Chris Long
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Full time data wrangler Part time fiction wrangler
https://www.cjlongwords.com/
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The 7th episode of my mini-series set in the world of the fantastic Victoria's Lift podcast has gone live. I hope you like it. I had so much writing this story. It was a privilege to be allowed to play in Victoria's world.
www.spreaker.com/episode/vl-t...
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VL: To Those Who Thrive in The Dark, Ch. 7 - "The Ghastly Priest Doth Reign"
Patreon Supporters hear these mini-series episodes first. This episode kicks off part two of the miniseries and is shared with all. If you go hunting for gods,
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vl-to-those-who-thrive-in-the-dark-ch-7-the-ghastly-priest-doth-reign--62363137
over 1 year ago
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Headpress
1 day ago
If you're in
#Manchester
today, pop in to listen to a panel or buy some books! Tickets available on the door.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/headpress-...
#indiepublishing
#indiepublisher
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Headpress 35th Anniversary Extravaganza
Join us for a day of author talks and panels celebrating cult films and TV, weird music, and a Q&A with special guest Jörg Buttgereit.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/headpress-35th-anniversary-extravaganza-tickets-1589843307129
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Robin Ince
2 days ago
Some reflections at beautiful Ashley Court in Tiverton
www.robinince.com
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Caitlin Marceau (she/they)
2 days ago
COVER REVEAL 🎉 I’m so happy to finally show off the new cover for IT BUBBLES UNDER THE SKIN ⚓️🌸🌊 This book is beautiful, tragic, and full of queer love, and I really wanted to lean into that with this new cover.
#sapphichorror
#queerbooks
#indieauthor
#romancebooks
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Boothby Graffoe
3 days ago
Enough Beatles songs there only just are but it's time to tell you about this again. You can buy tickets to see Wot Italian? on tour and listen (and watch if your eyes are quick) to the b.e.a.u.tiful guitarisms of Antonio Forcione All the gigs in sep/oct/nov are on this link 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
wotitalian.com
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Wot Italian? Comedy & Music Show with Boothby Graffoe | TourVista
Join us for 'Wot Italian?', an unforgettable evening of comedy and live music featuring Boothby Graffoe and Antonio Forcione. Experience sharp wit, heartfelt stories, and virtuosic guitar in a warm, i...
https://wotitalian.com/
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Robin Ince
3 days ago
£170 to go to Newcastle and back on Sunday with bus replacement service between York and Darlington - sometimes I have to remind myself what a crazy system this is - Show tickets here -
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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Robin Ince: Let the Quiet Ones Rise - The Stand Comedy Club
Robin presents a show all about standing up and standing out. Mixing comedy and poetry with themes of activism, loneliness and love this collection of poems ...
https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/21391/robin-ince-let-the-quiet-ones-rise/20260524/newcastle
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Sean Hannam
3 days ago
I’m just hosting the four events at Chesham Fringe this year… all on Sat May 23: chatting to
@johnhiggs.bsky.social
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@robinince.bsky.social
, Mark Cowie and
@nigetassell.bsky.social
- three sessions at Chapter Two and one at the library.
tickets.cheshamfringe.com/product-cate...
#cheshamfringe
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John Reppion
4 days ago
Only two days left until the next Haunted Book Club live event. Come and join us for ghost stories, chat, cake, and possibly even a beer or two.
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Robin Ince
4 days ago
A little Tik Tok Thomas Hardy
www.robinince.com
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Joel Morris
4 days ago
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW
#BrokenVeil
Patreon.com/brokenveil
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Twiglets
4 days ago
Update time and a trailer to check out from
@mostlymarknixon.bsky.social
@shadowsatthedoor.bsky.social
- Join us in the twisted town of Beck’s End - This sounds awesome💜
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
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Join us in the twisted town of Beck's End
Podcast Episode · Shadows at the Door · 20 May · Bonus · 6min
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/shadows-at-the-door/id1440913727?i=1000768767081
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Runalong Womble
5 days ago
New Review - a trip to an alternate world that is also a love letter to the power of storytelling. Lovers of reading need this in their lives - I strongly recommend Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon - many thanks to
@angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/5/...
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Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Angry Robots for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Angry Robot Published – Out Now Price – £9:99 paperback £6.43 ebook ...
https://www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/5/19/moon-over-brendle-by-jeff-noon
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Gareth L. Powell
6 days ago
“On Earth, they depicted justice as blindfolded and impartial, but out here on the frontier, she was red in tooth and claw.” JITTERBUG, the new near-future thriller perfect for fans of The Expanse, Project Hail Mary, and Cowboy Bebop. Out now from
@titanbooks.bsky.social
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Madeleine Swann
6 days ago
Quick reminder!
