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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Social media blackout for a month begins at the end of today so I can really get to grips with editing Where The Kraken Waits. Forgive the drama but it's needed. See you all soon...

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Sesame Street Elmo Hides

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A sad but necessary day which went better than I could have expected. Special people can stay special and in your life. It just needs strength, honesty and faith.

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The new version of The Naked Gun only last 17 minutes before I could bear it no longer. Please can film and TV people give somethings a try and stop going back over and relaunching old IPs. They had their time.. Time for something new..

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Calvin and Hobbes @calvin-and-hobbes.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The daily struggle 🤣 #CalvinandHobbes

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

No one will ever be able to convince me that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is not the best of all Star Trek series. I love it. It bring me joy constantly.

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Star Trek SNW: Pike & Spock Dialogue

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Ian Green @ianthegreen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hello pals. My new book is out TOMORROW- hardback, audiobook, and ebook! The Deep and the Drowned is an epic fantasy on the high seas. "Outstandingly swashbuckling, outrageously gripping and out-of-this-world brilliant". Tell a friend ⚔️ www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1804545899

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

After a very rough two weeks of no writing activities due to personal shite, I start editing "Where The Kraken Waits" tonight. I have set myself the ambitious target of having it all done by Wednesday 16th September. Let's go... #booksky #newbook #writing #WIP #fantasybook

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Up at 6am, walk, play with other dogs, home, breakfast, sausages and a little sleep during House of the Dragon. But does she have to snore? #MondayMorning #schnauzers

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Can you spot the arsehole dog who insisted on going for a walk at 6.07am this morning....🙄

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'm out of podcasts to listen to and need something meaty to get my teeth into.. This should do...

Screenshot of The Way of King's by Brandon Sanderson on Audible.

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Anyone up for a record breaking daily word count attempt today? I'm ready for the final push... Further updates to follow. #booksky #newbook #writing

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Rex Burke is SciFiRex @rexburke.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Let's start again... Anyone fancy working with me on a cover reveal? Wild Skies (Star Runners 3) is upcoming and it would be nice to find the frankly gorgeous cover a sympathetic, SciFi-friendly launch pad? #coverreveal #SciFi #bookblogger #bookreviewer #indieauthor #booklaunch #BookSky

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Odyssey film is too long and American accents as standard initially bugged me but bloody hell it's so good. I haven't cried that much in a long time. In a good way.

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Dave 'Him Over There' Proudlove 🏴‍☠️ @daveproudlove.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

And the same for authors and books

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Jeremy Ghooooost Shipp @jeremycshipp.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I overheard two little kids arguing heatedly about whether dead people become ghosts or stars.

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Morgan Delaney Writes Books You Probably Won't Like 👍 @morgandelaney.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Red Hot Chili Peppers spoke, and I listened. I'm giving it away, giving it away, giving it away now (until August 30th) 25 free books and win a Kindle! And remember to drink a little water, people! www.bargainbooksy.com/fantasy-give... #freebooks #giveaway #pepper

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Writing continues but with some editing (naughty me) and some new ones words too. #booksky #fantasybook #WIP And House of Dragons season 3 is superb. Mainly due to this guy...

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It felt like a very short weekend, but I got alot done and was spoilt with new trainers and bacon sandwiches. Seems I'm a great dad.. I also got more writing done - 3.5k In our story someone's sees something important that others miss. #booksky #newbook#writing

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I'm feeling smug. Tonight I've written 5471 words, meaning since last Thursday I've written 18,224 words. 😏 Well over halfway done. In our story magic has worked and tour is due.. #booksky #newbook #writing #bookwip #writingcommunity

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Wizard Cat by Demonwolf

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Mark Stay @markstay.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Elwood Flynn is the author of HOT LEAD, a pulpy Western novella that is for the kind of reader who thinks Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian is for toddlers. We'll be discussing Westerns, violence, pulp fiction (the category, not the movie), launching a new series and much more! Join us LIVE!

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Elwood Flynn on the Creative Differences Livestream

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

He has his moments but I do love Mel Gibson in his prime. Maverick is an under appreciated gem of a film. Brilliant actor.

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Daniel Willcocks @danielwillcocks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

New episode out now. @danhowarth20.bsky.social hit the quickfire round and casually revealed something about his childhood career ambitions that we were not prepared for. danielwillcocks.com/thewritersch...

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com

Title:
“A pie chart of what the Mars Rover can see”

Image:
A pie chart. The lower half is orangy red. The upper half is divided into three, with a small browny red area and a small darker browny red area on each side with a larger cream section in the middle

Key:
Orangy red area: Surface of Mars
Cream : Sky
Browny red: Mountain
Dark browny red: Another mountain

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

My sensitivities regarding audiobooks is weird. My current one is a good story, but the narrator sound like Margaret Thatcher. I'll persist but it's already grating..

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Ben Hanson Reacts to Loud Noises

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Anyone up for a record breaking daily word count attenot today? I am... Further updates to follow...

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A proper editing session tonight ending up with me over 3500 words less than I started with. But much happier for the results and I've been able to weave in a character I've been meaning to introduce for a while...more about him later... #booksky #newbook #writing

A key character from fantasy series "The Souls' Abyss" for the moment not yet revealed... 😏

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A movie day... Mortal Kombat 2 - as you'd expect, but much better than you'd think. Authentic and not taking itself too seriously. The Christophers - very very good. Sir Ian McKellan is wonderful. Also a national treasure and both Oscar and BAFTA worthy. Michaela Coel is fabulous. A lovely film..

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Stephen Colbert Eats Popcorn in 3D Glasses

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I've agreed an ambitious word count with my writing mentor, to be completed just before my birthday. And I've now decided to up the stakes even more. I am a glutton for self inflicted punishment but if it works...😎 #booksky #newbook #writing

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Austin Powers: I Also Like to Live Dangerously

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Mark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

“The library is both the tree and the apple. It offers not knowledge of good and evil but knowledge for good or evil. Of course fire could be forbidden. But - if a civilisation is not capable of keeping a book from burning, then perhaps it wasn’t ready for whatever knowledge was held within.”

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Lovely weekend. Discovered I'm still awesome at cricket and ice cream is still a great motivator. Child 2 received a lovely award from the end of season football awards. Very proud dad...

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

My latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com. Many more here: www.theguardian.com/profile/tom-gauld

Panel 1
A small girl and boy are reading on the floor. A father appears at the door and says:
"This is so nice to see! I heard that kids these days weren't reading."
One of the children says "Ugh, reading? So lame!"

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She continues "It's called Booksmaxxing now, Dad!"
He replies as he is leaving "'m just happy you're enjoying it."

Panel 3
The boy says "Booksmaxxing?"
The girl says "I like to mess with him."

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

A new record has been set - 10,161 words today. I have edited and deleted a few scenes as well but my word count is looking really good. I'm finding my feet with the characters and having fun too. More tomorrow.... #booksky #newbook #writing #fantasybook #writingcommunity

Screenshot of my wordcount for 'Where The Kraken Waits' as of Saturday 16th May 2026.

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I have a quiet weekend and very few excuses not to be very productive. Thus to prove a point to myself (and others) I WILL have written 16k words by the end of Monday. It's time to get serious. #booksky #authorlife #fantasybook #writingcommunity #writing

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SC Gowland - Author @scgowland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Brutal, vulgar, offensive and gross = The Boys. Entertainment, very funny, and this week with added Billy Joel. Butcher's Posh Spice pep talk was also knockout.