Signed copy in Piccadilly Hatchards. Booksellers to the king so get in quick before he does.

It's Friday. It's the shortest amount of time anyone has ever owned a trouser press. youtu.be/tNqn5bKmKNc?...

I miss olde twitter.

Stimulus Response

Signed copy in the gorgeous Gower Street Waterstones (Steve Brule voice - for your health)

Just practising my talk on the train platform and improvised the line "die like nobody's watching". For the full context, grab the last remaining ticket and come along www.poetic-endings.com/events/get-a...

Always enjoy the 'change here for the battlefield' announcement as you pull into Battle station. One day I'll get around to dressing in chainmail and jumping up at that point.

Have you dealt with death admin / sadmin in the UK in the last three years? This study wants to hear from you www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

We should still get the bank holiday after all that.

Whenever the commentator says Messi I say "yes it certainly is" to the empty room.

Using airbrushed acrylic built up in translucent layers, Helena Minginowicz takes one of the most quotidian household items as a starting point: paper towel. www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/hele...

Have you dealt with death admin / sadmin in the UK in the last three years? This study wants to hear from you www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

New book quote from Prue Leith: “A surprisingly fascinating read. I thought I'd got my departure sorted, but now I know there's plenty I hadn't thought about. Who thought death could be so interesting?” geni.us/getaheadofbe...

Tomorrow ⏰️

And today's Wordle

New book quote from Prue Leith: “A surprisingly fascinating read. I thought I'd got my departure sorted, but now I know there's plenty I hadn't thought about. Who thought death could be so interesting?” geni.us/getaheadofbe...

Just typoed warmest as earmest, and autocorrect changed it to eat me, which would have changed the tone of that email sign off quote violently.

My copy of this arrived in the post, I read the first couple of chapters, and sorted out an issue I’d been putting off with getting a hard copy of my will within ten minutes. So you could say it’s a highly effective book. Given Christina’s Viz history, it’s basically Top Tips, but for mortality.

Received a few new books over the last couple of days, thanks @robhewson.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social and @christinamartin.bsky.social !

This week www.poetic-endings.com/events/get-a...

Might do the "there's something I need to say...domino-oo-hoohoo" line on my death bed for a laugh.

I love our crematorium

Monday

London. This is next Thursday and it's free www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-ahead-...

I can go to bed. Thank you boys.

Enjoying my 1 all prediction whilst it remains correct.

Receives rebuke from Norway

As it's Miami I think the commentary should occasionally be interrupted by the murderous inner monologue of Dexter.

Sunset in Blackpool a few days ago.

That seminar will be on YouTube soon...

Walking past a crucifixion statue and saying “aaaah big stretch”

My ice cubes are popular. I keep putting some out for the neighbours and when I check an hour later they are all gone.

Good things this weekend. Finally got to see @davecakes.bsky.social and also the brand new Home Bargains near his house. Also got a lovely bookseller review on Waterstones dot com. Bought one for herself and her husband and had beautiful conversations which brought them closer 🙌❤️🌷

Weekend book buyers. Here's what my latest is all about...

Celebrating Belgium’s goal with Courtois (aka Curtis) - yes, also @christinamartin.bsky.social there on the sofa! #TheFootball #ESPBEL

Our game had lot of new people playing today. Thank you @christinamartin.bsky.social for the retweet! Unfortunately, my original post had a broken link, so here's the corrected version. As a bonus, I've just updated the game so it's hopefully even more insightful. www.afterloss.uk/could-they-f...

@herring1967.bsky.social stone clearing news www.theargus.co.uk/news/2625994...

Shut up and

Children’s picture book character Pandorobou (the Bread Thief) is a a mouse who disguises himself as a loaf of bread to sneak into bakeries and steal fresh bread.

I am going to the post office imminently if anyone wants anything (I meant art not Maltesers, sorry)

We could also pivot to the more fun "you're out"

If you're heading to the @wellcomecollection.bsky.social for The Coming of Age exhibition this weekend, you can pick up Get Ahead of Being Dead as you exit through the gift shop 🌷❤️ wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/...

If you've read and enjoyed, would you mind rating and reviewing? It really helps. Thank you and here is an excellent reader dog pic to sweeten the deal.

You know how in Interview with the Vampire he says "That morning I saw my last sunrise" Me too, but with being middle aged and perma tired.

Another lovely real world outcome. A reader contacted me in March when her neighbour died on his own, knowing from my first book that it would likely go to the council, and asking to be put in touch. I made the connection and he got an attended and personalised funeral ❤️

Loving the book already & i'm only on p7!

Next week 👉👉

The original sketch ❤️🌷