Back from an anazing week in Sharm El Sheik indulging in my b favourite past time - snorkling in the Red Sea. Sadly still on Egypt time - right now Id be on the beach bagging tge best spot and doing fitness drills. Still, I have these to treasure.
Sad to hear the news about Moya Brennan. I've loved Clannad every since In first heard Theme from Harry's Game and since been in awe of their melodious blend of celtic folk with electric pop sounds. Past Present remains my favourite album so I'll be listening to that today whilst I work.
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Coffee anyone? #coffeetime
Homemade lemom madelines made by my fair hands. Temperature needs adjusting, less mix in the tin, & more lemon. Other than that, I did well.
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Feeling the pressure of the looming publication date for Cine Persia Voices of Iranian Cinema. To quote Nicholas Angel - "This shit just got real." I could move the date back, it's not too late. Shall I? Shall I? I mean who would know? #supportindieauthors #authorlife #nonfiction #writingcommunity
A serious night's work calls for serious tea and muffin #writingcommunity #supportindieauthors
Writing a dystopian scifi story and listening to Blade Runner #writingcommunity
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Unexpected day off - was supposed to drive family to Harrow to pick up a car now put back to next week. So guess what I'm doing? #writingcommunity #nonfiction #fiction #supportindieauthors
Beast Must Die, and Ruby starring the late great Piper Laurie to name a few
#throwbackthursday The Godfather of Gun Fu returns to the cinema screen this month so here's a great piece by @antbit.projectedfigures.com from 2019 for BFI on how this explosive sub genre influenced Holkywood.
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A bit of #writing #mondaymotivation. Why do you write?
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Goal is to cycle more - need to GET my bike out of the garage and change the wheel. Then in 2 years when I've paid off my car, swap it for electric. We need clean renewable energy NOW!
Agreed. What was it Kevin Bridges said? Pubs are full of men like him speaking his mind. You don't encourage them. You just finish your pint, walk on over put your hand on their shoulder and say.......
The cover of JITTERBUG by Gareth L Powell features a stylised rocket silhouette at the centre of an orrery, with a space suited figure dangling in its wake
Finally, the wait is over! Jitterbug hits bookstores today, published by @titanbooks.bsky.social
Just done two back to back interviews for @thecinebijou.bsky.social and can honestly say am wiped. Time for dinner, and then it's back to work. #filmjournalism #supportindiefilm
Tackling impostor syndrome #motivationmonday #mentalhealth
Now watching on the coach ride home.
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20 mins at the 3 hour mark.
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In London am staying in a Pod capsule at Zedwell Piccadily circus. Snug but comfortable however I just realised why it looked familiar. Pod is on the left, and on tge right ..... @davidweiner.bsky.social I think am going to be trapped in the Cube tonight.
Been on the bus since 6.15. En route to London for an exclusive screening of The Thing Expanded directed by @iannathan.bsky.social written by Ian with @joshuahweiss.bsky.social. Tomorrow it's a special FYC screening of Oscar nominated The Singers. Tis a a film journo's life for me. #supportindiefim
Don't get me wrong I love Sorkin's American President & The West Wing but I still feel Primary Colors is the best political story to come out of the 90s. The cast all pull off powerful performances but let's give it up for these two powerhouses who should've got awards for their roles. #90smovies
