The only way I've been able to focus on writing lately is with the TV on (on the right show, at the right volume, what is the right show and volume you ask? takes about 30 mins of trial and error to divine) plus electronic music on over the top (also of the right type and volume). Unmedicated who?

Chanting over and over: THEY DON'T WANT IT PERFECT THEY JUST WANT IT DONE THEY DON'T WANT IT PERFECT THEY JUST WANT IT DONE

This made me cry, god I love the muppets. Spiritual partner to Kermit's full chest pinup tattoo of Piggy in Muppet Treasure Island.

In what's now become an annual tradition, I've written another piece for The Gist about how and why I hate A.I. On a bubble about to burst, a future rotted to its core, and the limits of the Mrs Doyle Theory of artificial intelligence. www.thegist.ie/guest-gist-2...

This year is my debut book year isn't that crazy!! The book I started writing ten years ago is going to be a physical object that I can hold in my hands.

I meant to post this yesterday but I forgor ! I've decided to start doing an art diary of what I'm working on, maybe it will be interesting to y'all as well happy new year an' that!

As we wrap up 2025, I've got a lot to look forward to next year and a hell of a lot of work to do. Debut year!! #2026debuts

In winter's grey misery on the longest night and darkest day I saw the starlings rehearsing their new year's murmur, along with my heart, and hope's seed is deep-seated once again. #wintersolstice #poetry

Is there an #mcmwritersblock discord/fb group out there?? My book launches in September, so October London MCM is looking like a good opportunity. I've been tabling artists alley with my other half for many years, but having some writers block insider insight would be nice! #londonmcm #mcmcomiccon

Cracking out the world's tiniest violin for the absolute ghoul who has been poisoning children's books with his bland offensive sludge and rancid behaviour for far too many years 🎻🤏

I hit my goal. Feeling like a wrung-out rag. Can I have those biscuits now please.

My northern desire for a chippy tea cannot be overstated. I could have just eaten a full three course meal and I could still be swayed by a chippy chip.

This good news does mean I am currently in the deepest throes of editing at the time of year where my brain works the worst. I am accepting deliveries of biscuits. #kitlitUK #kidlit #YAdebut #amediting #booksky #writingcommunity

Every year.

My monthly event, the Shrewsbury Creators Symposium, starts tomorrow! Hoping to establish a chill, supportive and invigorating space for people to shake off writers/art block! #shrewsburywriters #shrewsburyartists #shrewsburyevents #shrewsburycreatorssymposium

If you see me reposting this one million times, please share it too to help me get the word out!! I'm not afraid to be a little bit annoying because! Is my book :)

NEED THIS SO BAD WEIRD DARK MG/YA IS EVERYTHING TO ME

Have you heard that my weird, dark special little book that bridges the gap between MG and YA is coming in 2026 yet? 👀 #kidlit #kidlitUK #MG #YAdebut #bookdeal

Feeling a certain way about catching Wake Up Dead Man on it's last day in cinemas in the wake of the WB/Netflix news. Symbolic, perhaps. Of what, I couldn't possibly say!

Two weeks after my debut book The Nesting Room was announced, I've finally found time to do a little gratitude thread! 👇

As I was saying.

Why yes, I AM on the endless farcical ADHD "overdiagnosis" waiting list, why do you ask?? 🙃

If you see this, post your favourite Pokémon!

happy seasonal #kidlitartpostcard day! i'm a uk comic artist and I'd love to work with you on something fun and historical... this is actually a riff on a victorian christmas card 🥰 my portfolio is at samndoesart.co.uk/ #seekingrepresentation #kidlitart

eh what???

"Let me in, let me in!" Mari Lwyd for this year's holiday card~✨

SOPH!!! I'm so incredibly thrilled this book is out in the world. It's terrifying and creepy in all the right ways, original and cool and unlike anything out there. I'm wishing it the best of luck and championing it from afar. Go you x x

Hard to describe the degree to which inattentive adhd + seasonal affective disorder completely neuters my sense of urgency. My house could be invaded by rabid arsonist chimpanzees and I would not get out of bed.

Two weeks after my debut book The Nesting Room was announced, I've finally found time to do a little gratitude thread! 👇

Wake Up Dead Man is only screening an hour away by train and at times of day inconvenient to me, which is so so cruel.

Haunted Hotel was a surprisingly decent watch. Easy brain popcorn.

I have a mailing list now! I guarantee you won't be pestered, as I have neither the will, the want, nor the brainpower to write an interesting newsletter more than twice a year. You might get some exclusive first-peek updates on The Nesting Room though! preview.mailerlite.io/forms/192875...

how did this happen (double ADHD household, that's how).

New headshot! The rain stopped just for me, very nice of it really.

Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/

Realising that one of the things that grinds my gears about gen AI search results and customer support is the overstuffed condescending tone of the writing. You ask a question and instead of getting a simple answer like you used to it's padded with utter waffle that talks to you like you're five.

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🎉 I'm beyond excited to share that my debut YA horror-fantasy novel THE NESTING ROOM is coming in September 2026! I can't wait for this dark and strange story to be released into the world. The Magpie Queen is coming. #ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit

PM removed my deal announcement to gather further details, but it was up for several hours before they took it down, no takebacksies lol.

*Emerging bloody and bruised from the web builder* ... I have a website now, yay! sjmontgomery.co.uk

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🎉 I'm beyond excited to share that my debut YA horror-fantasy novel THE NESTING ROOM is coming in September 2026! I can't wait for this dark and strange story to be released into the world. The Magpie Queen is coming. #ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit

You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about (RIA 23 M 25, Eoghan Ó Caoimh, 1684; NLI G 113, Uilliam Mac Cartáin, 1703)

wibbly train doodle to once again say thank you to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social and everyone i spoke to and everyone i didnt, this event is a true creative recharge for me every year x

Happy book birthday Kathy!! 🥳

Kicked off Thought Bubble weekend in the best way, Betty's style.

#kidlitUK #UKkidlit #YA #Booksky 👀🎉

Heading in a Thought Bubble direction! A few days early as we thought we'd make a proper holiday of it. Gonna be a 10/10 lovely long weekend.

Hey Bluesky... Vague Post!🌟👀 (do we still do this??? if not I think we should bring the practice back. for my sake.) #kidlitUK

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SO excited. Best comics event of the year + fancy hotel break + posh afternoon tea = 🥰🥰🥰

Hey Bluesky... Vague Post!🌟👀 (do we still do this??? if not I think we should bring the practice back. for my sake.) #kidlitUK