Sometimes writing about military history is a struggle and it's not to do with the handwriting on the records. Tanks spellcheck. #history #greatwargroup #communications #ww1

A FREE newsletter from the Great War Group available here. I am currently writing something up for the Salient Points magazine, which if you are lucky might be the future free full length article you get with this newsletter. I'll have to finish writing it first though....

Latest issue of Salient Points has arrived (available by being members of @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social ). Amongst all the interesting articles and other features, they have a write up of this year's conference and it include some of my photos. It was a great event and I look forward to next year.

I've written a piece for the Write On! Magazine about my weekend with @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social last month and my first steps into learning to "do history". Please give it a read and let me know what you think.. pentoprint.org/thursday-con... #history #ww1 #writing #pentoprint #greatwargroup

I had a wonderful night at the Pen To Print awards a few weeks ago. Met the Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, got a certificate and a pen (I love an engraved pen), and I spoke with lots of lovely people. Just need to finish the book now for publication next year. #writers #writing #crime #freepen

Not a bad week for achievements. Didn't win the race, and only a book challenge finalist (so far). But still... nickburdett.com/Vigilantes-A... #writing

Parrot Training in Progress.

In society, not just at the vets. #cats

New rescue girls from FreshStartForHens. Amelia, Annabelle, and Astrid. #pets #chicken

UK media coverage of Reform winning a non zero amount of seats is predictable.

My review of @alexchurchill.bsky.social and @pikegrey1418.bsky.social book Ring of Fire on the beginnings of the #GreatWar is available here. It is highly recommended. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I did a thing! Finalist in the Book Challenge. I will work with a mentor for the next year to get the book ready for publication in mid 2026. #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #writers

A pivot on the official GWG account on here. We were not able to get the other one handed over to us. Do give us a follow, lovely @louiseprovan.bsky.social is going to be at the helm and she’d love hou to tag it for your #WW1 content @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social

It’s always a little later for November because of conference, but we’re proud of this one… @greatwargroup.bsky.social You can find out how to join at www.greatwargroup.com or buy this one from our shop - it includes a version of my George V & the Romanovs piece greatwargroup.com/product-cate... 🧵

A view over the top. #ww1 #lestweforget #acrylicpainting

Learning morse code so my replies might be a bit slow...