The government’s transphobic code of practice is now up and running. But we’re not going to take it, we’re helping to fight back. Join us goodlawproject.org/s/485c4d

Fight back against the code of practice

The government’s transphobic code of practice is now up and running. But we’re not going to take it, we’re helping to fight back. Join us

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'Arnopp masterfully captures both the relentless ambition and sharp intelligence that guided her (Margaret Beaufort) through adversity.' #HIstFicThreads first book 99p or READ FREE WITH KU http://mybook.to/thebeaufortbride http://mybook.to/TBwoman http://mybook.to/thekingsmother

REMEMBER The guidance coming into effect today doesn't dictate what you're allowed to do as an individual. It for service providers and business owners. Do not cower in fear, do not reduce yourself, do not isolate, that is one of the intended effects.

I just saw a piece in @thebookseller.com about this fundraiser - to protect and share a collection of over one million Black books in the UK, a labour of love by one collector, Baba Pepukayi, but a vital resource for the nation. www.gofundme.com/f/save-1-mil... Please share, and donate if you can.

Donate to Save 1 Million Black Books, organized by Black British Book Festival

Save 1 Million Black Books One of Britain's Largest Collections of Black Books… Black British Book Festival needs your support for Save 1 Million Black Books

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Bumping this one! Perfect to read during the hot days we have now. 🥵

Mehsi-Hime@mehsi.bsky.social · last wk.

😎It is a hot summer day, so what better then to do the Summer Sweatalong Book Tag! I had so much fun with this one! Come check out my answers~🥵 #BookBloggers #Blogging #Books #Reading #BookTag #BookSky📚💙 twirlingbookprincess.com/2026/07/summ...

An embittered woman is determined to wreak vengeance on her late husband’s two illegitimate children, but just how far will Lady Lilliana go? A gripping Victorian tale! mybook.to/AWomanScorned #historicalromance #bookstoread #Victorian

Its maddening that so many people cannot join the dots to see the swastika forming over the UK. Rises in hate crime are across the board because hate is being weaponised to exploit us. Trans segregation is inextricable from this. Its all the same fascism. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients

Survey reveals medics were called ‘monkeys’ and ‘dirty foreigners’, and patients refused to be seen by black or Asian staff

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I just can’t believe we’re seeing this sort of stuff from a sitting MP Just want to say to British Somalis that you are loved and I’m so, sorry this is happening.

On his wedding day, Summer's ex-lover reappears, plunging him into doubt. Torn between his wealthy first love Aaron and passionate Dante, which man will win his heart? MM romance by Adam Carpenter now available from JMS Books! www.amazon.com/dp/B0...

Sapphic Book Sale! $0.99 "See you a monster, Crawling from the sea? Hear only sorrow, For all that cannot be? Or see you such beauty Of an outstretched hand? And endless sweet tomorrows Dancing on the sand?" www.amazon.com/I-Volcano-Eu... #Sapphic #BookSale #MermaidLore

If you're a young person in education and hoping for a better European outcome, this might be of interest: www.intercom.org.uk/erasmusplus

If we spend money supporting research, education and practice in areas we're actually good at, there might not be enough money to throw at the long shot of being 'world leaders" in AI.

Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 6d ago

Creative & performing arts subjects received £16.8 million SPG 2024-25; £12.9 million in 2025-26; £ O million in 2026-27. The University of Creative Arts will thus lose half of its government funding this year; Art University Bournmouth 40.7%, Norwich U of Arts 40.4% and Leeds Arts U 30.3%. 1/2

Plans have been approved for an AI data centre in Brick Lane. The council unanimously rejected this planning application on 31 July 2025 and instead called for more housing, but Angela Rayner would rather gentrify the city and further climate change. Sign the petition & share - c.org/jmZw2fjYr8

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Stop The Brick Lane Data Centre!

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Three Haunted Places that Would Make Good Settings dannyechase.com/resources/3-... Writing a ghost story? Check out these real-world spooky places: a famous lighthouse, a 1930's hotel, and Dead Woman's Crossing. #writingcommunity #specfic ✍️ 🔱 #Horror 📚😱 🩷🧙‍♂️⚔️ #write

3 Haunted Places that Would Make Good Settings

Heceta Head Lighthouse, Oregon coast

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Behind the bewildering transformation of British universities, are management consultants being paid millions Really proud to have this vital piece on our unis are being gutted from the inside by @jheathershaw.bsky.social on Democracy for Sale. Do read democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-bri...

