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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 28/09/2026

Had some new headshots taken on my way to war... These are by the incredible @kaitrinacuna.bsky.social of KaitrinAcuna.com.

Me, wearing a black jacket, white shirt and black bow tie, with should armour and a spot of chain mail. Either the air behind me is on fire or I'm looking particularly hot, this evening.

Me, looking like a wartime general who's just discovered the cook in the mess cooked and served him his own dog for dinner, I'm wearing a black jacket, white shirt and black bow tie, with should armour and a spot of chain mail. Either the air behind me is on fire or I'm looking particularly hot, this evening.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 26/09/2026

While you're waiting for the Murderbot graphic novel, I thought I'd mention a new comic I've been enjoying. The Accessories (Leah Kilpatrick & David Dastmalchian, art by Patrick Piazzalunga) is basically The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen:The Henchmen Years. Issue 2 just dropped. Very fun!

A comic cover in muted greens. It's called The Accessories and marked as issue 1 of 4. At the bottom of the image are the creator names: Dastmalchian, Kilpatrick, Piazzalunga, Brako, Herrera.

The main central image is of a man bursting through what appears to be a movie poster of Frankenstein. The man appears to be in his late 40s/early 50s. He's wearing dark trousers held up by braces, and he has an off-white shirt that would benefit from a visit to the dry cleaner's. We only see one of his hands, but it's scarred, and is the hand of a man who works manua labour. He's staring out of the page at the reader with a determined expression on his face. He ain't taking no shit from anyone. His short black hair is licked to the side in a side parting.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 02/09/2026

I have a (very small) role in episode 1 of season 2 of Murderbot! Filming was in Madrid last month, and I can't wait to see how my* scene turns out! { 1/4 }

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 31/07/2026

I'll be in Anaheim for WorldCon at the end of August. Here's where you can find me!

A graphic with the LAcon V (2026 WorldCon in LA/Anaheim) in the top left corner. In the top right corner are the words "Where to find me at Worldcon". At the bottom of the graphic is a photograph of me in the middle, and a QR code on the bottom right. I don't know where the QR code leads. Perhaps it's a portal to another dimension! (Though it's likely just a link to the LAcon V website. I'm not trying it, as it'll only disappoint. But if YOU try it and it IS a portal, please let me know!)

In the middle of the graphic is text — three columns: Title of panel | Date | time

Mine reads:

Adapting SF for the stage | Thurs 27th | 12 Noon
Table Talk | Thurs 27th | 3.00pm
Interview with Martha Wells and Kate Elliott (at B&N Huntington Beach) | Thurs 27th | 7.00pm
STET or CUT? | Fri 28th | 12 Noon
Just a Minute | Fri 28th | 9.00pm
Mad Libs: Anything Goes | Sat 29th | 6.00pm
Hugo Award Ceremony | Sun 30th | Late
Stroll with the Stars | Mon 31st | 8.00am
Improvised Storytelling | Mon 31st | 10.30am

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 08/07/2026

LAcon (WorldCon 2026) is coming up in just 7 weeks' time. Other than author and agents meetings, these are the panels and other events I'll be appearing on/in. Hope to see some of you there! @laworldcon.bsky.social

An image with a photo of me at the bottom (sorry!) and the following text :

Where to find me at WorldCon

Thurs 27:
Adapting SF for the Stage: 12pm-1pm
Table Talk: 3pm - 4pm

Fri 28th:
STET or CUT? : 12pm - 1pm
Just a Minute: 9pm - 10pm

Sat 29th:
Mad Libs: Anything Goes : 6pm - 7pm

Sun 30th:
Hugo Award Ceremony: Late

Mon 31st:
Stroll With the Stars: 8am - 9.30am
Improvised Storytelling: 10.30am - 11.30am

And my name overlaid in the bottom left corner.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 03/07/2026

Tomorrow we have our annual Taskmaster show. As I'm the Taskmaster the winner gets to take home this rather wonderful bust of my head. Someone is going to be a very lucky winner, indeed. I am very envious, even though I own the real head. (But the real head isn't gold, so there's that.) #cvg2026

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 01/06/2026

Trapped. (More details in the alt.text.)

