Marcia Hutchinson

@Marciathewriter

Novelist, former lawyer and fitness instructor. I dance therefore I am.

Manchester, England

Joined September 2020

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jan 18

My solo debut The Mercy Step will be published by Cassava Republic on 22.07.25 thebookseller.com/rights/cassava…

Marciathewriter's tweet card. Cassava Republic has snapped up an 'incredible debut' set in 1960s Bradford from Marcia Hutchinson.

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Kate Griffin@KateAGriffin · Jun 12

Just popping in here to say that @Marciathewriter and I are consistently BLOWN AWAY by reactions to our co-written novel #TheBlackbirdsofStGiles both here 🇬🇧and now in the USA 🇺🇸 And we love both covers!

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 22

We’re so excited for the publication of @Marciathewriter’s debut The Mercy Step out with @CassavaRepublic When you inevitably fall in love with Mercy Hanson, check out Marcia’s short story in this year’s Blue Press for a slice of life with this extraordinary character

MMarcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 22

My debut solo novel The Mercy Step is out today 🎉 It's a tragi-comic coming of age story starting at year zero. #debutnovel #TheMercyStep #debutauthor #booktok #bookstagram #blackauthors

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 22

It's been an amazing day I'm exhausted but happy The Mercy Step is out in the world #Debutnovel #TheMercyStep #Blackwriters #Blackhistory

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 22

My debut solo novel The Mercy Step is out today 🎉 It's a tragi-comic coming of age story starting at year zero. #debutnovel #TheMercyStep #debutauthor #booktok #bookstagram #blackauthors

Marciathewriter's tweet image. My debut solo novel The Mercy Step is out today 🎉

It's a tragi-comic coming of age story starting at year zero.

#debutnovel #TheMercyStep #debutauthor #booktok #bookstagram #blackauthors

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Kate Griffin@KateAGriffin · Jul 22

Huge congratulations to my pal @Marciathewriter whose wonderful solo debut #TheMercyStep is published by @CassavaRepublic today! Little Mercy is a character you’ll take to heart!!!

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 18

Interview with Pete Mills on whole radio. Scroll to one hour 44 minutes #TheMercyStep #DebutFiction #DebutNovel #WindrushGeneration player.autopod.xyz/956727

Marciathewriter's tweet card. 10:00 Fri 18 Jul

Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 18

Just 4 days until The Mercy Step is published but today you can hear excerpts on the Forthwrite Podcast #TheMercyStep #Debutnovel #Blackbooks open.spotify.com/episode/4STyHx…

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Deepa Bose (she/her)@deepamusafir1 · Jul 16

What a delightful confection of a book! Absolutely loved it. I devoured it, together with far more "iced cream" than is good for me. @LauraSRobinson why didn't you put a health warning on the cover?!

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Blue Press@bluepresslit · Jul 15

We are so delighted to announce that the second issue of Blue Press will be released in 2 weeks, on the 31st of July We could not be more excited to publish work from the following debut authors:

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Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷@MichaelRosenYes · Jul 13

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 12

The audio book (narrated by none other than yours truly) lands on 22nd July. Get yourself in The Mercy Step mood by listening to my Mercy playlist. rb.gy/xomn39 #TheMercyStep #blackwriters #Debutfiction #northernwriters #audiobooks

Marciathewriter's tweet image. The audio book (narrated by none other than yours truly) lands on 22nd July. Get yourself in The Mercy Step mood by listening to my Mercy playlist. rb.gy/xomn39

#TheMercyStep
#blackwriters
#Debutfiction
#northernwriters
#audiobooks

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Jacqueline (Jacqui) Mckenzie@JacquiMckenzie6 · Jul 9

The Notting Hill Carnival might have been saved for 2025 due to additional funding provided by the office of the Mayor of London, and two councils, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster for security. But the news that Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, refused…

