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Charlie Gilmour
@charliegilmour
Author of 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥, a memoir about fathers and birds. Contact or charlie(dot)gilmour(dot)author(at)gmail(dot)com
smarturl.it/FeatherhoodJoined March 2009

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Come and celebrate ’s new issue! You’ll be treated to a drinks reception & readings from , , , , , and more, plus photography ft. & . Hosted by . Tickets 👇
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On 16/11 we're hosting @GrantaMag for the launch of Granta 161: Sister, Brother. Editor Sigrid Rausing and photography editor Max Ferguson will lead a programme of readings, featuring Will Harris, @LaJohnJoseph, @charliegilmour and more... TICKETS: bit.ly/3Whtknd
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Happy publication to 's wonderful birding memoir #birdgirlbook. I am so looking forward to talking with her about the art of birding and the magic of birds at on 14th July charleston.org.uk/event/birdgirl/
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Now it’s here, my memoir #BirdgirlBook came out today - after 2 yrs of hard work & support from my publishing team led by Michal Shavit @PenguinBooks @vintagebooks @JonathanCape & @JanklowUK @RiotComms @independent; on birds, family & mental health, from bit.ly/3tH5mFe
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If you're stuck for what to do for Mother's Day - consider giving to this brilliant organisation helping mothers with young children in need.
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For many mums, #MothersDay2022 is for flowers, Sunday lunches and lovely cards. 💐 But it’s also a chance to support women raising their children without a safe place to live. 🏚️ Help us work alongside mums and minis to improve their lives. Donate today. justgiving.com/magpieproject
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Help make the life of a young person locked up over Christmas slightly more bearable with the gift of a book. I've just donated to this brilliant and essential organisation and perhaps you might too: havendistribution.org.uk/donating
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This Xmas we're sending books as gifts to young people in prisons across the country. The more we raise, the more we can send! Please donate if you can: havendistribution.org.uk/donating Please RT @VersoBooks @BZephaniah @PlutoPress @akalamusic @carlcattermole @HousmansBooks @trillingual
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This evening! I'm talking to one of my favourite authors, CJ Hauser, about her forthcoming book, The Crane Wife: A Memoir in Essays ( 2022). There will be birds.
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Join CJ Hauser LIVE from New York City on the 21st October from 6.15pm to 7.15pm! She'll be talking with Charlie Gilmour about her viral essay sensation 'The Crane Wife' (The Poetry Review, 2019). All welcome, free to attend. Book here: ncl.ac.uk/ncla/events/
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The Wainwright Prize winners are announced today! No matter who wins, I feel so incredibly honoured to have been shortlisted for the nature prize alongside such inspiring writers as - good luck all!
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We are absolutely delighted to be announcing the #WainwrightPrize21 WINNERS for UK #Nature and #Conservation Writing TODAY from 6pm! The countdown is now well and truly on. Be sure to follow us on Instagram as we release BTS of our Ceremony! #WainwrightPrize21
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