Andrew Hook

Andrew Hook

@andrewhook.bsky.social

Short story writer, punk, surrealist, sometime novelist www.andrew-hook.com

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Andrew Hook
@andrewhook.bsky.social

Tomorrow I'm heading to Bury St Edmunds (I didn't even know he was dead!) to moderate this conversation about Marilyn Monroe. Tickets still remaining, I believe. @burylitfest.bsky.social www.burylitfest.co.uk/product-page...

burylitfest.co.ukMarilyn Monroe: Fact & Fiction | 12:30 Sun 11 Oct | UMH | Bury St Eds Lit FestShe was perhaps the most photographed woman of the twentieth century - and perhaps the most misunderstood. Marilyn Monroe has inspired countless novels, biographies and films, but the real woman behind the myth remains elusive, contradictory and endlessly compelling. Two authors - one writing from a fictional perspective, one from a biographical - bring their very different takes on Marilyn's dazzling and tragic life to this richly illuminating conversation. Moderated by authorAndrew Hook - whose work has also used Marylin’s life as inspiration, Julie Owen Moylan and Andrew Wilson ask: who was the real Norma Jean, really? And why does the dazzling life of Marylin Monroe still capture our imagination? Format: Interview & Q&AThemes: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Adults, History, Book ClubAccess: Live Captioning Julie Owen Moylan Books: Elizabeth & Marilyn, Circus of Mirrors, That Green Eyed Girl, 73 Dove StreetJulie Owen Moylan is the author of four novels: That Green Eyed Girl, 73 Dove Street, Circus of Mirrors and her latest work Elizabeth & Marilyn. Her writing and short stories have appeared in a variety of publications including Sunday Express, The Independent, New Welsh Review and Good Housekeeping. She has a Masters in Filmmaking and an additional qualification in Creative Writing & English Literature. Julie is an alumna of the Faber Academy.Julie can be found on Substack @JulieOwenMoylan and her website: JulieOwenMoylan.com Andrew Wilson Books: I Wanna Be Loved By You - Marilyn Monroe, A Life In 100 Takes, Beautiful Shadow - A Life Of Patricia Highsmith, Four Agatha Christie Novels: A Talent For Murder, A Different Kind Of Evil, Death In A Desert Land, I Saw Him Die,Andrew Wilson is a biographer, novelist and journalist. His latest book is I WANNA BE LOVED BY YOU - MARILYN MONROE, A LIFE IN 100 TAKES. He has written biographies of Patricia Highsmith, Sylvia Plath, Alexander McQueen, the survivors of the Titanic, and a series of crime novels featuring Agatha Christie as sleuth. Andrew Hook Books: Somnabulant Hearts, Candescent BloomsAndrew Hook is a Norwich-based writer who usually works in the short form. His short story collection, “Candescent Blooms” (Salt Publishing) received a 5 star review in The Telegraph. His most recent collection, “Somnambulant Hearts” (Black Shuck Books) was published in June. Find him at www.andrew-hook.com
Andrew Hook
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I'm delighted to announce that my short story collection, "Tokens of Grief", will be published by PS Publishing in 2027. These uncanny stories revolve around themes of grief and were written cathartically following my father's death in 2026, so I'm very pleased that this collection has found a home.

Andrew Hook
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New short story, "Weather Reports", can be read online @saltpublishing.com in their House magazine. My story riffs off Jacques Demy's 1964 film, "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", but you don't need to know the film to appreciate the story. Enjoy! www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/house-...

saltpublishing.comWeather Reportsby Andrew Hook You shouldn’t spend all your money on a real expensive straightjacket —Shep Gordon November The average temperature will be 8°C with a high of 10 and a low of 7. Generally cloudy, most ...
Andrew Hook
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Delighted to announce that my short film, "Armadillotown", is a nominee in the Experimental category at the London Night Film awards. Many thanks to @london.nff for including it in their selection. Awards take place on the 22nd October at Everyman King’s Cross 14–18 Handyside Street, London N1C 4DN.

Andrew Hook
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Tickets are now available for the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival in October, including this "Marilyn Monroe: Fact & Fiction" event, moderated by yours truly. Check it out! #marilynmonroe www.burylitfest.co.uk/product-page...

burylitfest.co.ukMarilyn Monroe: Fact & Fiction | 12:30 Sun 11 Oct | UMH | Bury St Eds Lit FestShe was perhaps the most photographed woman of the twentieth century - and perhaps the most misunderstood. Marilyn Monroe has inspired countless novels, biographies and films, but the real woman behin...
Andrew Hook
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Yesterday I attended the brilliant SykeHouse Film and Writer’s Festival where my short film, "Armadillotown", not only premiered and was well-received, but which later went on to win in the Best Experimental Short Film category. It was an absolute blast! Thanks to Dave Jeffery for the photo.

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If, When, Never is a story that leavens its horrors with wisdom and thought, leaving you in a deeper place than you were when you started. - Nathan Ballingrud Our new imprint, The Infidelities, spotlights some of our favourite writers. www.salopress.com ✨️ & yes, we're open to submissions ✨️

Andrew Hook
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For those who have been asking if the film "Union City" is available to stream (in connection with my book on the film, of course), then I've been advised it's currently available here: rarefilmm.com/2018/10/unio... And then buy my book :)

rarefilmm.comUnion City (1980)Guilty paranoia in a gritty 1950's industrial town. An accountant, living a repressed life, becomes so obsessed with the person who is stealing his morning milk that he commits an act of irrational vi...
Andrew Hook
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Salò Press are now publishing short stories under a new imprint named Infidelities (with poetry distinct under the Flirtations imprint). The first five are up for pre-orders (including my short story, The Good Men), available individually or in a bundle. Check out the link: www.salopress.com/store/

Andrew Hook
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For those who missed the unboxing yesterday, my copies of "Union City" arrived. It's truly a beautiful book! It's not only about a film, but about filmmaking itself. I hope those who read it enjoy it! #blondie #deborahharry #unioncity

Andrew Hook
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I was one of the judges for the 2025 Otherwise Awards and we've now reached our decision over the winner, the honour list, and the longlist. It was really interesting whittling down the 161 considered works to this number. Some great reads here!

Eugen Bacon@genni.bsky.social

Congrats to @silviapark.bsky.social, winner of the Otherwise Award for LUMINOUS by @simonandschuster.bsky.social! 🍾🥳 Congrats to the honor list, longlist + thanks to fellow jurors, @kiburabooks.bsky.social, @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social. @otherwiseaward.org otherwiseaward.org/2026/03/anno...

otherwiseaward.orgAnnouncing the 2025 Otherwise Award winner! « Otherwise AwardThe Otherwise Award is pleased to announce one winner for the 2025 Award: Luminous, by Silvia Park. We’re also announcing an Honor List and a Long List.