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The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Sometimes my wife and I like to send each other text messages as though they’re democratic fundraising messages, and I believe she has produced the jewel of the form.

, it's
and I
have some personal news to share with you.
Being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I feel deeply that we should have salad tonight
This year has been challenging in many ways, and I have immense gratitude for the kindness and support of family, community, and people like you who have continued to stand by me through everything. It means the world, and I wanted you to be among the first to know that squash is in the oven and kale is in the fridge.

As many of you are aware, ve been navigating one of the most challenging periods of my day while waiting for dinner.
Facing baseless federal hunger brought on by not eating since lunch, fighting for the working kids of this country, and now caring for a mean toddler and helping him grow up in a world that isn't always easy. But it has also reminded me exactly why I do this work and who I do it for.
I will never stop working to eat dinner. I will never stop fighting for what is right, even when there is also some feta in the fridge. And I will never stop being so very thankful that you are by my side in this important work and that there is tahini in the pantry for dressing
With love and gratitude,
stop to end

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Elsa @erli.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I can't stop thinking how wrong the tech bros have understood creativity and creators. Or even just having hobbies. #erliart

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Today only! You can pick up my second novel in ebook for only 99p in the UK! Several hours of spy shenanigans for less than a quid - get in there: link.amazon/B01zv4Zrp (affiliate link) Other platforms often price match, so do check if you use a different one.

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I'm absolutely delighted to announce that @headlinebooks.bsky.social have acquired my new book A TRAITOR'S CALL in a two-book deal! Jamie Tulloch and the Legends team return in May 2027, tackling a threat much closer to home... cc @dhhlitagency.bsky.social @harryillingworth.bsky.social

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Tom Reagan’s Witch’s Hat @rufustsuperfly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cary Grant's mugshot when he was arrested for being drunk & disorderly in 1959

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It is barbaric. There is no reason for women to be dying from ectopic pregnancies in the U.S. in 2026. Not one.

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Americans! My second book SOLITARY AGENTS is on sale this week on Kindle and Audible for less than one of your dollars. And the promotion is called ‘Top Books of the Year So Far’ so you know you’re getting a proper bargain. Enjoy! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJRGMK28/

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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NASA picture of the day today is a real 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿beauty! This is a composite image of the ~5000yo Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis. The amazing Giuseppe Petricca has only gone and photographed the Sun at noon there, every few days, for a whole year. #Dedication 🔭🧪👌 ℹ️: science.nasa.gov/image-articl...

The imposing Callanish Stones stand talk with their shadows spanning out across the glass. It's a super clear sky, but looks cold. Above the central stone is a strange figure-of-8 shape of dots. This is the location of the Sun, at noon, on various different days across the year.

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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is the most masculine video on the internet right now

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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I mean if you really want to hear Ed Sheeran without any opening acts you can simply get put on hold with your bank

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Chad Loder @chadloder.dev · 15/09/2026

When you want to boycott Ed Sheeran and Pink but you already don't listen to shitty music

Depressed kermit the frog costume guy sitting hunched over on a park bench

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Onion has created a machine that will kill everyone on Earth that is coincidentally running out of money and the only way to slow it down is if my staff and I take a six-week vacation to Cabo San Lucas.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Anyone who has ever complained about London Underground, complain no more.

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Berin Szóka @berinszoka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Photo of the decade: AfD leader Alice Weidel

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's US release day for SOLITARY AGENTS - now available from a range of retailers. Check my links page to grab your copy! www.davidgoodman.net/links/ cc: @headlinebooks.bsky.social @dhhlitagency.bsky.social

US Release Day - David Goodman, Solitary Agents - Hardcover out now!

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Melissa Nadia Viviana 🐸 @resistrebelrevolt.net · 07/09/2026

In my lifetime, Republicans have gone from impeaching a president for lying about a blowjob to not wanting to impeach a president who commits 10 crimes per day, including fraud, stealing, & massive violations of the constitution. This isn't "politics as usual." It's a psychological break in reason.

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Two days until the hardback edition of Solitary Agents is released in the US! Available from all good bookshops and retailers.

2 days to go, Americans! 8the September 2026 US hardcover release. Solitary Agents. Screaming eagle. Fireworks. American flag.

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

If you follow me online, you've probably seen my daynotes (since I post them... uh, near daily) and my monthly newsletter. I love writing them. Indeed, it's probably my favourite thing to do aside from writing books. So - I've got a bit of news! www.davidgoodman.net/announcing-m...

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Announcing my new membership programme

Yes, we've had first newsletter. But what about second newsletter? (or third?)

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Ellie Mae O'Hagan @elliemaeohagan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I love the dedication in My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinhem

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Mr. Spock 🖖 @spockresists.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy “Ber” months. 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🎃

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ColdChef @coldchef.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Wishing a solemn Katrinaversary to friends in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast. Twenty one years seems impossible.

