August 17, 2026 at 9:27 AM
I have news…my new novel, a story of resistance to tyranny by men and women who are far from heroes, is out next Feb @doubledayuk.bsky.social
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Get your short stories ready for @galleybeggars.bsky.social Short Story Prize 2026/27! Deadline 8th Nov, with a 1st prize of £3k! I'm really thrilled to be one of the judges this year, alongside Timna Fibert and Gonzalo C Garcia (and there are 200 free entries for low earners if you're quick!)✒️📚
The Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026-2027 is now open for submissions: www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize
July 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Get your short stories ready for @galleybeggars.bsky.social Short Story Prize 2026/27! Deadline 8th Nov, with a 1st prize of £3k! I'm really thrilled to be one of the judges this year, alongside Timna Fibert and Gonzalo C Garcia (and there are 200 free entries for low earners if you're quick!)✒️📚
Such a lovely evening at the @dhhlitagency.bsky.social 18th birthday party.
July 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Such a lovely evening at the @dhhlitagency.bsky.social 18th birthday party.
This will be fabulous, and @taniahershman.bsky.social the perfect tutor, too!
Very much looking forward to running this online masterclass for @arvonfoundation.bsky.social on July 7 for academics in any field who want permission to spread their writing wings in new directions. Come play with word-shapes & find new ways to use your research! www.arvon.org/writing-cour...
Masterclass: The Journey from Academic to General Readership | Permission to experiment | Arvon
Academics encounter fascinating stories in their research and archival work, but don’t often have the storytelling and writing tools to share these stories in creative and playful ways. Whether you’re...
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June 25, 2026 at 10:23 AM
This will be fabulous, and @taniahershman.bsky.social the perfect tutor, too!
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I'm delighted to say that I will on a panel about generative AI in the creative sector with the amazing Barbora Gáborová and Heather Parry, chaired by @seanluskauthor.bsky.social
Tickets are live for Nairn Book & Arts Festival!
Books by just some(!) of the authors pictured
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Books by just some(!) of the authors pictured
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June 19, 2026 at 11:58 AM
I'm delighted to say that I will on a panel about generative AI in the creative sector with the amazing Barbora Gáborová and Heather Parry, chaired by @seanluskauthor.bsky.social
I loved reading this advance proof of @vickymackenzie.bsky.social new novel #eachleafeachcurveofstem coming January 2027 from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social An intimate, touching and ingenious portrait of Victorian polymath #johnruskin
May 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I loved reading this advance proof of @vickymackenzie.bsky.social new novel #eachleafeachcurveofstem coming January 2027 from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social An intimate, touching and ingenious portrait of Victorian polymath #johnruskin
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‘Every bit as gripping as the classic, yet has added immediacy and emotion. Hugely moving.’
#Catherine: A Retelling of #WutheringHeights by @essiefox.bsky.social is OUT NOW🥹🕯️
GET YOUR COPY NOW⬇️
Hardback: 🔗https://geni.us/hdV1
Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/79FJv
#TeamOrenda @seanluskauthor.bsky.social
#Catherine: A Retelling of #WutheringHeights by @essiefox.bsky.social is OUT NOW🥹🕯️
GET YOUR COPY NOW⬇️
Hardback: 🔗https://geni.us/hdV1
Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/79FJv
#TeamOrenda @seanluskauthor.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
‘Every bit as gripping as the classic, yet has added immediacy and emotion. Hugely moving.’
#Catherine: A Retelling of #WutheringHeights by @essiefox.bsky.social is OUT NOW🥹🕯️
GET YOUR COPY NOW⬇️
Hardback: 🔗https://geni.us/hdV1
Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/79FJv
#TeamOrenda @seanluskauthor.bsky.social
#Catherine: A Retelling of #WutheringHeights by @essiefox.bsky.social is OUT NOW🥹🕯️
GET YOUR COPY NOW⬇️
Hardback: 🔗https://geni.us/hdV1
Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/79FJv
#TeamOrenda @seanluskauthor.bsky.social
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Hurrah! 🥳 The 1st episode of Sherry's Shorts 2026 is out! Featuring a fabulous *new* story from Saltire winner @seanluskauthor.bsky.social, PLUS acclaimed Highland writer @helensedgwick.bsky.social, Ian Tallach & me. Catch us live at 12 noon UK time today on HHR.Scot. @highlandhradio.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Hurrah! 🥳 The 1st episode of Sherry's Shorts 2026 is out! Featuring a fabulous *new* story from Saltire winner @seanluskauthor.bsky.social, PLUS acclaimed Highland writer @helensedgwick.bsky.social, Ian Tallach & me. Catch us live at 12 noon UK time today on HHR.Scot. @highlandhradio.bsky.social
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If you'd like to dig down into 8 cracking short stories and discuss them with a lovely bunch of fellow short story fans, then I have the online reading/writing course for you! Starting Tues 13th Jan till 10th March (exc 10th Feb) 1830-2030 GMT, all welcome! Fee £250, incs feedback on your own story.
Short story writers! I am running my 8-week online course again in 2026: 'What can a short story do?', exploring the possibilities of this wonderful form. We'll read 8 contemporary short stories and use them as a launchpad for our own writing. More details ⬇️
December 31, 2025 at 9:08 AM
If you'd like to dig down into 8 cracking short stories and discuss them with a lovely bunch of fellow short story fans, then I have the online reading/writing course for you! Starting Tues 13th Jan till 10th March (exc 10th Feb) 1830-2030 GMT, all welcome! Fee £250, incs feedback on your own story.
