Jim Westover
@westoverjames
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My debut novel, Penknife,'a coming of age story set against a backdrop of the 1984 Miners' Strike' will be published by SilverWood Books in November.
London, England
Joined February 2013
My debut novel, Penknife, a coming of age story set in smalltown Essex against a backdrop of the 1984 Miners' Strike will be published by @SilverWoodBooks in November.
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Sign the petition to save Bethnal Greens Working Men's Club! With just days until the planned closure we have to act fast https://t.co/R8FFeptoKo via @megaphoneuk
megaphone.org.uk
Equity is distressed to hear about plans to sell Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, and the imminent closure of its program of events. We understand that the current programming team, who have...
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Time to look back Frog-faced-fascism-fan @Nigel_Farage’s most Alan Partridge moments… (thread) 1. “Knowing Me, Knowing EU Ah-ha!!”
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I just signed a @compassoffice petition: Labour must bring an immediate end to factional suspensions. Sign here:
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To win elections and to govern the country effectively Labour must be a broad church. This is how it won and governed in 1945, 1964 in 1997. At this critical election juncture, the suspension of...
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For all you followers who don’t live in England and think that they all talk like characters in a Hugh Grant movie. This kid.
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Very happy to see my novel, Penknife, in the ‘Recommended’ section of my local library in Bethnal Green. Thanks to the librarian who chose to highlight my book, and long live public libraries! #ideasstore #bethnalgreenlibrary
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Very proud to have my debut novel #Penknife accepted on the shelves at my beautiful local library #bethnalgreenlibrary, which has been serving the East End since 1922. Long live Public Libraries!
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This is the very first issue of ‘Spinners’. The incredible debut mag set up by Roual. Please contact him and show your support by getting your hands on Issue 1. #allinittogether#selfpublishing
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The first issue of SPINNERS is now available from https://t.co/bbBLg71ler It’s a collection of short stories, poetry and articles by writers with attitude. It’s a free publication but we’re asking for contributions if buying on line. Postage is £2 Thanks for the interest
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New issue Hot off the press , Cathi Unsworth & Joe England interviews & much more in this bumper issue. £3 through PayPal mikeyturnstyles@googlemail.com
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Lutfur Rahman has taken the most extreme, undemocratic and dangerous decision available to him this evening. He has decided to rip out all the walking and cycling infrastructure in Bethnal Green. This is not the end. We know we have public support for our cause and the
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Local residents, workers and supporters, - please join us for a protest TODAY to protect our safe streets from the council: TIME: 4:45-6pm PLACE: Outside the town hall 🏛️ in Whitechapel Bethnal Green is thriving with less traffic, cleaner air and safer streets. The council
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@westoverjames talks about the next stage once he’d finished writing his debut novel ‘Penknife’. The full interview will be made available on Sunday
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Urgent new open letter from @compassoffice: After @Neal_Compass was expelled, join me in signing this letter to The @UKLabour Party to embrace a pluralist culture for the sake of our country. Sign here:
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On Friday 23rd June 2023, Compass’ Executive Director Neal Lawson received a letter from the Labour Party informing him of a process to expel him from the Party. The accusation is based around a...
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Really enjoyed reading an extract from my Essex-set coming of age novel today at @chelmsfordlib as part of the Writers Slam event at #essexbookfestival
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The @labour4europe is proud to support @KMcK4RS to be Rochester & Strood's next Labour MP - as Nurse and proud NHS worker Kevin knows first hand the power and importance of collaboration with partners local & international & is bringing this vital experience to parliament
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Excellent article abut Ken Loach's forthcoming last film, 'The Old Oak'. Since the 1960s, he has been telling great stories of compassion and giving voice to the voiceless. It really will be the end of an era. Who will stand up for us then! https://t.co/HXk9Ai8Ner
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The Old Oak is about the rehousing of a group of Syrian refugees in a run-down former mining town
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I just signed a @labourlewis petition: Rule out royal exemptions. Sign here >>
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Very happy with this review in @M_Star_Online of my #comingofage novel, #Penknife, which is set in smalltown Essex against a backdrop of the 1984 miners strike.
morningstaronline.co.uk
Penknifeby Jim WestoverSilverwood Books, £11.99ONE of the golden rules for writing your first piece of fiction is to stick to a scenario you know.In this, his debut novel, Jim Westover sets his story...
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The council's consultation to bring back traffic opens today. Vote "Option 2" and save £2 million of public improvements in Bethnal Green. If you're a resident, use the survey reference number that was sent to you in the post. 💚💚💚 https://t.co/KsG1eviszQ
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