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Bearded Badger Books @beardedbadgerbooks.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Good to catch up with the marvellous @rosschops.bsky.social today - we shall have copies of the brilliant ‘Step Forward, Harry Salt’ on the sales table tomorrow (& on the website shortly!). 🛵💨

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

David Gladwin - quite frankly one the kindest and best writers on the current Indie scene. Coldwell is a great little novella and well worth your time. Get it now from @roadsongbooks.bsky.social

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David Gladwin @dlgladwin.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Thanks to @rosschops.bsky.social for giving Coldwell a go. Link to buy his excellent Step Forward, Harry Salt in the first comment below.

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Perfect for any Rams fan, large, small or otherwise. Can't recommend them enough!

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Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Imagine you were the richest man in the world. You could have anything you wanted, go anywhere you wished, do whatever took you fancy. How would you spend your weekend? Depriving the poorest people in the world of food and healthcare and boasting about it?

Elon Musk tweet: We spent the wekend feeding USAID

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Good luck Eiran Cashin, and thanks for all the commitment and great times during your days as a Ram. The best deal for all concerned, and I wish him nothing but success in the rest of his career. He's earned it. #dcfc #oncearam

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Oddly fascinated by the BBC's ability to use accurate language in headlines about Germany, but not the US.

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

He drives an Austin Ambassador, and that's a very reliable choice. Plus he's one of my heroes. #johnshuttleworth

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Because every now and then you need to savour the best ever cover of Beyonce's 'Independent Woman's courtesy of Elbow and cats in flat caps in a pub car park. Iconic. youtu.be/zSQDR1yF3uQ?...

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Europe Street News @europestreet.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp built on the territory of Nazi-occupied Poland. Always remember 👇

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Robin Ince and Kurt Vonnegut is a pretty good combination during these strange times. Very nicely done.

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Derby County Blog @derbycountyblog.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Strongly believe it's time Stephen Pearce does an interview with Radio Derby. Maybe he can explain why #dcfc sent Warne into the season with a non-existent strike force, why so little progress has been made in January and clear up rumours of interference in team selection @domjdietrich.bsky.social

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

We're in an age of manufactured realities. It's some scary shit. Meanwhile, allow me to regale you with how Wayne Rooney took Derby County to their third league title during 2022...

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The new year has gotten off to an upsetting start: the L.A fires, ongoing war and devastation, the passing of David Lynch. This masterful poem by Ralph seems to encapsulate all of this in one shocking event, and it's our Sunday pick. www.abctales.com/story/ralph/...

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

It's the little things in life that bring me the most joy. Namely my daughter, and the silly names I give to inanimate things. What's yours called? #ringdoorbell #geoff

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Last night I dreamt I was working in a fast food van at a festival, and the head chef was Matt Berry. He had his Steven Toast moustache on, and was a massive control freak. All his food was over-complicated, and the day was a disaster. At the end though, he tried to rally the troops and cheer us up.

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ALT: a man with a mustache is making a face with his eyes closed

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

This week's read: the passing of the great David Lynch inspired me to dive back into 'Catching the Big Fish', a marvellous collection of thoughts, memories and ideas. A lovely book to have, from a man who will be greatly missed. #davidlynch #booksky

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Not sure I remember the oral scenes specifically, but it was a while ago now. Still, it remains some of the best TV of all time. Damn fine. #twinpeaks #coopercoopercooper

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Ladies and Gentlemen, @ledbydonkeys.org are doing their thing. Genius.

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Currently re-visiting this absolute belter of an album from U2. The band have almost disowned it now, it splits fan opinion, but I love it. Maybe because I remember having it on my Walkman endlessly during my morning paper rounds in the 1993 sunshine. Maybe. #zooropa #lemon #u2

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

This is written by my mate Jane, which means it's going to be insanely good. It'll be on locally at the Notts Playhouse on the 10th and 11th of March. Book now. nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-w...

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(the) Woman - Nottingham Playhouse

M is a woman. M is a writer. M is a mother.  Catapulted from the crest of a hit play and hijacked by motherhood.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A paper that understands its responsibility, in a country that knows it when it sees it. Impressive from Die Zeit. Refuses to show the salute, but calls it out for what it so obviously was. Headline: “A Hitler Salute is a Hitler Salute is a Hitler Salute”

A screenshot of the Die Zeit website. It is a photo of Musk in black and white doing the Hitler “seig heil” salute - but the actual salute is blocked out by blue material on the left hand side of the photo. The headline is underneath.

