James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Ok, it's too hot. The cat is too hot and is trying to sleep in unusual places sandwiched against the skirting board (are skirting boards a natural cat coolant?) I want ice cream but managed to give myself a coffee headache rendering myself unmotivated to leave the house. It's all going well here. 010
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Recent reads: - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers - The City and its Uncertain Walls - Haruki Murakami - Extremophile - Ian Green - The Ministry of Time - Kaliane Bradley - The Lamb - Lucy Rose - Go On - Tania Hersham - The Wall - Marlen Haushofer 131
Reposted by James SharpeAndrew Kenrick @andrewkenrick.bsky.social · 29/05/2025One of the questions I’m asked most is about feedback and mentorship for nonfiction writers - well, I’m offering a new service via Hinterland. So, if you’re a nonfiction writer in need of a close read of your manuscript or in search of a mentor to help develop your writing, check it out. 042
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 26/05/2025So I think I’ve reached my limit with Blue Prince. I would have to transcend to another level consciousness to conquer the final puzzles by myself. It’s become more fun to sit with my partner while she plays and work together. She’s already transcended and returned to this plain of reality. 110
Reposted by James SharpeTania Hershman 🏳️🌈 @taniahershman.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Applications open for 1 *FREE* place for writer from an underrepresented community on our "Shorts: short fic, poetry, non fic & hybrids" residential @arvonfoundation.bsky.social course in Aug. Email taniah@gmail.com by 4 Jun telling me how you're eligible & why this particular course interests you! 01924
Reposted by James SharpeJames Alistair Henry @jamesbluecat.bsky.social · 11/05/2025The short version of this is 'Some men (and it is men) are simply not mentally equipped to read science fiction, it's too much for them, they can't handle it' 221839
Reposted by James SharpeSarah Cawkwell @skullqueen.bsky.social · 17/04/2025My son works for this company here in the U.K. It was playing the video game ‘Deus Ex’ that set him on the path to becoming a Biomechanical Engineer. Sometimes, it’s nice to highlight the good things that video games can do. And also remind myself just how proud of him I am. 3845761196
Reposted by James SharpeWild Hunt Books @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Pretty sickened by UK's Supreme Court 🤮 So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇 9726630
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Why publishers, film studios, and television makers aren't kicking these fuckers doors down, putting a stop to this and suing them out of existence is beyond me. 110
Reposted by James SharpeAlli Shaw @allidrawscomics.bsky.social · 11/04/2025More journalists need to talk about this the way Japanese articles do 66162816334
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 11/04/2025New season of White Lotus should be set in Skegness. 010
Reposted by James SharpeALCS @alcs.co.uk · 03/04/2025Today, we'll be joining the @societyofauthors.bsky.social outside Meta's offices to protest the use of pirated works to train their AI models. Join us if you can! More info: societyofauthors.org/2025/04/03/u... 5213119
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 03/04/2025We’ve been watching 90s Star Trek in story order. Other than few stops by DS9, we’ve just finished TNG. I’d forgotten how fantastic the finale All Good Things… is. Brilliantly written, acted and a noticeable step up in direction. We’ll miss Mr Picard and team until we hit the first film. 100
Reposted by James SharpeSmooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 27/03/2025to the people posting Studio Ghibli AI slop. May Miyazaki bless you 🙏 4555841537
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Timeline cleanse: here’s Panko inspecting the pile of books on my desk. She’s approves. I think. 120
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 14/03/2025I went to Amsterdam for a day this week for a work thing and this was the only photo I took. 120
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Just look at this gorgeous animation for All You Need Is Kill! youtu.be/glIY7aowcPU?...youtu.be【特報】ALL YOU NEED IS KILL ティザーPV/“ALL YOU NEED IS KILL” 1st teaser trailerYouTube video by Warner Bros. Japan Anime 100
Reposted by James SharpeIdil @idilsukan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Let’s all please remember that the Guardian *did a deal* with OpenAI which they disclose elsewhere on their website but not within the increasing batter of sycophantic propaganda dribble they are masquerading as articles 518888
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 12/03/2025I’m really enjoying Severance season 2 but I’m feeling quite disconnected from the story. Season one was SO tight and simple (to an extent) and funny. Maybe it’s the week-by-week viewing. Maybe it’s opened the world up too much too quickly. Maybe the characters are lacking any real focused goal. 000
Reposted by James SharpeJohn Bleasdale @www.johnbleasdale.com · 11/03/2025My favourite genres are 5. oooh look, rain 4. it was all a dream 3. let's sing La Marseilles at Nazis until they shut up and sit down 2. space western 1. Let's cook 141
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 11/03/2025My favourite genres are 5. I’m slipping through the boundaries of reality and I’m quite sad 4. We don’t know what’s going on and the world is strange 3. Memories are malleable 2. Murder mystery in a small town but it’s a weird headfuck 1. Existential crisis in a near future capitalist hellscape 132
Reposted by James SharpeAdriana Guatame-García @adriguatame.bsky.social · 06/03/2025A friend included this anti-acknowledgement section on her PhD thesis. She also added the proposition: “Systematic bullying and undermining of girls and women in STEM starts early on and is the reason why they do not stay in science and related fields.” Absurd we still need to go through this 🧪👩🔬 12365112319