My sister in law, sitting on the steps of where the family camp once stood, before Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Valerie @musesings13.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I've been trying to explain this to my friends and family back in the US for literal decades.

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Ben Apatoff @bapatoff.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The ending of Tim Curry's wonderful book, Vagabond. bookshop.org/p/books/vaga...

About the Author

HAVEN'T YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

If you’ve ever taken the oath to uphold the Constitution, this is the time to live up to it.

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GroovyShelly @groovyshelly.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I'd love to credit whoever wrote this. No idea. But I'm 100% with its message. When I think of how the '80s ethos, "Greed is Good" has metastasized, it surprises and depresses me. Imagine having so many millions, hundred of millions, even billions & caring about nothing except your own vanity.

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Valerie @musesings13.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Had a brilliant time yesterday at #FBTS with @davegoodman.bsky.social while he interviewed @dougjohnstone.bsky.social about his 20 year career as an author, working at a funeral home, and the transcendence of music. Bonus: he did a set of music with his very talented son, Aiden!

Author Doug Johnstone sits beside two guitars

Authors Doug Johnstone and David Goodman in conversation

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 30/07/2026

Thank you, caller. Also, what’s up with the host?

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Really looking forward to chatting with Doug! Come along to beautiful North Berwick for chat about books, writing and some bonus tunes!

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Valerie @musesings13.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Scotland, you beauty. Had a wonderful sea swim with the family today, drinking black coffee after a bracing dip.

An East Lothian, Scotland beach with golden sand, blue sky, and the Bass Rock on the horizon

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Jo @whatsjo.bsky.social · 06/05/2023

him (a man of wealth and taste): please allow me to introduce myself. me (puzzled by the nature of his game): woo woo

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Michele @funnymichele.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The perfect sign doesn't exist.... 😂🤣🤗

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If you'd like to pick up the paperback of SOLITARY AGENTS for 25% off, you can pre-order it until Friday 24th in the Waterstones Pre-Order sale! Use code SUMMER26 Out 5th November from @headlinebooks.bsky.social - a sneaky wee preview of the new paperback cover below! tidd.ly/4fNFgZi (affiliate)

Waterstones 25% off books coming soon, pre-order with code SUMMER 26, 21st to 24th July only

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A really lovely review from Matt Nixson in the Express to end the week. Thanks Matt!

SOLITARY AGENTS
DAVID
GOODMAN SOLITARY AGENTS
BY DAVID GOODMAN, HARDBACK, E20
Accidental secret agent Jamie Tulloch discovered a taste for espionage in Goodman's multi-award-winning debut,
A Reluctant Spy.

Now the former disillusioned tech executive is back and facing his final hurdle in going full-time for MI6. Exercise Red Poacher pits the foreign intelligence service against its local rivals MI5 in a high-stakes training exercise to weed out the unworthy. But unbeknownst to Jamie, a foreign power has infiltrated the operation with murderous results and he's in the crosshairs of British intelligence. Now his MI5 opposite, burnt-out corporate lawyer Sam Li, must decide if Jamie has gone rogue.
The killing of a fellow trainee ups the ante, placing Jamie and Sam on a collision course that promises explosive results.
The ever-inventive Goodman is one of our
finest new spy writers and Solitary Agents is perfect for fans of Mick Herron, David McCloskey and Alex Gerlis.

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Oh to be a little Tardigrade walking across a microscope slide. 🫧🐻🧪

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Fingers crossed! Thank you @bloodyscotland.bsky.social readers and judges!

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Valerie @musesings13.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

wowwww what an incredible event this will be!

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Douglas Cheape @douglascheape.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

They tell me I’m uncultured, but I’ll always recognise a bit of Beethoven.

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 04/07/2024

What if the shark knew it was the 4th of July and was simply trying to warn against the dangers of burgeoning hyper-nationalism

Screenshot from Jaws with Roy Scheider looking out over a crowded beach

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Today only, my first novel A RELUCTANT SPY is on a Daily Deal for 99p. Hours of award-winning spy shenanigans and the first book in a series for new readers, all for less than a quid! amzn.to/4p0uXUS (affiliate link) cc @headlinebooks.bsky.social @dhhlitagency.bsky.social

A promo image of a Kindle with my book on it and a 99p sticker

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Absolutely delighted to announce that my second novel, SOLITARY AGENTS, has been longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social! An absolute honour and an incredible list. cc @headlinebooks.bsky.social @dhhlitagency.bsky.social www.davidgoodman.net/solitary-age...

A promo image for the McIlvanney longlist, including my book

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NPR @npr.org · 29/06/2026

On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Native American youth gathered at the site of the battle to mark the historic victory and celebrate the resilience of their culture. n.pr/4wf3e58

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Native Americans celebrate victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn, 150 years later

On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Native American youth gathered at the site of the battle to mark the historic victory and celebrate the resilience of their culture.

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