Trapped under 3 of my cats and my dog.
Rafferty (an 11 yr-old Tiffany/Rag Doll cross, and the only male animal we've ever had) is on the left, looking up at me, leaning against my leg. He's a bit arthritic and more than a bit chunky and adores me. Behind him, sleeping, is Ginny, an 8 yr-old shih tzu dog, also leaning against me. She's adorable and perhaps the dumbest dog in the world. Next, and sitting on my lap, is Beatrix, a 5 yr-old Bengal. She's one of the most beautiful cats I've ever seen, and frighteningly intelligent. If she had opposable thumbs she would make me her servant (even more so than she has, already) and maybe even rule the world. Next to her, sitting between my knees is Daisy, a 13 or 14 yr-old Tiffany/Rag Doll. She gets confused easily, but she's just so adorable and loving. I'm a very lucky man.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 17/05/2026

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.

A picture of the Hair Bear Bunch riding their invisible bicycle.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 10/05/2026

Rafferty, being provocative. Happy Birthday!!!

Rafferty, a Tiffany/Ragdoll cross (cat). We see him from above. He's lying on his back on the sofa with all his legs in the air. His head is slightly raised from the sofa, as he's looking at someone, and probably saying, "Well, are you going to ruffle my belly or not?"
He is extremely fluffy and his belly, to be fair, is extremely ruffleable.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 25/04/2026

The lighting in town this evening was glorious.

A photograph of York Minster (cathedral).

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 21/04/2026

Delighted to be able to share some of my recent news. And I'm not at all intimidated by every single one of the names on these two slides, no sirree! <insert sweating emoji>

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 24/03/2026

She went to sleep this evening for the last time. Tomorrow morning I wil dig her grave in the garden. She died too young and will be missed. (If this post feels a little formal it's because I'm still a little numb.)

Moth, a fluffy cat sitting on a garden chair on the sunshine. She was one of our Tiffany/RagDoll crosses.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 23/03/2026

Update We tried meds to promote her appetite, anti-parasitic meds, steroids, and antibiotics, to no avail, so it's time to afford her the dignity of a trauma-free passing. Tomorrow we have a vet coming to help her on her way, so she can pass in the safe, loving and stress-free environment of home.

A photograph of our beautiful cat Moth, as a kitten. She's light grey with dark grey across her face and random other places. She's sitting on a wooden chair looking vaguely to the right of the camera.

She could be a grumpy bugger, but was still so full of love. She had layers. Tomorrow evening we get to say goodbye after a very short 11 years.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 12/02/2026

Hugo Nominations are open! These are the books I edited/published in 2025 and they're *all* worthy of consideration. The three novellas at the top and the 5 novels in the second row are all eligible for Hugo consideration in their respective categories. See the Alt-Text for more information!

The graphic shows the covers of books I published in 2025:

Top row: Novellas: “Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear” by Seanan McGuire, “Extremity” by Nicholas Binge, and “Gnomes of Lychford” by Paul Cornell.

Second row: Novels: “The Witch Roads” by Kate Elliott, “The Nameless Land” by Kate Elliott, “Queen Demon” by Martha Wells, “Overgrowth” by Mira Grant, and “The Heist of Hollow London” by Eddie Robson.

Third row: Collections: “Monk and Robot” by Becky Chambers, “The Lychford Collection, Book 1” by Paul Cornell, “The Murderbot Diaries volumes 1 2 and 3” by Martha Wells, “The Emilie Adventures” by Martha Wells.

The books listed above were first published in 2025and eligible for awards consideration in their respective categories.

The following books are also included in the graphic. They are paperback reprints and not eligible for awards consideration.

