I've always wanted to go to Hay-on-Wye. All those secondhand books to look at! This year I'll be talking all things tyrannical at the festival. Tickets available now.
It’s World Book Day 2026! So what better way to celebrate than to help a new (queer AF) fantasy novel come into the world?
Think Drag Race meets a gay Game of Thrones meets Zelazny’s Amber
This one is for all the people with toxic family…and a NEED for freedom
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A little fossil sand shark I think.
A little fossil shark tooth hunting for me today. Can you spot it?
A tiara so sparkly it upset the focus on my camera. Part of the fantastic Joyaux Dynastiques exhibition at the Hotel de la Marine.
If I owned this tiara I would wear it every day. Trips to Sainsbury's would be so elegant.
I'm not religious... But maybe...
Just spotted the French edition of A Short History of the World in 50 Failures in the wild in Paris.
Thank you so much!
Happy New Year! My Nan taught me to open the front and back door at midnight to let the old year out and the new year in.
The Lion in Winter is the ultimate Christmas film. Time for my annual watch.
Looking for a name for your new dog? Xenophon has you covered.
I particularly like Porpax.
A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants is officially in shops today!
Makes a great Christmas gift for the history lovers, or the tyrants, in your life.
Just got copies of my next book, A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants! Out on the 4th of December.
Oh, I love a glance cherry! But hope the stirring up goes well.
Happy Stir Up Sunday! The traditional day to make your Christmas pudding. If everyone stirs the mix it brings luck to the household, and the pudding.
Here is a video I made about the traditions of Christmas pudding with the National Trust.
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My husband did that interview!
My book is in excellent company with Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham.
The other slice I had was even smaller!
I know, it makes everything feel fancier.
You have to have some for a fully balanced diet.
Eating better to me means having the most ridiculously small slices of cake.
Happy Halloween!
Does anyone know who Microdot was? And who would harm a pet's grave...
Another big run done! 20 miles in 2 hours 38 mins!
Feeling prepared for the marathon 😁
If you can help with fundraising l, to support LGBTQIA+ youth, it all helps, even signal boosting to spread the word.
Thank you!
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I took a picture of that beaver only this week! Loved the cow in the background too.
Is #PhallusThursday something we still do?
This pipeclay figurine of a dog was proudly on display at the Roman baths in Bath.
If I die please describe me as a premature victim of the exertions of my superior mind.
We just ate at St Nicks, it was delicious. Or gert lush.
