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Writer of The Sound Mirror, So the Doves and Wounding (among other things) rep’d by @julia_s_reading
Writing retreat host, Creativity and ND coach

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Sat at a silent vigil last night to remember the victims in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We sat in peace by a Ginkgo tree, which in Japanese culture represents longevity, resilience and hope. These are amply demonstrated by the fact that this tree planted in Crawley in the early 1970s is actually from one of six cuttings taken from a surviving tree in Hiroshima and sent to the UK. Peace out.

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Catch up on episodes one, two, three and four with @deepa.anappara @hestermusson @heidipearljames @courttia respectively before listening to @catherine.menon Link in bio. Episode Five will cover writing the first person plural, what readers bring to the literary creation, writing perspectives outside the spotlight and so much more. These hypothetical shelves are growing my real ones, hope they are yours too.

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Catch up on all The Hypothetical Bookshelf Podcasts so far, with @deepa.anappara @hestermusson and @heidipearljames Episodes 1,2 and 3 respectively, before Episode Four and lots of new books are discussed with @courttia tomorrow! They are all such inspiring authors and creatives! Happy listening and link in bio or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Which of these books is @heidipearljames ‘if you have to pick one’? Click through, listen to the podcast (episode three and link in bio) and reply. Have you read it? Which of these books five would be your pick?

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Episode Three with prize-winning author, essayist, poet and podcaster @heidipearljames is out! Listen to Heidi discuss the five books on her hypothetical shelf wherever you get your podcasts or link in bio. A list of Heidi’s own books and choices can be found on The Hypothetical Bookshelf bookshop.org shelf linked in bio. You are in for a treat with Heidi’s eloquent exploration of her choices and their influence on her work. Get listening! This clip focuses on Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfield.

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A perfect day …. One day retreat on Finding your Voice, learning, sharing, listening and eating cake in gorgeous sunshine. Join us on our next one? #findingyourvoice #onedayretreat #creativity

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w/ Heidi in Havana

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Back in 2023, I discovered @retreat_at_bishops_lodge run by the wonderful human that is @heidipearljames. I have memories of many a sunny morning or afternoon spent in the beautiful, tranquil gardens writing in my favourite spot under a tree, with a delicious lunch or slice of home-made cake to look forward to.

Heidi’s hosted some amazing, small group retreats at Bishop’s Lodge so when she asked me if I’d like to run a Masterclass, the answer was a firm yes.

Creatrix brings together two of my passions - the invitation for each of us, in this fast-paced, chaotic and technology driven world to take a step back and reclaim the deep inner wisdom we have when we allow ourselves to pause and listen, and our inherent (and almost forgotten) connection to nature, her elements and cycles, and how, by embracing them, we can live more intentional and creative lives.

If you’d like to join us for a day of exploration, discovery, nourishment and a sprinkling of magic here and there, follow the link in our biogs.

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Have you read The Sound Mirror by Heidi James? Published a few years ago now by Bluemoose, it’s a great book that doesn’t get as much kudos as it should—as Stu Hennigan points out during our chat about it in Episode 32 of the show. Honest, well-observed, and perfectly paced, if you haven’t come across it before, check it out.

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📣 SPECIAL KESHED EVENT 📣

Thursday 2 July • 7pm onwards • on Zoom

Ever left a book event wishing they could’ve talked properly about the book without worrying about spoilers?

If you’ve now read Keshed by Stu Hennigan, or plan to before July, this is for you.

Join Stu and the brilliant Heidi James for a real deep dive into the book. There will be an audience Q+A too, so come prepared with your questions. This should be a lively event.

To get an invite, email: GetKeshed@gmail.com

Include your full name + the email address you want the Zoom link sent to. Links will go out shortly before the event.

More detail on Stu’s substack (link in bio)

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Before we storm into this excellent new episode, a reminder that tickets for Lazy Thinking Live Vol 2 are now available.

I’ll start revealing the lineup tomorrow (Friday), but I’d encourage you to grab a ticket now as they’re strictly limited and are already flying out the door.

When people see who’s performing and everything I’ve got planned, I expect they’ll disappear pretty quickly.

That sorted, it’s time to convene the first annual meeting of the Heidi James Fan Club.

I was familiar with bits of Heidi’s work, but it wasn’t until my guest suggested her 2020 novel, The Sound Mirror (published by @bluemoosebooksofficial), that I had the pleasure of spending time in her world for an extended period.

I’m glad I did. And I’m thankful to my guest for this episode, the brilliant Stu Hennigan, for choosing it for induction into the library.

Indeed, welcome to The Library of Lazy ThinkingPodcast, with me, your host, Glenn Fisher.

As you may well know by now, in each episode, I’m joined by a guest from the world of books and culture to talk about a specific book they’d like to put in the library. There’s no plan and no agenda, just two people lazily thinking about literature.

Episodes 31-35 feature a brilliant variety of writers and creatives in the form of @sasha.bonet, Stu Hennigan, Sally O’Reilly, @smw_writing, and @molly.aitken.

In this episode, as I say, my very special guest is the writer, Stu Hennigan, whose book Keshed is published in the UK by @ortacpress. We discuss his pick for the library, the 2020 novel The Sound Mirror by @heidipearljames.

I hope you find the episode entertaining, interesting and potentially thought-provoking. And if you do enjoy it, please share it with your book-loving friends here on Instagram—it helps.

Host @glenn.fisher
Art direction by @lee__davies__
Show Theme by Squeeze the Gs
Refreshments (none provided)
Regrets (I have a few)

#books #bookstagram #bookchat #agoodread #StuHennigan

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Just in time for @internationalpodcastday, we’re thrilled to drop the very first special episode of In the FIELD Season 2! 🎙️

Heidi James Dunbar is joined by Rebecca Claris and Victor Mellors for a lively chat all about SGLC 2026. Tune in to get the inside scoop on next year’s Student Global Leadership Conference, from our theme “Leading Through Uncertainty: Navigating Challenges with Integrity and Purpose”, to how you can share your voice in our call for proposals, and even how to apply to be part of it all.

📅Friday, March 27 – Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍London, UK & Online
🔗Head to the link in our bio to learn more about SGLC 2026

Listen now at fie.buzzsprout.com, or find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 🎧

#fiestudyabroad #studyabroad #SGLC2026 #leadershipconference #leadershipandchallenges #futureleaders #leadershipdevelopment #integrity #purpose #InternationalPodcastDay #educationinsights

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