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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Very exciting pre-order post today (not least because it’s not officially out until next Thursday!). I’ve been looking forward to being able to read this for ages.

A hardback copy of ‘The Shock of the Light’ by Lori Inglis Hall. It is held up against a green wall with a collection of framed landscapes hanging on it.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Ha, thanks! There is definitely a lot of theoretical spinning involved.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

THE GREAT BEYOND Ruby, the daughter of a celebrated 1930s spirit medium, falls in love with the man trying to debunk her mother and must make a life-changing decision about who – and what – to believe. 🕯️Upmarket #HF 🕯️Faith vs illusion vs fraud 🕯️Knotty mother–daughter relationship #QuestPit #Q

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Today the order banning #PalestineAction as "terrorists" came into effect. But they are not terrorists. They are protesters trying to stop a genocide. This is a "first they came for ..." situation. Unless we stand in solidarity against this assault on our freedom, they will pick us off one by one.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The sun is shining, I’m feeling reasonably okay and I’ve got big plans for the next few scenes in my novel redraft. So, I’ve decided to preemptively name today a Very Good Writing Day. Who’s with me?!

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I hope the payback passes soon, Alice. It often feels unendurably grim, doesn’t it?

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I cried reading this letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social and @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social. Please, please fund the plan, people with ME/CFS have waited too long already. A huge thank you to Tessa Munt and the other 71 LibDem MPs for this much-appreciated and much-needed support.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

A vague whim and an impulse Ebay purchase later, and I seem to have started a new collection of old photographs. (I also seem to have written about it over on Substack).

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On a New Collection of Old Things

Or, on how I came to be the owner of a box of vintage faces.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Somewhat related: my husband had a nosebleed yesterday and he was not at all keen on my newly-gleaned-but-very-old suggestion that I place a cold key on the back of his neck.

A page from the booklet which includes, among other things, some first aid advice. It reads: ‘A Cold Key or a Cold Wet Cloth placed at the back of the neck will often relieve bleeding from the nose.’

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I have acquired this fascinating little booklet from 1935, filled with all manner of things that were considered ‘general information’ at the time of publication.

A brown paper booklet, printed with the words: ‘EVERYBODY'S POCKET COMPANION. Compiled by A.MERCER, M.R.S.T. A HANDY REFERENCE BOOK
of useful Astronomical, Biblical, Chemical, Geographical, Geometrical, Historical, Mathematical, Physical, Remedial and Scientific Facts, Dates worth knowing. World Sports and Speeds Records, Mythological, Physiological, Monetary, Postal and General Information.
INTERESTING AND USEFUL TO
YOUNG AND OLD.
MADE AND PRINTED IN ENGLAND.’

The contents/index page of ‘Everybody’s Pocket Companion.’

It includes:

Abbreviations. common
Africa--Countries and Capitals
Air- Composition of the
Ale and Beer Measures
Aliquot Parts of £1, etc.
America-Countries and Capitals
Ancient Wonders of the World.
Angles of a Polygon
Apothecaries’ Weights and Measures
Approximate Speeds
Areas, Calculation of .
Asia--Countries and Capitals
Atomic Weights and Symbols
Australasia
Barometer. The
Bells and Watches aboard ship.
Bible. The, and Curious Facts
Biggest Things. The World's
Birth Stones
Boiling Points
Book Sizes.
Boxing Weights
Bridges. Famous
British Dominions Empire Isles--Area. Population. Divisions, Capitals Names of Places
British Officers. Relative
Buchan's Periods
Calories (Heat)
Capitals of The Dominions
Central America
Chemical Elements
Chemical Substances. Everyday
Names
Children. Law about
Chief Historical Events
Circle. The
Co-efficients of Expansion
Coins Current in Former Times
Comparision of Thermometer Scales
Composition of the Air

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

My 34th read of the year was Birding by @regretteruane.bsky.social. I thought it was atmospheric and gorgeous and thought-provoking. A real gem of a book, packed with many-layered relationships and things left unsaid.

