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Just learned that Homer “plagerised” “borrowed” or “stole” (a word used twice) verses from at least one woman. Struggling to change my image of the great blind poet-who I revere. Then @emilylhauser.bsky.social gave a radical interpretation of female prophets. Amazing book. Highly recommended.

Climbing the corporate greasy pole, ChatGPT style: the Stephen Collins cartoon If I tell you what you want to hear then you’ll think I’m a god!

You'd be lucky to get 70% accuracy. I have asked ChatGBT about topics I know and the responses have been 100% hogwash.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key unifying figure in the opposition, advocating for free elections and...

Fabulous news. Congratulations to all involved from Maria Corina Machado to her followers to the Nobel Committee.
#NobelPeacePrize

Balance the BBC The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.

If Reform ever gets power, cancelling the BBC will be near the top of its to-do list. The last thing it wants is an independent news outlet. So why the BBC is pushing Nigel Farage is kind of confusing.

Let's save the BBC from itself. Please sign the petition.
#BBC #BalancetheBBC #fairreporting

Well deserved too.

Every time I read this, I wince. It's painfully true.
On a related note, I just finished reading all 150 submissions during Claret Press's open period (June, July, August) and wrote to each and every one to thank them for submitting. I requested about a dozen full MS to read through.
#ampublishing

YouTube video by CBC News: The National #TheMoment a wildlife photographer spotted a rare white beaver

White Canadian Beaver

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Still I'm sure it'll be fine. It's not like those expectations are based on a completely unproven product with deranged costs and hysterical levels of hype.

As Badenoch disparages the value of a degree in the arts, it’s good to remember why we invented them in the first place.

We are excited to be working with Viv Loves Films, who seem to be excited about working with us. 🎉
#adaptation #booktofilm #ampublishing #indiepublisher

#ThomasHardy #amwriting #ampublishing #indiepublisher

“The ECHR is baked into the Good Friday Agreement underwriting human rights in Northern Ireland. The Convention is an integral part of the agreement. That agreement is the foundation of the peace that now exists in Northern Ireland.” - Tom Hayes. Badenoch playing with fire

I loved it. Hope you did too

Why I Am Not Publishing A Book That Should Be Published The murder of two Jews in Manchester solidified a decision I'd already made. And we all lose from it.

I accidentally set this posting to "paid" yesterday and it took 24 hours and a kidlet to change its setting. Hope everyone can read it now.
#anti-semitism

#BookPrize #RoddyDoyle #typography

Our new thrillers (and one that isn't).
All available now.

YouTube video by Douglas Kruger My new novel is out! - 'House of the Judas Goat'

House of the Judas Goat. The author Douglas Kruger tells us about his new novel. A #darkthriller that is terrifyingly possible.
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Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish? Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term ‘enshittification’ explains what’s gone wrong with the internet – and ...

There are options. You don't have to use Amazon. Stop now and explore alternatives. You'll sleep better at night, our economy will be stronger, and goods you buy will be exactly the same.

Why I Am Not Publishing A Book That Should Be Published The murder of two Jews in Manchester solidified a decision I'd already made. And we all lose from it.

For those not English, a few days ago, a synagogue in Manchester was attacked resulting in three dead.
I have published and will continue to publish Jewish writers and have been grappling with rising anti-Semitism.
This is my response.
#anti-Semitism
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It's National Ampersand Day. I could go on about this. And on. And on.

Any time a politician says we should leave the ECHR, the very next questions any interviewer should ask are
🚨Which human rights are you willing to lose personally
🚨Which methods of torture are you going to allow people to be sent to face
🚨Which family members would you be willing to lose

#r4today

The internet is slow today and I'm paying invoices. I am twitchy about it, as if the sluggish internet means that more stupid hackers now have a greater chance of intercepting my banking. Like the unco-ordinated kids in gym class who can catch a ball if you very gently toss it at them.

I'll take your word for it on that one.

The free press fights back... Introducing the Nerve. From the wreckage of my old newspaper, comes a new all-women, journalist-owned, independent publication. Join us!

I've had a girl-crush on @carolecadwalla.bsky.social ever since she did such a stunning take down of Cambridge Analytica. So I subscribed. Now I just have to find the time to read the articles.

Surround yourself with the kind of people who consider The Princess Bride to be one of the greatest films of all-time.

Couldn’t they have let 92 year old Dame Sheila Hancock win Have I Got News For You? It would have been the right thing to do. #hignfy

We had the book launch for White Road by Harry Whitehead yesterday. And what a fabulous event it was! Harry gave a great talk, while the wine flowed and the books were sold. Get your copy from Claret Press (claretpress.com) or any bookstore or platform.
#thriller #eco-thriller #Arcticadventure

American democracy might not survive another year – is Europe ready for that? | Alexander Hurst Trapped between Putin and Trump, EU citizens understand the grave dangers facing the continent. Their leaders urgently need to face reality, too, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

As an undergrad studying politics, we were taught to always believe politicians. They are honest – not in the detail or a single policy – but in a deeper way.
When Trump says he doesn't care, he means it. When Trump calls dictators his friends, he means it. When Trump says he hates, he means it.