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Retired academic. Psychologist, loves all things nature and animals, my debut novel ‘I, Jack Parker?’ Is out now.

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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Just in case you were curious, it’s Jacks birthday today. Find out more about Jack in I, Jack Parker’ Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... and also on Kindle
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s Autumn when the hedgehogs and even rutting stags have to be frugal on Middledown Common. And we meet Bumble in Common Life - Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... and also on Kindle
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Common Life
Spring 2020 and a fragile yet determined Mandarin duckling emerges into the world. From the nest to Middledown Pond, each step is fraught with danger, as rustles...
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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
NEW: Llais, the health watchdog for Wales, is investigating the decision by NHS Wales’ Joint Commissioning Committee to indefinitely pause access to gender-affirming surgeries. If you have been affected - they have asked you to share this with them: www.llaiswales.org/news-and-rep...
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Update on our work regarding NWJCC’s decision to pause gender-affirming surgery | Llais
Ar ddechrau'r mis hwn, cyhoeddodd Gwasanaeth Rhywedd Cymru - a gomisiynwyd gan Gyd-bwyllgor Comisiynu GIG Cymru (CBCGC) ac a gynhaliwyd gan Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a'r Fro (BIPCAF) - y byddai ...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy Birthday Cal - Today (Sept 15th) is Cal’s birthday. The physio trainee from Boston falls hard for Jack. If you want to find out more about Jack’s boyfriend, pick up a copy of I, Jack Parker?’ Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... and also on Kindle #JackParker #CalRoberts #QueerLit
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Just in case you were curious, it’s Cal’s birthday this month. The 15th in fact. Find out more about Cal in I, Jack Parker’ Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... and also on Kindle #JackParker #CalRoberts #QueerLit
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
If having trouble getting copies of I, Jack Parker? from Amazon don’t forget they are available directly from Troubador troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... and also on Kindle
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A treat from this mornings walk- a busy woodpecker
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Interesting Jack Parker fact (no spoilers): It was 31 years ago this month that Jack arrived bright eyed and bushy tailed for his New York year. He had NO idea what he would encounter while there … troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... and also on Kindle #NewYork #Setinneeyork #NYC
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 05/08/2026
This is what climate failure looks like. Nature, homes and livelihoods are being destroyed. The Government must act now.
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GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) @gladlaw.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Today we celebrate James Baldwin – a Black, queer writer who refused to soften the truth to make it easier to swallow. He never let this country look away from itself. Happy birthday to a writer who gave us the language to face what needed facing, and the courage to keep going after.
James Baldwin smiling and holding a coat on a purple background. A quote reads, "Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin, Essay in the New York Times, 1962. "GLAD LAW" is at the bottom left.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Congratulations to Troubador on its 30 years. Great to have published Common Life with you #Troubador troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con...
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Common Life
Spring 2020 and a fragile yet determined Mandarin duckling emerges into the world. From the nest to Middledown Pond, each step is fraught with danger, as rustles...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Congratulations to Troubador on its 30 years. Great to have published I, Jack Parker? with you troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... #troubador
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I am watching a show where I pretty much dislike all the characters. I can’t quite put my finger on why is this so compelling? Why am I not switching over? How do we make readers/ viewers feel compelled to watch people they don’t like? The writing is ok, sometimes overblown so it’s not that …
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
August is the anniversary of Balancing on quicksand. delighted we had contributions from Dr Yetunde Ade-Serrano, Dr Dale Judd, Dr Helen Damon, Dr JP Marshall, Dr Alison Greenwood and Dr Miltos Hadjiosif amongst others. Available link.springer.com/book/10.1007... #therapy #counselling #psychotherapy
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Balancing on Quicksand
This book explores the ways in which power, binary ways of thinking and Othering create personal, social and political difficulties
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
“Those that apply for PIP should not feel demeaned and deterred from applying” Thank you, Baroness Bennett for highlighting our views that everyone who has been signed off with long-term sickness, deserves support in last night's House of Lords Universal Credit debate.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
It’s July and we are having some of the hottest weather and the risk of wildfires. The inhabitants of Middledown Common experienced this in my book Common Life. See troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... and also on Kindle
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Common Life
Spring 2020 and a fragile yet determined Mandarin duckling emerges into the world. From the nest to Middledown Pond, each step is fraught with danger, as rustles...
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Oh great -yet another Health Secretary!🚨🚨🚨
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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears has opened up about the power of being in a queer band. Speaking to Attitude, Shears said: "It still feels subversive in some weird way." 📷 Getty
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy Pride xx still seeing people asking ‘do need it?’ I was at a school this week, a nice and very good school, but was shocked at how forceful heterosexual training is in a school. No queer representation at all. Worried about any queer kids in that system. So celebrate pride wherever you can
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
This is utterly pathetic and totally hypocritical of the London Labour Party. When you abstain on human rights you are the people Archbishop Desmond Tutu criticised for taking the side of the oppressor. You should all be totally ashamed of yourselves.