A paperback copy of ‘Birding’ by Rose Ruane held up against green, floral wallpaper.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This looks like such a great little spot for being ‘outside’ when you’re stuck inside.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

It’s so good! Surprised more people aren’t talking about it.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Thank you Kathryn, that’s so nice to hear.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

For reasons I’m not entirely clear on, I’ve taken an unplanned 7 month hiatus from my Substack. But! I read back through it this afternoon, remembered I’m actually rather proud of it, and have tentatively started writing a new post. …hopefully it will not take me another 7 months to publish it.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Sounds terrifying! Glad it was a false alarm.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I’m sure you’ve done wonderful work to make it stand on its own once you step away!

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

This is exciting news, Kathryn! Although I can definitely imagine it comes with a whole lot of weirdness too.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Thanks, that sounds interesting!Though it doesn’t look like it’s available where I am (the UK).

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

There’s quite a good overview of how it worked on the link I shared. The system was in use for a long period, so it obviously changed and developed over time.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I don’t know what else you could do in that situation, really. Tea is essential to the writing process.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Ha, yes, based on my WhatsApp chat history/tea requests with my husband, Spike Milligan was definitely ahead of the curve on that one.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

In many cases yes, though I believe this depended on the distance being travelled/equipment available at the receiving post office. Later on, messages were sometimes telephoned through, then handwritten onto telegram forms.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I have had to talk myself out of a research rabbit hole about how telegrams worked. But! I did come across a great (unrelated to my novel!) anecdote about Spike Milligan, who, when holed up in his attic writing room, used to send telegrams to his wife downstairs, requesting cups of tea.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Third draft of a 1930s historical fiction novel (and trying not to get dragged too far down the research hole of how international telegrams worked…) Hope it’s been a good writing day for you!

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

My 31st book of the year was A Sign of Her Own by Sarah Marsh, and it really blew me away. A beautifully constructed novel that explores part of the history of the deaf community, and how it intersects with Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone. Highly recommended!

A hand holding up a paperback copy of ‘A Sign of her Own’ by Sarah Marsh against a window. Behind the book there is blue sky, a tree, a hedge and a lawn speckled with dandelions.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Firmly crossed for you, Danielle! 🤞🤞🤞

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Wild Hunt Books @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Pretty 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 👇

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Daniel Carpenter @dancarpenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Today's news really does show how important trans voices are, and I would encourage any UK based trans authors who have horror books on sub to get in touch with me. I want to read your work.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Today’s Supreme Court ruling is deeply shameful. I want to live in a world that’s becoming more tolerant, not one that’s rolling backwards. Sending solidarity to trans people today and everyday.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Oh no, it’s extra rubbish so close to your birthday! Sending lots of good thoughts your way 🤞🤞

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Hope the cafe food is newer than the lemon.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Congratulations, Lucy. How exciting!

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I don’t think I ever did read the sequels, which is definitely something I should rectify now.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

In world’s-slowest-doll’s-house-project news, this weekend I have finished painting the railings and have attached them to the pavement.

A traditional, wooden, four storey doll’s house, painted in two shades of green. There are steps leading up the the front door from the front panel, which is painted grey to look like the pavement. There are some wooden railings painted black along the front on either side of the entrance to the steps.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

I loved this one as a child! Thanks for the reminder to seek it out again to read with my daughters.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I didn’t know this! Interesting fact, and interesting dilemma.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

If someone can’t be bothered to invest the time to write a book, why on Earth do they think readers will want to invest the time to read it?! Readers want human heart, emotion and fresh perspectives, not plagiarism and mimicry.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

28th book of the year! I’ve read some wonderful books in 2025 so far, but The Eights by @joannamillerauthor.bsky.social has definitely been one of my favourites. Such a gorgeously detailed portrait of four female students at Oxford in 1920. Highly recommended!

A hardback copy of ‘The Eights’ by Joanna Miller held up in front of a green wall and the leaves of a monstera plant.

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Katie Anderson-Morrison @katieam.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Keep writing, keep creating, keep making art.

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