Joanne Harris
@joannechocolat
Writer. Yes, that one. (she/they)
What a lovely birthday present from my brilliant husband, K. Thank you to Anna at Floris for helping me create it - and yes, it smells gorgeous…
Hannah Snell (1723–1792) was a British woman who disguised herself as a man and became a soldier. #CelebratingWomen
Looking forward to taking part in this lovely event at the Henley Festival in October. Tickets live at: www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/whats-on/?da...
Lucy Walker (1836–1916) was a British mountaineer and the first woman to climb the Matterhorn (Walker, top left). #CelebratingWomen
In the post today: a big box of tip-in sheets for the upcoming book, ready to be signed and sent to independent bookshops…
Emilie du Chatelet (1706 – 1749) Gabrielle-Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, the daughter of the French court’s chief of protocol, married the marquis du Chatelet in 1725. She lived the life of a courtier and bore three children. #CelebratingWomen
Anyone know who this little guy is? His song is quite persistent… @levparikian.bsky.social
Mary Jane Seacole (1805 – 1881) was a British-Jamaican business woman and nurse who set up the British Hotel behind the lines during the Crimean War. #CelebratingWomen
Hot day in the Houses of Parliament, talking about literacy, libraries, copyright and Dr Who at the All Party Writers’ Group Summer Drinks Reception…
Tille Amal (approx: 1800 -1869) was a popular dancer and entertainer, celebrated throughout Europe. #CelebratingWomen
Aloha Wanderwell (1906 – 1996) was a Canadian explorer, author, filmmaker, and aviatrix. #CelebratingWomen
Maya Deren (1917 – 1961), was a Ukrainian-born American experimental filmmaker and important promoter of the avant-garde in the 1940s and 1950s. Deren was also a choreographer, dancer, film theorist, poet, lecturer, writer, and photographer. #CelebratingWomen
Frances Burney (1752 – 1840) was an English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright. The third of her mother's six children, she was self-educated and began writing what she called her "scribblings" at the age of ten. #CelebratingWomen
She was probably brought up at court and, after she adopted the monastic life, she still retained her love of hawking, hunting and fishing, and her passion for field sports.
Ellen Neel (1916–1966) was a Kwakwaka'wakw artist woodcarver and is the first woman known to have professionally carved totem poles. #CelebratingWomen
Marie Selika Williams (c. 1849 – 1937) was an American coloratura soprano. She was the first Black artist to perform in the White House. From 1882 to 1885 she performed across Europe with her husband, giving a concert in St James's Hall, London, for Queen Victoria in 1883. #CelebratingWomen
Sarah Forbes Bonetta (1843 – 1880) was the ward and goddaughter of Queen Victoria. Born Aina or Ina, she was a royal daughter of the Yoruba people in West Africa. As a child, she was orphaned during a war with Dahomey, and was later enslaved by King Ghezo of Dahomey. #CelebratingWomen
You’d think a church would be cool, wouldn’t you? You’d be wrong… 😂Thanks to Gillian for inviting us, and to everyone who came! #Storytime
Emma Livry (1842-1863): a famous French ballerina of the Belle Epoque, she died, aged only 20 years old, from burns incurred during rehearsal when her dress caught fire on a gaslight. #CelebratingWomen