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Mari Hannah

4 days

Bargain alert! Where Northumberland’s dark sky meets the land of the midnight sun. Black Fell ebook is on a #Kindle deal at 99p. No idea for how long, so grab it while you can. @OrionDeals

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

@MattHancock You’re not serious. As my mother lay dying in her care home, my family followed your ‘instruction’ not to visit. She died alone & was cremated alone. We stayed away to save lives, to protect carers. Irrespective of party politics you’ve lost the goodwill of all by defending DC.

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4 years

I don’t own a cat but every day this beauty waits for me in the foyer of my local hospital and makes me feel a little less sad, a little less stressed after visiting my mum. I’d love to take him home.

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4 years

My mum died yesterday. @notkatedaniels & I owe a debt of gratitude to the @CStrakerProject for their incredible devotion to duty & selflessness in making her final days as peaceful & painless as possible, each & every one of them a credit to their profession. #ClapForCarers

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2 years

Looks up to find cat on coffee table. I don’t have a cat.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

I was standing in Anne Lister’s bedroom at Shibden Hall this morning! #GentlemanJack

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

7 years

The #DaggerInTheLibrary is mine! Thank you to every reader and librarian who has helped me. This is for you too ... but I get to keep it!

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Totally overwhelmed by this fantastic news! Thanks so much @CapitalCrime1 & sponsors @AmazonPub ! 🎉 Thanks to my amazing team at @orionbooks , my wonderful editor @fpathak , & @oliagent for believing in me & @DCIKateDaniels . Thanks to everyone who voted for #WithoutATrace . ❤️

Capital Crime

@CapitalCrime1

4 years

The readers have voted, and the winner of the 2020 Amazon Publishing Readers' Awards Crime Book of the Year is... Without A Trace by @mariwriter @orionbooks @orion_crime Congratulations! Haven't read it it yet? Buy it here:

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

I’m speechless. Thanks for all the wonderful messages. You are the best. 😘 #DIVAAWARDS19

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

1 year

I was first published on this day in 2012. 🎉 To celebrate I’m giving away three signed copies of Stone & Oliver #1 . To win, follow & RT this link to book 4. Winners will be chosen at random at midday on Friday, April 14. #giveaway . ⁦ @orionbooks ⁩ ⁦ @orion_crime ⁩ ⁦

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

@lauraelizakay My partner and I have had that so many times, Laura. Raise your voice next time and say loudly that you’re in a rush to get into it. 😘

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Never in my lifetime has this quote from Harry Bosch meant so much: ‘EVERYBODY COUNTS OR NOBODY COUNTS.’ #StayAtHomeSaveLives

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

6 years

My son is getting married tomorrow! His two mums better get to bed. 🌈🎩👰🥂

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

Good morning from #Northumberland .

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

It’s a wrap! Stone and Oliver #3 is on its way for typesetting . . . I’m allowed a wee dance, right? 💃

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

8 years

It's official. @valmcdermid @ProfJoSharp Woohoo!

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

Huge congratulations @AnnCleeves for being honoured with an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list. What a way to start 2022! 🎉🥂

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

Sixteen years ago, I said ‘I do’ to Mo. Today we celebrated by getting soaked at #Amble .

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Living closer to the Scottish border than I do to London, I applaud the question from Stephen of Durham at this afternoon’s #Covid19UK briefing. ‘Should I follow the advice of First Minister for Scotland, @NicolaSturgeon or Downing Street? No brainer.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 months

Nice day for a drive … #Northumberland

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

As the partner of an ex-copper, my heart goes out to all police families today. During a national health crisis, with the R number precariously high, it’s impossible to keep 2m apart from those breaching the peace. Their loved ones will be beside themselves. Stay safe everyone.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

Sunlight on my favourite tree this evening is magical.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

When I interviewed @Connellybooks online in Nov 2020, I had to confess that I’d not seen #Bosch brought to life on screen. 😳 I’ve put that right, watching all 68 episodes straight off the belt. @welliver_titus and @madison_lintz stole my heart. What an absolute treat. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

My mum. 90 today and we’re unable to visit. 😢 Please tweet her a special birthday message and big applause for all the carers at @charlottestrake who are working hard to keep her safe. They’ll be thrilled.

