Tonight! 8:30pm! Live in the Discord with @shaunalawless.bsky.social!! discord.gg/Q7UDuQDh

People in Cwmtillery, and across our valleys are living in fear of another coal tip disaster. Wealth was extracted from our coalmining communities by Westminster, but a dangerous legacy was left behind. It’s time for the UK Government to fully fund coal tip safety.

Hurray!

I am seeing the same in #Longcovid groups, it's been 5 years for some of us and there isn't an acknowledgement of what we are dealing with, there is so much gaslighting and very little practical help.

It's that time of year again! Nominations for the 2025 BSFA awards are open for BSFA Members. Nominations then form the Longlist. Nominations will close at the end of the year. Project Hanuman is only just out but if you enjoyed it please consider nominating it in the best novel category 😍

I've found this to be true when it comes to explaining why I still mask in public. Once nearly everybody had already had COVID once vaccines were out, "I don't want to die" garnered skepticism but "My favorite foods tasted wrong for six months last time" had folks going "oh, huh, that makes sense!"

Today I’m heading north for a visit to Fort William, one of my favourite places to be. I’ll be in the Highland Bookshop tonight talking about Daughters of Nicnevin www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daughters-...

🚨TODAY🚨 Yes, today is the day! We are in Manchester with a whole host of brilliant northern publishers for the Winter Book Fair. Join us at House of Books and Friends from 11-3 for all your bookish needs!

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Even though many people share my posts almost no donations are coming in My brother is in a very urgent condition Even the smallest help can contribute to his treatment An amount as small as $5 or $10 can truly make a difference Please give him a real chance to recover soon 🙏💔 gofund.me/bf57c49a

Join the BFS at Redditch Library for a special ‘Worlds of Science Fiction & Fantasy’ panel with Gareth L Powell, Anna Stephens, & Mike Brooks. Saturday 22nd November, 12pm. Redditch Library, Redditch. Ticket: tinyurl.com/worldsofsff

There’s also a consultation on the proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. The consultation closes at 11:59pm (GMT) on 12 February 2026. www.gov.uk/government/c...

From a review of Magic, Maps, and Mischief. Yes, I have an agenda. It's to make marginalised people feel welcome and included however I can. 👌

Oh LOOK, the judges have been announced for the inaugural Great Northern Read award for Northern writers with a prize of £2500 and mentoring by my agency Johnson and Alcock. And WAIT, ONE OF THOSE JUDGES LOOKS FAMILAIR! newwritingnorth.com/judges-annou...

Christmas shopping bargains anyone!? 😁 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a... #ArtShop #enamelPins #illustration

a world without trans people has never existed and never will

Really excited for this! If you’re in the Glasgow area come and hear us!

The Trans agenda, is simply more trans old people. To support people so they don't end thier lives & so they can persue thier potential & happiness. Y'know basic human rights & dignity.

With his name on one half of the latest Wizard’s Tower Books duo, @aknighton.bsky.social talks about his experience working with an iconic small press on a dual-author release. britishfantasysociety.org/launching-wi...

I am stoked to see The Shape of Monsters has finally got its #LGBTQ+ and #LGBTIA+creators tags! And unexpected Best of 2025 tag too Great way to wind down a work week

On this #TransDayofRemembrance, as we think of all those who have suffered and died needlessly because of the bigotry of a minority... ...it's a great time to think about how you can protect trans folks by speaking up and taking action in your community. #TransRightsAREHumanRights

You cannot talk about the loss of trans lives in this country or the continuing dangers trans people face navigating the world without talking about how most victims of transphobic violence are Black and brown.

UK FOLKS! Please help get this petition as many signatures as possible - I'm so sick and tired of not being able to easily access something that many of us separately need to keep us and our loved ones safe. Let's get it to parliament!!!! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

In the meantime, if you'd like to read a fantasy murder mystery where world-weary woman fights crime & dragons you've got a month left before it goes off sale: andrewknighton.com/the-executio...