“Archangels of Funk” by Andrea Hairston, “Twice Lived” by Joma West, “Service Model” by Adrian Tchaikovsky, “Tidal Creatures” by Seanan McGuire, “The Tusks of Extinction” by Ray Nayler, “Mindscape” by Andrea Hairston, and “Spiderlight” by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

Also, personal eligibility is noted on the graphic. I am eligible for consideration for the Editor Award in Locus Awards and both Editor (Long Form) and Editor (Short Form) in the Hugo Awards.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 30/01/2026

A nice surprise in the mail, today. My Hugo certificate and pin from last year just arrived.

A certificate witg my name on it confirming I was a nominee in the 2025 Hugo Awards in the "Best Editor - Long Form" category. Somewhat ironic my physical form on the short side.

Also in the picture: a Hugo nominee pin which takes the form of a silver rocket.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 22/01/2026

It’s time for my annual list of awards-eligible works. These are the books I edited/published in 2025. The three novellas at the top, the 5 novels in the second row, and the 6 collections in row three are all eligible for awards consideration in their respective categories. (contd...)

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 30/08/2025

Pontefract, today. Lots of poorly-painted crosses. Because nothing says "I love my country" quite as much as vandalism. The racist fuckwads must be so relieved their flag is a simple red cross. Imagine if they had to use more than 1 colour! So confusing! Luckily for them "UK" is easy to spell, too.

Some sort of concrete cylinder, maybe 3 feet high, in a rough patch of greenery. It's probably a cross-section from a tunnel, or something. Who knows?
Someone has painted a red cross on it. Presumably it's supposed to be the England flag, but it's so badly done that it just looks like someone has marked it for demolition.
Most people would be able to paint this in a matter of seconds, but you can imagine the dumb racists taking loads of time with it, tongue sticking out the side of their bigoted mouths.

A disused red brick building. The windows have metal grids over them. Someone has daubed BRITISH! in red paint on the side of the building.
Honestly, it's fairly impressive they've spelled it correctly. Racists aren't always the brightest.

Two telecoms cabinets in the street. A red cross has been scrawled on each one. The one of the left has a relatively small cross. The ends of the lines making up the cross don't reach the edges of the cabinet doors. The one on the right has a much larger cross. Consistency evidently not a trait enjoyed by the idiots who painted these. The cross on the left has a line going across that's not horizontal. Instead it goes up a bit right at the start, then heads on a slightly downward path the further right it goes. It looks as much like a poorly-drawn Prince symbol as a poorly-drawn cross.
Honestly, the amount of pride these cockwombles claim to have in their flag you'd think they'd take more care in recreating it.

A disused brick building with windows that are covered by a metal sheet and a metal grid.
Three pieces of graffiti on this one:
The one on the far rights is a generic red cross. No outer border to show that the brain-dead half-wit who painted this intended it to be a representation of the English flag.
The graffiti in the centre is another scrawled red cross underneath the letters FFU. The first suggestion that Google has for me for this acronym is "Fan Filter Unit", which leads me to suspect the perpetrator of this vandalism works for an air conditioning manufacturer and he's had a bad day on the fan filter production line, poor lamb.
The vandalism on the left is a bit odd. A square painted in red paint with a red cross with lines going from top to bottom and left to right roughly centrally. It's evidently intended to be the flag of St George, but it just looks like the cells A1-B2 in a spreadsheet. Cell A1 holds the letter U. Cell B1 holds the letter K. Call A2 says "ON". B2 says "LY". UK ONLY. Ohhhhh! It's a poor attempt to signal the vandal's racist tendencies.
A three-year old could do better. (Artistically, I mean. I don't know of many three year-old racists.)

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 27/08/2025

Without downloading any new images, where are you mentally?

A picture of a hand holding a qhite mug. On it are the words:
ADHD&D
Roll For Procrastination.

In the centre of the mug is an image of a bard playing a lute. Skeletons are dancing around him.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 22/08/2025

Damnit! I have to get up, but my legs are being crushed under the weight! Somebody send help or I may be here for some time! (Alt text gives descriptions.)

