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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The Folly awaits! Rivers of London: Dead Letter, and Rivers of London: No Place Like Home will be available in pre-release at Gen Con! Get your copies while stocks last at booth 511! #GenCon #RiversofLondon

Yesterday’s Word Count = 651 ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS (1992) w: Jennifer Saunders “The last mosquito that bit me had to book into the Betty Ford Clinic.” youtu.be/oqsTz6rcAPk?...

Absolutely Fabulous - TV Theme & Intro

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WRITING UPDATE - Draft 2 of Book 11 is off the workbench and sent to the publisher. There will now be a short break followed by prep for the next book. COMPLETED ROL Book 11 - Draft 2 - delivered and awaiting approval. BONUS SHORT STORY - delivered youtu.be/btPJPFnesV4?... (1/2)

Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

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Since I'm now tackling all the editing issues that I put off from earlier today's editing soundtrack comes from COMMANDO - an often overlooked ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER masterpiece. youtu.be/UgBnKWHYozs?...

Somewhere Somehow Someone (We Fight For Love) [2026 Remaster]

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No, cannot resist....this....bandwagon. There goes my street cred. (*like you ever had any*) Shut up. youtu.be/iNp16EPj1Us?...

Bin, Bin, Binface! - Basic Craig | Satirical Music Video

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Emergency research - favourite GULPIES flavours (USA only) and are they cold on a hot summer's day?

New blog: #MarcDane returns next month in the 10th Anniversary Special Edition of my internationally bestselling action thriller NOMAD - featuring the brand new prequel story "SAND STORM"! Read more at the link: jswallow.com/nomad-10th-a...

Yesterday’s Word Count = 572 BOTTOM (1991) cr: Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson Smack, bash, arghhh. You bastard! youtu.be/WufelwXglAk?...

Bottom Intro (Rik Mayall, Ed Edmondson) [HD 30fps AI Upscale]

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Editing, editing, editing. Let me count the way I hate thee. (STOP PROCRASTINATING) Alright alright alright, I'm working, I'm working.... ** This post has been brought to you by STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS(tm) - Because not everything you say needs to make sense.* *Hallucinate this you motherfuckers.

America’s leading export is now metaphors for America, which they are producing in ever growing numbers.

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The cascading fountain in Meridian Hill Park is seen with brown water following ongoing restoration work by the Trump admin in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Brad Ulery