Two hooded figures with lamps approach a moonlit, isolated cottage. A woman answers the door. We have come for the child, says the hooded figure So soon? she asks It is time, says the hooded figure. The woman is distraught. We should never have got him a library card! What is done cannot be undone, says the hooded figure We couldn’t see the harm! We just wanted him to enjoy reading! For most, it ends there, says the hooded figure, turning away and walking into the wilderness Oh lord, What have I done! says the woman, the child walks past her and out into the darkness with them. Do not cry mother. I am a writer now.

my latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com

L: A young W B Yeats wearing pince nez and a large bow tie. R: A middle-aged Aleister Crowley wearing a large (possibly homburg) black hat and the ‘I’m mad, me’ expression that he always put on for photos

Ah! 19 April – 126th anniversary of the day William Butler Yeats kicked Aleister Crowley downstairs as they fought for control of the British branch of the not-at-all-ridiculous Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the Battle of Blythe Road. According to legend, anyway... 🧵

Little green budgie on top of a wooden shelf surrounded by baskets and pottery

Closer shot of little green budgie on top of a wooden shelf surrounded by baskets and pottery

I like him a lot. But he'd be lunch to our cats (they know nothing of his little adventure in our kitchen right now ,haha

An EXTREMELY pleased with itself green budgie in a curtain rod

Lording over all.

Chirping it's fool head off, EXTREMELY pleased. Very tame and friendly. We will try to find the owner.

It's broken containment!
We went to put in food and water and a stick to perch and well ....

Small green budgie in a cat carrier

Was chosen by a budgie today.

Poor thing was obviously very tired and hungry. I got it to eat from my hand three times before finally nabbing it with a tea towel.

You'll never know how much future folk love the stupid stuff.

World politics and events?
Pftt!
How a hair product was applied, how a certain fashion style felt worn, a common bedtime routine, the secrets of current makeup?
Gold.

I'm going to start a really pretty notebook (like a big leather one) that is literally 4 things, as much as I can fit/pg:
-Movies with rating&short review
-Current weather
-That day's meal
-One current grumble or joy (books, music, fashion, politics, costs, etc)

You're welcome, Future Historians.

Saw about a dozen loons swimming together this morning (was in car, on bridge, couldn't stop for picture) and realized I'd never seen more than two loons together before.

Nearly 10¢/page!

100 page Hilroy notebook prices at $10.39 CAN

I think the f*ck not, Hilroy.

"O Lord, bless this thy hand grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy."
- Book of Armaments

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My personality:
"Ooo, is that a new La Croix?"
"Ooo, is that decaf?"
"Ooo, is that a scarlet tanager?"
"Ooo, is that a new baking show?"

My writing:
"The body was very cold and about ten feet from where she'd left it."

"Help help! I'm going to have to contribute to society rather than simply leech from it! A poor might benefit instead of meeeeee :((("

My painting COASTAL POPPIES

And in honesty I would read anyone of those chaotic pitches above lol
See! I know how to sell a story, put me in, coach!

Always knew I was a New Yorker at heart.

The Truth About Publishing a Book in 2026 (From Macmillan’s CEO) YouTube video by Alyssa Matesic

Useful video for any author in the trenches currently (also this channel in general is quite good)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7z9...

he's worried he's got something to tell you but he doesn't want to make anyone upset

just the sweetest little pangolin you ever saw

fun fact: no pangolin has ever done a single thing wrong in the entire history of the world

One of my most East Coaster traits is that I have been to Bangor more times than I can count & have never sought out Stephen King's house for a photo or a gawk.

Not even that it felt rude just...you don't go bothering folks at home, making a deal of things. It never occurred to me once to find it.

... it's been lovely in the south shore 🫣🌷
We had a backyard watergun fight over the weekend after gardening.

Which is not to rub it in! But a hopeful reprieve from the cold where things are in full bloom is near.

This doggie daycare needs to use this clip on all their promotion, haha. "Your puppy will love us so much, they'll bring themselves back."

Them: Never comp titles older than five years. Know the current market or it's a pass.

Me: Ok

Publisher Marketplace: "Pitched as Pride and Prejudice x Gilgamesh"; "Pitched as Silence of the Lambs x Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants"; Pitched as Legally Blonde x Blade Runner"

Me: 🫠

Writing Stats:
-Two more queries sent.
-500 words into my 1500 word daily goal for New Thriller WIP Novel.
-Inbox checked ~847 times since dawn.