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Round-up of Reviews, Billy Waters Is Dancing
I’m going back over reviews that appeared over the summer: thanks so much to readers and reviewers for this amazing feedback and attention so far for Billy Waters Is Dancing. “A masterful piece of storytelling, in which the author ensures that the real Waters, and his talents, are entered into popular memory.” — Lizzie Rogers, BBC…
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Guest spot…History With Jackson
That was fun! Just been interviewed by @historywithjackson for his podcast, and I had a fab time. We talked about race, disability, music, Napoleonic wars, historic New York, London theatre, sailors, and celebrities… It’s wonderful to talk about #BillyWatersIsDancing @yalebooks_history @yalebooks with a fellow history geek 😊 Do have a listen when it’s out: 20/10/24🎧
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Oh my! I’m in Mslexia magazine…
Beyond thrilled to have Billy Waters Is Dancing (Yale) featured in the latest issue of Mslexia magazine. I’ve learnt so much from its articles over the years, this is a real honour!
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Book Launch Memories
It’s been 3 months since Billy Waters Is Dancing (Yale) was released in the UK, and 2 months since it was released in the US. It’s been a whirlwind: I’m grateful to every reader, reviewer, and everyone who has made this possible. Thank you for helping keep Billy Waters’ legacy alive. ♥️ To celebrate, here’s…
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Regency Odysseys: 1
Took flyer for my book #BillyWatersIsDancing @YaleBooks on tour to visit the fascinating @No1Museum in Bath’s Royal Crescent which tackles Bath’s historic links to the slave trade directly and with intelligence.
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Book Launch 11.06.24
Tuesday June 11, 6.30-8pm, Daunt Books Marylebone High St, is the launch of *Billy Waters is Dancing* (Yale). Booking details below, with a registration deadline of 31st May. Thrilled that we will have live music from the talented Clarke Camilleri, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, and Hamilton Gross. Do join us!
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Song From the Shadows…
Our Schools Resource ‘Billy Waters: Songs from the Shadows‘ is coming in Autumn 2024! This graphic novel & sonic resource will support teaching around marginalised peoples, migration, disability, & cultures of poverty & performance in the Age of Revolution. This project brings together new research by yours truly, with artwork by Selena Scott, historical pedagogy…
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Anniversary!
As we approach the anniversary of #BillyWaters’ death (March 21st) listen to how the dancing, fiddle-playing sensation of Regency London’s streets was undone by fame: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0fb2ppm
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Proofs!
Today I’m checking the proofs of #BillyWatersIsDancing – loving the fonts! The production team @YaleBooks have done a super job… but tell me what you think!
Mary L. Shannon 