It has literally taken me over a week to recover from my trip to Manchester, but I would absolutely go again. youtu.be/C0TSdyUvTkc?...

The other day I read a chapter from Agents of Secrets and Lies, book 1 of the #SummerRealm trilogy, on youtube. Why not grab a cuppa and a blanket and have a listen? 📚 youtu.be/II_YfUYXukE

My plan for today (my day off): little walk in the sunshine, then carry on my knitting project. what I actually did: dismantled and disposed of 2 wardrobes (one double), helped daughter rearrange her furniture, stacked all the scrap wood up neatly and hoovered after. Related: ow.

Where do my ladies over 40 do their clothes shopping? Because it can't be in any of the places I went today.

Turns out Beyond Burgers are really yummy and also not a textural nightmare, yay

Thanks all for your birthday wishes, you are the sweetest 💗

It's my birthday tomorrow! And release day of Savage Invasion, the second installment of the steampunk fantasy spectacle that is the #SummerRealm trilogy 📚 So if you'd theoretically buy me a drink for my birthday, maybe snag yourself a copy while it's on a low price intro offer? 😘 mybook.to/SRSavage

Aft'noon you lot. I had a little chat with a lovely lady named Anne Leatherland, who taught me how to make my voice heard over a crowd. We ended up doing some very strange things with straws in a public library, as one does. youtu.be/ikb8CWGKDMU

Just two more weeks until Book Two is here! Don't forget to preorder it while it is at the discounted price! #Booksky

A beautiful book just arrived (ordered via Amazon) Thank you @purplequeenpub.bsky.social @vspearson85.bsky.social Lisa Shambrook And with tears in my eyes @wombat37.bsky.social

Idk how to do polls here (can you even do polls here?) but I've just put one on youtube. Please vote and settle an argument at home! youtube.com/post/UgkxF_L...

I can't be too present on here right now because this is the chatty app and I have stuff I can't chat about until all the eggs are in the basket and I have no self control whatsoever. The eggs are on their way to the basket though so i will be back soon.

Two years ago @wombat37.bsky.social pulled myself, @purplequeenpub.bsky.social & @vspearson85.bsky.social together and we wrote three books. Now, with the gorgeous art from @kiturnix.bsky.social the books are out there for you to love as much as we do! We hope you will 🖤 share.google/bNTtRpjkmz1F...

Early warning time for #SundayPix Today is bright and sunny but so much of the winter is grey and dull, and we need light. It could be natural, artificial, or your favourite lampshade, just brighten everyone's day please. Use #SundayPixLight

Spent much of today cleaning out cupboards and rearranging my kitchen. Think I needed to feel in control of something, and junk drawers and cluttered cupboards are something I can create order out of where once there was chaos

Hanging on to your infant sibling's carry cot so it doesnt slide off the parcel shelf while driving round corners

Today we say goodbye to the very best of us, and we will all feel his loss for many years to come. Over the last 2 years especially, he had become one of my closest confidants and dearest friends, and I will greatly miss his wisdom and comfort. Mind how you go, mate. You'll always be fridge to me.

While cleaning the fridge i dropped one of the glass shelves and shattered it everywhere. This proves that: A) I should've stayed in bed today And B) cleaning is a dangerous endeavour that should be left to qualified professionals only

Woke up to a smell in my house, so I cleared the decs away to locate the source and it turns out the Christmas tree has been leaking on the carpet for three weeks and it stinks like wet dog. Will I have to take the carpet up? (It is about 15 years old but i cant afford a new one 😭)

#SundayPixWobjects The little #twanta gifts dotted around my home will always make me think of Wom working so hard spreadsheet wrangling to bring joy to others, and how far those ripples of joy spread out into the world. He was such a remarkable man, and they're a reminder always try to #BeMoreWom

I haven't quite finished yet (need to do the legs, tail, and eyes) but I have been learning to crochet this wombat, so perfect share for #SundayPixWobjects Project cry count: 4, but only 2 hysterically, and one of those was when the yarn got all tangled so I'm not sure it counts.

