Yesterday’s Word Count = 556 GOLDFINGER (1964) “No Mr Bond I expect you to die!” Auric Goldfinger (played by Gert Fröbe but redubbed by Michael Collins) – it’s the way he says it with such glee. youtu.be/Mx9z99YJ_7s?...

Goldfinger Movie CLIP - I Expect you To Die (1964) HD

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It's publication day! #MarcDane returns in the 10th Anniversary Special Edition of my international bestseller NOMAD - featuring the brand new prequel story "SAND STORM"! Read more at the link: jswallow.com/nomad-10th-a...

Yesterday’s Word Count = 851 Time for a classic… THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) “You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means.” Inigo Montoya (played by Mandy Patinkin) Ah the gift that keeps on giving… youtu.be/dTRKCXC0JFg?...

Princess Bride, "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

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Yesterday’s Word Count = 825 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) “I'm a reasonable guy. But I've just experienced some very unreasonable things.” Jack Burton (played by Kurt Russell) (* also: “How did you get up there?” “It wasn’t easy.” Which I have shamelessly paid homage to.)

Unboxing day is always a fun day - check out the shiny gold flash on the new edition of NOMAD, in bookshops this week! jswallow.com/nomad-10th-a...

Yesterday’s Word Count = 863 THE RUNNING MAN (1987) “Killian. I’ll be back.” “Only in a rerun.” Killian and Richards (played by Richard Dawson and Arnold Schwarzenegger)

Yesterday’s Word Count = 1,518 THE PRODUCERS (2005) “...that’s not my life. Somebody else’s life is flashing before my eyes. What the hell is that about! I’m not a hillbilly I grew up in the Bronx. Leo’s taken everything. Even my past.” Max (played by Nathan Lane) youtu.be/4yYX3Ra9vbI?...

Nathan Lane - Betrayed - The Producers

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Yesterday’s Word Count = 966 BLADERUNNER (1982) “I’m not in the business… (long pause) I am the business.” Rachel (played by Sean Young) (* also “Chew, if only you could see what I've seen with your eyes!”) youtu.be/3IWYx1E7aBQ?...

Blade Runner - I Am The Business

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Two new releases today for the award-winning Rivers of London Roleplaying Game, based on the popular urban fantasy series by @benaaronovitch.bsky.social!

Please read and share widely.

I apear to have temporarily acquired a dog 🐶

Yesterday’s Word Count = 1,215 THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) "The Force is with you, young Skywalker... but you are not a Jedi yet." Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones). Me: “The plot is with you young Abigail… but you are not protagonist yet.” youtu.be/igx0nazlpfE?...

The force is with you, young Skywalker, but...

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Yesterday’s Word Count = 503 HERCULES (1997) “I'm a big tough girl. I tie my own sandals and everything.” – Megera (played by Susan Egan) (* also “It’s been a slice.”) (* also also - another great soundtrack)

Yesterday’s Word Count = UNDER FIRE (1983) "I like you people, but you are sentimental shits! You fall in love with the poets; the poets fall in love with the Marxists; the Marxists fall in love with themselves. (1/2)

Yesterday’s Word Count = 681 ALIENS (1986) “Outstanding, now all we need is a deck of cards.” – CPL. Hicks (played by Michael Biehn)

2nd prize of the day will also be curtesy of JAB Books, this time offering up 2 copies of Rivers of London by @benaaronovitch.bsky.social! 🇺🇲 US Only - Enter at the link below & make sure you're following us! app.randompicker.com/Project/Publ... Winners will be drawn in three days! #bookgiveaway

Today is my birthday (turning 30), which is the only time each year when I ask you for a repost should you like my art. Have a good day! 🦦🌿✨️ - Simon

I admit that I may have gone a tiny bit over the top with the Discworld RPG kickstarter.

Yesterday’s Word Count = 1,300 ANDOR, Episode 9 (2022) “Never more than 12.” Kino Loy (played by Andy Serkis.) This is my favourite line of the series because while out of context it’s meaningless in context it means everything. This is scriptwriting at its absolute best.

Yesterday’s Word Count = 770 Classic quotes continue. ANDOR, Episode 7. (2022) "I've learned from Palpatine. I show you the stone in my hand, you miss the knife at your throat." – Mon Mothma (played by Genevieve O'Reilly).

Yesterday’s Word Count = 549 THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE (2000) “I’m sorry you’ve thrown off the Emperor’s groove.” (It’s the way the guard says it – the timing is impeccable.)

Two more of my babies making a break for freedom! Huge fun to work on, and a big thanks to all the contributors and, of course, @benaaronovitch.bsky.social for letting us loose in his world

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Rivers of London: No Place Like Home, and Rivers of London: Dead Letter are both available in pre-release at #GenCon ! New to Rivers? Dead Letter is a stand-alone solo adventure designed to teach you the game!

Yesterday’s Word Count = 734 SKY HIGH (2005) "Now where would we even find a vat of...[toxic waste]"

Yesterday’s Word Count = 613 THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN (1999) This is a local TV series for local people. youtu.be/b6r1S8a1In0?...

League of Gentlemen Series 1-2 Theme

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Research: London Yiddish (1920s) - can I use Maariv to describe Friday night prayers eg: "...they were heading to the temple for Maariv." Inquiring minds need to know.

Research query - UK Hardback Books of the 1920s - did they have a blub on the back (of the dust cover) or on the inside leaf of the dust cover. Inquiring minds want to know so we can get back to the actual plot... ☺️

I think given the proliferation of powerful people (or possibly it's always been like this) who think they are smarter/more capable than they are - we should call this era - the Kruger Age and use Dunning as an honorific. Dunning Trump perhaps or Elon Kruger.

Draft 3 of Book 11 delivered, the next step is the tender ministrations of the copyeditor. Onwards to adventure!

Yesterday’s Word Count = 586 I’M ALAN PARTRIDGE (1997) Ah, hello Susan, slight problem, I was a bit bored so I dismantled my Corby Trouser Press. youtu.be/bKpHnVhVHG4?...

I'm Alan Partridge - Series 1 - All Episodes - Theme / Opening

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Yesterday’s Word Count = 594 GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART (1993) cr: Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran Weeeeeeee’ll meet again. Dooooooooooooon’t know where… Don’t know when. youtu.be/xZyflQ9UbG8?...

Goodnight Sweetheart Series 1-6 Intro - (UK,1993-1999)

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