ROBERT CARTER

@bobcartertw

4 years

Today is a milestone in my mothers life, congratulations to her on this special day. I'm sure she will be taken care of and celebrate the day the best way she can. It's a shame that we can't be with her but I'm sure the staff at Charlotte Straker House will make it a special.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

Nipped to the coast yesterday for a couple of hours away from my desk. Worth it just to see this.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

When I order @Tesco click & collect, I die a little. At checkout they give suggestions in case I forgot something. Snowballs is at the top of the list, my mum’s weekly treat. It shocks me to see them listed 6 weeks after she passed away. It’s the little things that get to you.😢

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

I HAVE BIG NEWS: Three more to @orionbooks to include #TheDescent - a #KateDaniels title - and two more #StoneAndOliver .

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

My village is open for business. Got a bit tearful when I saw this sign outside @ForumBooks ⁩. This afternoon, they invited me in to sign my entire backlist. ❤️📚 #shoplocal ⁦ @VisitCorbridge ⁩

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

@valmcdermid Oh, Val. Everyone knows what @RaithRovers means to you. Your stand on this sends such a strong message.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

7 months

New phone. Love the camera. #Amble

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

On this day last year, I lost my mum. The sun shone for us at the crematorium this afternoon. I love the book of remembrance. ❤️

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Mo and I are overwhelmed by all your kind and thoughtful messages. It feels like you put your arms around us when our family are unable to during the lockdown. We love you for it. You are all that's good on Twitter. Thank you. ❤️

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Wow! What brilliant news. I’m proud and thrilled to be nominated for Capital Crime ‘Crime Book of the Year’ Thank you so much @CapitalCrime1 ! ❤️

Capital Crime

@CapitalCrime1

4 years

CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR And the nominees are: Find Them Dead by @peterjamesuk Your House Will Pay by @stephycha Bryant & May - Oranges and Lemons by @Peculiar Without A Trace by @mariwriter Moonflower Murders by @AnthonyHorowitz Vote for your favourite:

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

07.10 #Northumberland

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

Have you seen the statistics on domestic abuse? Every woman’s scream is a potential violent death. Fuck off and visit your local refuge...

Allison Pearson

@AllisonPearson

5 years

We really need to name and shame the #Boris neighbours. Maybe record their blameless, unshouty lives and give the tape to a national newspaper. Anyone know who they are?

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

Heading home from a perfect day at the coast with ⁦ @notkatedaniels ⁩. Thirteen years ago today we finally got hitched after years of waiting for the law to recognise us as a couple. 🌈

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

My children disagree. Unlike you, they’ve been raised to respect people for who they are, not lie and spread such vile hatred. Shame on you. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Just watched today’s Downing Street briefing. Will anyone second me if I put forward Mr Tumble for the next Secretary of State for Education?

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Took myself off out for the day to a place where I can breathe fresh air and feel safe. #Northumberland

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

COVER REVEAL for the new Kate Daniels #withoutatrace , coming in March, paperback in July. Did you hear me scream? I love it! Thank you so much @fpathak @Tomas__Almeida @orionbooks @orion_crime

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

When you turn up the Aga without telling your missus. Me: ‘Sorry.’ Her: ‘You’re still going to eat it.’ Me: 😮 #thealternativecarrotcake

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Stop hiding behind ‘families’ Ann. We all know this is your own outdated, homophobic opinion. Shame on you. Bravo @bbcstrictly . 🏳️‍🌈

PinkNews

@PinkNews

4 years

Ann Widdecombe says 'families' don't want to watch a same-sex couple dance on Strictly Come Dancing and we are so, so tired

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

7 years

Huge thanks to readers & librarians who voted for me in the @the_cwa Dagger in the Library. Your support means everything. I'm thrilled.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

Book delivery! Thanks ⁦ @orionbooks ⁩ #TheScandal publishing on March 7.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

9 months

💥 Big news. Another fabulous cover. A @DCIKateDaniels thriller. Coming soon. Available for pre-order below.

Orion Crime

@orion_crime

9 months

COVER REVEAL ALERT 🚨 Feast your eyes on the cover of @mariwriter 's brilliant new DCI Kate Daniels thriller, #TheLongestGoodbye ! Coming January 2024. Pre-order your copy:

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

The only problem is I don’t have a cat.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

Snow on Christmas Eve! My day is made. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021! Thanks for all the support this year. #Northumberland .

