Submitted at the 11th hour as always. Quite pleased with the 8 mins sample script in the end. But the treatment for a 2nd show that they ask you to submit is totally what I actually want to be writing. I’m not confident I’ll get in, but got to be in it to win it!

I was today years old when I learned that Prince Harry’s name is actually Henry

Watching the best film ever made

Wonderful review of The Dream-Pedlars’ Parade just dropped!

Lovely day out in Devil’s End

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I was on BBC Radio Bristol last night chatting about the Myrthali books - listen back on BBC Sounds, starts at 7.20pm

I’ll be on after the next song!

Folks, I’ll be on the radio talking books & stuff tonight - BBC Radio Gloucestershire & BBC Radio Wiltshire from 6pm & from 7pm on BBC Radio Bristol & BBC Radio Somerset!

The piece is a society-wide call to arms, but I'm wondering now what levers I possess, and the levers publishing can pull. How can we help parents enjoy reading to their kids? (Given all the pressures on them that government needs to fix eg providing secure, well-paid employment w reasonable hours)

Rejigged my showreel for an application. Not perfect yet - needs different music, cutting to the beat & a few brief sound bites, but I’m glad to show off some material from a few recent short film projects. #filmmakerslife

A quick Sunday morning reading from The Boy Who Stole Time #yafantasybooks

The best thing about a new series of Race Across the World is there first ten minutes when you’re trying to work siblings or fking.

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Really not enjoying all these Doctor Who cancellation rumours. Enjoying the idea that Ncuti Gatwa has already filmed a regeneration scene even less. But whoever suggested Ambika Mod as the next Doctor…5 stars. Just don’t give me less than 3 Gatwa seasons & some specials pls

Bonus points if it’s not in English!

Film friends! I have a question for a thing: Can you think of a film focussing around an often solitary character whose sense of reality is warped completely out of shape during the night, leading to profound consequences. Thinking of Taxi Driver, Odd Man Out or Censor. Thoughts?

Film question - can people of films where the last shot is of someone smiling…but the smile isn’t what you think? It could be forced, insincere, twisted. Especially when they’re a female character. I’m thinking of Midsommar or Censor. Doesn’t have to be horror, but dark is good! Thanks!

Well, The Well was bloody good. Very dark, intense, concentrated. Starts off as Aliens, ends up as The Thing. A certain element has made some folk go ‘wouldn’t it have worked just as well without this?!’ & I was honestly fine with it. Great stuff, Doctor Who!

Finished the edit for my comedy-drama Agents in the @wshed.bsky.social cafe this afternoon. Still got colour/sound/music to sort but it’s getting there!

Happy birthday to Antonia Tootill! Featured here being awesome in the badge scene of our sitcom pilot, It’s All Lies. V v strong language, soz!

Discworld QOTD, from Pyramids

Our garden looking glorious yesterday

New Pratchett fan incoming

Wow. Though honestly, I need something for scale here. Like a cat. Or Richard Osman. Whichever’s nearest. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I've just been made aware of The Yasmine McClory Foundation who fund counselling for LGBTQ+ youth. I think this is really important to share, especially today. www.yasminemccloryfoundation.org.uk/our-work/lgb...

I honestly think the last good decision Katy Perry made was to kiss a girl.

Lovely review of The Dream-Pedlars’ Parade from my friend Ayaka. Keep those reviews coming, folks! #yafantasybooks

Morning fellow humans!

A quick puppet-infused reminder that if you leave an author a review, they will love you forever. #yafantasybooks

Mum found this when going through her stuff - think I got this at the Doctor Who Christmas Party in 199something

JLR, my client for the last couple of months, in the news at present.

Happy to announce the glove puppet adaptation of The Boy Who Stole Time, coming soon to all respectable seaside towns (not Ramsgate). There will be fun, laughter & existential dread for all the family. (As long as they don’t live in Ramsgate.) You will get wet. (NOT Ramsgate.)

The celebrate (commiserate?!) the clocks going forward, here are some time facts. #yafantasybooks

Folks, if anyone wants to buy a copy of one or both of the Myrthali books, today’s the date to do it. It’s deadline day for a script competition & I can’t afford the entrance fee as I don’t get paid until Thursday. So if you were after a copy, just give me a shout!

And what a cracking way to start a cracking story!

Barbie movie calling from 2023: So, how’s it going? Is patriarchy over yet?? Me: Well, tech bros are simultaneously destroying the planet & democracy, trad wives is a thing, & Mother’s Day is an hour shorter. But how’s Ken?

Today’s the day. The day the story begins. The day the hour was stolen from Krish. #theboywhostoletime #yafantasybooks #myrthali

A reminder that Myanmar isn’t just dealing with natural disasters #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar #Burma

Every UK pub in the lead-up to Mother’s Day: Mate, she wants to go to the pub. Trust us.

Disney really are incapable of releasing a Snow White film at any other time than during the rise of the Nazis.

Showing my little companion all of time & space

Morning fellow humans! Anyone reading a Myrthali book today? If you are, do remember to give a review on Amazon when you’re done. It’s honestly the most helpful thing you can do to help an author’s book get found online. Thanks! #yafantasybooks

I was always very happy with this opening line!

2 x ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews for The Dream-Pedlars’ Parade already! Please do post a review on Amazon, especially if you need in the next month. Reviews make such a difference & help people find the book.

YES! Let’s go motherflipper!

Thanks so much, @rashmiwriting.bsky.social! I really hope you enjoy it

I mainly got through the horror of yesterday thanks to another kids author buying me cake.

This is a section from The Dream-Pedlars’ Parade where characters chat open how borders work (or don’t!) in their own worlds. In Ilir, borders aren’t really a thing! #yafantasybooks

2025’s centenary celebrations for the publication of Mein Kampf are off the hook, honestly.