"When the US vice president JD Vance blamed Henry Nowak’s death on the “mass invasion of migrants” and suggested it shows how “a civilisation dies” he was wrong on both fronts. The way a civilisation dies is when it stops caring about the truth." observer.co.uk/news/politic...

Thrilled to see The Maternal Element as one of Nick Rennison’s four June picks. @thetimes.com

Amazing review of @ericawgnr.bsky.social’s new novel, Wash, in the Mail on Sunday – ‘A famous American life is reimagined in this masterly historical novel.’

I agree with every word. This is a super review by @stephmerritt.bsky.social

What is the name of that judge!!! Those girls have had their lives changed for ever! To be brave enough to go to trial and then to be betrayed by the system is profoundly damagingly. news.sky.com/story/rape-c...

“Why I’m Calling You” from Wonder by Chris Emery

We have major news! 🥳

This happens to me endlessly. Flattering emails from odd people that appear to have read my work. 100% scam. One AI had even set up a website with fake authors. Bonkers. Report scam and block! observer.co.uk/culture/book...

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY @ericawgnr.bsky.social

"How we see and comprehend the world depends on who we are, where we are, when we are. Yet in this tangle, fiction, uniquely, allows a deeper truth to endure, and conveys a kind of absolute reality that facts, for all we treasure them, never can." observer.co.uk/culture/book...

I grew up in an overtly racist Britain. Many of us did what we could to turn things around. Then along came Brexit and the doors to bigotry were reopened. The UK lost its voice at the table and is marching backwards with a toxic narcissist at the helm. I’m scared. edition.cnn.com/2026/05/16/u...

I love this glorious novel my Erica Wagner r coming out May 18. What a treat you have in store. .

You lost Labour voters because you tried to ameliorate Reform voters. You will get us back with clear socialist policy! You have misused a massive majority and got a drubbing. Stand up and fight back. news.sky.com/story/politi...

What a depressing situation. I despair.. It seems the Uk remains determined to cut its nose off to spite its tiny face. news.sky.com/story/politi...

Love this article. I’m dyslexic. My brain took time to sort out how to carve its pathways. I was 8 or 9 when it clicked and then I was off into worlds of wonder. Still can’t spell for shite but I couldn’t care less…I read with deep joy and feel flow state often when I’m immersed. bit.ly/4dyGNjZ

Super article. Mamdani made a smart move. observer.co.uk/style/fashio...

Once again Isreal is thoughtfully asking people to leave before they decimate their homes. Bless their hearts! Nothing like a bit of compassionate warfare. news.sky.com/story/iran-w...

"‘Our rights are paper thin.’ I’ve always thought that, because I’ve seen the world before we had them.” This brought tears to my eyes. Excellent, balanced thoughtful article by @ericawgnr.bsky.social observer.co.uk/culture/inte...

Terrorism, and racism of any flavour is 100% reprehensible However, tougher action on those who are opposed to the inhumanity of actions in Gaza and Lebanon is a straw man response. My fear is opposition being equated with terrorism is a slippery slope. news.sky.com/story/politi...

Another gem published by Salt!

Mamdani is a class act. The MET gets more and more ridiculous each year. Read the room folks! pagesix.com/2026/04/15/c...

I am no luddite, and used wisely and with integrity I can see the value of AI. However, as an author and researcher it is my practise not to use AI when I am generating creative work. I have recently registered my books on the Society of Authors Human Authored directory. SALT PUBLISHING W&N

Let’s keep calm and look at the big picture. Changing PM now while the world is so unstable and risking the instability of yet another GE is crazy. Trump is too dangerous for us to risk such weakness. Starmer messed up for sure but he’s been a steady hand over Iran. news.sky.com/video/does-p...

The PM is keeping steady. Thank you Starmer. bbc.com/news/article...

What more madness has to be expressed. The 25th amendment is there for a purpose. He is not well. www.aol.com/articles/tru...

The King's state visit will humiliate the already weakened United Kingdom. Unify with Europe and stop toadying to a despot. The visit is undignified and contrary wielding 'soft power’ it displays weakness, hypocrisy and irrelevance. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Well here we go! Magyar’s time has come. The tide is finally turning. apnews.com/article/hung...

