The Spirit Of Dark And... Lovely Water? A magnificent piece of writing by @annasavory.bsky.social I laughed out loud three actual times. Amazing work. open.substack.com/pub/annasavo...

Whilst making The Day of the Dolphin, Mike Nichols noticed that his star, George C. Scott, had 2 former NYPD cops shadowing him. He was asked why anyone would attack him. ‘No. You don’t understand. They’re protecting other people from me.’

I keep forgetting to tell anyone outside of Substack when new Substacks are out! Here’s one! It’s about classic horror films and the League of Gentlemen annasavory.substack.com/p/if-you-can... Perhaps you’d like to subscribe, perhaps you’d like to restack?

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Happy Easter to you all! Please do enjoy my latest Substack where I have curated a terrifying selection of Victorian Easter cards for you! You should become a free subscriber maybe? annasavory.substack.com/p/i-rate-vic...

Tall Tales is @NorthLondonTav on Tuesday 31st, 730, with Abigail Burdess @johnfinnemore.bsky.social @matthewdparker.bsky.social Susannah Pearse and all new Taxidermy from @annasavory.bsky.social No one gets this info here, right? Email talltalesnight at gmail - www.listenandoften.com/talltales

We’re back! Bigger and better!! We’ve got TWO stages this year as the Shambles Forest expands with more incredible guests and shows at @latitudefestival.bsky.social this summer. And we’re bringing an astronaut this time! Tickets at latitudefestival.co.uk

ME: Did it hurt babe... when you fell from heaven? LUCIFER: oh I'm going to build a whole new circle just for you.

Liz Truss waiting patiently by her phone for Reform to ring, not realising it's actually a penguin biscuit

Happy Boo-urns Night to you all!

I don’t want to make a big deal about how bored I am in meetings but today I drew this little guy while my colleagues went on and on #bleh

Why won’t YouTube give me the song I want to listen to???

Another one from much warmer times, recording 'What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow' in North Carolina. A welcome reminder that spring will always come again. I hope you’re staying bundled up out there and enjoying time with loved ones. Video: Alexei Mejouev

Out of curiosity, I just ran a few paragraphs from The Butchering Art through an AI checker and it got flagged: 88% AI. This book was released in 2017, and AI machines were subsequently trained off it. How many writers are getting flagged for AI because of the literal theft of their work(s)? Insane.

I’m reminded of watching two old ladies ask a teenage goth for directions and she politely told them and when she was out of earshot one lady said “You know where you are with a goth”

Had a lovely time getting into the Christmas spirit with the Christmas spirit herself @annasavory.bsky.social

TALES FROM THE CRYPT with @annasavory.bsky.social shows.acast.com/smershpod/ep...

Feeling a bit insecure about my day job so there has never been a better time (for me) for you to become a paid subscriber of Unsavory News, also there’s never been a better time (for you) because there’s 40% off for all of December! annasavory.substack.com/subscribe?co...

Tis the season! First festive newsletter dropped yesterday with my review of Last Christmas and a special 40% off annual paid subscription. Have a look and please share if you love me! annasavory.substack.com/p/last-chris...

Tall Tales is Tuesday 25th, at the North London Tavern, 7.30pm - @garethmedwards.bsky.social @johnfinnemore.bsky.social @alexfranklinhallo.bsky.social and all new Taxidermy from @annasavory.bsky.social Amazingly, it is still £5

That’s the lunch time listening sorted!

Strong agree! It’s a giddy thrill every time I test for whether I’m still in ketosis!

DEAD OF NIGHT with @annasavory.bsky.social shows.acast.com/smershpod/ep...

Monday coming

The horror thread continues over on Substack (free - though you can pay to unlock EVEN MORE HORROR) click below to find out my views on La Cabina, Longlegs, and Carry On Screaming. And please retweet, horror fans! #horror #halloween annasavory.substack.com/p/the-horror...