I was once told that this book - Magic, Maps, and Mischief - written by an autistic person about the autistic experience, did nothing new. I didn't agree, and put it down to people judging worth differently. 1,600 sales later since October 24th, I'm glad people agree with me ❤️

You know which British Fantasy Awards-shortlisted, Publishers Weekly starred-reviewed fantasy novel is on Kindle for just £2.99? THE BLACK COAST, by me! Dragon knights*! A mysterious warlord who may or may not be a demon! Culture clash, but also culture learning! www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Coast-...

On this Trans Awareness Week, I wanted to shout out 2 organizations in the UK that are doing really good work for trans kids & their families and could really use donations: Mermaids: mermaidsuk.org.uk?form=donate & @genderedintelligence.co.uk: localgiving.org/charity/gend...

My first stories, and novels When the Sea is Rising Red, and Beastkeeper came out under Cat Hellisen. My latest novel The Shape of Monsters is under CL Hellisen, and narrated by the fabulous Omari Douglas. Also more stuff between those ends of the timeline

Self promo is my bane; it makes me feel like an immense tit when I post stuff about my writing (thanks to upbringing - never blow your own horn), but it is increasingly apparent that all it means is that I'm utterly invisible as a writer... So, anyway. I have books and stories out there.

My personal “Don’t give to the Salvation Army” story:

#Hookland calls for aid.

Hiya, if you're reading for awards / roundups at the end of year, please consider these of mine! Wiz Duos book 2 - Bring Me Home, Wizard's Tower Press (novella) wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove... Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike, PodCastle (short story, audio) podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...

Health Care Workers Spoke Out for Their Peers in Gaza. Then Came Backlash. truthout.org/articles/the...

We need your help. @waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith. Please read on for more information www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908... (1/2)

Woohoo, are you in the Midlands? Want to not have to go Xmas shopping only you get to buy books which is actually effort-free Xmas shopping? Come and see us talk about sff books and worlds!

PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.

I've updated my blog post about Must Read magazines with information about how the Must Read contracts have changed--and the negotiation difficulties that some authors still encounter writerbeware.blog/2025/07/25/c...

The cbeebies pantomime rewatch has begun Biscuit Bottoms!!!

A week on Friday! I'm at Waterstones Nottingham, interviewing @markalatham.bsky.social and @franwritesstuff.bsky.social about their new books!

if you are disgusted by government proposals for refugees - please, please write to both your local MP and to [email protected] Fill their inbox with your shock and dismay. Be polite but be clear If you want text then I'm happy to share what I wrote

Please help Hassan's family survive Israel's continuing genocide in Gaza, which has left Palestinians homeless and starving as cold winter rains begin to flood the camps. Donations are very slow since the 'ceasefire':

Who among us does not require a keyring featuring everyone's favourite sweary raven?!

Belatedly realized what I should have done for my "wokest" take: You shouldn't be allowed to post your kids on the internet. 15 year olds having kid social media is fine. I don't think adults should be allowed to post their kids or have family channels. The fact that "content babies" are a thing is🤮

Alternatives to NY Times Games & Puzzles 🧵 If it bothers you that your passive games subscription and clicks to the NYT Games cartel is funding their awful OpEd army and "journalism," there are a wealth of puzzle/game options less iffy/yikes complicit, and many are direct clones to your NYT faves.

This is Jólakötturinn, the Icelandic Christmas cat, who eats children who do not get new clothes. Christmas is here, children!

Paging all at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social, me and a few pals are running an auction raising funds for people escaping genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan. Can you offer any auction items - original art/signed prints/even commissions? Info and signup here! www.sudancoup.com/auction #Creatives4Sudan #Tb25

Black Friday is a crock of shit selling you crap you don't want for prices that aren't bargains HOWEVER if you'd like stuff you DO want for prices that are ACTUAL BARGAINS I'm doin' a HUGE stock clearance until the end of November! 50% off ALL MERCH! shop.ravenswordpress.com/collections/...

In addition, did you know you can buy a BUNDLE OF TRAUMA as a treat!! Give the gift of trauma this holiday season, to either yourself or your loved ones, and save over £30 while you're at it! shop.ravenswordpress.com/collections/...