Back on the train now after an excellent couple of days in London. Meetings with editors, friends and family. And - free booze, but I was quite restrained! Feeling good and ready for work. Just now typing on my Keychron K3 on the train. This keyboard is superb for typing on the phone!

I have to admit, I hadn’t realised how bad my cataracts were until I tried to read the departure boards at the railway station. I had to enlist the aid of a member of staff!

Busy day in London with my editor - and now on the train to my daughter’s house. An excellent lunch!

A short video update for those who're interested! The joys of proof reading when your main WP supplier appears to have disappeared (without warning!) If anyone knows what has happened to Nisus, please let me know! www.patreon.com/posts/apolog...

Excellent - as they always were!

The lunacy only gets worse arstechnica.com/health/2026/...

Just received the latest proofs, and on opening the file I had completely forgotten the story! Looks good, luckily! Book to be published in early August, book a copy now!

For those who prefer text, I went deep on the rise and fall of the the Broadview Six case for @lawfaremedia.org www.lawfaremedia.org/article/r.i....

It’s been 24 hours since I uploaded the video about the Canadian teens’ board game, “American Dictator.” They have sold 1,600 games in those 24 hours. 🇨🇦 Canadians help their neighbours. I’m telling you. ❤️

As you can tell, there's no dead cat on the iPhone's mic today. First visit in a long time to the cow field. Too many smells for their usual mad run around!

it tires me that these ppl either don't know, or are pretending to not understand, that blair is being paid to push an agenda. he doesn't care about the electorate at all bcos the ultimate aim of tony blair and his chums is the dismantling of western democracy and the birth of a tech oligarchy.

Another glorious day on Dartmoor!

Long live His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama🌷🌷🌷 My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. Be kind whenever possible. it is always possible. - HHDL #Compassion #LovingKindness #Forgiveness #Emptiness #Interdependence #Love #Mindfulness #Meditation

Three intelligent (occasionally) dogs. The ball is in the water. So which is the brave one will dare to fetch it? Hahaha. Not one. Brave? My bottom!

Out walking with my daughter's Malinois joining us today: madness! They hate each other, as you can see!

All the flowers are coming out!

Yesterday, a new generation of civil rights activists marched from Selma to Montgomery to fight for voting rights. As states across the country try to make it harder for citizens to be heard, we need to learn the lessons of those who came before us and refuse to take our democracy for granted.

1/4🧵 Today we celebrate the Norwegian National Day, May 17. The Norwegian Constitution, adopted in 1814, is among the world's oldest functioning constitutions, surpassed only by the American one from 1787. #Norway 's National Day is world-famous for its large children's parade in the capital.

A collective warning to readers of "The Russia-Ukraine War and its Origins" www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles... Researchers who also wish to sign this statement may send their signature (degree with institution, position with discipline, institution) until 31 May to [email protected]

Meanwhile in China they: - Incentivise EV adoption with reduced purchase taxes (5% vs 10% for ICE vehicles), trade-in subsidies (up to 20,000 yuan), and local automaker promotions to offset costs. - No annual fees for EV owners; focus is on upfront cost reduction and market growth.

Jealousy is a terrible thing

#sunrise #sky #clouds

I'm glad it's not just me! And the same AI incompetence shown with books listed that I've never seen or heard of, but writing to me as if I'm the author.

Just discovered some albums from the incomparable Julie Covington on Spotify. Such a fabulous voice. Her version of "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" was easily the best, to my mind. A shame she refused to act in the show because of her feelings toward rehabilitating Eva Peron.

Lovely walk this morning up over the northern tip of Dartmoor

The British Empire joined the war on the first day from principle, and fought for the duration on land, sea and air. Russia united with Hitler to invade Poland. Only when they were attacked did other countries take part. Now Ukraine stands to defend democracy and freedom. Slava Ukraini #VEDay

Been a bugger of a week, with drills, kango hammers etc on my outside office wall. Concentrating is NOT easy! So out today with the dogs in bluebell woods by the river

I have to admit, this gateway has inspired several of my stories. Not that they included Dartmoor prison, but just the grim entranceway. I wonder how many poor souls have passed under that to spend the next years in the cold and damp (and inhaling Radon!) buff.ly/3iA4Tby

A week of hard work coming up. Breaking into the new Templar story, also cracking on with a modern day collaboration. Busy busy ...

A good day to be at the beach!

Out now - the latest historical epic from friend of the blog and Morris dancer extraordinaire @michaeljecksauthor.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #BookSky #Historical #HundredYearsWar classicmystery.blog/2026/04/12/t...

Kids and their pups 🥰

Thanks GF!🤠 @seizeday.bsky.social @herdleader1.bsky.social @hopeful66.bsky.social @abc.es @elpais.com @bluthrunthru.bsky.social @mlipsitt.bsky.social @moberzan.bsky.social @kayaeger.bsky.social @itsbek.bsky.social @manhasnoname.bsky.social @marianmme.bsky.social

#CapeCod #Poetry #Painting #Spring It is morning, and again I am the lucky person to be in it Mary Oliver 🎨 Kaoru Yamada

Executing public officials who commit heinous crimes against its own citizens is the only way to avoid terrible appointees.

Mine 😂 #booksky

Very cold weather in Antwerp but the skating is good & we've got a fire going on the bank for the non-skaters. By Lucas van Valckenborch, d. OTD 1597.

Today's artist wout a (known) birthday: Adriaen Brouwer. Expert in depicting rough people in a rough style. I loved his work! Here, Smokers, w/ sly self portrait at right, 1636.

Swedish Soldiers, Frankfurt, 1631 Valentin Wagner (Albertina, Vienna)

Waffles for lunch, & some beer. And a small mountain of butter! Fine menu selection from Georg Flegel, d. OTD 1638.

what the world needs now is to watch the astronauts eat spaghetti

Episode 90 is here! It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Michael Jecks about the ins and outs of the often-overlooked First Crusade @derekbirks.bsky.social @michaeljecksauthor.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #podcast #medievalslice #crusades m.soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

And enormous fun talking to you two, as always! Many thanks.

I love this. Vance goes to Hungary to influence an election, and accuses the EU, of which Hungary is a part, of "interference"! Is there no logic or sense of irony in this moron?

War update: Russia helps Iran resist Trump, succeeds Russia helps Cuba resist Trump, succeeds Trump helps Russia invade Ukraine, fails

Quick blog post - happy Easter! www.patreon.com/posts/154090...