Andy Charman

I'm very puzzled by the marketeers who offer to devise, design print, promote, market and even *write* my book for me. Why not just do it for themselves? Or perhaps they already found out how much money there is in that...

Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference Stop Trump Coalition

(Don't do politics on social media! Don't, Andy, don't!)
Oh dammit...!

stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/

FIESTA!! FII-EESSSTTAAAAA!!

Regardez!

Just just.

Marcos was a really wonderful guide. I enjoyed that tour. very much recommend for next Sept!

That's very good. I managed to save several years of my lifetime by conducting a fulsome search of the internet to discover how many novels had already been created around the structure of a fugue. A surprising number (or sequence of numbers if you want me to stay on theme).

I see your point, but it doesn't quite scan. To really stay within the 'genre' it would need to be "Einstein's Viola".

This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

How Far Does Trump’s Immunity Go? The Supreme Court’s 2024 decision threatens the system of international justice.

In a world where it is hard to find political heroes, @philippesands.bsky.social is one of mine…
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Loved this one: great punchline.

Quelqu’un?

Artificial unintelligence? Autistic woman pretends to be less smart An autistic woman has revealed the key to building social relationships is pretending she doesn't know stuff, according to reports. Siobhan Moorton, 37, from Gawsworth, has honed the art of feigning…

Siobhan Moorton, 37, from Gawsworth, has honed the art of feigning total ignorance about specialist subjects she’s spent years learning about – in an attempt to come off as “normal” to her colleagues.

Thanks! Cannot for the life of me find a way into that. Any clues?

Anyone arriving Brussels Airport approx 2.pm tomorrw, DM if you want to share ride into centre!

Next Weekend: the European Writers Salon in Belgium.
I'll be hosting a coaching workshop looking at how to use your writer's self-doubt to power self-belief.
There is lots more going on in Brussels and elsewhere. EWS is a an exciting, growing community. Find out more from @saloneurope.bsky.social

Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Lawsuit With Book Authors

Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Lawsuit With Book Authors www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...

I like to drastically underestimate how much work is needed to produce a second draft.

Lots of shy European writers, apparently! I can’t wait either!

‘A paradigm change’: black hole spotted that may have been created moments after big bang Sighting by James Webb space telescope of black hole with sparse halo of material could upend theories of the universe

I'm still confused though because there's so much emphasis on gas and dust, but as we all know, most dust comes from human skin, so...?

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Ursula von der Leyen: "Tonight, our @EU_Commission buildings glow in the colours of bravery.

The Ukrainian flag is the symbol of Ukraine's resistance and it's unshakeable belief in a better future.

A future of a free and independent Ukraine, inside our Union.

Slava Ukraini!"

It's just such a gorgeous piece.

Picking fights Battles over books, Alice Oswald as terrorist, Elaine Feinstein in Stoke Newington

"This battle partly involves the ongoing use of AI to produce books of an even lower quality than books written by humans..."

app.the-tls.com/213462/conte...

Live Updates: Trump Backs Plan to Cede Land for Peace in Ukraine

Well done Donald!
Really managed to pull the bag out of the bag there...

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...

How the Bayeux Tapestry became a tool of soft power Months of talks were needed to secure an agreement that has been hailed as evidence of improved Anglo-French relations

Tapestry’s coming home… 🎵🎶

on.ft.com/4fvRqV2 How the Bayeux Tapestry became a tool of soft power

Behind Europe’s Anguished Words on Gaza, a Flurry of Hard Diplomacy

According to the NYT Europe is ‘anguished’ again. According to the @nytimes.com Europe is always anguished or troubled, perplexed, divided or conflicted. We’re a continent of fractious worriers.
“Behind Europe’s Anguished Words on Gaza, a Flurry of Hard Diplomacy” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/w...

He can have the house, I’m half packed.

A very large spider has taken up residence in my bath. Very Large.

Was hoping for a bath this evening, but looks like I'll just have to move house instead.

Freedom - Extended Live Version Richie Havens · Time · Song · 1999

There‘s only one honest sincere and authentic response to the current shit state of the world and that’s the extended version of Richie Havens’ ‘Freedom’.
Clap your hands.

open.spotify.com/track/1oM7gT...

I went through the same loop. I didn't understand why Galactic-scale events were played out in a town square a bit smaller than Market Harborough.