New blog post: Some thoughts on priorities, writing, and being ok that the work takes a back seat for a while. underdogwriters.substack.com/p/when-life-... #substack #writing #booksky

A day out in London.

Why I'm scared of writing. A new post on the fear of moving from first draft to second draft. #Writing #WritersofBlueSky #Blueskywriters #AmWriting #Sciencefiction #SciFi

Just popping in to say it doesn't matter if you've published one book or twenty, you'll never stop comparing yourself to others and feeling moments of inadequacy and frustration that you aren't as 'successful' as your peers. That's why it's important to carefully define what 'success' is for you.

Why I'm scared of writing. A new post on the fear of moving from first draft to second draft. #Writing #WritersofBlueSky #Blueskywriters #AmWriting #Sciencefiction #SciFi

Lovely morning run from Bristol ➡️ Bath.

Thrilled to bits to have a story coming out in issue 2 this spring. Look at that line-up!

Had a wonderful evening performing last night. Thanks Mark and Mel.

It’s the @smallcitybookshop.bsky.social book club tonight and I cannot wait to talk about The Other Valley. One of those books where my eyes could move quick enough across the page.

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked, "If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?" Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

A little sci-fi short story from me on AI, job interviews and weird eye tests. #WritersofBluesky #Scifi underdogwriters.substack.com/p/the-three-...

New blog: Five techniques that have helped me write more #fiction. #WritersofBluesky #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

As @aptshadow.bsky.social has just announced, we've started a new podcast called Starship Alexandria. It's cosy, nerdy and relentlessly positive. We take it in turns to recommend a beloved book/film/graphic novel to each other and discuss it enthusiastically. starshipalexandria.com/episode-1-th...

I turn 40 this week. If you want to make an ancient man happy, buy a copy of my debut collection. If you want to make an ancient man unhappy, don't buy it. If you want to make him confused, buy a copy and then immediately leave a one star review on Goodreads. blackshuckbooks.co.uk/hunting-by-t...

Resolution to catch up with the best TV of 2024 (and a bit of the year before) progressing rather nicely. Next up: Kaos

A new blog from me on the five techniques that have helped me write more #fiction. #AmWriting #WriterSky

This is high art

happy trying to get the cat into the carrier so we can go to the vet for a checkup day to all those (me) who celebrate.

You can’t share this on the internet, Tom. It’s too adorable. My heart cannot take it.

Sushi in her happy place.

Looking forward to #TalkingTales next week. See some of you there?

my HORRIFYING cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books

I co-run a storytelling night in #Bristol called Talking Tales. Our next event is on Thursday 17th April - free entry! Join us for stories, poetry, spoken word & more. If you'd like to read or perform, do get in touch. More info: www.christopherfielden.com/about/stokes... #amwriting #storytelling

This was taken at the point of my training run where I was thinking it was a lovely morning for it. 3 hours later, I had other thoughts. #MarathonTraining

#Flow is just as good as everyone said it was. Took all my feelings and swiped them off the side of the kitchen counter. #Flowfilm

A new blog from me on the five techniques that have helped me write more #fiction. Admittedly, being inside writing on a nice spring day is not one of them. #WritersofBluesky #WritingCommunity

Did a #Parkrun PB at 4”26 and promptly ruined the rest of my plan for the day. 😴

Cat two is a heart stealer. #Catsky

Writing a book is difficult. I've tried five rubbish ways to try and be a better writer so you don't have to. #Writing

A Lego set furious to be told to get down off the table. Uncanny.

This cover of A Clockwork Orange 👍 @anthonyburgess.bsky.social #booksky

New blog - Writing is hard. I've tried five rubbish ways to try and be a better writer so you don't have to. #Writing

Whisper it, but I think they're becoming friends. #WhenSushiMetMiko #catsofBluesky

I do not know where my cat has been this afternoon but I hope she made some nice friends down pit.

After multiple failed attempts, the conch was blown at 10:37. The 2025 Barkley Marathons begins in one hour. #BM100.

Absolutely chuffed with this weekend's #ParkRun result. Have been chasing a sub 23 for a few weeks.

New blog - Writing is hard. I've tried five rubbish ways to try and be a better writer so you don't have to. #WritersofBluesky #WritingSky

Well done to everyone who did the #BathHalf today! Keen to hear how it's doing under new management. Still fondly* remember when I took a refreshing swig of the cherry liqueur** they put in the finisher pack that one year. *It was not a fond memory ** I did not read the label.

An ivy-covered building in Meguro, Tokyo. Painted this day last year. Pen and watercolour.

Morning. 🖼️ The Great Blue Heron, Newell Convers Wyeth.

The Word Space Class of 2024-25. ⭐️ I’ve been on a journey with these lovely people as part of the @literatureworks.bsky.social talent development programme. This was our last workshop session together and you’ll never met a more friendly group of writers.

Found a very fancy bookshop staircase over the weekend.

Jelly beans. #Caturday

Happy World Bog Day. #WorldBookDay

incredible book cover

All I saw was sandwich for at least 15 seconds

🧵A little story about how I coaxed my sulking brain into writing again after not getting an agent (featuring some of the best #writing advice I've ever been given)...