Thank you for the reminder of the time Jason Manford issued a notes apology because his tribute to Brucie being under the Palladium unintentionally sounded like he is in Hell.

It has come to my attention that not everyone in the world has signed up for my newsletter. I was worried this was because you all thought you had to pay. Literally loads of it is for free and can be read right here and please do! annasavory.substack.com

THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD with @annasavory.bsky.social shows.acast.com/smershpod/ep...

It's last days to pre-order a copy of my book with a signed bookplate! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/vintage-de... I'll be doing a select few events after it's out. The Goblin Maket will be cool. #comics #book

Sinead gets it!

Ok Bluesky, how are you for this kind of thing… what manner of bee is this? It was SO BIG, I thought it was a hornet but it wasn’t hard and shell-y, it had fur! Help me bee experts #bee #insect #insectID

Me: why doesn’t your son take over the restaurant? Owner of the restaurant (they’ve been trying to sell for years): well, he doesn’t quite know what he wants to do. He’s only 26 years old…. My husband (as the owner walked away): Napoleon was Commander of the Army of the Interior when he was 26.

I just know every single day of my life I’m going to regret not buying this £119 Royal Doulton bust of Kenneth Williams! Every single day!

So excited that my book with Kristina Gaddy, "Go Back and Fetch It: Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo” is almost out in the world!!!

Overheard here in Oxford ‘Daddy, can you ask us another question about Guinea pigs?’ ‘No.’

🔊 I am delighted to announce that CROWLEY TIME IS COMING BACK TO LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL! A brand new sci-fi romp entitled LINK'S GAMBIT, 4:30pm on Sunday 7th September. Just a few hours before the new Wooden Overcoats episode! live.crowleytime.com @woodenovercoats.bsky.social

Hard relate to this opener to @annasavory.bsky.social’s latest newsletter - and also the only air fryer story you’ll ever need

@annasavory.bsky.social, @johnrain.co.uk I bloody love a horror portmanteau, and I bloody love @smershpod.com. Been listening back to your Amicus episodes while working and enjoyed them all over again. Nothing to add, just wanted to say thanks and share something positive on a Friday.

Theres a new edition of my newsletter out in which I share a pretty mind blowing theory about cocks and balls and art! Click to read for free (for a small contribution you can unlock my weird art!) annasavory.substack.com/p/let-me-give-…

I’m in the middle of applying for PIP during the worst time in history to do that, great to know that my laughter (!) and basic politeness will count against me in this process.

A while ago, a friend literally took me upstairs to show me her etchings. Luckily, we were both autistic, so absolutely zero fucking happened and I looked at some nice etchings.

I know this is much remarked upon but, socially, now, we can all watch TikTok videos full blast without any headphones on public transport & its the worst thing we’ve ever allowed as a society - listening to a different irritating noise every three seconds is going to be what kills me.

I cannot urge you strongly enough to subscribe to my newsletter. Please subscribe to my newsletter - it’s free, or you can pay a small amount to access, this week, a story about my poisoning myself! But the great bulk of it is free. Please subscribe! annasavory.substack.com/p/from-the-n...

So, this Unbound thing... There's gonna be lawsuits, right? It really feels like there should be lawsuits

Fair warning, @johnfinnemore.bsky.social is planning on using a piano at next week's Tall Tales. Sign up via www.listenandoften.com/talltales

Why yes, I have been busy in my seaside town, thanks for asking

Happy Easter! I’ve ranked four Pilates so you dont have to… open.substack.com/pub/annasavo...

Had to switch off notifications to this due to the sheer number of people who felt the urge to contact me individually to let me know the life expectancy of the American male. Did you know middle age starts the moment you’re halfway through your life so you won’t know you’re in it until you’re dead.

Hey look the new ones out! You probably want to know things about goats, right? annasavory.substack.com/p/a-guide-to...

The demise of WHSmith reminds me of when my friend queued for ages to buy a protractor, only to get to the front and discover that it was Jeffrey Archer doing a signing