One more work day and the front cover side will be drawn. Then we apparently send it to the current Lord Dunsany. This is my life now.

In 1988 I took a day trip to St Andrews from my rather more lowly (but wonderful) Stirling University. On September 22 I shall be back at Toppings St Andrews to talk all things Wild Folk with Jackie Morris. It’s out only scheduled Scottish event! Tickets www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/st-an...

Thank you!!

New Video: Jackie Morris & Tamsin Abbot @tamsintheshed.bsky.social on their lovely new book Wild Folk Filmed at Stone Club @stoneclub.bsky.social at The Social, July 2025. Here’s an excerpt, the full video is linked below. Next Stone Club night at The Social Sept 1st, ticket link below.

"There's many a good bit o' work done with a sad heart." ~ George Eliot, 'Adam Bede'

8am and the heat is already rising here in Herefordshire. These intensely hot days always remind me of L. P. Hartley’s ‘The Go Between’ both the book and, of course, the film. (Phew! Those leads!) What novel or film is conjured up for you by these heavy, sultry days?

Home from a wonderful evening talk about ‘Wild Folk’ by Jackie Morris & @tamsintheshed.bsky.social This book is a magically beautiful triumph in every way. Stories, illuminations, font, paper, design. If you don’t have a copy order it from your nearest indie bookshop #wildfolkbook

Wild Folk has been visiting the stones.

For #internationalowlawarenessday here are some owls I painted on glass from my book Wild Folk written by Jackie Morris and now free falling after our publisher went into administration.

This book by Jackie Morris and @tamsintheshed.bsky.social is the most beautiful thing. The stories are poetry and the illustrations are stunning.

Exhibition opened today at Tinsmiths, Ledbury, Herefordshire.

And this morning the Shed is a bridge of glass, scattering fragmented rainbows.

I've been having a tough time recently, so I've decided I need a break. Inspired by these two wonderful books, I am spending the next couple of days on my bike in Wiltshire visiting ancient stones, white horses and hillforts #HillfortsWednesday @stonelands.bsky.social @tamsintheshed.bsky.social

Turn down the lights, turn up the volume for a sublime moment. The words of Jackie Morris read by Jerome Flynn put together with music by Dougal Abbott. This is balm for the soul. (Stained glass by me!)

Wild Folk, Wild Gods, letterpress posters. Words by Jackie Morris, Lino and blocks by me, designed by Tinsmiths, printed by Tilleys letterpress, Ledbury. Available from Tinsmiths, Ledbury. www.tinsmiths.co.uk/category/art...

Very much looking forward to this (and we like entering portals of course 😉 )

What an honour!

@tamsintheshed.bsky.social and Jackie Morris my copy of Wild Folk has arrived and it is beautiful! I have the perfect place to read it as well where 🦌 roam and hares leap!

I painted a big window!! Mr B’s Emporium, Bath! We sold so many books that they’re awaiting the next order before filling the window with Wild Folk! 😜 @mrbsemporium.bsky.social

Lovely to see this book out in the wild. Thank you Stephanie. 🥰💚🌿

Greenham Common, 1980s UK, 1st peace camp, women-only, active for 19 yrs protesting nuclear weapons. Embrace the Base event-30,000 women held hands around the airbase fence housing Cruise Missiles, creating a 14-mile human chain #WomensArt Every month is #womenshistorymonth

What an honour!

This Wild Folk badge went for a walk today. To the top of a special ‘Wainwright’. 💚

Wild Folk arrived today. Such lovely stories and art. A beautiful addition to my bookshelf. Thank you so much. @tamsintheshed.bsky.social

We have been through a hell of a lot to ensure that this book was created and delivered to our amazing Wild Folk. Seeing the love for it (and beautifully curated photos!) is a joy. Thank you.

Looking forward to meeting all who come along to this in that there London town. A big day out for me!

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The gates have opened, the horns are blowing, submissions are open for our folkloric anthology! From now until the end of September, send us your delicious folklore-inspired tales. We're going to make something magic happen. Find out more: carnyxpress.co.uk/submissions/

You can only have a bestseller if you sell copies. Readers, which would you prefer: a book written by a human being, or an artificial copy of a book, made up from the hashed-up pieces of millions of stolen books, with a free side of global warming and drought? Interested parties need to know.

Happy Solstice everyone! We're off to a special Midsummer exhibition #Exmoor #Somerset www.sevenfables.co.uk/event-detail... by @tamsintheshed.bsky.social and Jackie Morris @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social 🌞

What a beautiful thing to arrive on the solstice from Jackie Morris and @tamsintheshed.bsky.social 🌅 Tinged with sadness tho as it's probably the last book I'll receive from #Unbound - 2 others are still on order but one (another folk title) was cancelled by the author this week

Thank you 💚

A much needed bit of magic arrived this weekend. Wild Folk is a collection of fables created by Jackie Morris and Tamsin Abbott. Visually stunning whilst also conjuring up beauty in the mind’s eye. @tamsintheshed.bsky.social #wildfolk #magic #spell #boundlesspublishing #fable #sevenfablesdulverton

Hurrah!! So excited to see this spreading its wings!

Hey, I am begging people to be normal about the Unbound situation. I’ve heard that the (female) editors who are working weekends to help us get our rights back are getting vicious hate mail and threats. THAT IS NEVER OKAY. STOP. You are not accomplishing anything other than being a shitheel

Very excited about this! Come and say hello and dive into our book with us.

Seven years ago the brilliant #Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth exhibition began at @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social, and the companion book Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth was published (required reading for Tolkien fans!). Did you visit the exhibition or get the book? Tell us what you most enjoyed!

Almost finished leading everything up for the ‘Wild Folk’ book launch and stained glass exhibition! Love how this glass is the perfect chlorophyll green!

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Here is the Hierophany and Hedge art just in pencil.

Sparrows are sacred to Aphrodite, the goddess of love. 🎨 Sir John Edward Poynter redbubble.com/shop/ap/3631... #LegendaryWednesday #art #wallart #homedecor #interiordesign #folklore #birds #Victorian #mythology

Just whow... "They not only recognise themselves in mirrors, but also understand other minds. Male jays will watch the feeding behaviour of a female they want to court, so they can bring their preferred food." theconversation.com/whats-it-lik...

Goodnight from Nixley Lane, where the resident Hedge Sprite is planning harsh revenge for an out of season trimming that disturbed its nesting birds. Goodnight from Perry Bowden, hoping that the rain will rinse away the whispering shadows that cling to his skin. Goodnight from Hookland.

Today is St Melangell’s Day, patron saint of hares. The 6th century Welsh saint saved a hare from hunting hounds and was granted land for sanctuary. Here are some of my hare themed stained glass panels available as prints. 💚🌿