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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 13h

This thread! 👇. Just perfect poetry all on it's own.

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Enjoyed Madrid and want more? Or perhaps you missed out and want to see what all the fuss is about? Come to PARIS in November with us for 2 days of writing, reading and exploration.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

NYT: "Men should think of reading as 'lifting weights for the brain'." Because, yes, us men really are just beer-swilling muscle-bound sports fans. Books should be short and focused predominantly on football. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/b...

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Anthony Jeselnik Explains Why He Started a Book Club

But the comedian isn’t naïve when he makes selections for his popular book club: “Most importantly, they’re short.”

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Great photo, in slightly sick way. Also great example of how paying journos by the word results in way too many words. Photo of Road Runner Snagged by Coyote www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/u...

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Photo of Road Runner Snagged by Coyote Shows That Cartoons Were a Lie

Here’s some bad news: Sometimes the coyote does win.

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Kik Lodge @kiklodge.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What a delight to read by the maestro of flash himself

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Sumitra Singam @pleomorphic2.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

“Calculate what we have shared and what we have kept to ourselves.” Brilliance by @nomad-sw18.bsky.social in @thin-skin.bsky.social 🧡💔🔥

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Jack Morris @jackmmorris.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It’s SO good!!!

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Okay, so make what you will of this, but the word 'Vogue' is falling out of... er... fashion, according to the OED.

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The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · 13/08/2026

An autistic adult is reported to have learned that stickers on fruit are there to aid identification and pricing, and are not, in fact, a little present from the distributor in recognition of just how arduous eating fruit can be.

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Autistic person dismayed to discover stickers on fruit not a reward for healthy eating

An autistic adult is reported to have learned that stickers on fruit are there to aid identification and pricing, and are not, in fact, a little present from the distributor in recognition of just…

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Jack Morris @jackmmorris.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I’ve read the foreword (really interesting thoughts on flash from Andy Chatman) and the first story which blew me away, as all @kiklodge.bsky.social stories do. Absolute treat of a book, and so visually satisfying. The illustrations are 👌👌

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Kik Lodge @kiklodge.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Who goes there!

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We are delighted that host of our online salon @kiklodge.bsky.social will be reading from her new book at our Madrid Salon. Buy it in advance here! Kik's writing is funny and tender and moving.

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Not gonna lie, I could really use some more orders of The Bully In My Pillow, Kik Lodge's fantastical short fiction collection out this coming Tuesday. Look at what people are saying about these absurdly brilliant stories and illustrations. www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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Kik Lodge @kiklodge.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Today’s the day! I know everyone’s licking ice cream and chilling the hell out phone-free but I’m as chuffed as chips to have a book out with @stanchion.bsky.social TODAY!♥️🍦🧘🏼🧘🏽‍♀️

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

WHAT ARE YOU WRITING ABOUT? This weekend as part of the Off Topic Writing Conference, I'll be talking about the tricky business of blending your themes with your story. Starting 09:55 ET or 16:55 BST Saturday 8th August offtopicpublishing.com/conference/

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Cole Beauchamp 🏳️‍🌈 📖 @nomad-sw18.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Just pre-ordered my copy @kiklodge.bsky.social 👏🏼👏🏼 BTW @stanchion.bsky.social has very good rates for shipping to the UK. Support indie publishers and small presses ❤️💙💜

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Kik Lodge @kiklodge.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

One hell of a poetry collection, freshly out

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Kik Lodge @kiklodge.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I’d never heard of a doozy before

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Our American readers are going to wonder what's hit their feeds, but I don't care. I cannot say how much I hope the Bin Wins!!

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Why should you buy The Bully in My Pillow? Two words: Erection Taser. www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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Jack Morris @jackmmorris.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

You will 100% enjoy this. I’ve got mine on order …

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Kik Lodge @kiklodge.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Unleashing of cover, tadaaaaa.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I pointed out @laurarichmond.bsky.social ’s book at the @saloneurope.bsky.social event in Amsterdam last weekend. So if you’re interested, Salonistas, Laura is reading and signing in #woolich library tomorrow! Go along and support!

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Enjoying the views from Amsterdam’s amazing library! Thanks for the recommendation @dilyswt.bsky.social ! Wonderfully writerly end to a @saloneurope.bsky.social weekend!

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Amsterdam tomorrow! Can't wait! We will be: 🚢 Writing on a boat ✍️ Writing in a bookstore 📚 Going to a book market 🚶‍♂️ Going on a bookstore crawl 🎤 Hosting a fabulous salon Say hi if you are coming....

