And I preemptively laugh before the gigantic fountain of blood from the pit. The masterclass of anticipation created with shots of the crowd, the quiet, and then a ridiculous cartoon level of red gore. Is it realistic? No. Is it horror? Ish. Is it pitch perfect for the whole film? Yes.

Come say hi on Sunday!

Bees! This bird box has been home to bees on and off and I’d seen a couple this year, but pulling ivy off the fence the box started… humming. A lot. I backed away and lo, lots of bees! It feels like a compliment to my garden having bees move in. #naturewalktothebus #bees #naturelover

Despite creating a billion-dollar franchise - with a new $200M budget Hollywood blockbuster launching in a month - the creator of He-Man's family were unable to afford his dementia and care facility costs, and had to setup a GoFundMe. Mattel gave $5,000.

Blue skies and thinking about #EmpireLRP reminded me of a commission 💙 Alongside a necklace which needed restringing, I was asked to make a theatre brooch. Was delighted to match that central bead! If you’re thinking about adding character touches to your kit, drop me a line. #larp #mhhsbd

Sometimes you want to escape to a fantasy… Back to #EmpireLRP as Agnes fixing ribs, stopping infection, and preventing other horrible deaths. Plus awful puns, dubious poetry, port and dreams. I only took four photos, one of which was my breakfast 😄 Thanks to Krios photography for the first shot.

The three things which were at the top of the blanket box when I opened it to pack for the weekend #larping Anyone need a victoriana daemon? 😈😆 Who else here goes to #EmpireLarp? ⚔️🎭🏕️

It’s always advisable to listen to Rebecca (don’t let the smile fool you, she’s terrifying) but particularly in this case. Go listen to COLD COMFORTS over at Grimdark’s YouTube. (I mean, if you’d like.)

Top tip - Instead of trying to block everyone who criticises your use of ai generated imagery, perhaps consider saving yourself a lot of time by not using ai imagery?

Working from home while awaiting a boiler inspection. Pro: locked in and already blasted through some editing stuff, and online mandatory training. Con: wish I was in a building someone else is paying to heat.

Did I get to hand feed a young murder bird in Highfeild Park yesterday?… A gorgeous stroll with ice cream, this wee one, squirrel watching, rabbit spotting, wild larpers, blackbirds, and teeny fish. (Robin came close three times, but wasn’t sure of other people) #naturewalktothebus #timeinnature

A nice just under half hour listen perfect to build up, and creep you out a little.

Yay that I am on the bus, and it’s a very empty bus. Boo that I am only just on the bus just before 6.00pm. Erk that I am trying to not think about how much this will be stuck in traffic and roadworks.

Some days, the alarm going off at 5.30 means I get into work nice and early, ahead of traffic, get a good start. Other days it allows me to enjoy a little cat purr, discover I have to change the cat feeder batteries, realise I’ll be on the next bus, then find out that bus has broken down 😕

'2026 is the year of the horse.' The horse:

Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton. Fair warning: you better not make fun of him or his cat will mess you up. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_W...

The lads I painted for Kill Team have had a glow up. Added more detail, brought in a couple of extra colours, although I still kept my limited palette goal. Leopard print, eyes, blood, plasma, Boney’s pages (ongoing private joke I may share at some point) scarring, just extra little bits done.

Here’s my actual face, while I ask why so many small businesses are sharing images which are not their actual face, because “trending” I wasn’t going to say owt. But fuck me, the last half an hour I have seen SO MANY small businesses saying “thought I’d jump on the bandwagon” or “joining the trend”

Archaeologists I know, time to start messing with the world:

Me: I’m only buying things I need for definite projects, not on a whim. Me in @thebeadshop.bsky.social while buying things I need for a definite project: Oooh those are cuter than I thought from the photos, yes please mushrooms. Same day I had cute earrings for myself. #whimsy #jewellerymaking

I gave up and got up just after five, awake, uncomfortable due to cats, uncomfortable due to a recurring arm pain, all the wrong temperature, mind racing. Came downstairs to nest on the sofa. Three concerned cats trying to take it in turns to purr on me or observe me. Oppressively loved.