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Mark H
6 days ago
A dear friend of mine’s splendidly creepy art for sale…
www.annacliff.com
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Gretchen Felker-Martin 🍉
7 days ago
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John Reppion
9 days ago
If you like being read Ghost Stories and then having a good chat about Ghost Stories, you'll like this. It's the Haunted Book Club live at Blooming Skull Coffee in Bebington, Wirral. And there will be cakes! Spread the word and join the club. 👻☕🍰
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Robin Ince
8 days ago
LONDON TONIGHT!
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/com...
Disappointed by sales but hugely excited by the show - have been working on visuals and music
#comedy
#poetry
#london
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Robin Ince: Let the Quiet Ones Rise Launch • Words • Kings Place
To celebrate the paperback launch of Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal and his new poetry colletion, Robin Ince returns to Kings Place with a show about standing up and standing out.
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/robin-ince-let-the-quiet-ones-rise-launch/
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Niche Everyday Problems: The latest floss we've bought is so useless at cutting off floss that I keep ending up looking like I've been drawn by Todd McFarlane.
8 days ago
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Helen Day
8 days ago
Before they were famous. Some Ladybird book covers from the period 1914 -1939. (At this point the were big books, with few illustrations)
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Robin Ince
9 days ago
This Saturday - LONDON - a special show with music and visuals - spread the word please
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Funniest Tom Crowley of the Year
9 days ago
This little treat just came back to me. Happy Friday everyone! 🪩🕺
youtu.be/lTx3G6h2xyA?...
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Madeon - Pop Culture (live mashup)
YouTube video by Madeon
https://youtu.be/lTx3G6h2xyA?si=nwJcwtXhNqGu7xpz
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Twiglets
10 days ago
Have you checked out Earworm yet by
@mostlymarknixon.bsky.social
-
@shadowsatthedoor.bsky.social
- Earworm - Act 1 - “An audio drama musical infused with hip hop, jazz and ghosts” plus a fabulous cast to bring it to life. Don’t miss out 💜
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
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Earworm - Act I
Podcast Episode · Shadows at the Door · 14 May · 55min
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/shadows-at-the-door/id1440913727?i=1000767748399
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Madeleine Swann
10 days ago
Another reading. There'll be exclusive stories never heard before! All weird and all out my mouth!
#horrorwriters
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A couple of trivial, niche thoughts after finishing Good Omens 3: 1) I need to go to more bookshops. I kept browsing the backgrounds. 2) Toby Jones gives off some major No. 2 (as in The Prisoner) vibes when he turns up (no spoilers intended). He would've been brilliant in the old green dome.
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Gareth L. Powell
11 days ago
“Vivid, cinematic and immersive” – THE SKIFFY AND FANTY SHOW “An exciting and solidly written character-driven science fiction story with an interesting setting.” – SFFWORLD “Packed with proper science fiction and fluid world building.” – SFBOOK Available now from
@titanbooks.bsky.social
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HappyToast
11 days ago
The scale of Wildwood has blown my mind. If you've not seen them you should check out the behind the scenes stuff on Laika's youtube channel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hysh...
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Wildwood: Where Mystery Dwells (Official Featurette)
YouTube video by LAIKA Studios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hysh_G5ZFM0
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Johnny Mains
12 days ago
I am the among others (even though I also published it 😂) - but) *seriously* this is a great book, raised some money for a cancer charity, and it's certainly one you should own.
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Robin Ince
12 days ago
This tour proving a difficult one - huge drop in numbers - hoping some dates may pick up - the people who are coming along are all lovely though Big show in London on Saturday
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/com...
Norwich on Thursday
bookbugsanddragontales.com/product/INCE...
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Robin Ince: Let the Quiet Ones Rise Launch • Words • Kings Place
To celebrate the paperback launch of Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal and his new poetry colletion, Robin Ince returns to Kings Place with a show about standing up and standing out.
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/robin-ince-let-the-quiet-ones-rise-launch/
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12 days ago
House, 1993 by Rachel Whiteread
#womensart
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Shadows at the Door
13 days ago
We’re incredibly proud to finally release the trailer for BECK’S END, our upcoming limited series.
youtu.be/SBu9vjREjL0?...
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BECK'S END - A folk horror audio drama - Official Trailer
YouTube video by Shadows at the Door Productions
https://youtu.be/SBu9vjREjL0?si=tHrthWQrpsx8_W4F
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Boothby Graffoe
about 1 month ago
Exclusive heads up Hastings Boothby Graffoe & Antonio Forcione Wot Italian? Live. Saturday 3rd October 2026 Share & Repair.
whiterocktheatre.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
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Wot Italian? Boothby Graffoe & Antonio Forcione – The White Rock | Hastings
https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/whats-on/event/wot-italian-boothby-graffoe-antonio-forcione-2026/
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I think, thanks to an email I was copied into at work yesterday, I've found the title for my autobiography... Optional Participant.
