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Only a couple of days left on Dead Ink's Eden Book Society Kickstarter, and things are getting serious. Less than £5k to go before they add another two books! If you haven't backed it already, consider doing it now. Full details below - get backing! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...

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New #StrongMessageHere is up on #BBCSounds and indeed everywhere. Special guest Stewart Lee and I discuss politicians telling jokes and making TikTok videos attacking ‘weird Turkish barbers.’

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A quick bit of editing before the 1st cup of tea this morning & the new draft ended up shorter, but better. Now it's time for that cuppa. Might even go for a fancy mug.

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It is Friday and we are on Bandcamp though it isn’t #bandcampfriday - despite that I would love you to buy the album of music and poetry created with my friend @racheltaylorbeales.bsky.social normallyweirdassociates.bandcamp.com/album/weirdl...

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Did you know I have a podcast? Series 5 of The Ghost Story Book Club is coming autumn 2025!

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New Instagram post: 5 Things You Need to Do if You Want to Write a Novel www.instagram.com/p/DKkK6LhqtN...

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Fathers’ Day is coming and I’ve got Ladybird Books For Grown Ups on sale to cover all interests, and also a few weird ones that are just great. Happy to personalise and graffiti as desired. www.gralefrit.co.uk/shop.html

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My heart is full of joy to see my books in such august company!

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Book news - out now are Bee Speaker (Dogs of War book 3) and also the US edition of Shroud.

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The colony on Mars responds to a distress call from their old long-abandoned home on Earth... The Bee Speaker by @aptshadow.bsky.social is out today!

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Hi, I'm Stephanie (call me Steph) Ellis, writer of dark fiction & poetry. June goal: complete 1st draft of new folk horror, Harrowfield. Currently at 48000 words. (Also finish cover for alt history cosy murder mystery, Twiggy Voo - so not horror!) #HorrorWritersChat

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I remain a bit confused by why Normally Weird has had the least media interest of any book I’ve written when I know it is the best and most useful book I’ve written - not annoyed, just wondering - and the plus side is the best reader reaction yet

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AT LAST! My hot take on the comely sexbots of 1976. (Believe me, it's more pressing and contemporary than you think.) Thoughts on technology, consent and AI. joelmorris.substack.com/p/are-we-the...

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Preorder the stellar SFF collection Echoes and Embers by Bram Stoker award finalist @pedroiniguez.bsky.social! Releasing July 15. Thank you to @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social for the review quote. #books #sciencefiction #Fantasy #ComingSoon

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The Society of Authors has some great downloadable guides for authors at all stages of their careers. societyofauthors.org/resource/aut...

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Okay. After some decent sleep (which makes a change for a Sunday night), I think I might've started to figure out how to kick some life into this new idea.

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19 pages of this very shaky 1st draft re-examined in the clear light of a non work day & there's something missing. It just feels flat. Not sure what the fix will be, but that's okay. That's what next week is for. (It's on the schedule for one step forward.)

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As our slate is full through to 2027, Stars and Sabers is now closed to submission for standalone author works until further notice. www.starsandsabers.com/2025/06/01/c...

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Available now on NetGalley: The Nga'phandileh Whisperer by Eugen Bacon @genni.bsky.social. www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

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Signed a fresh batch of THE DEAD OF SUMMER

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If you can't make the Artist Talk/ Walk Thru, the Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat: 2-8, Sun 12-6. The show is up till June 22. All 4 women showing there have created unusual and fabulous pieces. Don't miss it!! #dtlaartwalk

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Normally Weird Associates albums at @bandcamp.com NOW poems about outsiders and triumphing over adversity and @scala normallyweirdassociates.bandcamp.com/album/weirdl...

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Oh, Disenchantment. I'd forgotten how funny you are.

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It's the last day of May, and that means my free monthly email newsletter will be going out tomorrow with updates on forthcoming books and events. Make sure you don't miss out: gareths-newsletter.ghost.io

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Heath Wood barrow cemetery in Derbyshire is an unusual site. It is the only known Scandinavian cremation site in the British Isles. The remains of 59 barrows were found, alongside evidence of ritual. One theory states that the site is the war cemetery of the Great Heathen Army. #History #Vikings

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This new version of an idea for a longer story that simply will not leave me alone is really starting to feel promising. I just need to hold back the nerves & get a draft written now.

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Includes a lovely write-up for EARWORM! Thank you Alasdair!

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Realised I've been so busy making the show that I hadn’t checked our stats in quite a while... And wow! Shadows at the Door has reached 650,000 downloads! Huge thanks to everyone who’ve listened and supported us! You make it all worth it! Here's to many more🫡

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As I finish my ‘weird’ book by @robinince.bsky.social on the metro, (I have been reading a book club book in between) I think how much of the book has resonated with me. Diagnosed #ADHD a year & #autism a month, I feel much more at home in myself. I know now why I didn’t fit in since childhood, why

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Ah, Susan Price has written about her story 'Foxgloves' appearing in THE DEAD OF SUMMER. Well happy. authorselectric.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...

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Really looking forward to doing Edge-Lit in Derby again this year! Always a great day, filled with panels, workshops and launches. Highly recommend it if you haven't been!

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Some preorder links for my forthcoming novel JITTERBUG are live. More details here: www.garethlpowell.com/jitterbug/

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Williamson’s Tunnels and the heritage centre were obviously a massive part/influence for our Flux series of Doctor Who. Would be amazing if the Who community shared this appeal widely and/or were able to help before this looming deadline. See below and please RT!

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"We had sensed this need for greater diversity in the ecosystem" Editors of @goldsf.bsky.social - @unamccormack.bsky.social and Paul March-Russell - on why they started a feminist sci-fi imprint, who they want to read proposals from and where the project is going! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvhL...

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The perfect podcast for a book geek who had to drag himself back to work after a 3 day weekend.

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So that sci fi experiment thing is still going on &, you know what, I'm not hating it. It could be a start. (Hopefully)

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Just 2 more sleeps Boothby Graffoe & Antonio Forcione Live at The Old Woollen Leeds 28th May 8pm (Doors 7pm - it's a nice place for a drink.) To get tickets click here 👇 www.seetickets.com/tour/antonio... To brush up on your Wot Italian? click here👇 boothbygraffoe.bandcamp.com/album/wot-it...

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