Authors attract scammers all the time; delete and move on. But some do make you laugh out loud. ‘Author Credibility Society’? What’s that even supposed to mean? #author #writer

Oh, man … no … #timcurry

So, my anime journey continues this evening with Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. It’s a little different to my previous choices! #anime #kabanerioftheironfortress

So, the end of Kino’s Journey. It’s only 12 episodes, and whilst a little uneven, with a few long passages of exposition, it’s great fun, with a stream of surprises. One minute sweet, the next, bloody violence (a lot of fighting sheep died to make this picture!). I recommend. #anime #kinosjourney

Right, the next choice in my anime education is Kino’s Journey. I’ve just realised that although it looks very different, it involves travelling, which seems a common theme in my early choices. And happens to be a common theme in my writing. Ah, well, just coincidence … #anime #kinosjourney

Too early?! The Nutcracker Christmas Shop in Crieff. #nutcrackerchristmasshopcrieff #christmas

Fortuitous find of the week! It’s called ‘Release Now’ by Peter Nottrott, a German abstract painter who’s new to me. Not an original, I hasten to add, just an enhanced canvas print. It’s quite large, and will give a brilliant blast of brightness on a dark winter’s day. #abstractart #peternottrott

Not sure they’ve fully thought this one through. Headache and bleeding, anyone? #pain #dopey

Well, I’ve ploughed through all 26 episodes of Cowboy Bebop. I wanted to love it, given the recommendations and high ratings, but I really couldn’t. Sorry guys, but this one clearly wasn’t for me! #anime #cowboybebop

A gorgeous schooner arriving at James Watt Dock Marina this afternoon. She’s the Elena, a replica of a legendary racing yacht of the same name from 1910. She’s yours to charter from $100k a week! #greenock #elenaoflondon #clyde

HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen passing Greenock this afternoon. She’s a frigate of the Royal Norwegian Navy. #royalnorwegiannavy #frigate #navy #greenock

The next adventure in my belated dive into anime series: Cowboy Bebop. A different genre. I’ve seen the movie (which I thought was … meh), so let’s see. #anime #cowboybebop

Spent the evening watching an Apple Music playlist of 80s music videos. Mostly great music. Some of the videos … haven’t aged well … but some are still crackers. Ah, memories! #80smusic #musicvideos #80s

Just me searching for a new everyday duvet, and … #duvet #bedding

Sometimes, it’s the simple things … #flowers

After Frieren, I wondered what could come close on my anime learning curve. Decided on The Apothecary Diaries, and it’s another winner! Another beautifully constructed main character, a great supporting cast, and a story that becomes increasingly complex in every episode. #anime #apothecarydiaries

Afternoon shadows … #shadow

A final gateway from Cove for this week. It’s just wonderful! The wall seems to be a continuation of the one in the previous posts, but the columns? I assume a later addition. Are they mollusc shells? I’d guess they may have been repurposed from somewhere else. #gateway #cove #rosneath

Gateway #7(½!) A final entrance - pedestrian only, this time- to Bard’s Point Villa in Cove, displaying its alternative name: Baron Cliff. This one looks so inviting … #cove #gateway #rosneath

Some of the wall which surrounded Bard’s Point Villa in Cove. It stretches quite some distance along the road, and must have been impressive in its heyday. #cove #rosneath #abandoned

Another walk around Cove. This is a rather sorry-looking gateway to Bard’s Point Villa (aka Baron Cliff), yet another house which burnt down (1988). There are at least three entrances along the road, and an impressive stone and iron wall, but they all appear neglected. #gateway #cove #rosneath

Yrsa’s just looking to travel and explore her world. Little does she know how much her life will change … #fantasy #cozyfantasy #trilogy #kindle #kindleunlimited

The great man is 100 today. Mel, Happy Birthday, and may the Schwartz be with you! #melbrooks #100today #birthday

Just had a whole new idea for a fantasy tale emerge in the last few hours. It’s going to be fun … #fantasy

I’ve now finished all 28 episodes of Frieren, and it really doesn’t disappoint. Great story, and above all, wonderful characters. Frieren herself is one of the best creations I’ve come across in some time. I gather a new series is coming late next year. Definitely recommended. #anime #frieren

Yrsa’s just looking to travel and explore her world. Little does she know how much her life will change … #fantasy #cozyfantasy #trilogy #kindle #kindleunlimited

I’ve seen some fancy goldfish, but this is …

Joyce (Wolf) Chng/Ch'ng 🐺 Wolf's Path is a finalist!@jolantru.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Fire.

Just watched the first four episodes of Frieren, after a recommendation on SM. I’ve not really got into an anime series before (as I’m a film, not a series watcher), but I think I’m hooked. Thoughtful and wry, with some interesting characters, and an undertone of real emotion. #anime #frieren

An excerpt from Yrsa and the Wakers … #fantasy #cozyfantasy #trilogy #kindleunlimited

An excerpt from Yrsa and the Wakers … #fantasy #cozyfantasy #trilogy #kindleunlimited