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

Sent off book 14 to my fabulous editor @fpathak . It’s gin o’clock!

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

It’s official! @valmcdermid has been named as the final Special Guest for @TheakstonsCrime 2019 with a very special chair - who loves crime fiction as much as we do - Scotland’s First Minister @NicolaSturgeon . What more could we ask? #TheakstonsCrime

Theakstons Festival

@TheakstonsCrime

5 years

We're SO excited about our final Special Guest announcement - last but absolutely not least... Scotland’s First Minister and self-confessed bookworm @NicolaSturgeon will be joining the Queen of Crime herself @valmcdermid on stage at #TheakstonsCrime 2019!!

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

1 year

Freezing cold and a stiff wind blowing, but worth the walk. St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

1 year

Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen. The lovely folks at @panmacmillan are relaunching the first two books in the @DCIKateDaniels series today. #TheMurderWall #SettledBlood . @AMHeathLtd

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Shiny images for those of you who are landlocked. Enjoy. #Alnmouth

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

'Most red-blooded Englishmen head to one place on a Sunday afternoon – their local.’ Really, @JamieOliver ? What century are you in? Most guys I know are out with their families or watching their kids play footy - girls as well as boys.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

Too nice to stay home. I’m off out for a walk. #Northumberland

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

Never tire of driving on this road. #Bamburgh #Northumberland

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

6 years

Ever wondered how I met the woman who inspired my character @DCIKateDaniels ? It’s in the May issue of @DIVAmagazine - Europe’s leading mag for lesbian and bi women. Out now! 🌈

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

6 years

Before you criticise on social media, take a moment to consider that someone might be emerging from a trauma and trying to get their life back on an even keel. So unnecessary to snark at an accidental typo. It’s hurtful. Not me, before you ask. #BeNice

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

Thanks ⁦ @ForumBooks ⁩ for inviting me to kick off your #IndependentBookshopWeek signings. Your support for local authors is amazing. Now I’m off to ‘the bound’ Whitley Bay.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Messages of love and support have been streaming in all day. Again, thank you for your kind thoughts. They are helping Mo and I through this. You really are the best. ❤️

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

11 months

Drove to Bigton #Shetland this afternoon, and as we rounded the corner …

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

I’ve been published ten years today. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Set off with a goal to swim in the North Sea this morning. Decided against.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

I don’t own a cat.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Approaching Bamburgh.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

This grandma deserves a round of applause. 👏👏 #madewithlove

Julie Cordiner

@Julie_Cordiner

3 years

My granddaughter had homework to design a Christmas jumper, so I decided to recreate it. Her expression when she opened it was priceless! Happy Christmas everyone.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

Yesterday, I went to the coast to walk and think. My day began top left and ended bottom right when I caught #Bamburgh Castle from another POV as the sun went down. Need to frame that last one.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

10 months

.⁦ @AnnCleeves ⁩ received a standing ovation when ⁦ @StephLunch ⁩ announced the outstanding contribution to crime fiction award at #TheakstonsCrime tonight. Huge congratulations, Ann! Amazing achievement. 👏🏻👏🏻

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

I don’t have a new puppy. 🥺 My neighbour does. 😃 #MeetNell

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

In case you can’t get to the beach right now. #Northumberland

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 months

Thanks @valmcdermid for providing the @alnwickstory ✨magic ✨ at @AlnPlayhouse tonight. Great to chat with you about #PastLying . The audience loved it. Safe home. @ProfJoSharp ❤️

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Northumberland as peaceful as ever today.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

7 years

Excited to share the cover of my first @orionbooks title: #TheLost Stone & Oliver are on their way! @orion_crime

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

Thank you @HarrogateFest , @movley @sharoncanavar @valmcdermid Jane Gregory @MarkBillingham @NJCooper_crime @stevemosby @juliawisdom Helen Donkin and the festival team for everything. And @notkatedaniels for her love and support over the weekend. Roll on #TheakstonsCrime 2020.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

I’ve signed for the brilliant ⁦ @GoldsboroBooks ⁩ before but never from my kitchen. Go here if you want one. Thanks ⁦ @PavSafr ⁩ and ⁦ @DavidHHeadley ⁩ 😍

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

Seven years ago today, my debut #TheMurderWall was published. Thanks @oliagent , all at @BFLAgency , @AMHeathLtd , @panmacmillan , @orion_crime , @NewWritingNorth @TheakstonsCrime , bookshops, librarians, reviewers, bloggers & readers for all you do for me. It’s been quite a journey!

