Winner of the 2026 Walter Scott prize for 'The Matchbox Girl' (about Dr Asperger) published by Bloomsbury Books in 2025. Rep'd by Eleanor Birne at Rogers, Coleridge, White. Oxford University whistleblower. Active member of Just Stop Oil.https://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mugvi424ds2rThank you so much! [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 07:28 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugvi424ds2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mqvxpwvvwk2wWill be @hatchards.bsky.social in Piccadilly on Weds 22 July (this week) with Rachel Seiffert and Angela Findlay. 'The Matchbox Girl' @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social and 'Once the Deed is Done' (Virago) both recognised by @walterscottprize.bsky.social https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alice-jolly-and-rachel-seiffert-at-hatchards-piccadilly-tickets-1990693524921?aff=oddtdtcreator18 Jul 2026 09:37 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqvxpwvvwk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mqjmosdefc2tThanks @writersreview.bsky.social 3 amazing novels plus equally interesting memoir. Have we heard enough about WW2? No. The true significance of what happened may only be starting to become clear now. Time to ditch the heroes and villains and dig deep into how collaboration and complicity operate. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Jul 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjmosdefc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mqgqh5z3n22pI am seeing more and more stories of this kind and I am cheering all of the way. Time to acknowledge that mainstream publishing is no longer interested in literary fiction - and the small presses are doing a great job of taking up the challenge. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jul 2026 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgqh5z3n22phttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mpt4r6qzfs2jWhy not? Because they stole the work of millions of writers and paid nothing for it ....... but by all means do cosy up to the people who will put you out of work ..... why not? [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jul 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpt4r6qzfs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mpspmyimqs23Writers are so grateful for her support of Beeban Kidron in the fight against generative AI. Publishers and agents are not supporting writers but she cares and takes action. THANK YOU! [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jul 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpspmyimqs23https://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mpspg7vopk23Thanks so much @lindasbookbag.bsky.social Linda was very supportive and kind to me when no-one else wanted to know! I don't forget! [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jul 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpspg7vopk23https://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3moxpxsvoek2aSuch a painful and brilliant book. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jun 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxpxsvoek2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mov62ko7xs2vI gave up on it ....... [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Jun 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov62ko7xs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3moukizvuv22vMany thanks to everyone who has sent messages and shared info. Very exciting that 'The Matchbox Girl' @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social won @walterscottprize.bsky.social Many thanks to the judges and to Abbotsford (the home of WALTER SCOTT).22 Jun 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3moukizvuv22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mosplercsk2fThank you! [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jun 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosplercsk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mnetzifqxk2yReminder: Event at Leeds Central Library this Sat 6 June at 13.00 with me and @nicholasroyle.bsky.social and Naomi Booth. The Art of the Short Story. Hope to see you there. https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/events/the-art-of-the-short-story-with-alice-jolly-naomi-booth-and-nicholas-royle03 Jun 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnetzifqxk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mmoy74mb3k2tThis is an amazing novel. So moving, accurate and elegant. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 May 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmoy74mb3k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mmdzbcwvss2gMany, many years ago Agnes Owens taught me on the first ever Arvon course I attended. I was sick all week because I was so nervous ..... She was so warm and generous and encouraging. I love her work and I owe her for her kindness to me at that time. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 May 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmdzbcwvss2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3mmc6a3q53s27Will be speaking at Leeds Central Library about the short story with Naomi Booth and @nicholasroyle.bsky.social chaired by @stuhennigan.bsky.social on Sat 6 June 1-3. Tickets below. Hope to see you there. https://www.ticketsource.com/leedslibraryevents/the-art-of-the-short-story-with-alice-jolly-naomi-booth-and-nicholas-royle/e-grpgzp?utm_medium=culturehosts&utm_source=Leeds+City+Council+Developers&utm_campaign=The+Art+of+the+Short+Story+with+Alice+Jolly%2C+Naomi+Booth+and+Nicholas+Royle20 May 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmc6a3q53s27https://bsky.app/profile/alicejolly.bsky.social/post/3ml67oavv6c2qReminder: tomorrow at 7.30 pm at the Painswick Centre. @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @walterscottprize.bsky.social https://www.firstthursdaypainswick.co.uk/event-details-registration/the-matchbox-girl-by-alice-jolly06 May 2026 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:piekknewx6gfa7kt4yrtmptr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml67oavv6c2q