Having a low-screen evening... Did a bit of drawing, then was reading a supernatural thriller and listening to my "Landless" CDs, with Brandy visiting every now and then. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cbb...

I'm choosing to pronounce Senan with the stress on the 2nd syllable, for extra effect.

An 8 km lunchtime run today, and at a fair pace too... A few waits at traffic lights were a tad longer than I'd have liked.

There are certain things I know an ungodly lot about (like the lay-out of a particular hospital in the 1840s), and nobody will even notice when reading the book, assuming I've just made it up.

Just back from what I guess was a tiny desk concert; caught up with a few pals too. Lovely evening!

'Those were strange times. One day a whole neighbourhood would disappear. One of their neighborhoods, you know. And the next day, the blood would run a little fresher, a little higher. So we knew. We didn't even know we knew, but we knew.' Please read my very short story, Country Of My Blood:

Our local postbox top crochet person has done it again!

Surely in my top 10 of supernatural movies: Black Rainbow. First time I saw it, it made such an impression! (As did Rosanna Arquette) www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jsK...

Today's run was colder than expected, with a side dish of rain. I'd some great views though - always happy to see Scrabo Tower there in the distance. I should get back up there again soon.

Psst...wanna hear me read you an old story? (This showed up in my Photos memories today.) m.youtube.com/watch?v=5p9Q...

Just arrived in the post! I'm looking forward to tucking in. The house familiar also approves. @minillajovovich.bsky.social

Sometimes the spirit moves me.

If I was this journalist, I would explore what my legal position would be when my President accuses me of Treason. Not just "that's the orange baboon talking", but take it serious. See it through. uk.yahoo.com/news/trump-a...

This kind of deep time thing is fascinating! The Taurus constellation old as god? www.facebook.com/reel/1284726...

May Sale on Rejuvenation Book 1 until May 20th - $0.99 on all platforms - download now and read it on your summer hols! Search Rejuvenation Book One by Byddi Lee on any platform, and you'll find it! Or go to books2read.com/Rejuvenation1

Brandy does not like it when I follow her around with the camera. Especially when she's munching grass.

It's a banger! 👇

11 km run, up to Holywood, ending at the sea front.

Did a poem yesterday in the Black Box, and had the room silent - like held breath silent. It was an overall great evening with some stand-out poetry and songs.

If you need a printout of your manuscript, to do edits or for your beta readers, upload it to the 'Zon POD, don't launch it (yet) but order proof copies. Cheaper than most print shops, and neater. #Writing #Writerslife

(Via EM White) - Timely indeed! Also, due to the tangents - waist left-hand figure, legs on the other - they seem transparent, like ghosts, forced to have the same fight over and over and over and over again.

My brother has the best sunsets. He's on the Bothnian Sea.

Seems that Brandy and I are friends again. (She's been pooping on the backroom floor - not sure yet whether because she was off-kilter last week, or because of Wee Ian's attempt to come inside)... and I've not yet been able to fix that...)

This is the kind of news item that makes me giddy! It does have several caveats, but I'll buy it as proto-writing; noting down of information. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Another banger from the House of Usher opera: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdYa...

The future of S&S is now!

“Mothers’ Day was not designed to encourage people to be nice to their mothers. It was part of women’s effort to gain power to change society.” Lots here that we’re not supposed to know. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/may-9-2026...

Some shots from the finish of today's 10k - at what I call the arse end of Belfast's centre.

On a whim I bought the CD of the "House of Usher" opera. And I have no regrets! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dHs...

A year since my novel was published. It reached #1 ranking for Urban Fantasy. Sold 4975 copies. The 2nd book is on submission after a full manuscript request. It follows Cassie's growth - Glaswegian office worker to magical ally of retired gods. #sff #booksky #unagented Free sample link in comments

This is heavy!

Now I've pretty much tackled stage fright, it's time to jump back in that other anxiety-inducing area: I fired up the apps to dip myself into the dating pool. Wish me luck - it's grim out there!

I played in the weirdest venue this evening... Major Twin Peaks vibes here! I did my "Wicked Game" cover, and made the place vibrate.

I love Jeffrey Catherine Jones' work! I once described her paintings as "Frazetta, but with a heart and soul."

*What Rough Beast?* is out in the world on June 15th a standalone Goatskin novella from Brackenbury Books. Cover art Goran Gligović, frontispiece Linnea Sterte amgalant.com/new-novella-...

My pal Sylvy plays bass in the indie pop band Julie Julie, and they've got their first single+video, "Alma" out! "Your new favourite lesbian love anthem is here" (It is indeed an earworm! I've got Alma in my mind too!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC3T...

If you like your "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" I can recommend "Secret Service" on ITV (UK). (I did guess who the mole was very quickly - spoiler in the alt text!)

10 Km ran today, despite yesterday's skating and being somewhat gummed up with hay fever. It was fair weather though, and at the end the sun broke through for some pictures with Aslan.

Photos from Saturday's May Fayre, with music pals Dee and Erin, and playing my set.

Brandy's on top of my desk, looking out of the window, and very cross!

Another poem it's quite short you won't mind it www.patreon.com/posts/breeze...

Artist! Drop your red art! (A set inspired by the Odyssey - linocut/ photocopier)

I think I'm in love with this cyclist in front of the bus, with her "I also love attention" sign. #BelfastMarathon

Finally watching that 'new' Dune movie, and so far I'm still at "Well, it sure is pretty, but - " I don't know whether I'm going to stick it for what, how long?

A sorrow poem www.patreon.com/posts/ad-ast...

Sorry for the repost, but I'm just letting you know that these are going quick at the moment, so if you want one, best get an order in soonish.

I do love this photo I took of Brandy this morning. It was when I was about to leave, and I got the impression she was complaining that I'd been away too often this week. She got lots of cuddles this evening though. #caturday

“I have the news, human. It’s time you see you my lunch, and that litter box could use some attention. Honestly, you’re going to need to revise some of your ideas if you expect to remain in my employ.”

After playing a set at Templemore Baths, I dropped my stuff off at home, said hi to Brandy, and went to the Lyric for a student production of "Frankenstein". Fun, rich day!