Behold! Half of my cats!

Overhead view of my lap, on which sit (clockwise from the top):

~ Rafferty, a chunky ragdoll/tiffany cross cat. His left ear is slightly mangled due to a previous illness. He's a good boy and frightened of nothing (except plastic bags, which terrify him, the silly sod).

~ Beatrix, a bengal cat. The cleverest cat I have ever known - I sometimes go to her for advice. Loving and fast.

~ Daisy, another ragdoll/tiffany, and the oldest of our 6 cats. She still has energy and love to give, but she's worryingly old.

All three are perched precariously because they're stubborn, and I love them all, dearly, even when they're not physically weighing me down.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 08/08/2025

I just received a rather wonderful Murderbot print by the exceptionally-talented @tommyarnoldart.com. It's part of a limited edition run (only 70) and I can't wait to find a good spot for it on my office wall.

A photograph of your favourite science fiction editor™ holding a print. The print is of Murderbot loosely holding a long range projectile weapon of some sort, gazing into the distance across a bridge leading to a futuristic-looking building. The print is blue in tone.

Behind your favourite science fiction editor™ is a bookcase filled with books, shelved according to colour (and he wants you to know that was *not* his idea!) There's a rather splendid chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 03/08/2025

Greetings from Split, Croatia. Absolutely stunning streets.

Ancient buildings in a small street in Split, Croatia. A pointed arch is at the bottom of a 4 story building with ornate windows.

Ancient buildings in a small street in Split, Croatia. A pointed arch atvthw end if the street is at the bottom of a 4 story building with ornate windows. Buildings leading up to it are made from very old stone, and have more ornate windows.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 01/08/2025

Currently in Montenegro. It's ok, I suppose, if you're into good weather, great food, amazing architecture and stunning vistas.

A view of a clock tower in the square in the old town of Kotor in Montenegro.

Some ruins at the port of Kotor, Montenegro. Ancient steps lead up the mountainside.

A view if some beautiful mountains across the bay in Kotor, Montenegro. Some yachts can be seen in the distance.

Some mountains in Montenegro. Gorgeous views

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 05/07/2025

Thanks to @windelina.bsky.social making not just a crocheted version of me, but also the full-sized T-shirt and red waistcoat, tonight I was able to cosplay... ...as me. #cvg2025

Me. Grey hair, black glasses, wearing a Hugo Award T-shirt and red waistcoat.
I'm holding a crocheted version of me. Grey hair, black glasses, wearing a Hugo Award T-shirt and red waistcoat.

A crocheted version of me. Grey hair, black glasses, wearing a Hugo Award T-shirt and red waistcoat.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 04/07/2025

A note to next year's ConVergence Taskmaster competitors, whoever you may be: If you're not giving this level of awesomeness, none of you are getting 5 points! #cvg2025

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 18/06/2025

He's being truthful, apparently. This is a sketch someone made of him while he was reading it...

A picture of a man with his mouth wide open. His tongue has been tied in a knot.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 09/05/2025

Did some gardening, earlier. There may have been thorns.

My forearm, covered in multiple small-mediun scratches, plus on long one that looks like a cat with a grudge decided to operate on me.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 28/04/2025

Interested in how publishing works? Available wherever you buy your books.

Cover to a book called "The Author's Guide to Traditional Publishing".

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 11/04/2025

Utterly impressed by my daughter's drawing of her cat, Moth. At first I thought she'd just taken a photo an applied filters, but no.

Drawing of a cat. The cat is lying down and looking to her left.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 02/03/2025

As a reminder, here are the books I published in 2024, along with notes on their Hugo Award eligibility.