In "celebration" of thr Pepto Bismol ad now being on the radio, I took some popular radio-friendly songs and added the "Diarrhea" guy.

Fuck it, BONUS CLIFF

Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 11 ‘Mam Tor’ Artist: SR Badmin

Brown Cat

a favorite of mine

December 27th. Toast, biscuits, chocolate, leftover vegan roast (cold), more chocolate, cheese board, remains of yule log. Finished building lego with White Christmas, Funny Face (not good) Home Alone 1 and 2, couple of ghost stories (Room in the Tower, not good) Morcombe and Wise. Nailing it.

And Tiny Tim, who did not die, thus denying Paddington another soul.

Presenting Richard, leading Flint, Todd, Arturo, Hench and Geoff (with Boney) By no means finished painting as a project, but good enough for a special rules Kill Team ish game this afternoon. Bonus points if you can work out who is named what, and why. #warhammer #warhammer40k

Let’s draw a Christmas gift tag!

There was a video on X, said to depict "peak male behaviour", showing a boulder being pushed intentionally to roll down a hillside and go crashing away into the trees, and it occurred to me that a good way to discern masculinity from stupidity and wanton destruction is to consider >

Two of the three Black Friday purchases of Things I Needed.

In service of a forthcoming project (we'll talk more about that another time) I find myself trying to reconstruct the LEGACY TRILOGY timeline, which I cunningly made almost zero notes about at the time. I don't recommend it as a pastime. #amwriting #amwritingfantasy

Last week I had the pleasure of popping in to the Super Relaxed Fantasy Club (@srfantasyclub.bsky.social ) for a reading and a Q&A. Before that, I had to figure out the right pacing. You can now find the (no spoilers) alternate reading up on Youtube (link in reply).

Anyone on TikTok and want to help me feel less old and confused there?!

Unfiltered, snapped through the bus window, the sky is doing all the work this morning. #naturewalktothebus #earlymorning #morningsky

Seasonal reminder, Pumpkins make Hedgehogs sick, so don't leave any out where they can reach them.

Want to casually tell people you went to the pub for… some book readings? My rather talented husband is in London November 11th!

If you want to scratch that epic fantasy itch, I'm going to recommend two very different but equally outstanding complete series by agency clients. First, the Legacy trilogy by @thetowerofstars.bsky.social , opening with LEGACY OF ASH: www.orbit-books.co.uk/titles/matth...

Sunday morning was a festival of glistening webs in the mist. I was enjoying them too much to think of photos until waiting at the bus stop 🕸️ #naturewalktothebus #nature #spiders

Big smile before doing A Talk At People. You’d trust this woman to be informative and engaging with 80ish people from across the world, right? This says professional yet welcoming?

Mothman is so ready

Look at this lil one! I couldn’t help but see the black and green as it headed towards the road. Very unconcerned to trundle onto my sleeve, be carried down and across the road, and to the trees. It’s a Pale Tussock, which is as wonderful in Moth form. #naturewalktothebus #moths #naturemomemt

Between Tarbet and Arrochar, even just from the path there’s mind resetting moments. Already looking forward to next year there. #naturewalktothebus #naturewalks #fungi #mushrooms🍄 #woodlandphotography

Little spooky friends! I’m too colourful to be Goth, but inhabit a space adjacent, and my Emotional Support Skull badges live in that same place. Skulls💀, yes, but look at those heart eyes 😍 💛💚 Befriend one today! Www.perfidiousjewellery.etsy.com

Look what we have here then.

Do not ask what was presented by the uncooperative women’s guild.

Couldn’t resist capturing one of my favourite diorama bits. Look at this boss. Front of the army, sword, billowing cape, on a big rock. Whatever the rest think, this dude has confidence they are In Charge of the whole situation. Deluded? I say be more nurgling. #warhammer #warhammerworld

A view from the bus with a little but of golden hour. #naturewalktothebus #autumnmorning