I've never been so excited about a "no" XD
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I've never been so excited about a "no" XD
I got a non form novel rejection! My very first one! I might print it out and frame it
Book stack featuring Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, Swordheart and A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher, How the King of elfhame learned to hate stories by Holly Black, and Jade City by Fonda Lee
Book of Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Birthday book haul! Not pictured: my shiny new Empire of the Vampire books because they're upstairs and I'm lazy
Hairdressing toy resting on the floor looking like a blonde back up for the girl in The Ring
Host a playdate and suddenly find yourself in a low budget horror
Day 10-13 of my romance novel advent calendar!
The Invitation to Seashell Bay by Bella Osborne
The Switch by Beth O'Leary
A Secret Cornish Wish by Ali McNamars
The Cornish Cream Tea Bus by Cressida McLaughlin
Low key poisoned at the dentist this morning. Surface cleaner was in the water the hygienist was using to do her work. Thankfully the only consequences have been a foul taste and a chemical burning feeling in my mouth :/ Oh, and the anxiety. Bit of that too.
Romance advent calendar 6-9th (shush, its been busy)
I've got your number by @sophie-kinsella.bsky.social
What happens in Vegas by @shanagray.bsky.social
The little shop of hidden treasures by @hollyhauthor.bsky.social
A touch of magic at the comfort food cafe by Debbie John
Romance advent calendar day 4 and 5 (I'm aware it's the 6th, I'll do that later)
Just for the Summer by @faykeenan.bsky.social
And
The Apple Tart of Hope by @smoorefitz.bsky.social
Book advent day 3! Starting over at the little cornish beach house by Nancy Barone
Day 2 of my romance novel advent calendar was Undertaking Love by Kat French
The author is even on Bluesky! Maybe I should check that before posting next time...
Anyway, What a Girl Wants by @lindseykelk.bsky.social
Wrapped rectangular present in gold paper with white stars
The novel What a girl wants, by Lindsey Kelk
Day 1 of my romance Advent Calendar: What a girl wants, by Lindsey Kelk
Considerably later than planned, the next instalment of The Secret of Wilton Hall. Read it and then have your say over where the narrative goes
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I had a drabble come out with horror tree yesterday! This is the last thing I had waiting to come ou with them. Guess that means I should go write more stuff
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I just finished Empire of the Damned and my brain is fizzing!
Husbeast and his friends are use fans of The Mystery Agency games, but there's no replayability in those.
Dead of Winter is co-op, especially if you take out the traitor mechanic cards
That's very fair.
There were some accessibility objections raised about the hotel quite early on in the planning. The BFS put together a pretty good explanation for why it was the best option, comparing it to a lot of other UK hotels. It was an enlightening read
Semi distant group of people all holding torches viewed through the trees. Still sounds a lot like a cult
Sussex Bonfire Society Parade!
Aka "Are you sure it's not a cult?"
You had me at Dorian Gray
Mood board Top left: couple hugging Top middle: baking set up Top right: scruffy handsome man Mid left: perform on stage Centre square: eurovision stage Mid right: in focus microphone against blurry background Bottom left: second handsome man Bottom middle: hands working with flour Bottom right: silhouette of couple kissing
A Half-Baked Harmony - a sweet, cosy romcom set against the backdrop of the Brighton seafront.
Rock star Johan and baker Dominic, caught between their private hardships and the promise of a brighter future together, must confront their demons and choose each other over fear.
#QuestPit #A #R #LGBT
Nice topical talk about norovirus and the importance of hand washing?
The problem of a compensatory rest after a late on call always lulls me into thinking I have an extra day to do things round the house. The reality is I make these plans and then stare at the wall like a zombie.
On call fox watch: 3 foxes!
Final @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social book haul!
Ginger cat wrapped in a red blanket. All that's visible is his head.
I escaped and trapped my captor in turn.
I need to get up to get ready for another day at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
...but I'm stuck under a fat orange cat. Thoughts and prayers appreciated.
Sophie is @saffywrites.bsky.social
No! It is mine!
(Published by Guardbridge books, methods of purchase on their website, go get it! Treat yourself!)
The Marlen of Prague: Christopher Marlowe and the City of Gold by Angeli Primlani. White text over a gold design showing Prague's astrological clock on a black background
Me: has A Thing about Kit Marlowe
Me: has A Thing about Prague
Me: finds a book about Kit Marlowe doing spy shit in Prague
Insert happy book goblin noises