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
www.doseofnature.org.uk/london-schoo... Great news on the efficacy and economic benefits of nature prescriptions- Read the LSE evaluation of Dose of Nature here
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Do Nature Prescriptions Work?
A landmark 2.5-year study by the London School of Economics (LSE) proves that Dose of Nature prescriptions significantly reduce anxiety, depression, and loneliness while offering high value for money.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The anniversary of Therapy and beyond, my 1st edited book. Contributors include Prof Adrian Coyle, Dr Mark Craven, Dr Riccardo Draghi-Lorenz and Dr Elena Manafi - among others. Published July 2010. blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro... #therapy #counsellingpsychology #counselling #psychotherapy
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Therapy and Beyond
'Therapy and Beyond' presents an overview of the origins, current practices, and potential future of the discipline of counselling psychology.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
JUNE 28th New York Pride is here - how did Jack find his first New York Pride? Find out in I, Jack Parker? Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... and also on Kindle #Pride #NewYorkPride #NewYork #LGBTQ+
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Such a brilliant piece of advice, works for fiction and academic writing too
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
As London gets ready for #ClimateActionWeek/ #Earthfest, immerse yourself in the lives of the birds, badgers, foxes and other lives on Middledown Pond. Common Life is available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... #Nature #CommonLife #ducks #Mandarinducks #dogs #conservation
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Common Life
Spring 2020 and a fragile yet determined Mandarin duckling emerges into the world. From the nest to Middledown Pond, each step is fraught with danger, as rustles...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Pride month, and Jack and Cal wander through Washington Square Park, along Christopher Street and stop off at The Duplex. Get a feel for 1995 New York Pride in I, Jack Parker? Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... #Pride #NewYorkPride #NewYork #LGBTQ+
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 3678: You don't have to pursue the unusual or exotic to be interesting. The real trick is showing what's familiar in a new and interesting light.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Despite the joy of Pride month, It can also mean some awkward conversations need to be had. How did Jack and Cal navigate their relationship history? Find out in I, Jack Parker? Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... #Pride #NewYorkPride #NewYork #LGBTQ+
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Questions re Pride, ‘why do you need it?’ etc - Yes more than ever - reminded me of the Hicks chapter we published: Counselling Psychology Contributions to Understanding Sexuality, amazon.co.uk/Therapy-Beyo... #Pride #LGBTQ+ #BPS #UKCP #therapy #counselling #psychotherapy
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Therapy and Beyond: Counselling Psychology Contributions to Therapeutic and Social Issues
Buy Therapy and Beyond: Counselling Psychology Contributions to Therapeutic and Social Issues 1 by Milton, Martin (ISBN: 9780470715482) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Summer is coming. And we love it, but will the inhabitants of Middledown Pond? Read about Storm damage, and delight in the cool ponds - which not everyone appreciates. Common Life is available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... #Nature #CommonLife #ducks #Mandarinducks #dogs
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Common Life
Spring 2020 and a fragile yet determined Mandarin duckling emerges into the world. From the nest to Middledown Pond, each step is fraught with danger, as rustles...
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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
TransActual, Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, and Scottish Trans have helpfully created an email template here:
equalrecognition.eaction.org.uk
Email your MP to reject the Code of Practice and support EDM 240
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Pride month is here - how did Jack find his first New York Pride? Find out in I, Jack Parker? Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... #Pride #NewYorkPride #NewYork #LGBTQ+
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I, Jack Parker?
In the summer of 1995, South African Jack Parker arrives in New York City, ready for a year of adventure, and discovery. But as he settles into his new life...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
June 9th anniversary of Sexuality: Existential Contributions- contributions from Hans Cohn, Ernesto Spinelli, Marc Medina, Marcia Gamsu and Christina Richards & more. www.pccs-books.co.uk/products/sex... #existential #sexuality #gender #queer #BPS #UKCP #therapy #counselling #psychotherapy
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Sexuality: Existential Perspectives 978 1 906254 70 4 (2014)
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
discussions about gender that fixate on binary notions of being human are problematic. I wrote something about this in 'Non-binary gender, Beyond the binary: bloomsbury.com/uk/personal-... #Pride #BPS #UKCP
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The Personal Is Political
Written by an eminent psychologist and psychotherapist, this book explores how therapists and counsellors can address the key issues of 'difference' in working…
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Pride is here - how did South African Jack find his first New York Pride? Find out in I, Jack Parker? Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... #Pride @NYBookEditors @nybooks @nytimesbooks @Nonamebooks @SoSoGay_Books @gaystheword @gaypages_sa
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I, Jack Parker?