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Amsterdam: Animated Cityscape

ALT: Amsterdam: Animated Cityscape

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Laura Richmond @laurarichmond.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I'm very much looking forward to coming to #WoolwichLibrary next week for a reading, discussion, and book signing. We'll be talking all things perinatal mental health and autism. Please do come!

A flyer for an author event with Laura Richmond at Woolwich Centre Library on Friday 12 June, 1-2pm. "Join us for a discussion, Q&A and book signing with Laura Richmond exploring her journey through motherhood, mental health, and late autism diagnosis. In this powerful memoir, she reflects on years of assessments and misunderstandings before finally discovering she had been autistic all along, offering a moving insight into identity, family, and the ways women’s experiences are so often overlooked."

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Tickets for this are dwindling--don't miss out! In addition to the speakers below, we'll be joined by @christopherallen.bsky.social and @anamariacaballero.bsky.social Our programme is full of exploration, collaboration and of course, excellent food and wine 🍇 Join us!

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Positively soft and cuddly by Gwendoline Riley's usual standards, THE PALM HOUSE contains one of the finest swipes of irony in contemporary literature. "This was the year we got our composter." Wonderful book by a brilliant author. #books #amreading #fiction

The cover of Gwendoline Riley's 2026 novel, THE PALM HOUSE.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

What are you writing about? It’s going to be a while until my current obsession comes to light, but these two (on the neuroscience of memory and the origins of the universe) are core reading! Looking forward to these new arrivals! #books #amwriting #amreading

The covers of two books: First Light by Emma Chapman and Pieces of Light by Charles Fernyhough. Origins of the universe and the nature of memory respectively.

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Madrid is also close to selling out and we don't want you to miss out. Come join us for 3 days of workshops, performances, panels, tours, new friends, good food, inspiration and community!

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Bought this 2 years ago and have been reading since February. What a fabulously rewarding, extraordinary piece of work it is! The writing is so elegant I often read passages out loud to enjoy them better. Christopher Clark's 'Revolutionary Spring' #books #amreading

The Cover of Christopher Clark's book, Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for a New World 1848-1849, showing the daguerrotype of barricades in the Rue Saint-Maur, in the Popincourt quarter of Paris in 1848.

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I’m reading the excellent “Revolutionary Spring” by Christopher Clarke , and a feature of the Bourbon counter-revolution to re-establish monarchy was sidelining elected parliament. Just like this: Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/u...

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Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 28/10/2023

As time goes on I appreciate more and more how lucky we were to have an Arvon writing group taught by Paul Murray and Gwendoline Riley with Claire Louise Bennet visiting.

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

We are so excited about our Madrid programme. Read about it here September 25-27 for writing, community and inspiration About 30 places left (more than 80 gone), so don't miss out!

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

He makes a persuasive case.

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Sarah O'Connor @sarahoconnorft.ft.com · 26/03/2026

In spite of all the talk of Claude Code and Codex meaning the end of humans writing code, software job adverts are actually going up, according to @jburnmurdoch.ft.com's crunching of millions of job ads for this week's The AI Shift www.ft.com/content/7325...

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

ICYMI, our newsletter came out over the weekend, announcing our next Pop-up Salon! Also, tickets to our Annual Salon in Madrid are already half sold, so get yours while you can✨ If you haven't yet, sign up for our free Substack (🔗⬇️) for updates on upcoming salons, classes, book club and more💌

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Our newsletter is out, and we're going to AMSTERDAM! Join us there in June or online or in Madrid. We can't wait to meet you ✨️ europeanwriterssalon.substack.com/p/your-next-...

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Join our * Salons * Courses * Online Events * Community *

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Ideally, you shouldn't start writing a novel if you don't know how to end it. But if you want to.. go ahead. However, if you start a war in which soldiers will die, civilians will die and people will be maimed and lives will be ruined and you DON'T have a clear idea how it is supposed to end...

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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

AG Bondi, answer the question??

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Andy Charman @andyandz.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Trump Administration not merely tolerating, but actively adopting white supremacy as policy. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...

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Trump Nominates an Apostle of ‘White Erasure’ for the State Department

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Argh we're on 999 followers! Who will be our 1000th? What a great birthday 🎁

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Laura Richmond @laurarichmond.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

It's so lovely to see copies of All My Worldly Joy reaching mother and baby units. I've sent a copy to Clover Ward in Winchester where I was a patient and where two chapters of the book are set. (1/2)

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