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Science journalist and copy editor at ScienceAlert. Attempted author. Obsessive Simpsons collector.
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Our bnb for this wedding has a cinema room, so we're making good use of it

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My Switch 2 and Lego Krusty Burger set both arrived, just before a long weekend - the first with absolutely no plans in like, 6 months.

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Finally "finished" Blue Prince on day 36! Although I still have 6 envelopes to find, and gotta crack into the grotto, and drain the reservoir...

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I don't know if I have anyone in the children's book world on here, but had a great day at #kidlitvic2025 conference. Super interesting insights into the industry that I had no idea about, and inspiring feedback on my manuscript from some publishers

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

I don't get to write as much in my new role, but when I do, it's the real hard-hitting stuff. www.sciencealert.com/sexual-activ...

submitted 25 days ago • 2 comments

I'm housesitting for my brother and his parrot keeps mimicking the Facebook Messenger ringtone when I leave the room

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

Dammit Blue Prince, you got me good. I figured out the secret of the drawings. I have all 4 permanent add-ons. I solved the chess mystery. I've never lost at a parlor game or dartboard. But I finally get to the antechamber and... I guess I should've expected that not to be it

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

As expected, Blue Prince is extremely my jam. I don't care that everybody else has moved on

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

I fear we're entering a food gift arms race with the new neighbours. We gave them some cake to thank them for the fish curry a few weeks ago, but they instantly fired back with chicken soup and chocolate rum balls.

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