A hill I am willing to die on - book publishing should be paying better than survivable salaries. Especially irksome given the hoops they expect young people to jump through to get their first jobs.

ANNOUNCEMENT: All our sundials will be out of order this evening between about 6pm and 8pm, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Normal service will resume tomorrow. In unrelated news, enjoy the eclipse later... Photos: Mike Selby, Annapurna Mellor, Chris Davies, John Millar

Just finished watching #AnnDroid on BBC iPlayer and it was delightful.

I added my new book to the PLR website. I love doing that.

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Rhoda Baxter's "The Christmas Express on the Brambleberry Steam Railway" was a lovely read, with tough issues covered but a sweet and kind community trying to make things OK. librofulltime.wordpress.com/2026/08/07/b... @jeevanicharika.bsky.social

Bill Nye breaks down the Science of Skin Color and shows why Racism is Ridiculous.

This week's video is about Meta tagging Canva made images as having AI even when they weren't AI generated. Caused by Background Remover being tagged as AI). I've also covered how to see if you've used AI credits in your Canva account and a other AI-avoidance bits. [https://youtu.be/ESA5X49qzGQ]

This is Bruce. He prefers his sticks with a little pizazz. 13/10 (IG: brucewaynethegoldenboy)

I was going to apologise for all the book posts and then I remembered I don’t have a massive marketing budget. And I need as many people as possible to know about my book. Please help me spread the word. THANKS! Hot mess FMC - ✔️ Friendships - ✔️ Real life issues - ✔️ Lols - ✔️ mybook.to/Tuesdays

I'd spend less time swearing because I forgot to turn off the Ai part of the search and I'd be able to use tools I've used for years without wondering if they've sneaked in some AI feature I didn't ask for and are now burning a tree when I use it.

Alexander Glass@alexanderglass.bsky.social · last wk.

I have one answer.

I blogged! On GenAI and full-fat plagiarism, and some striking similarities between the two.

The Plagiarism Machine — KJ Charles

Back in the day, as an editor, I was witness in varying degrees to various plagiarism cases. The thing about plagiarism accusations (real ones, not nonsense vexatious lawsuit ones) is, every damn time...

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New book!

Bella Osborne@bellaosborneauthor.bsky.social · 6d ago

It’s publication day! Tuesdays Are For Oversharing is OUT NOW! Louisa Hall has a whole new life . . . and emotional baggage she definitely didn't ask for. Out now in ebook, paperback, audiobook. Please share the book love - thank you! mybook.to/Tuesdays #newbook #newromancebook #booksky

I've started watching Netflix series that release new episodes each week. Yes, it's frustrating, but the excitement on new episode day is delicious. Turns out the anticipation is part of the fun. #Kdrama #SpookyInLove #TheApartmentJob

Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.

I've read some of The Rooks books and they are hilarious.

Gabby HC@scriblit.bsky.social · last wk.

Hello new people! If you like words I write, BOY HOWDY HEY do I have good news for you, bc I write words a LOT, and many of the things I write are free for you to enjoy at point of use - or otherwise pretty cheap to buy. BEHOLD! A SELF PROMOTION THREAD! (might pin this)

Working on a second draft and taking note of some evergreen advice I heard from @juliecohen.bsky.social at a conference, and was recently reminded of by @jeevanicharika.bsky.social (and I’m paraphrasing: it might be “go deeper”, but the sentiment is the same).

I thought I had more chocolate. I did not. I am out of chocolate. I am OUT OF CHOCOLATE!

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My upcoming Loki: A Bad God's Guide events: GLASGOW Aug 29: thegovanstones.org.uk/in-conversat... EDINBURGH Aug 30: www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/when-... BUDLEIGH SALTERTON Sept 26: www.ticketsource.com/budleigh-sal...

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KJ Charles@kjcharleswriter.com · last wk.

It can! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/839534...

Waiting for the next episode of #SpookyInLove to drop because I can't wait to see what happens next #KDrama

Got to be honest, #YorkshireDay has always seemed a bit cruel to me. A whole day of reminding people they don't live here. Just feels a little mean.

can we sometimes be asking "what qualifies this guy to speak on this subject?" or has that ship sailed

Ugh, but I hate it that this is true

Joanne Harris@joannechocolat.bsky.social · 2w ago

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 763: Having a tough time? Good. Got a rejection? Good. Got a bad review? Good. Had to abandon a project because it wasn't working? Good. These things all teach you resilience, patience and determination; the things you need most as a writer.

The Wedding Planner's Guide to Stealing the Bridde is out today! If you like books about: - tropical locations - bookish wedding ideas - romance writer heroines - heroes who read - unrequited love & pining - All the feels, but no spice - Food Then this is the book for you! books2read.com/u/4EOgyA

The Wedding Planner’s Guide to Saving the Bride is out today! Buy The Wedding Planner's Guide to Stealing the Bride Rule one of being a wedding planner, don’t fall for the bride. Romance novelist Kalpana is about to marry the man of her dreams – or is she? The chaos of wedding planning is taking…

The Wedding Planner’s Guide to Saving the Bride is out today!

Buy The Wedding Planner's Guide to Stealing the Bride Rule one of being a wedding planner, don’t fall for the bride. Romance novelist Kalpana is about to marry the man of her dreams – or is she? The chaos of wedding planning is taking its toll on her relationship with the charming but self-absorbed Marcus, a prize-winning literary star. Enter Sampath, the wedding planner skilled in uncovering what the soon-to-be-wed couple want out of their big day.

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Two Wedding Planners and an Actual Marriage – Victoria Lavine – “Not That Kind of Proposal”, Huma Qureshi – “How We Met” and Jeevani Charika’s “The Wedding Planner’s Guide to Stealing the Bride” #20BOS26 librofulltime.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/t... #booksky 📚💙💡 @jeevanicharika.bsky.social

My Fairphone had a wobbly USB port and I took it apart and tightened it ... now I feel kind of badass.

If you ever want to give an author whose book you've loved a magical free gift, recommend their book to someone.

Juliet E McKenna@julietemckenna.bsky.social · 3w ago

Word of mouth, personal recommendation, was the first and remains the best way for authors to reach new readers long-term. New readers helps us carry on writing new books for everyone.

It's so exciting being a freelancer in the arts & ents industry (one of the UK's biggest industries) bc about once a month the gvt have a new proposal to kick you in the head & you have to fill in a dry consultation form explaining why kicking you in the head would be bad for business, not good

Tits McGee@scientits.bsky.social · 3w ago

Self-employed people! Sorry to put a downer on your Sunday, but in case you'd not seen, the Government wants us to pay our tax *monthly* like we're employees or something With the World Cup and all the politics, I'd missed the consultation they put out last month, which is here: 1/