Seems bookshop.org have decided to list my book again. They’ll probably change their minds so if you fancy supporting an indie bookshop, do it soon before they bump me again. Alternatively support an indie me & buy direct michelehowarth.com You’ll get it quicker & the code FACEFLANNEL gives 10% off.

Been partying with one of my most favourite people on the planet. Happy 87th birthday Brucie.

Seems bookshop.org have decided to list my book again. They’ll probably change their minds so if you fancy supporting an indie bookshop, do it soon before they bump me again. Alternatively support an indie me & buy direct michelehowarth.com You’ll get it quicker & the code FACEFLANNEL gives 10% off.

FUNERAL PIGEON UPDATE: She’s off to a wildlife sanctuary with her lover, where they’ll have a lot more space, while remaining safe, warm and fed. Anyone following her story who’d like to donate to the rescue who’ve kept her safe for the last nine months, can do so here: ko-fi.com/calderdalebi...

Nigel Farage Listens to the News

Visited friends from the States who were staying in a Jane Austen novel. #Derbyshire

Morning shadows.

Muttley

John Claridge the photographer died yesterday. Here’s his Tommy Cooper. If you didn’t know his work, check him out. He was ace.

Happy 13th anniversary to that terrible misunderstanding at a WI meeting.

Poor Cliff #FreeLibrary

I don’t know how you’ve been spending your evening, but I’ve been updating the metadata for my ISBNs and teasing horsehair.

‘We Don’t Need A Willy Hole’ shall be the title of my next artwork.

I've seen a lot of posts today about the Guardian's 100 greatest novels but I couldn't see Glitterballs by @michelehowarth.com on the list so it must be a hoax.

I am now officially (not really) @michelehowarth.com literary agent. Buy this book or download an audio version. It is fucking brilliant. Honestly, it is as dark as night but funny as fuck.

Your dog collects sticks and socks. Mine collects mensches. #MickHead

I’m in a used car showroom with my husband who has just out used car salesman the used car salesman.

Selling a £9.99 book to the EU comes with all the same issues that Gail talks about in her post. Post Brexit it’s impossible for us indies.

Ticks all my boxes. #EstateAgentPix

On a scale of 1 to a glowing review in the LRB, I absolutely LOVE Glitterballs by @michelehowarth.com Sharp, cutting, hilarious and with moments of genuine tenderness. Highly recommended. Buy Michele’s Fu*king Book!

I don’t know what you’ve been doing today but we’ve got a house viewing tomorrow so of course I’m burying St Thomas upside down in the front garden.

FUNERAL PIGEON UPDATE Tony and her lover are off to live out their days at a wildlife rescue in Saddleworth. They will be able to fly free should the fancy take them but will be fed daily under the watchful eye of the sanctuary. It’s a heppy ending kids www.hilaryharryandfriendswildliferescue.co.uk

John and Pat, at temporary traffic lights, living the dream.

Spent today in Liverpool saying goodbye to Brian Williams, one of the best humans on the planet. What a treat it’s been to have had him in my life for a whopping 48 years. I wish it could have been longer. Fuck cancer.

Been to London. Bought a book, banana and four buttons.

My friend Jack lives in Vietnam and has the job of babysitting musicians passing through Ho Chi Minh City. He recently had to look after one of Manchester’s finest for a few days. I asked him how it went…

The new owners of this house have chopped down the pampas grass leaving just one frond, and I’m trying to figure out what it means.

I think this is my favourite so far. Alice Knox in Blackrock, Co. Dublin who is very glad to be single. #1926census nationalarchives.ie/collections/...

Dandelions and dogs.

I had a number of encounters with Andy Kershaw over the years - both before and after what the BBC has described as his ‘personal problems’… But our paths first crossed at Radio Aire in Leeds, where he took this pic of me and my mate Mirella.

Many years ago I hooked up with a Hungarian actor who taught me how to swear in Hungarian. Thinking of you today Vilmos and listening to the song you gifted me. #baszdmeg

At the framers, getting our Brucie to match our Tony. Bruce by @emyryoung.bsky.social Tony by wrightphoto.co.uk

You do what you have to do. #BuyMyFuckingBook

See also Ireland’s basic income scheme for creatives.

Whoever designed this uniform wasn’t thinking of fighting. #TheSpanishLegion

My one remaining auntie sent me some photos.

The best media April Fool jokes are the ones that get inadvertently poleaxed by real events.

Found another thing to add to my list of annoying things that only happen on screen and not in real life. Women stopping to put on their lippy as they walk along the street.

Such is the dog’s reputation that tonight’s band requested a meet and greet. He was, of course, happy to oblige. #WernerHerzogMeets #CourtneyBarnett

Gatecrashing a book festival. #BuyMyFuckingBook™

Don’t ask.

Neither my mum nor my nan are here anymore, but this lovely photo of them with my brother in a pram, brings me joy. Howth, Ireland. 1959 #MothersDay

Doggo and Sarah Jane Morris. More top content like this over on Instagram @wernerherzogmeets

I’ve broken my podiatrist.

Let it be known that when Hollywood has the good sense to produce my version of a Bronte classic, I will def be incorporating this plot twist.

I don’t want to buy the house, but I’m putting an offer in on that carpet. #EstateAgentPix

I’d change very little tbh. #EstateAgentPix

FUNERAL PIGEON UPDATE : Andrew (outdoors with pig). Marie (indoors with duck).

FUNERAL PIGEON UPDATE: Andrew and Marie have made friends with and been accepted into the outdoor flock. They will fly free while being fed every day. If you’d like to chuck a few quid at the sanctuary who gave them the best start in life, then here’s the link. 🐦 ko-fi.com/calderdalebirdrescue