I now have a potato shaped body and I only cried thrice (and one of those was just now, trying to detangle the stupid yarn for the next stage, so I'm not sure that counts)

Happy New Year (when it comes) you lot! 🥳 A blessing for 2026: May you never hunger May you never thirst May you feel enough joy to carry you through the worst May your home be prosperous And your hearth be warm And may you be blessed with courage To make your dreams take form

Savage Invasion, book two of the Summer Realm series is now available for pre-order, at a discounted price mybook.to/SRSavage 💙📚👀📢📚 #SteampunkFantasy #NewRelease

Just checked and I've saved enough money to last me the rest of the year 🥂🥳

And here it is - the cover for Book Two of the Summer Realm series! Savage Invasion is available for pre-order now at a third off! mybook.to/SRSavage 💙📚👀📢📚 #SteampunkFantasy #NewRelease

My daughter has been (very patiently) teaching me to crochet. I think its coming along quite well so far - tho I've only done 8 rows so still a long way to go.

This has made me cry. #GNUWombie purplequeennl.blogspot.com/2025/12/q-wi...

For those asking for a paperback version, the link is here: mybook.to/SRAgentsPB 💙📚👀📢📚

Devastated to report that none of the gifts under my tree were a miniature jersey cow. I shall have to console myself with the release of the first #SummerRealm book, Agents of Secrets and Lies #NewRelease #SteampunkFantasy Mybook.to/SRAgentsPB

And today is the day! Agents of Secrets & Lies, Book One of the Summer Realm series is out! 🥳 If you haven't got your copy yet, you can get it here. The paperback will go live at some point today. mybook.to/SRAgents 💙📚👀📢📚 #SteampunkFantasy #NewRelease

Merry christmas everyone 🎄

I have nothing to do or worry about right now, which means I'm worrying I've forgotten to do something important

Ooof. There's a wombat shaped gap in so many places now.

I'm so glad Wombie got to see all of these little sketches before they came out. Here is the final one, me as Ash, a spy from the #SummerRealm youtube.com/shorts/2skL1...

Wombie wrote this about his friends but it is what we all thought of him too. Typical of him to have the perfect words for the occasion.

For those missing his voice. youtu.be/Ho4GfEx3r9c?...

#GNUWombie, the very best of us. Mind how you go, young warrior

The world was a better place because he was in it.

ICYMI a little twisted Santa story (for adults), for if you're feeling festive #ShortStory #Storytime

This year I had a glut of fruit in my garden, so made gin with it. Far too much for me, given I don't drink much, so I've been giving it away for xmas. Gave some plum gin to my daughter's boyfriend's mum, and she very kindly sent back...a huge bottle of cranberry gin. I'm destined to be gin pickled.

Merry solstice 🕯☀️

I do not recommend sticking 4 candles together to make one mega candle in lieu of a yule log. Unless you *like* your kitchen being full of black smoke of course.

Fancy a weird Santa story to listen to for 10 mins? You deserve a little sit down. Go on, grab a cuppa and a soft blanket youtu.be/IRuPIQO3nTg?...

I've been so poorly today i actually forgot to share this week's #SummerRealm short. Introducing @lisashambrook.bsky.social as Wren....📚 youtube.com/shorts/3HO0m...

From when we saw Zazu at the zoo for #SundayPixWings

My bio says "when in darkness, make light." It's been a dark year with a lot of loss, and I've been struggling with it. But today I got all of the decorations* up and it was lovely to see them all again. The fairy lights and tinsel twinkling like a talisman against the dark

Do watch this if you get the chance, Miranda is fantastic as Tricky A new #SummerRealm short will be dropping on Tuesday (I am so glad Wombie got to see them all in advance)

Burned myself so badly with the glue gun the other day. Nearly crashed out trying to thread a needle with invisible thread. Just know if I have ever given you something I made, it was *not* ethically made.

Just called a paper star a fucking cunt so I guess Christmas has officially started. Can we day drink yet?