Thanks to my friend @caroline-b.bsky.social for this recommendation. I,Moron by The Lovely Eggs #thelovelyeggs #imoron youtu.be/qQe5ahG_9OI?...

Are there any investigative journalists out there who'd like to pick up this story? @uk.theconversation.com @unherd.com @theguardian.com

Today Cull of the Wild is released in paperback ... and I would love you all to read it (or listen to it ... yes, I recorded the book!) - but if you already have, or just don't have time - could you consider spreading some love and support? hughwarwick.substack.com/p/paperback-... - thank you

This is a really good book. Well worth paying the cover price for.

If anyone else would like to buy one these direct from me (signed), please drop me a reply below and I'll let you know how. I have a load of them.

Horrified to see the mess that Unbound have created for authors and supporters. So was pleased to be able to order Tom Cox's latest novel directly from Tom @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social. I'm stunned and delighted at how quickly it's arrived so can happily recommend his books and customer service!

After being so shafted by Unbound, Tom Cox (one of my favourite authors - here @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social) is selling his books direct. Delighted to receive this beauty today (I only ordered it yesterday). Highly recommended for all fans of the weird, funny, rambling and surreal.

On their webpage they claim the new company Boundless have taken over the goodwill associated with Unbound. They’ll soon find out there’s very little of that 🤬

Pleased to be supporting Operation Owl run by UK National Wildlife Crime Unit, an initiative to raise the awareness of the role the public play in cases of illegal Raptor Crime in the UK. Please share their message far and wide and report anything suspicious to them.👇 youtu.be/M_5ukOFLjbo?...

Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.

@marcrileydj.bsky.social have you seen/shared this yet? All your listeners need to fill it in. Thank you! (Du Blonde & House of All sessions superb, looking forward to catching up on RD later 😁)

More Aizu Wakamatsu snow. Hoping it will be replaced by cherry blossom by April 🤞 (it’s all about me 🙄)

And what happens if you poke it….

Snow in Aizu Wakamatsu 😬

It's your first Survey Sunday! TAKE THE SURVEY: musicfansvoice.uk The Music Fans' Voice survey launched earlier this week and a huge number of live music fans have already taken part... but thousands more are needed. And that includes you.

People always cite "moving house" and "divorce" as the most stressful life events but too often they forget "putting a duvet cover on when very tired".

Red Girl looking promisingly plump dozing on the twig heap as I hung out the washing. #foxoftheday #urbanwildlife

Bafflingly there are still people out there in the world who think being passionate about nature is “kind of weird”. or “a niche interest”. These people have it all wrong. Nature isn’t some quirky sideline to the main business. It IS the main business.

TAKE PART! 1. Take the Music Fans Voice Survey HERE: musicfansvoice.uk 2. Copy this post & post to your own socials with the link 3. Tag friends, ask them to take the survey and carry on the chain @automatom.bsky.social @paulkindred.bsky.social @bandonthewall.bsky.social @nikbarbosa.bsky.social

Anyone else feeling the length of January! Here’s a beautiful photo to cheer you on.

Tom nails it.

Winter in Aizu Wakamatsu

“You can’t miss it. Straight through the gate after the giant Ronnie Corbett spectacles.” tomcox.substack.com/p/some-inter...

Word of the day is one I mention often. To have the ‘mubble-fubbles’, in the 16th century, was to experience a fit of despondency or low spirits - another name for the Sunday blues.

Marvellous writing from Tom Cox. Go to his Substack and discover more.

January 1st. Just another day. Wandered up to a temple on the edge of the forest and followed a serow’s (カモシカ ) trail back down.

Today’s persimmons. Moody.

Writer wanted to work with young writers in Spring 2025 on developing a programme of activity at Exeter Custom House for young writers aged 16-19 during the Spring Season in March/April 2025. Please share.

Yep, I know that feeling….

One thing you will never think after reading a great book or listening to a great album or seeing a great piece of art is, “I’m really glad this person remained cautious while they were making this and guarded against being perceived as weird.”

This morning’s stunning fact: Next year Wembley Stadium will host more live music events than sporting events. And the live music events it will host are guaranteed to financially support grassroots football, but not guaranteed to support grassroots live music.

If you’re applying for PIP, the charity Turn2Us has launched The PIP Tool: a free guide to navigate the benefits process. Their goal “is to make sure you know your rights and can afford what you need to enjoy life fully.” Share widely! pip.turn2us.org.uk