In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are having flashbacks about the last heatwave. They will not be making the same mistake they made last time when it came to taking a cold shower outside and shocked Mrs Pritchett the cook, who happened to look though the window. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle

Seriously? 33°C in the shade in the High Peak today. This is not normal for May.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are looking somewhat dishevelled because it is hard to look shevelled in this weather.

In the Scriptorium, the scribes are reminded of the last time that a big rocket was going to be launched. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #Starship #SpaceX

I'm glad to say the developmental edit of "All Steamed Up" is complete. The opening is much tighter now that a whole bunch of stuff got cut. Several darlings were murdered, and many more severely injured. Now I can turn to copy editing and re-reading the whole thing again for the umpteenth time.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are temporarily unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. They apologise for the inconvenience and promise to be more careful when making stink bombs next time.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are remembering this time last year when they were on an expedition to the Antarctic in search of buried.pirate.treasure There may be the odd nod to "The Princess Bride". "The Scriptorium Chronicle" is available through mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky

Watching David Attenborough get highly deserved praised for his century is reminding me: There is no crisis of masculinity, as such. We have plenty of positive male role models in our society. They just aren’t being pushed into young men’s feeds by nihilistic ad networks and social platforms.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are now well into #NoMowMay. The spotted orchids are coming up and appear to have multiplied. They are looking forward to No Mow June, July, August and September. To get your copy of "The Scriptorium Chronicle", click through mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle

This month's Scriptorium Newsletter is out. Minimal effort has been put into it as only eight people subscribe, and six of them are bots. It does have the sales figures for "The Scriptorium Chronicle" in it, for those who are interested. scriptoriumscribes.com/may-2026/

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are reminded of the time they dabbled with Artificial Unintelligence. It did not end well. Extract taken from "The Scriptorium Chronicle": mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #ReadingCommunity

The intention has long been to turn this corner of the garden into a potager plot, but with all that’s going on in the Middle East, it has more than a hint of Dig for Victory about it.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes have noticed what day it is and would like to share this extract from "The Scriptorium Chronicle". The reference to macaroons is from when they were playing #3WordPicnic on what3words. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #StarWarsDay #Mandalorian

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are celebrating May Day. To get the book, visit mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #Medieval #Art #MayDay #Beltane

I've done the developmental edit of "All Steamed Up" and cut 4k words. There are a few to put back to explain a later scene in the book, but I think the shape is more or less right now. Time for another trawl through to be sure it reads as intended before the polishing begins. #WritingCommunity

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes have been playing What3Words and have found freshly.baked.cakes in Ontario, Canada, but the bad news is that they are in the middle of a lake. Unless they are aboard some kind of boat, they are likely to be soggy. #3WordPicnic

While the scribes are busy writing another book, they thought it best to keep trying to flog copies of the one that's just come out. "The Scriptorium Chronicle" is available in hard copy only while stocks last – find your local supplier at mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #Art #Medieval

Update from the scribes: they have sold one copy. The next target is to reach double figures. #BookSky #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

Explanation: this is actually the front of Glossop railway station.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes would like to categorically deny the suggestion that they have recently been to visit Egypt.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes have signed a contract to have solar panels installed on the priory roof. The idea is to become more self-sufficient and eventually go off-grid, like things used to be in the good old days (before the 1800s when piped water and town gas were laid on).

And today the Scriptorium is filled with birdsong. The scribes are filled with an admiration for nature and a Full Duchy breakfast (which is like a Full English, but with an oatcake).

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are watching a game of football. Their understanding of the game and what they are watching are very different. For one thing, the goal posts aren't miles apart in different villages mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #ReaderSky #ReadingCommunity #Football

The rewrite of "All Steamed Up" continues. The messy opening has been completely revamped and it now reads a lot better. I'm about 1/2 way through, and 4k words have been chopped out. They'll not be coming back. I'm starting to think of it as a first draft, rather than draft zero. #WritingCommunity

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes have an extract from "The Scriptorium Chronicle" to share from last year as we're heading towards #NoMowMay when they tried to get out of cutting the front lawn by turning it into a wildflower meadow. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #ReaderSky #Book

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes have an extract from "The Scriptorium Chronicle" to share from last year as we're heading towards #NoMowMay when they tried to get out of cutting the front lawn by turning it into a wildflower meadow. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #ReaderSky #Book

Exactly two weeks ago, this odd little book was released into the wild. It tells of the antics of a bunch of scribes, and has some nice pictures in it. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