A graphic showing the covers to the following books:

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire (novella)
The Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler (novella)
The Parliament by Aimee Pokwatka (novel)
Twice Lived by Joma West (novel)
The Book of Ile Rien by Martha Wells (re-issue, so ineligible for awards)
For the First Time, Again by Sylvain Neuvel (re-issue, so ineligible for awards)
Archangels of Funk by Andrea Hairston (novel)
The Fireborne Blade by Charlotte Bond (novella)
Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky (novel)
Tidal Creatures by Seanan McGuire (novel)
Unexploded Remnants by Elaine Gallagher (novella)
Witch King by Martha Wells (re-issue, so ineligible for awards)
The Bloodless Princes by Charlotte Bond (novella)
The Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells (re-issue, so ineligible for awards)

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 13/02/2025

I was trying to think of a reason to post this photo of my cat (well, one of my six cats) then figured: who needs a reason to post a cat photo? It's what the internet is *for*! Meet Beatrix.

A picture of Beatrix, a young Bengal cat. She's on my lap and she's looking at the camera. She knows how gorgeous she is -- no false modesty with this one.

The room behind her is a bit of a mess, but luckily oit of focus.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 10/02/2025

Hugo 2025 Nominations are open! Woohoo! Here are the books I worked on that came out in 2024, along with notes on their eligibility:

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 14/01/2025

Hugo Awards nominations open soon, and the Nebula Awards process is well underway. Here are the books I published in 2024, along with notes on their eligibility.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 06/01/2025

Yesterday we had lots of snow and snowmen, the it rained all through the night. A sad sight on this morning's walk (poor old snowman... Look at the carrot and berries on the grass...)

A barely-recognisable snowman. He's pretty much just a column of snow in the grass with two sticks still present for arms. His carrot nose and berries (for eyes and mouth) lay fallen on the ground in front of him.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 02/01/2025

Currently watching The Traitors (Australia). I like the host, but I keep thinking he's Harvey Proctor if you'd ordered him from Wish.

The host of The Traitors (Australia) looking smug, in front of 4 masked and cloaked figures.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 26/12/2024

Well, I *was* going to get up to get a drink, but looks like I'm stuck for now.

My lap, covered by two Rag Doll cats (Daisy and Moth) and a Bengal (Beatrix).

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 15/12/2024

Just auditioned for a local production of this terrific play. It's been a while since I auditioned for anything other than a musical.

Poster for the stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. A teenage boy is standing on a chalk outline if a dead dog. The boy is looking up.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 09/12/2024

Day 12. A song from your pre-teen years. "Little Girls" from Annie (1977). A few years ago I played Miss Hannigan in a local amateur production of this show, and had so much fun (and my younger daughter, Lana, played Annie for half the performances,) "Little Girls" is Hannigan's best song.

Me (on the left) as Miss Hannigan in Annie. Also featured are Lily and Rooster. Lily and Rooster are dancing. I'm attempting to keep up.
People tend to get hurt when I dance.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 08/12/2024

As we enter Awards Season, here are the books that I worked on that were published in 2024 (click to see the image more clearly):

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 08/12/2024

At least let me get the netting off, first!

A Christmas tree still coverwd by its netting. A cat has climbed and is near the top.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 28/11/2024

Pinched this from @adamchristopher.me. I'm going to try to pick a song from musical theatre for each of these. Some will be frustratingly easy. Some will probably be just frustrating.

30 Day Song Challenge.
A numbered list 1-30 with each number asking for a sony along a specific theme for that day.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 18/11/2024

Post a picture of yourself to show the newbies what they’re dealing with.

Photograph of an editor marking up a manuscript with a red pen. He's sitting outside with a glass of mimosa.
Oh, and he's wearing a tuxedo kacket, collarless shirt with purple bow tie and on the bottom half he has brightly patterned swimming trunks and superman socks.
The little minx.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 29/09/2024

Today's main job is waxing (minimum 4 coats) the lovely Victorian tiles in my hallway...

Narrow empty hallway showing a variety of beautiful Victorian floor tiles.

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ɹoʇᴉpƎ 'sᴉɹɹɐH ǝǝ˥ @leeharris.net · 20/09/2024

2 of my 6. Moth and Rafferty, hard at work as usual.

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