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 5

Wonderful afternoon with my besties at the National Garden Scheme. Eight lovely gardens in Fallowfield tea and tasty cake at the last one. Perfect. findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45766/c… #NationalGardenScheme #writerscommunity #besties #TheMercyStep #Blackwriters #Debutauthors

Marciathewriter's tweet image. Wonderful afternoon with my besties at the National Garden Scheme. Eight lovely gardens in Fallowfield tea and tasty cake at the last one. Perfect.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45766/c…

#NationalGardenScheme
#writerscommunity
#besties
#TheMercyStep
#Blackwriters
#Debutauthors

Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 4

The kids are alright! How to fantastic time on Monday at @BradfordLitFest . It's been well over a decade since I did a school's event. Forgot how fabulous it can be when kids are excited about your work. They loved #TheMercyStep presentation #Bradford2025

Marciathewriter's tweet image. The kids are alright! How to fantastic time on Monday at @BradfordLitFest . It's been well over a decade since I did a school's event. Forgot how fabulous it can be when kids are excited about your work. They loved #TheMercyStep presentation #Bradford2025

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New Writing North@NewWritingNorth · Jul 2

Win a copy of The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson! To enter our giveaway, leave a comment telling us what you're currently reading, using #NorthernBookshelf and #TheMercyStep. We'll draw winners on Friday 11 July 📚

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 1

Full on Bradford takeover of BBC R4 Front Row tonight @nickahad presenting @Saimamir_author @BradfordLitFest @bradford2025 Had to hotfoot there it from the gym straight after teaching a Zumba class, hence the outfit! #themercystep #blackbooks #bookstagrambbc #blackauthors

Marciathewriter's tweet image. Full on Bradford takeover of BBC R4 Front Row tonight @nickahad presenting @Saimamir_author @BradfordLitFest
@bradford2025
Had to hotfoot there it from the gym straight after teaching a Zumba class, hence the outfit!
#themercystep
#blackbooks
#bookstagrambbc
#blackauthors

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jul 1

I'm a guest on Front Row Radio 4, from 7:15 pm today. Along with fellow Bradfordian author Saima Mir. #FrontRow #TheMercyStep #DebutAuthor #booksbooksbooks

Marciathewriter's tweet image. I'm a guest on Front Row Radio 4, from 7:15 pm today. Along with fellow Bradfordian author Saima Mir.

#FrontRow
#TheMercyStep
#DebutAuthor
#booksbooksbooks

Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jun 27

I am reliably informed that they are sitting on plumped velvet cushions at the @bradfordlitfest Festival Hub Waterstones Shop ready for signing after the Writing The North Event. bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/writing-… #BookTour #TheMercyStep #Debutnovel

Marciathewriter's tweet image. I am reliably informed that they are sitting on plumped velvet cushions at the @bradfordlitfest Festival Hub Waterstones Shop ready for signing after the Writing The North Event.

bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/writing-…

#BookTour
#TheMercyStep
#Debutnovel

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Big Red Celt@BigRedCeltTT · Jun 9

While people point out Greta was on the ship, it needs to be screamed louder that there was also a member of the European Union’s Parliament aboard: Rima Hassan Israel just kidnapped a foreign government official in international waters on humanitarian aid to a sovereign people.

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Marcia Hutchinson@Marciathewriter · Jun 4

And The Mercy Step book tour is finally on. Hopefully you'll find a stop near you - if not tell me where your local bookshop is and I'll get in touch. #booktour #bookstagramuk #Booksofinstagram #Bookish #bookworm #booksbooksbooks #blackbooktok #debutauthor #bookevents

Marciathewriter's tweet image. And The Mercy Step book tour is finally on.
Hopefully you'll find a stop near you - if not tell me where your local bookshop is and I'll get in touch.

#booktour
#bookstagramuk
#Booksofinstagram
#Bookish
#bookworm
#booksbooksbooks
#blackbooktok
#debutauthor
#bookevents

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