15 days ago
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Joel Morris
15 days ago
BROKEN VEIL II First four episodes available now. “Made me shudder for a long time… … I have no idea what will happen next…” — Miranda Sawyer, The Observer
Patreon.com/brokenveil
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Johnny Mains
16 days ago
A top night at ROSE OF NEVADA - what a film! Mark turned up with Mary which was *amazing*, talked to her about her dad John and his turn in THE DEVILS. Gave them a copy of POSSESSED and Mark gave me his ROSE OF NEVADA badge! They also signed my poster and RoN cards.
@marghjenkin.bsky.social
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Johnny Mains
15 days ago
Anne is a phenomenal writer, buy her books and thank me later.
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Joel Morris
15 days ago
This is the short story I wrote for the splendid Mat Baynton to read. Quick hit of bittersweet school band nostalgia...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Short Works - The Circle - BBC Sounds
A story by Joel Morris for anyone who’s ever formed a school band – or listened to one.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002vxdn?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
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Richard Wells
16 days ago
Goat Wizard Goes West! A new piece I made for
@greenlungband.bsky.social
's upcoming debut festival headline performance at Desertfest, pretty fancy! New album reveal coming extremely soon, lots of good fun stuff to share...
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Robin Ince
15 days ago
For those who fear what the future holds …. Glasgow, Manchester, Norwich dates in the next week
www.robinince.com
shows will be upbeat and energising and full of love
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Robin Ince
16 days ago
A few tickets left for Manchester on Monday
www.anthonyburgess.org/event/litera...
Then Sedbergh Tuesday
www.sedbergh.org.uk/view-event/r...
Cromford on Wednesday
www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
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Literature: Robin Ince book tour - The International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Author, poet and unashamed bookshop fan Robin Ince brings an evening of excellent blather to Manchester, to celebrate the release of his poetry collection Let The Quiet Ones Rise. Robin is multi award...
https://www.anthonyburgess.org/event/literature-robin-ince-book-tour/
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Johnny Mains
17 days ago
Here's the trailer:
latidofilms.com/films/rains-...
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RAINS OVER BABEL - Latido Films
https://latidofilms.com/films/rains-over-babel/
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Joel Morris
17 days ago
BROKEN VEIL II episode one episode two episode three episode four more to come
Patreon.com/brokenveil
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Out Of Character
17 days ago
Immensely delighted for
@atomcrowley.bsky.social
AKA Patient Zero...
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Will Maclean
17 days ago
Haven’t had time to mention this today, such has this week been, but the wait is over! SOLACE HOUSE is out TODAY, thanks to Atlantic Books! Gorge yourself on its gorgeousness!
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Johnny Mains
17 days ago
Link is now live to order a space for my talk at Waterstones Brussels on 28th of May
www.waterstones.com/events/qanda...
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Q&A with British Library Editor Johnny Mains | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Q&A with British Library Editor Johnny Mains today.
https://www.waterstones.com/events/qanda-with-british-library-editor-johnny-mains/brussels
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Una McCormack
19 days ago
“My Life As Repetitive Epic.” A short essay by me in the new issue of
@uncannymagazine.bsky.social
on the strange compulsion to write. Also, Garak.
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-...
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The End of This Day’s Business—or, My Life as Repetitive Epic - Uncanny Magazine
In the twenty-second episode of the second season of Star Trek: Deep Space 9, “The Wire” (which is a holy text), we learn of the existence of a genre of Cardassian literature called “the repetitive ep...
https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-end-of-this-days-business-or-my-life-as-repetitive-epic/
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Strange Attractor Press
18 days ago
Now on Kickstarter! Artist As Astronaut: The Otherworldly Art Of Ionel Talpazan written by Daniel Wojcik "...he may have sensed that these works exerted a calming and healing effect on others as well." — David Byrne, musician and artist
www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
#IonelTalpazan
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Madeleine Swann
19 days ago
TA DAH! I have a bunch of Letters From Our Dreams (Ex Parrot Press), twenty flash fictions by myself and twenty by my husband Bill Purnell, pictures by Stephen Waring. Reply or DM on a different platform (I can't read DMs here) and I'll send one with a little note inside!
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20 days ago
'Rooks' by Jackie Morris, contemporary artist, author and illustrator based in a little cottage near the sea in Wales
#Womensart
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Robin Ince
20 days ago
Bank holiday Sunday poem - tour dates here
Robinince.com
Next week includes Glasgow, Swindon, Swansea , Manchester
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Funniest Tom Crowley of the Year
20 days ago
THIS WEDNESDAY! 9:15pm, 6th May 2026 it's your last chance to catch Crowley Time: Link's Gambit live in London, at the
@sohotheatre.bsky.social
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sohotheatre.com/events/crowl...
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