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richard skinner

@rnfskinner

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poet; novelist; writer/performer of sketch-based comedy; evolutionary psychologist; Bowie, Beatles & Blondie fan.

Joined April 2020
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@rnfskinner
richard skinner
2 years
I'd be grateful were you to retweet this. Thanks
@SilverWoodBooks
Helen Hart | Founder SilverWood Books
2 years
It's publication day for 'These Years: 1973'! A touching account of one girl starting her journey into adolescence, by the author of 'Still Crazy...' and 'After All...' Congratulations @rnfskinner šŸŽ‰
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richard skinner
2 years
Stunning! Brilliant! Says it all, and more!
@JonathanPieNews
Jonathan Pie
2 years
Looking back on 14 years of the Tories is like looking back at the traumatising post-vindaloo shit you just did in the toilet.
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@rnfskinner
richard skinner
2 years
Waterstones ( https://t.co/QXRMfjc9Pl), Amazon ( https://t.co/zCseBrjqss), or (preferably) your local bookshop. Or DM me to buy a signed copy! my website:
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richard skinner
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vividly described. The emotional highs and lows of the encounter are treated with touching poignancy and gentle humour. Thoroughly recommended." (Prof Harry Procter, Consultant Clinical Psychologist) *These Years: 1973 (ISBN 978-1-80042-275-9)* can be ordered from...
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allusions to the American Civil War, Slavery and Ethnicity, as her black friend defends her with protective attentions in the face of being teased and mocked. The two protagonists share their talents in drawing and painting in an enthralling way with their products...
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richard skinner
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paints a stirring picture of her feelings at the stage of early adolescence but puts these brilliantly in the context of her family, her peer group and of course the relationship with the subject of her love. Many details are deftly integrated into the narrative, including...
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richard skinner
2 years
A rather splendid review on Goodreads ( https://t.co/g23GK150D1) of my recently published novella These Years: 1973. "Skinner’s new novella is a marvellous and magnificent piece of writing. One is drawn in immediately. The moving story of a young girl’s first love...
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When Greg, a professional artist, visits American relat…
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richard skinner
2 years
A Book Launch in Exeter this Thursday (27th) for my recently published novella 'These Years:1973'. you are very welcome to attend - no charge!
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@SilverWoodBooks
Helen Hart | Founder SilverWood Books
2 years
It's publication day for 'These Years: 1973'! A touching account of one girl starting her journey into adolescence, by the author of 'Still Crazy...' and 'After All...' Congratulations @rnfskinner šŸŽ‰
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richard skinner
2 years
I'd be grateful were you to retweet this. Thanks
@SilverWoodBooks
Helen Hart | Founder SilverWood Books
2 years
It's publication day for 'These Years: 1973'! A touching account of one girl starting her journey into adolescence, by the author of 'Still Crazy...' and 'After All...' Congratulations @rnfskinner šŸŽ‰
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@JonathanPieNews
Jonathan Pie
2 years
Election Special: 1. The Economy
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@rnfskinner
richard skinner
2 years
My friend Peter Stephenson is fundraising for St Petrock's (Exeter) Ltd. Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving
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Help Peter Stephenson raise money to support St Petrock's (Exeter) Ltd
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@MarshSongs
MarshFamilySongs
2 years
A song reflecting on the loss and legacy of the inspiring #AlexeiNavalny. It's called "Sit For The Road" ("Š”ŃŠ“ŠµŠ¼ ŠŠ° Š”Š¾Ń€Š¾Š¶ŠŗŃƒ") - the Russian tradition of stopping for a moment before journeys. Dedicated to @yulia_navalnaya and his friends, family, and supporters. Thanks
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@CockertonMark
Mark Cockerton
2 years
Please Repost if you would like Paula Vennells, ex-CEO of the Post Office, to have the CBE that Boris Johnson awarded her to be returned. Please Like if you would like those responsible in Fujitsu to be held accountable too. #MrBatesVsThePostOffice #PostOffceScandal
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@marcuschown
Marcus Chown
2 years
The Tories say the British people want the Rwanda scheme. The Tories say the British people don't want a general election... Retweet if you are sick of the Tories lying about what you want.
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@ThatTimWalker
Tim Walker
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Let the great writer Dennis Potter provide Murdoch’s epitaph.
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@ByDonkeys
Led By Donkeys
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Sunak's priorities
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@remain_central
Remain Central #Rejoin
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I’m proud that I voted to Remain. And now, like 60%+ of the public, I want to #Rejoin. RT so that everyone knows.
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@TimWorfolk
Tim Worfolk
2 years
Surprised this is still up but deserves a retweet
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@NigelWalsh40
Nigel Walsh
2 years
@DavePiperDJ @JohnBryant1404 Following that train of thought, there is CICCU (Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Christian Union - pronounced Kick you), and OICCU (Oxford etc ). There should be a Fellowship of University and College Christian Unions.
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