Is it possible to mention writing or editing on Bluesky these days without getting unsolicited offers editing services from faceless accounts that are likely either bots or grifters using AI?

I have finished editing that novella, and it now has a name; “The Fall of Sherida”. I have also sent it to some beta readers which means that I am in Writing Limbo. I can’t decide whether to start preparing for Book 5 of the epic fantasy series or write some more short fiction first 🤔

My first podcast interview for a while and I had a blast! 🙂 This has an extract from Blood Ruin (the fourth instalment of my Avatars of Ruin series) and I answer some questions about it and some of my other writing. Thanks @tinybookcase.bsky.social 🙂

And that is one more round of editing done for the forthcoming Blood Ruin, but the work is far from over, as my next step is to tweak the novella I finished last month before I send it to beta readers.

Here is a little secret. When staying at my sister’s, I used to do my best to maintain a neutral expression nod when she nagged me to make sure to spray the glass of her quadrant shower with a cleaner after use to keep it shiny. Inwardly, however, I would roll my eyes and think, “okay, diva.”

Long week but the weekend is almost here and I am just getting ready for a podcast interview 🎧 🤓

One thing I love about my new house is that you can hear the rain on the roof in the room that doubles as my bedroom and study, which makes it cosy when I am writing and sleeping. 🏠 🌧️ ✍️ 😴

Went for a walk through the park after work and it feels very autumny now 🍂 🌲

This is Charlie Kirk’s own words, so if you truly (for some reason) respected him, you should honour his wishes. No, I don’t agree with murder, but this guy was clearly a psychopath.

I was just checking in for an appointment at the doctors and a woman who spoke very little English approached me to ask how the tablet worked. As she was struggling I heard her mutter Spanish to herself so I ended up saying “hablas español?”, her eyes lit up, and we immediately switched to Spanish.

It has taken a month. Lots of long days and learning new things but I think I finally have this house the way I want it. Perhaps some more decorations will appear over time but the bones of it is done. This is my new home!

#bbc @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social The BBC's complaint process is a joke. Worse than that it's designed with one thought in mind - that's the BBC is, basically, sound, that a complaint is about exception management, not fundamental editorial skew, bias or mismanagement BBC news' current editorial

@cherylmorgan.bsky.social and I will be at Carmarthen #Pride this Saturday with copies of The Sea-Stone Sword and other #LGBTQ+ friendly books - come and say hello!

Back to work tomorrow so it was time for a trim! ✂️

I have just finished a WIP which is a first for me in two senses; it is a novella (of 25K words) AND science fiction. Might be interested in a beta-read exchange sometime in the future if anyone fancies a swap.

The magnitude of problems you experience when you try to use Microsoft Word whilst not connected to the internet feels almost punitive. Surely this level of fuckery from one of the world’s biggest tech companies can’t be by accident?

Writing News. Elsewhen Press have agreed to publish Blood Ruin, the fourth instalment of my Avatars of Ruin series. The contract has been signed and we will begin the editing process once I am settled in my new home.

I have been very busy getting this house ready, and it’s starting to look like a home now. Here is my progress so far. Just need new curtains, a TV and some decorations. I also plan to get a new sofa when I can afford it.

Just about to do some writing for the first time in my new workspace 🙂 🤓 ✍️ And yes, I am aware that I need a haircut! 😉

Errrmmm…. I think I just bought a house! 😱

Camping at a farm in Carmarthenshire and got a sunset view 🙂

I woke up today to an email that has already put me on edge. “Your parcel is with Evri” Pray for me 🙏

Been spending some quality time with Salty this weekend 🙂 🐕 ❤️

A walk from Branscombe to Beer in Devon.

A stroll around Budleigh Salterton and the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve

Whilst I do think that people who spread disinformation should be made accountable, I also hope we eventually live to see the day where a world leader doesn’t feel the need to sue someone for claiming their wife is transgender because people no longer see this as an insult 🙄

Went for a little walk to the beach and back 🙂

Does anyone else find it crazy that you can walk into a bookshop and be charged £9.99 for a paperback novel that took the author a year to complete, but £17.99 for a completely blank notebook?

He used Coldplay lyrics to close off his statement… 🤭🤭 Imagine seeing Coldplay lyrics as not basic but something profound… something that resonate with you on such a deep level they are appropriate to be used in this situation.

Someone who – after spending several months video chatting almost daily – ghosted me last year, has just appeared on the dating apps again. Their headline says ‘is anyone real?’ and on their profile they complain about people who mess other people around and are not genuine. 🤨🙄

A walk from Chideock to Symondsbury passing by the Catholic Church and Colmer’s Hill.

Imagine being someone who works at that company when they come back from that Coldplay gig. “Why do you look so radiant this Sunday?” “I am just excited to go back to work tomorrow.” I can guarantee you there will be zero absences that Monday.

Psst. Nobody – and I mean **nobody** – thinks the BBC has ✌🏻left wing bias✌🏻. It’s just something people say even though they know they are lying because they’re trying to shift the Overton Window.

Like seriously. If you are a natural 7 but you have aircon, you are now a 9. Just sayin.

Siri, open up Grindr and change status to “looking for guy with aircon”.

Hard disagree. I like the way that TV shows are now not as often forced to arbitrarily cut scenes (often at the expense of the plot making less sense or lacking nuance) to make the episodes fit an exact measure of screen time.

A low-tide walk from Rhossili to Worm’s Head in the #Gower

Sweyne’s Howes South #neolithic #burial #cairn #megalithic #megalithicmarvels

Sweyne’s Howes North #neolithic #burial #cairn. Part of a pair close to the Rhossili Downs. #megalithic #megalithicmarvels

A morning stroll up the #hills hovering above Rhossili #Bay in the #Gower

The neglected Penrice #Castle which I passed by on my way back today. Very atmospheric.

Weobley #Castle in the #Gower

Maen Ceti #neolithic burial #cairn in the #Gower Also known as “Arthur’s Stone” (very exclusive club, I know 😉) #megalithic #megalithicmarvels

This morning I went to look for another lesser-known burial cairn which a local farmer has seemingly done their utmost to disguise its existence (something other Neolithic enthusiasts will likely be familiar with).

Pennard #Castle in the #Gower

Three #Cliffs #Bay in the #Gower

Some of the #coastal path around Nicholaston and Penmaen in the #Gower

Penmaen #neolithic burial #cairn in the #Gower It took me a while to find the path because it is overgrown. The capstone is surprisingly large for little-known site and there are signs of other liths beneath all the earth and weeds.

I am camping in the Gower peninsula for the next five days and going on lots of walks so expect photos! 🙂

A day out with one of my besties Otto the #doggo 🐕