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 06/03/2025This is a fascinating and honest breakdown of the reality of being operating as a band in the UK without the backing of generational wealth. Hats off to LC! as well for forging ethical and fair touring practices (low income tickets / all age shows / safe spaces etc). 000
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025I’m spoiled for gorgeous hardbacks in tbr pile at the moment. @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social @ianthegreen.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social 132
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Got myself a copy of @jamesbluecat.bsky.social gorgeous debut novel from @moonflowerbooks.bsky.social. Look at it! 231
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025I finished 1000xResist this afternoon and I'm blown away by the places this game took me, the depth of the story, and the feeling of being dismantled and reassembled anew upon completion. I'm going to be thinking about this one for a while. Such an incredible achievement @sunsetvisitor.studio! 0538
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025I’ve had flu for a week now. A WEEK. Brain is mush. Would like to be able to do things again. Thanx. 110
Reposted by James Sharpebuy my book @nmamatas.bsky.social · 19/02/2025I'd be much more interested in the discussion here among fantasists regarding heroes and villains and anti-heroes if the genre wasn't 85% nobody-likes-me-I'm-so-smart-and-strange-and-special-heroes vs The Dark Lord, with a side trip to make out with a guy named Wolf. 5356
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Los Campesinos at the Troxy last night were incredible! Horns and strings and just one of the best bands in the UK at their absolute best. Wish I was with you tonight as well @loscampesinos.bsky.social! 010
Reposted by James SharpeAlistair Aitcheson & Mademoiselle Cafetière @agaitcheson.bsky.social · 12/02/2025I did a clown workshop recently where we did a lot of work with neutrality - if you try to express very little with your face the audience will create their own narrative from the subtle things they see about you. And because they figured it out, they feel emotionally attached to that interpretation 3142
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 11/02/2025I can sort of see this working for me if I could get over the sheer panic of not being able to see what I've done. Also, my document would be littered with mocking red squiggles. 000
Reposted by James SharpeKonstantinos Dimopoulos @konstantinosd.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Metro designer is such a clever tool for all 3 of you interested in designing metro maps. Find it here: tennessine.co.uk/metro/ 820345
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 07/02/2025I watched Dream Scenario last night and really enjoyed it! Although there were two scenes where the main character made me cringe so hard I nearly blinked out of existence. 020
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Recent reads: Private Rites by Julia Armfield (2nd read) Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Salt Slow by Julia Armfield Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami Annihilation + Authority + Acceptance + Absolution by Jeff Vandermeer 010
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 31/01/2025I finish a new draft of my wip novel and it's finally ready to share with my agent 🎉 The only issue is the word count. Look at that. Those four words are vital. #writingcommunity 040
Reposted by James SharpeEmma @emmajwaring.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Lovely pals: if you can afford to pre-order Pagans (written by the lovely @jamesbluecat.bsky.social of Green Wing fame, edited by me!), I would be so grateful. I can’t tell you how much difference one pre-order makes, truly. I would also be hugely appreciative of any shares of the post below! 086
Reposted by James SharpeJames Alistair Henry @jamesbluecat.bsky.social · 27/01/2025DELIGHTED to announce an exclusive hardback edition of PAGANS with foiled dust jacket, sprayed edges and an extra chapter/short story, available to pre-order from Waterstones at www.waterstones.com/book/pagans/... 11447
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Found this book in a vintage store today. The title and the expression of the man feels very apt for 2025. 010
Reposted by James Sharpe𝔏𝔲𝔠𝔶 ℜ𝔬𝔰𝔢 🌊 @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social · 25/01/2025It’s all about food baby 💋 www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...theguardian.comHow writing about female cannibals changed my relationship with foodDescribing issues of autonomy, femgore, worth and hunger all had ain impact on what I wrote and how I felt about myself, says Lucy Rose 1167
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Without downloading any new pics, where are you at mentally? 010
Reposted by James SharpeTania Hershman 🏳️🌈 @taniahershman.bsky.social · 23/01/2025You've got til Feb 28th to send me your 300-word (or less) gems - even the strange ones in all sorts of shapes and styles that you think no-one else but you could love! #FlashFiction www.fishpublishing.com/competition/...fishpublishing.comFlash Fiction Prize - Fish PublishingFlash Fiction Contest online from Fish Publishing. 10 flash stories (300 words max) will be published in the annual Fish Anthology 26747
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Can’t wait for the next entry in the When Harry Met Sally universe franchise. It will resonate across all verticals, generating engagement and value. 010
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 21/01/2025This piano cover of the Bubble Bobble music brings me so much joy. youtu.be/oiNIRFuchto?...youtu.beLara plays the Bubble Bobble Theme (piano cover)YouTube video by lara6683 000
James Sharpe @jamessharpe.bsky.social · 20/01/2025The problem with reading your book out loud while you’re editing it is that you have to listen to own voice 🫥 #writingcommunity 000