Listen in tomorrow evening (7.15 Weds 3rd Dec) when I’ll be talking to Kirsty Wark about 18th century genius #marywortleymontagu the subject of my #saltirebookaward winning novel #awomanofopinion
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Listen in tomorrow evening (7.15 Weds 3rd Dec) when I’ll be talking to Kirsty Wark about 18th century genius #marywortleymontagu the subject of my #saltirebookaward winning novel #awomanofopinion
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Thank you to generous contributors, including @tracyborman.bsky.social, @kateagriffin.bsky.social, @michaeljecksauthor.bsky.social, @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social, @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social, @seanluskauthor.bsky.social, @lindsaypowell.bsky.social, @1642author.bsky.social and @anniehistory.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Thank you to generous contributors, including @tracyborman.bsky.social, @kateagriffin.bsky.social, @michaeljecksauthor.bsky.social, @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social, @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social, @seanluskauthor.bsky.social, @lindsaypowell.bsky.social, @1642author.bsky.social and @anniehistory.bsky.social
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If you're looking to order a copy of the latest winner of 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 - @seanluskauthor.bsky.social's A Woman Of Opinion - why not try a local bookshop, instead of putting money in the pocket of an American billionaire?
Here's a good one:
nairnbooks.com
Here's a good one:
nairnbooks.com
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November 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If you're looking to order a copy of the latest winner of 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 - @seanluskauthor.bsky.social's A Woman Of Opinion - why not try a local bookshop, instead of putting money in the pocket of an American billionaire?
Here's a good one:
nairnbooks.com
Here's a good one:
nairnbooks.com
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Huge congratulations to Sean Lusk for winning the fiction prize at the Saltire Awards last night for his excellent A Woman of Opinion! #SaltireBookAwards #SeanLusk #AWomanOfOpinion #booksellerreccs #bookrecommendations #booksbooksbooks #booksky
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Huge congratulations to @seanluskauthor.bsky.social who has won Fiction Book of the Year at Scotland’s National Book Awards with the wonderful A WOMAN OF OPINION!🏆🎉
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Huge congratulations to @seanluskauthor.bsky.social who has won Fiction Book of the Year at Scotland’s National Book Awards with the wonderful A WOMAN OF OPINION!🏆🎉
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What better place to spend your Saturday than in a bookshop?
If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around!
#SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop
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If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around!
#SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop
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October 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
What better place to spend your Saturday than in a bookshop?
If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around!
#SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop
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If you're an #IndieBookshop why not tell us something about yourself, any upcoming events, where you're based, what your speciality is if any, show us around!
#SaturdayInABookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #Bookshop #BrowseABookshop
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We are thrilled that A WOMAN OF OPINION has been shortlisted for the Saltire Book Awards 2025! A huge congratulations @seanluskauthor.bsky.social! 🎉
October 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We are thrilled that A WOMAN OF OPINION has been shortlisted for the Saltire Book Awards 2025! A huge congratulations @seanluskauthor.bsky.social! 🎉
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The programme for this year's Bookmark Blairgowrie book festival. A really excellent, high quality book festival in the heart of Perthshire. This year feat. @seanluskauthor.bsky.social @linanderson.bsky.social @billykayscot.bsky.social @florajowriter.bsky.social and many others. Well worth a visit.
September 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The programme for this year's Bookmark Blairgowrie book festival. A really excellent, high quality book festival in the heart of Perthshire. This year feat. @seanluskauthor.bsky.social @linanderson.bsky.social @billykayscot.bsky.social @florajowriter.bsky.social and many others. Well worth a visit.
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After raising £4k for fuel poverty charities from the print anthology, the FUEL flash ebook—with 12 bonus flash stories—is on its way! That’s 87 brilliant, surprising prizewinning flash stories by writers worldwide, exploding the myth that there's a formula for a “winning” story. www.fuelflash.net
September 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
After raising £4k for fuel poverty charities from the print anthology, the FUEL flash ebook—with 12 bonus flash stories—is on its way! That’s 87 brilliant, surprising prizewinning flash stories by writers worldwide, exploding the myth that there's a formula for a “winning” story. www.fuelflash.net
I adored this unputdownable novel from #lucysteeds #theartist Very unusual for me to be unable to tear myself away from a book, but this gripped me through sheer luminosity of language and story.
August 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I adored this unputdownable novel from #lucysteeds #theartist Very unusual for me to be unable to tear myself away from a book, but this gripped me through sheer luminosity of language and story.
A mini book tour over the weekend took me to three wonderful bookshops - #beinnbooks at Dufftown, where I met the owners of this great new book and coffee shop, Sam and Kelly. Then to @waterstones St Andrews and the amazing Jack and to @waterstones du dee…all in the sunshine, of course!
July 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A mini book tour over the weekend took me to three wonderful bookshops - #beinnbooks at Dufftown, where I met the owners of this great new book and coffee shop, Sam and Kelly. Then to @waterstones St Andrews and the amazing Jack and to @waterstones du dee…all in the sunshine, of course!
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As a philosophy major who adored symbolic logic courses, this may be my favorite cartoon ever.
May 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
As a philosophy major who adored symbolic logic courses, this may be my favorite cartoon ever.
Apply! You have until June 4th. Go on…go in
Please pass this on to your writing networks and anyone you think might be interested - especially those who haven't been on an Arvon course and might think they *shouldn't* put themselves forward. Yes they should! #flashfiction #poetry #nonfiction #hybridwriting www.arvon.org/writing-cour...
Applications open for 1 *FREE* place for writer from an underrepresented community on our "Shorts: short fic, poetry, non fic & hybrids" residential @arvonfoundation.bsky.social course in Aug. Email [email protected] by 4 Jun telling me how you're eligible & why this particular course interests you!
May 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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