Liz Jensen
@LizJensenWriter
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Novelist, co-founder of campaigning literary group @XrRebel, author of grief memoir Your Wild and Precious Life. @LizJensenWriter
Copenhagen, Denmark
Joined May 2013
I’ve written here about the parallels between personal grief and ecological grief. #childloss #griefreality #griefjourney #iggyfox #extinctionrebellion
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Must grief for the climate diminish you, or can it do the opposite?
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Delighted to see my #clifi novel The Rapture find its perfect moment - in the very best hands. Thank you to BBC Drama and @Mammothscreen for making it happen. And what a stunning cast.
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Further talent announced includes Sam Hazeldine, Jack Farthing, Iwan Rheon, and Siena Kelly, with Ruth Jones joining the ensemble
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Calling all US citizens in Denmark to join weekly demonstrations outside the embassy in Copenhagen #Denmark
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So sort-sighted of @KingstonUni to slash so many brilliant Humanities courses at a time when minds need expanding, not narrowing
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The macho, violent culture of Italian fascism was prophetic , writes the brilliant Jay Griffiths in this trenchant and timely analysis https://t.co/w5H81C4hQ8 via @aeonmag
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The glamour, bullying and violence of the libertarian alt-Right has a direct political ancestor, and it’s not Nazi Germany
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"Our future is far more complex than the simple narrative of ‘#globalwarming’ suggests, and we need to be prepared for a range of outcomes, distributed in different regions, that include both extremes of hot and cold." New article for @DeSmog - It’s time to prepare for the
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Merry Christmas ! A time when we put aside our differences and celebrate humanity and compassion . So @ShabanaMahmood @MoJGovUK @Keir_Starmer how about a single simple act of kindness , to right a wrong and do something good ? C’mon - it’s Christmas ! Please RT @JustStop_Oil
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Hello @Keir_Starmer I hope you’re having a good start to Christmas . I didn’t know who else to write to so I’m hoping you can help . Please make some calls & get this poor woman out of prison for Christmas . This doesn’t reflect well on the UK . Thanks #loveactually Please RT
🚨 BREAKING: GAIE RECALLED TO PRISON FOR CHRISTMAS Gaie Delap, a 77 year old retired teacher, has been arrested and taken to a prison in Bristol after being told her wrists were too small for an electronic tag. She had been released from prison to serve the remainder of her
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The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity.
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He has spent decades defending life in our oceans. Now he faces spending the rest of his life in jail. Tomorrow Denmark decides his fate. Urge it to #FreePaulWatson
On July 21 2024, Captain Paul Watson was arrested by Danish police upon arrival in Nuuk, Greenland, onboard the M/Y John Paul DeJoria. We need your help to #FRE… Source: Captain Paul Watson Foundation
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Very excited to be talking #cli-fi, ecological writing and resilient grief at two wonderful upcoming festivals. I’ll be in conversation with Rachel Wilson @Wimbookfest on Sunday 20th and Lauren James @BookFestNorwich on Thursday 24th
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This is how activism works - and why it matters
How a single XR protest made an oil man change his mind: read Nick O’Neill’s account of the day that rocked his world Source: Writers Rebel
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Check out our exciting new recommendations from the Rebel Library, with winners from the @wainwrightprize for Nature Writing, @Wylmenmuir and other unmissable titles
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It’s time for Labour to remember its roots and reinstate the right to peaceful protest. Thanks to @ChrisGPackham for the narration Location: HMP Wormwood Scrubs
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I’m speaking at the Climate Creatives conference next Wednesday . A day of creatives and commissioners focusing making nature & climate change related content that really connects with people - you can join online for free . Info and tickets here https://t.co/u1VbftcZUg”
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So excited to be attending @Write_KQ - and to meet so many authors I admire, including the author of the brilliant novel The Alternatives.
Headed to Wexford shortly for @write_KQ - a festival I’ve long wanted to go to. Will be in conversation with @LizJensenWriter and @HAWhiteK on Sunday 😌 https://t.co/df4QdrcTlo
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Read how the future of imprisoned whaling protester #PaulWatson lies in Denmark’s hands Source: Writers Rebel
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On 21 July, the whale activist Paul Watson docked to refuel his ship, the John Paul DeJoira, in Nuuk, Greenland. And in response, Denmark – of which Greenland is a part – did something morally...
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Superb interview with @LizJensenWriter by @lucindahawksley for @GoldsterClub - do listen, esp if afflicted by the loss of a child.
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Calling school teachers everywhere! If you've ever wanted to introduce the Doughnut to your students - aged 5 to 18 - these new tools are for you, launching today! We hope you love them as much as we do. Let's transform education together. Please RT! https://t.co/2tI07z7N91
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Good Law Project is heading to Downing Street next week to deliver their petition, demanding the new government lives up to its promises to stop water companies dumping sewage and protect our right to swim. Please sign! https://t.co/LipE1f3tZ0
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