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Crivens! An actual pinned post! If you find yourself here reading these words and looking at my face, this is likely because you enjoy: Writing & books #booksky Words and faces #touchmyface Science fiction & fantasy #SFF Delightful nonsense #what Suffering through football #dcfc Do stick around!

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

It's a tough night for Derby County in front of the home fans this evening. With rumours around Cashin leaving and Nelson out for the season, we're woefully strapped in defence. None of this is the players' or coaches' fault though, so whoever steps out on the grass tonight needs our support. #dcfc

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Full-time workers. With toddlers. When do you find that magic time to sit and write?! I wrote a novel and short stories often until my daughter came along and since then I haven't written anything more than a shopping list. A very well-written one, granted. Any advice gratefully accepted! #booksky

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Drew Gummerson @drewgum.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I haven’t used Amazon for books for a long time. They honestly have enough money. Books direct from publisher or www.hive.co.uk Ebooks from kobo.

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Buy Books, eBooks, DVDs, Blu-ray, Stationery, Music CDs & more. Support your local bookshop by shopping with Hive.co.uk.

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I thought "Good Thing," by the Fine Young Cannibals, was actually "Fruitcake." The song goes "Good Thing, where have you gone?" And I thought it was "Fruitcake! What have you done?" Okay. Just wanted to get that off my chest.

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Ben Rufus Green @greensville.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Is it ok to eat the ears from recently slaughtered virgins? Asking for a fiend.

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

My first poem celebrating #donaldtrump ‘s second inauguration

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

A beautiful poem from celticman for you today, about the joy, pain and wildness of love: www.abctales.com/story/celtic...

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Chy @chyhere.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

For Booksky 📚 ❌ Goodreads: owned by Amazon. ✅ StoryGraph: black woman-owned, inclusive, has mood based recommendations! ❌ Audible: owned by Amazon. ✅ Libro.fm: supports local books stores.

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Really enjoying this #SFFChat from @stevewestenra.bsky.social - it's great fun! All #SFF writers out there - get involved!

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

#SFFChat Question 2: In 'Step Forward, Harry Salt', Little Stevie is a haggard white bassett hound who, when provoked, transforms into a giant hellhound of the Cwn Annwn. He lives in the underworld beneath Derbyshire with his owner Clive, blessed guardian of Annwn and massive Starsky and Hutch fan.

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Crivens! An actual pinned post! If you find yourself here reading these words and looking at my face, this is likely because you enjoy: Writing & books #booktok Words and faces #touchmyface Science fiction & fantasy #SFF Delightful nonsense #what Suffering through football #dcfc Do stick around!

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Ross Lowe @rosschops.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Hey #booktok - I'm a UK-based based author who would love to be a part of the booktok community here on Bluesky, getting to know how it works, make bookish chums and have people reading my stuff! All advice gratefully received (I'm a bit new to all this!) rosslowe.co.uk

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Derby County Blog @derbycountyblog.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Warne will be blamed and if results don't improve, can have no complaints if he loses his job. However, his shortcomings aren't the only reason #dcfc are in trouble and those above him shouldn't be allowed to hide. Why, when Warne wanted a striker in summer, did he end up with Harness and Chirewa?

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Derby County Blog @derbycountyblog.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

The worst of all outcomes for #dcfc Couldn't beat a League One side, despite putting out a strong side - betraying the weakness of the squad Taken to extra time, fatiguing key players (particularly Wilson and Goudmijn) Missing out on a moneyspinning 4th round game Just a miserable night for the club

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Our Pick of the Day today is Queen Beatle's vivid and vaguely disturbing #poem Beyond the window. Please share! www.abctales.com/story/queen-...

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Derby County Blog @derbycountyblog.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I'm going to try to keep track of as many of the incoming #dcfc transfer rumours as I can during this window. Call it a public service! www.patreon.com/posts/119446...

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January transfer rumour tracker | The Derby County Blog

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John McCullough @mrjohnmccullough.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Gorgeous little poem by Kathyran - one word name. It’s from Bamboo in the Wind (Vantage Press, 1974).

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