“Currently we are left defending institutions that don’t really work as opposed to values that really do!" Ezra Klein’s latest episode is really worth listening. He discusses the Moral Cost of Trump’s War with Fareed Zakaria. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

The shame of this. Freedom of speech and peacefully speaking out against oppressive regimes is standard practice in a democracy. A judge ruled"The decision to ban the group was unlawful, and a disproportionate interference with the Human Rights Act." news.sky.com/story/more-t...

These are serious times. At this time an un-united UK would be folly. Feeling personally dissatisfied is no longer an adequate motive to vote. We have a steady government at the helm. An uncharismatic thoughtful PM is no bad thing while the world is blowing up due to bluster and invective.

When the world is upside down, and our young species is knowingly soiling its own nest, it is humbling and wondrous to explore the brilliant life of bees. Natural selection has acted on them for many millions of years and they’ve learned a thing or two! www.disneyplus.com/play/df1b937...

This is what we need to be focused on. It’s humbling.

Oh my giddy aunt this site following Artemis 11’s flight is amazing. Thank you NASA. www.nasa.gov/missions/art...

Lying in my bed in Rome awe inspired by Artemis take off crying my eyes out. Aged 14 I watched the first flight to the moon and will never for get the wonder. The courage of these men and this woman and their families is beyond words. The wonder of this stretches the mind, heart and soul.

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts. [It was an international triumph, technically, but I get it...] www.bbc.com/news/article...

New in House Magazine — a new short story by Guy Ware: Rubbish May Be Shot Here, 1937

But they will be wining and dining with someone mentioned in the files one million times. Go figure! It’s embarrassingly tasteless. No Kings! news.sky.com/story/no-pla...

One hates to think how he will vent to the King if Starmer is brutal enough to continue with the Royal visit. I think best to say his Maj has a jippy tum and sends regrets! news.sky.com/story/iran-w...

I’m not a monarchist by any stretch, but if Starmer is going to use soft power he should use it wisely. Perhps it would be better not to send the King to be greeted by a President mentioned in the Files, and to have the UK insulted in a speech. We all know it will happen. Date of visit TBA!

Things I never expected to say in my lifetime. Me: “Don’t flatter me. You are a useful machine don’t communicate as if you were my friend. Keep responces to my prompts direct and factual. I will investigate further using my organic brain.“ Claude AI: Understood. Post written by a human!

The money may be trivial for these mega companies, but the point made is by no means insignificant.

This is huge and has opened the door wide for change. www.cbsnews.com/news/meta-yo...

This response is repugnant by any standards, anywhere. Shameful! www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/u...

This is an encouraging article. “Reading is so sexy,” Kaia Gerber. I’m with you all the way Kaia. It’s also enlightening, enriching, fulfilling, heartbreaking and just plain old good fun. I’ll do it till my eyes burn out. www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026...

Nicholas Royle traces copies of Oscar Moore's "A Matter of Life and Sex" through charity shops, inscriptions & old business cards – a beautiful piece on books, strangers & the stories objects carry. His new book "Finders, Keepers" is out 14 April. Read it in House Magazine ⬇️

Kepp out of it Starmer. You can’t sit on the fence with this one! This is not our war. We were not consulted, it is very dangerous, and leave it alone. Spain has spoken loud and clear! Listen! www.bbc.com/news/live/ce...

Interesting article by Sam Freedman. observer.co.uk/news/politic...

edu.rsc.org/opinion/toug... This is so true! “...students are acutely aware of the sustainability challenges they face, and education is crucial to ensuring they are equipped to deal with these challenges and thrive in a green economy." Sadly we have a very long way to go! #science #education

Just up on Medium. No paywall medium.com/@katenicholl... #books #science #historical-fiction #medium #maternalelement

I think the answer is yes! This is also true "the danger of AI lit: that it traps us in a doom-spiral of nostalgia, unmoored from time and space, just a constant remix of the past." The richer question is will writers still want/need to write? YES YES and YES observer.co.uk/news/science...