A gay love story embedded in a tale of psychological distress stemming from forgotten early trauma, and the break down and rebuilding of a sense of self.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Questions about Pride month, ‘why do you need it?’ etc (Yes more than ever) reminded me of this chapter of mine - 'Can I ask if you are gay?' The personal is political/ Stories of difference and psychotherapy www.bloomsbury.com/uk/personal-... #Pride #NewYorkPride #NewYork #LGBTQ+
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The Personal Is Political
Written by an eminent psychologist and psychotherapist, this book explores how therapists and counsellors can address the key issues of 'difference' in working…
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Questions about Pride month, ‘why do you need it?’ etc (Short answer - Yes more than ever) has me looking back over some of my past work - see ‘Making the invisible visible’ in Balancing on Quicksand link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... #Pride #NewYorkPride #NewYork #LGBTQ+
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Making the Invisible Visible
TearsTears—even a single tear—can indicate many things—despair, fearFear, sadness, joy among them. Tears are my ‘go to’ reaction in the face of something powerful and mea...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
New York Pride is almost here - how did Jack find his first New York Pride? Find out in I, Jack Parker? Available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con... #Pride #NewYorkPride #NewYork #LGBTQ+
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I, Jack Parker?
A gay love story embedded in a tale of psychological distress stemming from forgotten early trauma, and the break down and rebuilding of a sense of self.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Pride month has me looking back over some of the relevant work we have published - see Dr Julia Brewer- ‘Is there something you need to tell us?’ in Balancing on Quicksand link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
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Is There Something You Need to Tell Us?
This comment, beneath my Facebook post about transgenderGendertrans rights, made me angry. What were they trying to say? That if I was posting about an issue, it must affect me personally? That if I w...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Pride month has me looking back over some of the relevant work we have published - see Carter Jacobs - ‘I’m not as bad as you’ in Balancing on Quicksand link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
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“I’m Not as Bad as You”
We were jerking each other off, something we did on a regular basis, when I leant in to kiss him.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It’s the anniversary of Sexuality: Existential Contributions- delighted to have contributions from Hans Cohn, Ernesto Spinelli, Marc Medina, Marcia Gamsu and Christina Richards to name just a few. Published - 9 June 2014 and available pccs-books.co.uk/products/sex...
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Sexuality: Existential Perspectives 978 1 906254 70 4 (2014)
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Boy is it hot!!. Even if people love it have a thought for our animal cousins. It can all get a bit worrying out there. Read about why the rabbits must run on Middledown Common. Common Life is available troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con...
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Common Life
An evocative story of the struggles, triumphs, and interconnected lives of the wildlife on a British urban common. Amidst the upheaval of a human pandemic,...
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IndiaWilloughby @indiawilloughby.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
People forget it was a CONDITION of transition that you use your true sex toilet. They have lied and lied and lied from the start. Spent millions. And because we were completely locked out by media - and the actual court itself - they had a free run. The biggest rights robbery in British history.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Interesting Jack Parker fact (no spoilers): it was about this time (in 1995) that Jack was preparing for his Washington DC conference poster. Turns out the conference was far less impactful than his late night run … troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con...
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I, Jack Parker?
A gay love story embedded in a tale of psychological distress stemming from forgotten early trauma, and the break down and rebuilding of a sense of self.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
📣Election Day! Polling stations are open! Your chance to vote for amazing Green councillors who have just 2 vested interests - your local community and your environment. Make hope normal again & Vote Green💚 (& remember to take photo ID to the polling station!)
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
It’s May and the goslings are growing fast on Middletown Pond. But its not all fun and games … troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con...
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Common Life
An evocative story of the struggles, triumphs, and interconnected lives of the wildlife on a British urban common. Amidst the upheaval of a human pandemic,...
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It’s the anniversary of Diagnosis and beyond - Published May 1st 2012. So pleased to have had contributions from Roly Fletcher, Lucy Atcheson, and Joanna Jackson. Available at here www.pccs-books.co.uk/products/dia...
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Diagnosis and Beyond: Counselling Psychology contributions to understanding human distress 978 1 906254 37 7 (2012)
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Helen McCarthy @glider.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Every writer should consider joining ALCS because members share in ALCS fees collected every year. If you're a member @societyofauthors.bsky.social your ALCS fee is part of your membership. If not, @alcs.co.uk takes the fee out of your ALCS earnings.
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Just finished Damon Galgut’s The Imposter - I haven’t processed quite why I loved it but it’s partly its simple expression of the complex. Well worth a read www.theguardian.com/books/2009/m...
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Review: The Impostor by Damon Galgut
Review: The Impostor by Damon Galgut
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Martin Milton @drmmilton.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
I, Jack Parker? Interesting Jack Parker fact (no spoilers): 31 years ago and Jack was in New York, his good deed with Cooper his neighbours dog didn’t quite go according to plan. Think Central Park, Bethesda Fountain and ducks … troubador.co.uk/bookshop/con...
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I, Jack Parker?
A gay love story embedded in a tale of psychological distress stemming from forgotten early trauma, and the break down and rebuilding of a sense of self.
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