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heathermmcd.bsky.social
Publisher at 404 Ink. PR Manager at the Terry Pratchett Estate. Running Good Omens HQ. Graphic novels at One Shot Studios. Professional dork. heathermcdaid.com
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make it stopppppppppp

submitted 10 days ago • 43 comments

We're finalists!

submitted 7 days ago • 2 comments

404 Ink is a Small Press of the Year finalist again at the British Book Awards! I am tired and stressed and run into the ground at the moment but this is nice :)

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

Important update from the Pratchett estate about the Good Omens graphic novel. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dun...

submitted 27 days ago • 56 comments

Fragile Animals dubbed "feral" which we'd agree with. "Laced with bisexual longing and mommy issues, It’s a queer literary novel you simply must add to your TBR." thenerddaily.com/lucy-rose-au...

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

Sneaky little cover reveal: here's @carriem.co.uk's Small Town Joy: From Glam Rock to Hyperpop: How Queer Music Changed the Sound of Scotland! We love the cassette tape look, all thanks to Kara McHale: www.karamchale.co.uk Pre-order your copy now, coming in April: www.404ink.com/store/p/smal...

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

An update. The Good Omens graphic novel Kickstarter and PledgeManager is now an entity fully run by, and financially tied to, the Terry Pratchett Estate. Read more: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dun...

submitted 27 days ago • 19 comments

This is a good interview. It’s nice to be part of the same book family (we’re both published by @404ink.bsky.social - www.404ink.com/store/p/vict...). Gutted I can’t make it along to pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/winter-words... :(

submitted 32 days ago • 2 comments

today’s vibe.

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

in retrospect I think it may have been a mistake to make the work machine and the procrastination machine be the same machine

submitted 31 days ago • 30 comments

‘Our industry should be appalled’: Brassic creator laments lack of working class people in TV and film

submitted 31 days ago • 15 comments

It’s all about food baby 💋 www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

always a good day to buy your next read from an independent bookstore or borrow it from the library

submitted 33 days ago • 15 comments

Without downloading new pics, where are you mentally

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Happy publication day to Fierce Salvage! Curious and provocative, sometimes domestic, sometimes otherworldly, this collection is a snapshot of Scotland’s queer community and LGBTI+ writing scene, and captures the variety of experiences that bind the community together. www.404ink.com/store/p/fier...

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

Hello Bluesky 👋 I figure I should introduce myself and try (re)find my people! I work with @terrypratchett.bsky.social and run @goodomenshq.bsky.social for the Estate, as well as all their accounts. So, follow me for all things #TerryPratchett and #GoodOmens! (And follow the Estate accounts!)

submitted 92 days ago • 7 comments

Giving Bluesky another try so hello. This is me. All things books, publishing, Pratchett and Good Omens. 👋

submitted 34 days ago • 11 comments

The new modern classics — the nation’s favourite 20th century novels | via @thetimes.com, featuring @terryandrob.bsky.social. The Colour of Magic is #47 and Good Omens is #12. www.thetimes.com/article/54b9...

submitted 72 days ago • 5 comments

Comics Gig: I'm looking for a colourist with depth in a digitally painted style for a new project. Any shoutouts and recs much appreciated as I widen my search.

submitted 84 days ago • 16 comments

For fans of @alancumming.bsky.social & @forbesmasson.bsky.social, buy their Kelvinside Compendium before Dec 16th and get a FREE signed Xmas card! We'd say perfect stocking filler but it's a big book, you'll need a massive stocking... www.404ink.com/store/p/vict...

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

"This is a make-or-break moment for arts and culture in Scotland. Artists and organisations have been pushed to the brink due to unsustainable funding pressures and uncertainty that must be remedied now." – CFTA director @jackgamble.bsky.social in The Scotsman today www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

Our usual Black Friday deal is back: one book for the price of one! Support small companies and treat yourself to good books! 404ink.com/shop

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

'mon @forbesmasson.bsky.social & @alancumming.bsky.social! list.co.uk/news/46005/t...

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

"To back assisted dying is to choose life. Terry’s dying wish was for people to have some choice about when they come face-to-face with death. That’s why we talked so much about dying instead of watching otters." www.independent.co.uk/voices/terry...

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

It's not mentioned in the story (though it's being very diligently read in the photo!), but a story from Mayhem & Death that we published back in 2018, from our own @helenmcclory.bsky.social, has been selected for this updated reading list! news.stv.tv/scotland/sqa...

submitted 91 days ago • 1 comment

Hello Bluesky 👋 I figure I should introduce myself and try (re)find my people! I work with @terrypratchett.bsky.social and run @goodomenshq.bsky.social for the Estate, as well as all their accounts. So, follow me for all things #TerryPratchett and #GoodOmens! (And follow the Estate accounts!)

submitted 92 days ago • 7 comments

it’s #BookWeekScotland! 💙📚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 here are some of my favourite Scottish novels, arranged from cool to warm colours 💙🧡💛 also, here’s a mini #bookstack from my favourite Scottish publisher, @404ink.bsky.social

submitted 99 days ago • 8 comments

We are thrilled to announce that Sir Terry Pratchett’s NIGHT WATCH is set to become a Penguin Classic, publishing in April 2025. terrypratchett.com/news/terry-p...

submitted 118 days ago • 6 comments