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

On my very last gig as #TheakstonsCrime reader-in-residence, I had a very special T-shirt on for the final #BigRead19 . @HarrogateFest @Connellybooks

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

What do I love about Northumberland? Everything.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

When you first set eyes on a new hardback! 🤩 I just love this cover. Thank you for the fabulous quote @LeeChildReacher and @lucefrederick of @orionbooks for sending.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

5 years

Am I allowed one fangirl moment? ⁦It was an absolute pleasure meeting ⁦ @JefferyDeaver ⁩ again and interviewing him at #TheakstonsCrime . What a writer! ⁦ @HarrogateFest ⁩

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

7 years

Great turnout for the #UniteForEurope march.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

1 year

Super excited to reveal the cover of BLACK FELL (Stone & Oliver 4) available for preorder now. Need a signed copy or special dedication. Choose @ForumBooks in the following link: #BlackFell @orionbooks @AMHeathLtd

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

I’m ridiculously excited about this display in Schiphol Airport. Thank you ⁦ @lsamsterdam ⁩! ⁦ @oliagent ⁩

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Love this time of year. You’re welcome.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

8 years

@valmcdermid @ProfJoSharp A great couple. A very special day. Love and laughter. Super, super friends and family. Wonderful to share in it.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Current view. A place to sit, think and plan book 14 with my silent writing partner, @notkatedaniels . Bliss. #Northumberland

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Hello April. Couldn’t sleep. Got up super early to write. So far I’ve watched the news, cried at the news, looked at Twitter, cried at Twitter, laughed at Twitter. Exhausted. 😴

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

2 years

It’s not every day a writing superstar holds up your book and pays you a compliment. Thanks so much @Beathhigh ! ❤️

Ian Rankin

@Beathhigh

2 years

Spent a rainy windswept afternoon cocooned in my hotel with this terrific police procedural by the inimitable @mariwriter - published soon!

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

@aciquestion You just haven’t found the right woman yet, Gemma.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

My debut was launched 9 yrs ago today at ⁦ @hexhambookfest ⁩ with ⁦ @nwnclaire ⁩ as chair. ⁦ @oliagent ⁩, ⁦ @WDBrookbond ⁩, ⁦ @ForumBooks ⁩, @litagent , friends, family & crime fiction readers were in support. I was terrified! Thanks for getting me through it.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

6 years

My first Orion title! Exciting book post two days ahead of publication. Thank you @orionbooks & @fpathak #TheLost

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@mariwriter

7 years

When the words won't come there's nothing quite like a late afternoon walk. #WhitleyBay .

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@mariwriter

4 years

#Northumberland sunset.

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@mariwriter

6 years

Never been to #Northumberland ? You’re missing out.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

View from ⁦ @ForumBooks ⁩ pulpit on the eve of publication of #HerLastRequest . If you’re quick you might find a signed copy.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Crossword clue: Toys for girls. 5 letters: D•••• Telescope? Won’t fit. Chemistry set? Too long. World Cup Football? Wrong. Introduction to engineering? No. Young entreprenuer? Sigh. Storyboard? Focus! 🤔I used to be a girl & this is REALLY hard. Twitter? #everydaysexism

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@mariwriter

3 years

Moody Northumberland sky. You’re welcome.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Morning walk. #November #Northumberland

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@mariwriter

2 years

Lovely late walk this afternoon.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

4 years

Having stuck my oar in to the DC debacle, I’m taking a break. Thanks for your messages. Every one of them is appreciated but I can’t move on if I continue to talk about this. 💕

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

3 years

@writercrow I could do with such publicity. On my next train journey I’m taking a deep fat fryer.

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Mari Hannah

@mariwriter

10 months

There are few crime novels that have made me sob at the end, but The Rising Tide was one of them. A skilfully crafted 10th Vera title set on Holy Island from @AnnCleeves . Do yourself a favour and treat yourself. I loved it. @panmacmillan

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