Inside Britain's university crisis

As teaching staff face job loss, their bosses have netted pay rises and bought advice from a “vampiric” management consultancy, writes Prof. John Heathershaw of the University of Exeter

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We’re hiring! Come and work with us to make the open access book landscape successful, sustainable and scalable. The role is part-time and fully remote.

Open Position: Head of Operations

The Open Book Collective is seeking a highly organised, proactive Head of Operations to help lead the day-to-day running of our growing organisation.

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Of Dungarees, Wellies, and Wedding Dresses, my first full length f/f novel is available again at $2.99 or $1.49 at Smashwords. It's an uplifting comfort read set in the Yorkshire Dales. #books #romance #sapphic books2read.com/b/m0jgGy

While You See a Chance is a second chance story of childhood friends who meet for the 1st time in 40 years. It's set in Wales. Sion is a professor/writer with a mystery to solve, & Phil is a divorced headteacher about to retire. Now only $2.99 or $1.49 on Smashwords. books2read.com/b/bQ0xqZ

It's Yorkshire Day. I spent four years at university in Leeds and loved it, and got to see a lot of the towns and countryside. I have one book set in Yorkshire - my ff romance, Of Dungarees, Wellies, and Wedding Dresses which is set on a farm in the Yorkshire Dales. books2read.com/b/m0jgGy

A Sky Full of Stars is now available in these places.This is a story of 2 men, both parents to 8 year old girls who become friends & think it would be great if their parents could become boyfriends..... #romance #books #nobreakup Only $2.99 or $1.49 in the Smashwords sale. books2read.com/ASFoStars

Available once more, the Finding Family Trilogy only £2.99 each or $1.49 in the Smashwords sale. Follow Linc and David from meet cute to parenthood. 1. books2read.com/b/472OnN 2. books2read.com/b/3LWw1N 3. books2read.com/b/3n6Ea9

While You See a Chance is a second chance story of childhood friends who meet for the 1st time in 40 years. It's set in Wales. Sion is a professor/writer with a mystery to solve, & Phil is a divorced headteacher about to retire. Now only $2.99. books2read.com/b/bQ0xqZ

Thrust into a glittering neon future, alchemist Edward Cinders must risk everything to protect those he loves before magic, time, and destiny shatter forever. MM sci-fi by Pelaam now available from JMS Books! www.amazon.com/dp/B0...

This week on the blog, I'm continuing my leisurely trawl through men's fashion history and reaching the conformity of the Victorian era. elliethomasromance.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/w...

Words in Progress: Shirts and Ties Part 4

This week, I’m continuing to browse through men’s fashion history, with an emphasis on shirts and neckwear. Regular readers of this blog won’t be remotely surprised that it’s taken me four weeks to…

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Looking for an action read? Check out this event--including one of my books! claims.prolificworks.com/gg/0fZyxJCoL...

To save my brother, I made a promise to the lord of the woods. I didn’t keep it. Now he’s taken my little nephew. Do I really want to escape the man I once gave my heart? MM fantasy by Mere Rain now available from JMS Books! www.amazon.com/dp/B0...

Fascinating change in BBC news bulletins about Reform. Farage announcement on small boats only gets the third spot and is balanced by critics saying he's trying to distract from allegations over his finances. Quite the change from the uncritical coverage earlier this year.

My Newsletter marciaclayton.co.uk/my-august-20... has a blog about my holiday in Porto. I investigate the old saying Close But No Cigar. Read my review of "Wildflowers and Barbed Wire" by Sarah Jacobson, and hear all my own writing news. My books are here: viewauthor.at/MarciaClayton #blog #blogger

My August 2026 Newsletter < Marcia Clayton

My August 2026 Newsletter contains a blog about my holiday in Porto, and I investigate the old saying "Close But No Cigar". Read my review of "Wildflowers and Barbed Wire" by Sarah Jacobson, and learn...

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#NewRelease! Alexandria, Egypt, 51 BCE. Cleopatra has ascended the throne of Egypt. As her reign unfold, mistakes cost the young Queen dearly, leading to mortal peril, flight... & civil war Descendants of the Gods $4.99 or #Free #KindleUnlimited! #Ancient #histfic #booksky 📚💙 a.co/d/01q9jT1C