If you wondered if things would change for Serie A clubs playing young Italians, it would appear not... Doumbia leaving was inevitable, but why aren't Inter, Roma, Milan buying him? I'm sure they'll bring in a mediocre Ligue 1 player or something though

THE HOLLOW BOYS from our very own @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is out today! The follow-up to his award-winning (and currently multi-nominated) THE MIDNIGHT KING, this is another dark, compelling crime noir set in small-town America. Pick it up today: www.amazon.co.uk/Hollow-Boys-...

CAMPIONI!!! What a seAson! Absolutely brilliant. Wish I was there to celebrate. DAI FIOI!!! #VeneziaFC

The brilliant @kierongillen.bsky.social joins us to talk all things TTRPGs, including telling us about the DIE Metadungeon, and why he thinks GMs make for good players at the table (normally!) Watch: youtu.be/YyigFu8Ex9Q Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...

Mid-List and Bestseller Patreon backers now have early access to this episode of Drafting Notes in which we discuss the hallowed writing mantra "Show, Don't Tell." But what does it really mean - and is it a rule that must always be followed? Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone

Yes, yes, Inter won the league, but there's only one thing to really talk about this week - VENEZIA IN SERIE A! We look back at Venezia's promotion and wonder where it may take them next year (hopefully not straight back to Serie B!) Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

On today's Adventures in Publishing-Land, we struggle to understand a story about literacy (maybe we need to practice?) and Tariq comes up with a new get rich quick scheme... Watch now: youtu.be/slNy8IfzjDc Or listen: linktr.ee/stetpodcasts

IN SERIE A! IL VENEZIA IN SERIE A! DAI FIOI! #VeneziaFC

45 minutes away... #SpeziaVenezia #VeneziaFC

Why are hotel/accommodation prices in Venice particulary ridiculous the weekend of 8 May?? I can't imagine it's lots of people flying in for the potential promotion celebrations (like I want to do 😂)

3 points away. #VeneziaFC

3 points away. #VeneziaFC

TV Story Producer and novelist @charlotterobinson.bsky.social joins us to tell us about how she turned an idea for a TV show into her debut novel, Mars One - plus talks about the differences between TV and novel writing Watch: youtu.be/LT6PZbNoTkQ Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone

Are linear scenarios always bad in TTRPGs? Not necessarily, as this week's guest, @mytholder.bsky.social, explains. Plus, in this fun chat, he tells us how he got into writing TTRPGs to become one of the leading writers in the field. Watch: youtu.be/YHXwsIfun-I Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...

Reposting as @cymerafestival tickets are now on general sale!

I've signed up to host a lot of events @cymerafestival.co.uk this year - which is great (don't worry, I will also find plenty of time to attend 'barcon' in between all these!) Lots of fun events, including a first live actual play of @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social with some amazing author-players!

Absolutely disgraceful refereeing to send Schingtienne off. Man elbows him and yes, Schingtienne taps him on the head as if to say "what are you doing?" Man falls down like he's been shot and ref send him off. Italian refereeing is the worst in Europe. #VeneziaFC

If you enjoyed our playthrough of Loki's Gift, we've posted a "debrief" episode, going through what was really happening behind-the-scenes, what went well, and what we'd change/prep differently if we played it again. Check it out!

This should ensure Malago and Abete don't get the position... Anyone that thinks Conte is the long term solution is deluded. He'd get us to the Euros, maybe even do well, but won't bring the changes we need. Source: Football Italia share.google/C57NpsLrzbjr...

The time has come. The curtains rise. The play must go on. The finale of Loki's Gift is here! Will our investigators get to the truth before the madness of the music gets to them? Tune in now to find out! Watch: youtu.be/aScYtZwerXc Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...

Take your seats, the performance is about to begin! The finale of Loki's Gift is nearly here - will our investigators solve the mystery of what happened to Charles Gladstone? And will they survive the performance of the play at its heart? Tune in at 6pm today to find out! linktr.ee/narrativedam...

Our most explosive podcast ever (maybe, possibly) as Marco and I recorded the episode we hoped we would not have to. If you want to share our misery at Italy’s World Cup failure or savour our suffering give it a listen linktr.ee/Rigore

Ah good, Gravina says he's staying and has asked Gattuso and his cronies to stay. Just in case anyone thought Italy would learn their lesson this time.

Truly awful by Italy. Why is Politano starting ahead of Palestra? Why is Esposito taking the first penalty? At least Gattuso & Co will go, but that's the least of what needs to happen. Just terrible. #Azzurri

"Can I come in with a punch?" Last week's episode ended with tense dice rolls, action and a big cliffhanger - have you seen it yet? Catch up now before the FINAL PART of Loki's Gift drops this Thursday at 6pm UK time! Watch: youtu.be/rBmBdlSHIlg Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...

