Dutiful Murdock

Bonus points for the cape twirl. You know that looks great on you btw

I have wuthered
the heights
that were on
the wily windy moors

and which
you were probably
saving
for gothic hauntings

Forgive me
Cathy's come home
so lonely
and so cold

A black and white photograph of a round sign showing a wicker basket full of food, including bread, jam, and cereal. The text on the sign reads ‘Bishop’s Food Store’.

Feeling hungry? Here's the sign for Bishop's Food Store from Coffeeridge Close, Stony Stratford, shared for #MKMonday.

Trans doctor in changing room row leaves the NHS Dr Beth Upton and NHS Fife were taken to tribunal by nurse Sandie Peggie after she was suspended over an incident in a female changing room.

The headline to this should be Bigoted Nurse Drives Doctor Out of NHS Through Harassment.

When I think about CASABLANCA (all the time) I think about how when it was released the war wasn't over.

Here's your Sunday reminder!

Still no qubit lengths of gopher wood at b&q. The ark is going to have to wait.

Hello!

Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Die by Greer Stothers, which is a queer parody romance (Sir Cameron's death is necessary for the evil wizard to be defeated, so he decides that the evil wizard is the only one interested in keeping him safe, and joins his side)

Coral background with faint heart illustrations. A glossy male Blackbird with a bright yellow bill faces left. Large title reads: “Birds as bad exes*” Smaller text reads: “*Yes, you read that right.”

Happy Valentine’s Day, from us to you. Tag your exes. Xoxox

👀

Middle of Lidl has a stock availability checker on their website. Find the thing on the website and then check the details. Means you don't have to go from store to store being hopeful.

I didn't know this, but you do now. Kthxbai.

Not so much baffled, but distinct "Enid blyton but for grown-ups" vibes for me so far. Faraway tree/ magic wishing chair with existential angst.

An illustration of a woman on a swing under a tree with tent and a roller.

An illustration of a woman in a deck chair under a tree.

An illustration of a wheelbarrow, saw, axe and logs under a tree.

Eric Ravilious designs for his garden themed crockery service.

In the Aberdeen art gallery.

I highly, highly recommend these. I love them both, although Asmo a little more (sorry, Thuan)

Cover of The House of Shattered Wings by Aliette de Bodard: a banyan tree surrounding a seal with Notre-Dame bisected with a sword. The caption says "Enter a ruined Paris, March 10, 2026"

Cover of The House of Binding Thorns by Aliette de Bodard: a Vietnamese dragon wrapped around a woodcut style seal featuring a crowned hawthorn tree. The caption says "Ruled by Fallen Angels, March 10 2026"

Cover of The House of Sundering Flames by Aliette de Bodard: a tiger and smoke over woodcut-style arms featuring a tower and a harrier in flight. The caption says "and dragons of the depths. March 10 2026"

Cover of Of Birthdays, Fungus and Kindness by Aliette de Bodard, featuring shadowed period staircases with ornate decorations. The mood is vaguely sinister.

New US edition of Dominion of the Fallen!

Deliciously gothic atmosphere & queer characters from around the world in a ruined Paris
Out March 10 2026
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Preorder (or buy UK edition) & get EXCLUSIVE ebook www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...

Covers @fringe-element.net

Read Magic, Maps, and Mischief yet?

Come see why it's been nominated for 11 Indie Ink Awards and embrace the cozy neurodivergence.

Audiobook from Simon Maverick coming soon, too!

mybook.to/magicmapsand...

Anyone got any tips for dealing with plantar fascitis besides rest? I'm pretty sure that's what I'm currently experiencing and it is quite debilitating.

Everyone who backs this today is officially my Valentine 😘

The UK Ghost Story Festival is in two weeks! I'm running a workshop and doing a panel too. Get your tickets here! www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/

Happy birthday to this fabulous purveyor of queer books!!!

Come get your queer books!!

Happy birthday to the awesome and amazing AK Faulkner!!

Tooth & Claw is one of my all-time fav series. Check it out if you like werewolves and vampires, but they're British and get into some fun trouble.
Blind vampire with a guide dog that won't listen X cute werewolf dog trainer.

Voting closes Feb 15th!
Which bird do you LOVE?❤️

I haven't been doing this, but I saw someone ask for help on my timeline, soooo... @poopraven.bsky.social is both ADHD and autistic and their Inheritance series features an autistic MC (who doesn't figure out he's autistic until like 9 books in, but...). Both MCs struggle with mental health, too.

Ravensword Press The queer books your parents warned you about!

It's my birthday, hurrah! For my birthday I'd really love as many shares on this post as we can make happen!

Hi, I'm AK, and I write exceedingly queer books! Feel free to ask me about them!

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The foxes playing Pokémon Go in the shrubbery are very vocal tonight. Ok, so your Pikachu got knocked out, there's no need to be so loud about it.

Who did I pick as my bookish v/galentine? 🥰

An important point for all of my fellow dual nationals:

The shops are full to bursting with hearts and roses for St Valentine's Day this weekend, but here on the Hive we prefer showing we care with books.

Get lost in a good love story with us as we share our perfect recommendations for St Valetine's Day: tinyurl.com/27nphfyp

"Moderna's CEO announced the company will no longer invest in new Phase 3 vaccine trials for infectious diseases: 'You cannot make a return on investment if you don't have access to the U.S. market. Vaccines for Epstein-Barr virus, herpes, and shingles have been shelved.” 9:12 AM Feb 12, 2026 604.8K Views

In terms of what cures are being lost:

- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease

Today we're thrilled to be taking part in Elsewhen Press' cover reveal for Simon Kewin's upcoming sci-fi THE TWISTED ROAD, due for release 27th March. Artwork by Alex Storer

Find out more: tinyurl.com/munf65dj

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@simonkewin.co.uk