Exactly two weeks ago, this odd little book was released into the wild. It tells of the antics of a bunch of scribes, and has some nice pictures in it. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

The cat respectfully disagrees with the contention that this a potting bench for sowing seeds and maintains that it is instead for the use of cats as they see fit.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are delighted to report that the first copy of “The Scriptorium Chronicle” has been sold to a lovely person somewhere in Germany. They say to give their thanks! mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Medieval

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes have been potting on tomato seedlings. Half think they’ve planted too many; half think they’ve not planted enough; and half think it’s just about right. The scribe who does fractions has wandered off for a cup of tea. scriptoriumscribes.com

In the Scriptorium this Sunday afternoon, the scribes are wondering which is the best film ever made with fencing in it. Scaramouche (1952) and The Princess Bride (1987) were the top contenders, until someone mentioned The Great Escape (1963), in which someone jumps over a fence on a motorbike.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are taking five minutes out of their day to push their new book. They are slowly coming to the conclusion that they are not very good at marketing as they haven't sold a single copy. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #WritingCommunity #Medieval

Have watched a video on U-toob for the first time in ages (it was about book cover design) that lasted 17 minutes and had 8 adverts in that time. It was an interesting watch, but I'll not be going back there again in a hurry.

I'm rewriting the first few chapters to "All Steamed Up" and for some inexplicable reason, the opening lines to a dialect poem came back to me. I haven't thought about this in ages. At number one, i' Bowton's yard, mi gronny keeps a skoo, But hasn't mony scholars yeat, hoo's only one or two

Inn the Scriptorium today, the nnn key is stickinnnng. The scribes are finnndinnnnng this very annnoyinnnnng as so mannnnnny words connnnntainnnnn the letter nn.

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes have taken a look at the sales figures for "The Scriptorium Chronicle" and can reveal that they have sold exactly zero copies. This is not how this book promotion lark is supposed to go. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #WritingCommunity #Medieval

Shocking. Appalling. Even for Trump. Sheer madness to go ahead with state visit by King Charles! Bin it NOW!

In the Scriptorium today, a cat has turned up in the wildflower meadow (formerly the front lawn). So has a wheelbarrow, leaving the scribes to ponder the difference between causation and correlation. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes would like to share last Easter Sunday's happenings. More on the book here: mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #WritingCommunity #Medieval #Easter

As it's the day before Easter Sunday, the scribes would like to share what they were up to last year. It should be explained that the reference to Scriptalorians is from when the scribes were watching The Mandalorian and took up fan fiction. Get the book here: mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky

Today the scribes are sharing an extract from "The Scriptorium Chronicle" in a desperate bid to flog a few copies of their new book. Far from being Good Friday, it is in fact Bad Friday as they haven't sold any. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #WritingCommunity #Medieval

Today the scribes are sharing an extract from "The Scriptorium Chronicle" in a desperate bid to flog a few copies of their new book. Far from being Good Friday, it is in fact Bad Friday as they haven't sold any. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #WritingCommunity #Medieval

Readers of "The Scriptorium Chronicle" will know that the scribes have been reporting on the Artemis rocket programme for some time as they like to stay up to date with current events. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are delighted to report that the day after “The Scriptorium Chronicle” was launched, it has made it to the Harrods bestseller shelf. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #WritingCommunity

This is not a joke! Today is your last chance to get your hands on the Magic Noir story bundle, 14 awesome novels by 14 excellent authors for just $35. Offer ends tomorrow so don't delay, get it while you can! storybundle.com/magic

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are pleased to announce the publication of "The Scriptorium Chronicle". They have held this post back until after midday (their time) to prove that it isn't an April Fools' joke. mybook.to/ScriptoriumChronicle #BookSky #WritingCommunity #IndieApril

To my surprise and delight, advance copies of The Scriptorium Chronicle have been seen in the wild! I've been sent photos, both taken on trains (one currently on its way to London). Publicaton is tomorrow (no, it's not an April Fool). Links to follow when it goes live. #BookSky #WritingCommunity

To my surprise and delight, advance copies of The Scriptorium Chronicle have been seen in the wild! I've been sent photos, both taken on trains (one currently on its way to London). Publicaton is tomorrow (no, it's not an April Fool). Links to follow when it goes live. #BookSky #WritingCommunity

In the Scriptorium today, the scribes are gearing up for the release of "The Scriptorium Chronicle", which goes live on April Fool's Day (this coming Wednesday). Due to an error on their part, pre-orders are not available. A link will be be provided in due course. #BookSky #WritingCommunity