This show had the first time I ever recall watching a character vocalize "Addiction is not something you cure, it's something you live with, and it really, really sucks." I've always appreciated the show for that.
And the general dynamics between the cast were incredibly fun. Time to rewatch, ha!
100% this. Holy moly.
Currently living in France, I can 100% attest to it being fictional and corroborate Patrick's claim.
My deepest sympathies. Chronic pain is such a constant misery. Fingers and toes crossed for you that this recent wave subsides soon. 🫂
And this is why you are awesome and we love you for it 😄
Well folks! It's the last 24 hours to get your collector's edition of "A Matter of Execution"; my high-flying, steampunk, fantasy novella!
Even comes with a free short story, courtesy of our fulfilled stretch goals! Get your swashbuckling caper while you can!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/atw...
Truly, what we DID get of the Crows made them the best part of the show.
I am an honest Fool. Ask the Lady ;)
Yes, I bought a thousand piece Millenium Falcon lego set.
But it is absolutely for the Star Wars & Lego-loving seven year old who has come to visit us with their family, and not at all for my benefit.
Totally selfless. That's me. Mhm. A horrible, terrible burden to build this with him.
Covers of books by Patrick Samphire. The Mennik Thorn series (Epic fantasy mystery). The Secrets of the Dragon Tomb series (Middle Grade adventures). The Casebook of Harriet George series (Murder mysteries on Mars). And my short story collection, At the Gates and Other Stories.
For those of you looking to support independent bookstores, my ebooks are available on bookshop.org in both the UK and US:
UK: uk.bookshop.org/beta-search?...
US: bookshop.org/beta-search?...
(The US also has the print versions.)
To be fair, the bakers and patissiers are up on it, considering they literally had that maple pastry called "Le Tabarnak". They even spelled it right! 😀
I think we can all do with more positivity these days, especially where good books are concerned!
This is a Leverage episode, and no one can convince me otherwise.
Also, of course it was KitKats: what other chocolate bar could you make such a clean break with? *Badum psh*
Let's go two for two. What's next? :D
Well. Brendan Fraser's "Rental Family" wrecked me in every way that I thought it would. Absolutely beautiful film. My goodness.
I will observe and report WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE.
You're every bit as diabolical as the books Olivia rants about. Well played. This just might do the trick.
Congrats to @oliviaatwater.com and @nicholasatwater.com on their new KS funding in THIRTY-FIVE MINUTES! There are lots of rewards here and truly beautiful print editions, go check it out!
(Go back to bed, Olivia.)
I'm quite happy this kaiju of a novella did so well! And we do have those rewards lined up. I cannot wait to unveil one masterpiece in particular: no one is ready.
(Grabbing the pillow to smother her into cozy compliance as we speak.)
Yes. Yes I can.
YOU WILL TAKE THIS PAIN AU CHOCOLAT, AND YOU WILL LIKE IT.
Care for a steampunk fantasy heist in special, collector's edition form? BEHOLD! Our Kickstarter for "A Matter of Execution" is live!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/atw...
As if I didn't love running FATE games enough. Have a FATE point, Tom. Your current approach rocks.
Yup! It's pretty rad. The old fireplace is still there, as is the original workbench, and this chunk of wood the anvil used to rest on.
I have resurfaced to proclaim now that I have moved to the French countryside in an old forge, I have become an archaeologist and discovered the stone floors buried under a bunch of junk and a layer of dirt.
The household is marvelling at my work. I have become Indiana Jones. Hell yeah.
I am seeing lots of calls in my feed today for historical fantasy romance, and I am DELIGHTED to inform all of you that EMPIRE OF SHADOWS by @jbensonink.bsky.social exists and you (yes, YOU) need to read it.
jacquelynbenson.com/empire-of-sh...
LOOK AT THIS AMAZING ART AND ANIMATION FROM THIS AMAZING ARTIST! NOW SOMEONE HIRE MOLLY, BECAUSE MOLLY IS INCREDIBLE.
But seriously, lookout that smirk! It's spot on for Foxglove 🥰 I freaking love all the art that Olivia's books have inspired, and this is no exception.
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I LOVE IT!
Do you like "The Mummy" with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz? Of course you do. Now, read this book series—you won't be disappointed.
Banner image for our interview with Queen Terrible Time. The banner includes an excerpt of Timy's website's logo as well as a photo of Timy herself.
This year's SPFBO officially starts on February 1.
In anticipation of that, we got in touch with veteran judge @queensbookasylum.bsky.social from Queen's Book Asylum to have her answer a few questions about the competition and what's to come.
www.readindiefantasy.com/interview-qu...
#SPFBO
I can *feel* the “look at how amazing I am/girlboss/you WILL listen to me” energy. Mother of god.