"I can't do a Manchurian, I can do like a Perthshire Hoot Owl?" 🦉 Victorian tragedy meets investigator incompetence. Catch up on the first chapter of our #CallOfCthulhu series, Loki's Gift, before Part II drops in just a few hours! Watch: youtu.be/i_ILiiYv9e0 Listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam...

Part 2 out this evening!

Part II of Loki's Gift drops on Thursday - and it's full of big reveals about an "Octopus God", as well as some important character development for Donovan... 😆🦶 Watch Part I now: youtu.be/i_ILiiYv9e0 Or listen: linktr.ee/narrativedam... Sub on YouTube & follow on podcast apps so you don't miss it!

Looking for something to entertain you on a lazy Sunday? Step back into late Victorian London & join our 3 authors-turned-investigators as they begin their exploration into the mystery of Loki's Gift. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/i_ILiiYv9e0 Or listen on your favourite app: linktr.ee/narrativedam...

The first episode of our Call of Cthulhu playthrough is here! What began as a daft idea over a year ago is now a daft show in reality! Check it out - it's a lot of fun! Part 2 drops next week!

The stage is set and you're invited! Our first Call of Cthulhu actual play episode, Loki's Gift Part 1, drops this Thursday. Watch authors @tariqashkanani.bsky.social @bingewriting.bsky.social & @davegoodman.bsky.social trade pens for dice. Will they survive the madness?

Our first actual play on Narrative Damage begins tomorrow! Join our authors turned investigators for a dark (and humorous!) mystery!

NORTH AMERICA, SUBNAUTICAL INSANITY IS EN ROUTE ⚠️

The stars are aligning. We've been deep in the edit suite carving out the first episode of our actual play for Call of Cthulhu with three foolhardy authors... What story will the dice tell? The first step into madness drops this Thursday... Follow so you don't miss it! youtube.com/@narrativeda...

On today's episode of Adventures in Publishing-land, we speak with Anna Ganley & Sam Blake of @societyofauthors.bsky.social about the new Human Authored scheme. Plus, we talk about London Book Fair, and the Grammarly 'expert' scandal Watch now: youtu.be/4oXdVrov7hk Or listen: linktr.ee/stetpodcasts

This is the second of our cross-over episodes with @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social and it's a great chat with one of the best TTRPG writers out there - don't miss it! And don't forget to subscribe to Narrative Damage on YouTube & podcast app as there will soon be lots of exclusive content on there!

Fuck yes. This looks like exactly what I was hoping for. youtu.be/Z1jcPlGXnMo?...

It's here! Our first interview episode is live as we chat with Sydney Amanuel of The Glass Cannon about tabletop roleplaying games and how you can tell great stories with them. Watch now: youtu.be/NjBz6KuosrY Listen on your favourite app: linktr.ee/narrativedam...

Can't wait to see the first episode of @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social - not least to find out if @marcorinaldi.bsky.social has managed to make our somewhat deranged exploration of late Victorian London make any sense. youtu.be/itTZkiPBtrk?...

Patreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with the amazing Sydney Amanuel of the Glass Cannon Network, who talks to us about all things RPG and storytelling, and how creating for & playing RPGs is very similar to writing. Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone

A day late, but here is this week's schedule, with some great episodes lined up! @theconversation.bsky.social @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social @ukpageone.bsky.social

Are Inter already champions? Certainly looks that way. Things aren't so clear at the bottom of Serie A, however, as Fiorentina scrape a vital win. In Serie B, Venezia continue at the top, but not without a few scares v Pescara. Plus, why are Serie A teams so poor in Europe? linktr.ee/rigore

Coming soon... Narrative Damage is an actual play RPG podcast where your favourite authors roll dice and tell stories. Plus - interviews with TTRPG creators and players.

What is it with old white billionaires being morons in who make shit like this up? When did it become acceptable to be so openly ignorant? Fuck off back to Monaco. news.sky.com/story/the-uk...

Hard fought but vital win to extend the lead at the top. Frosinone better team in first half but we slowly got on top in the second. Busio incredible. And the new boys all looked decent when they came on. #FrosinoneVenezia #VeneziaFC

Thanks to the Herald for this article! And for that wonderful headline, although I fear they are boots too big for the like of me to fill…

On today's episode: VENEZIA ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE! (Plus we chat about some unimportant Serie A stuff) Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Top of the table! Bit of a scrappy game in the second half, but given Stankovic literally gifted them their equaliser it would have been annoying not to win. 31 points from 33 in the last 11 games. And 2nd placed Frosinone up next... #VeneziaCarrarese #VeneziaFC

Always great fun chatting with Vas. And sorry to Pauls everywhere for my comment (but seriously, the protagonist of your space epic is called Paul?!)

Patreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us all about the differences between screenwriting and novel writing, including this funny anecdote from his time writing Green Wing... Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone