Meta have stolen Chill, Shiver, Darker Ends and For My Sins and used them without my permission. This represents years of work. I’ve written a letter to AI companies telling them they have no right to use my work.

Israel has shattered the ceasefire in Gaza, killing hundreds of people and threatening more to come. This is happening because countries like the UK have allowed Israel to act with impunity. This must end. It’s time for trade sanctions on Israel. act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4333/

NEW: Over 60 MPs and peers across parties demand the UK government ban the import of illegal Israel settlement goods. "The UK’s existing trade and investment relationship with Israel falls short of the standards required and urge you to rectify this.” www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...

Sign the open letter urging Elon Musk to stay out of UK politics - democracy isn't a billionaire's playground! Make your voice heard: 38d.gs/bButtOutMusk

Today I have been mostly under Nan the Border Terrier

Once more with feeling and a dollop of frustration … Taking our work without permission or payment is theft. thttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/14/british-novelists-criticise-government-over-ai-theft#img-1

Starring Paddy the Poodle and a border terrier called Nan (after Nan Shepherd, author of The Living Mountain). Trit trot trit…

When I’m struggling to write, I often go back to this David Lynch quote. ‘I discovered that if one looks a little closer at this beautiful world, there are always red ants underneath’

And… he directed Elephant Man …

Twin peaks was ahead of its time. Everything that came after was I soured by it. The trees, the swinging traffic lights, the staircase with the fan…

RIP David Lynch. I remember the night #twinpeaks first aired, and seeing this image on the screen for the first time, hearing that eerie music. I’d never seen anything like it before. Agent Coop hanging upside down while using a dictaphone for Diane, who never appears. #davidlynch

I remember watching Twin Peaks on a small fat portable TV, and hearing the spine tingling music as the credits rolled. Back in the days when you had to wait a week for the next episode. I looooved it. Welcome to Twin Peaks.

Noticing reflections and shadows at @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social today - visiting the #derekjarman exhibition

Cold winter afternoons where the sun barely rises. Fascinated by the shapes and patterns while they lasted - ostrich feathers, and fading house backs #winterlandscapes

David Attenborough is right, “if we continue on our current path, we will face the collapse of everything.” We know what we need to do, it’s the corruption & lies of the fossil fuel companies & our leaders that makes extinction more likely. We need zero emissions within 5yrs!

If you’re looking for a perfect seasonal read, Chill published by @discoverkelpies.bsky.social - the guests are gathered in the drawing room on Xmas Eve, cut off by blizzards, when Samual sees a figure in the mirror. #booksforchristmas #gothicnovel #mystery

A freezing foggy walk at the University after work (Paddy was a bit grumpy with people at the office) then home to a milky spicy yogi tea. Don’t ask - my current fad.