My first Regency novel Unladylike Lessons in Love is out today. Next to it I’m holding my first Georgette Heyer found in a secondhand bookstall as a teenager. Who knew it would be so important? As a brown writer of Indian origin what was my place in Regency fiction after all? 1)

In time for Valentine’s Day a gorgeous list from @GHmagazine. Mine is fun, steamy, often hilarious (can I say that, readers? 😍) & dives deep into complicated colonial histories. On a limited time £1.99 deal & 3rd comes out soon! Grab it before it’s gone

@zoewilliamson__ I am now desperate to do this

@Gerrythecynic I find that too! 🙈

My 12yo daughter had been asking for a ‘date night’ for her & me. So I surprised her with nachos & the shit hot production of Ballet Shoes at @NationalTheatre, which turned out to be funnier, wilder, & dare I say more feminist-leaning, fun & diverse than the original.

@PJSkinnerAuthor 🥳

@emreadsthebooks And also what is she sending and to whom?!

@EmmaOrchardB Noro is worst of the worst. But even regular flu completely knocked me out. Still don’t feel like my brain and body are up and running again

@emreadsthebooks Very nice!

@Author_PCorrell Perfect place to start ☺️

@gfpaterson Happy birthday! 🥳

@kpbooksnstuff 😘😂

@DameWritesalot 😘

@PeterCoxWriter Thank you!

@gfpaterson You too??

@ClareJanetMason that’s how I felt. They first said they can teach art but are not talented enough to be an artist. I said something reassuring about how it’s more to do with intention than talent. Then they said if you’re a successful artist you must be ignoring your kids 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

@rachkmc Oh no please, no phone calls. Who does phone calls any more? I only feel anxiety at having to do one

@EveAinsworth Yes this is it. The publishing industry seems to be supported by other industries that all prop up the same hyped people.