Fiona Erskine

Garden and sea near Russell, Bay of Islands in New Zealand

This is simply the most astonishingly beautiful country. So glad to be back in #aotearoa #NewZealand

Fiona Erskine's review of The Salt Oracle (We Are All Ghosts In The Forest #2) 5/5: Another fabulous story brought to life by this extraordinary writer. I am in awe of Lorraine Wilson's talent and courage and extraordinary worldbuilding. As a reader, you have to navigate by nudg...

Another wonderful book from the extraordinary @rainewilson.bsky.social

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Well worth a listen!

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Thanks David - stumbled on the broadcast by accident. I love hearing @ronanhession talk about his writing process- so warm and pragmatic.

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Great interview with @ronanhession.bsky.social @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social on radio 4 bookclub. Such a fine writer, great publisher and stonkingly good books!

Picture of Ravenglass by Carolyn Kirby on music stand

Thank you, David.
Does that mean I have to try historical fiction next? On that topic have you read the BRILLIANT #Ravenglass by #CarolynKirby yet? Stonkingly good.

Chemical Reaction in Space: Fiona Erskine Fires Up the John Jarrold Agency’s Engines Guest post from Colonel Frog at sfcrowsnest

I have news! Thanks to Colonel Frog at SF Crows nest for the guest post.
@sffmagazines.bsky.social @johnj.bsky.social
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So exciting! The sexy ants have finally found a home….

John - I couldn’t be more thrilled! I am so looking forward to working with you!

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I’ve been looking forward to #TheSaltOracle by @rainewilson.bsky.social @solarisbooks.bsky.social ever since I finished #weareallghostsintheforest and it doesn’t disappoint!

Looking through the window of a Boeing 777-200 at Schiphol before take off

Morning!

Cover of book Ravenglass

On my way to hear @carolynkirby talk about her fabulous new book #Ravenglass

Tylenol and autism: What parents deserve to know Nuance and empowerment instead of underestimation.

I have stopped reacting to the orange toddler for health reasons (fragile babies and horses???) but heres a great, measured explanation of why the bears of little brain get muddled at times.
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At last... | Fiona Erskine New editions of the Jaq Silver crime thrillers now available internationally

Need a thriller with a difference? Brains over brawn.
Look no further.
Jaq Silver is blowing things up to keep people safe, once again!
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Sulphur and Salt Swimming in Sicily

I swam 24km last week off the coast of Sicily.
In choppy water, some of it felt like hard work...until I visited the salt museum and was reminded just how lucky I am.

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Audible cover of Red Shore by William Shaw

Oh, my @william1shaw.bsky.social - this is so good! Loving Eden and Finn #RedShore

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5 Quick Questions Featuring Fiona Erskine Macleod Engineering professor discovers joy in teaching, hypothetically tackles Bhopal cleanup and writes crime novels.

My Q&A with #tracipurdum published today
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Eightile: unscramble the 8-letter word in time to win! Eightile is a daily word game where you unscramble progressively longer words. Find the eight letter word in time to win!

I solved today's Eightile in 71 seconds!
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How much for a handbag? I read about the Hermes handbag, designed for and owned by Jane Birkin, which sold for $10.1M at auction and was conflicted.

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Steam rising from colorful liquid in glass flasks during a lab experiment.

“Nothing truly challenging is without risk.”

CEB alum Professor Fiona Macleod teaches the next generation to think broadly and lead safely.

Read our profile: https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/news/fiona-erskine-macleod

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #STEM

@chemicaldetective.bsky.social

Celebrating International Women In Engineering Day From the days of Cleopatra to contemporary chemical engineers, we look at the women who transformed modern life through innovations touching nearly every aspect of human existence...

Happy International Women in Engineering Day!
Thanks to @Chem_Processing for highlighting #TheChemicalDetective!

#INWED2025 #INWED25
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Fiona Erskine's review of Ravenglass 5/5: I've enjoyed Carolyn Kirby's previous books but this is my favourite so far. With this author, I expect beautiful writing, relatable characters, compelling stories. I am resigned to having my h...

I'm horribly overdue with reviews of books I loved - but here's one that's unmissable #carolynkirby #Ravenglass @northodoxpress.bsky.social
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Back of Beyond Bookshop in Sedgefield

Wicked themed cake

Fantastic to see that #Sedgefield has the most wonderful new bookshop @backofbeyondbooks has WICKED cake too).

BBC Four - State of Happiness, Series 1, Treasure Hunt, There is no oil in the North Sea An American oil executive is sent to Stavanger in Norway to close down operations.

Late to the party but loving how thoughtfully #tTheStateofHappiness
deals with both the crudeness and complexity of work
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Thanks to my @cebcambridge.bsky.social colleagues for the invitation and lively debate.

More information in this free download

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A woman presents a chemical engineering diagram

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A woman addresses a lecture theatre

We were thrilled to welcome Professor of Process Safety and CEB alum Fiona Macleod back to CEB for our latest Bigger Picture Talk, which covered the lessons of the Bhopal disaster, 40 years on.

#ProcessSafety

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #Cambridge 

@chemicaldetective.bsky.social

What a fabulous job you’ve done @melaniecrawley.bsky.social - thank SO MUCH!

Its release day for LOSING CONTROL by Fiona Erskine!
#audiobook

What connects Teesside, England and Bhopal, India? Can DI Julie Cadell find the link before cyber-vengeance brings terror to Teesside?

🙏 @chemicaldetective.bsky.social & @wfhowes.bsky.social for trusting me with this title!

Self publishing - What's the cost of taking control? 100% of nothing is nothing

Continuing my substack musings on self-publishing, I make the mistakes so you don't have to.
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