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A P Pullan

@the-wee-pencil.bsky.social

https://theweepencil.wordpress.com/ ; writer of kids books; self-publisher; studier of Diploma in CBT; sails Pica Belleau; walks Gubbins & Mavis; scone gobbler; drawn in Yorkshire; coloured in by Scotland; Ayrshire; #lufc; driftwood clockmaker; teacher

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Think you'll find there personnel somewhat better than ours - this helps

23.11.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is Gareth Southgate somehow untouchable? Failing that James Milner with you Robbo, set piece coach.

11.11.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Always a nice moment - proofs back. This one is from the magic of a friend - illustrator Maja Merko. I just did the words.

#writingcommunity #kidslit #picturebooks

08.11.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Polar Bear Called Forth - promo video for the children's novel.
YouTube video by Andrew Pullan A Polar Bear Called Forth - promo video for the children's novel.

My promo video for my children's novel -
'A Polar Bear Called Forth'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuBJ...
out on Amazon

#writingcommunity #polarbears

04.11.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

MG - as you - over here (Scotland) aiming for the 9-12 yo. Loving getting the schools. I'm a teacher and to get in to schools and just do writery-stuff is great. Hope you get on ok in final.

13.10.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Am reading this btw - also a semi-finalist with Another Kind of Thing... but saw you got to final - congrats. At moment Arti is making cakes from the floor splatters - love to see this in Starbucks..!

13.10.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Managing Your Stress, Managing Your Anxiety Over 6 weeks the programme will look at various types of anxiety disorders, mindfulness and raising self-awareness on the subjects.

For those in #ayrshire #scotland please share

www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-y...

10.10.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The boy they called an 'author' (very posh) had a lovely day out at Baird Memorial Primary School in Cumbernauld. Met Tom, Princess Georgia, the Dead Princess and many more during Creating Characters day. Thank you for having me.

#writingcommunity #kidsbooks #Scottish

10.10.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#kidsauthor #WritingCommunity AI getting bad press from the creative legions. Currently leaning in and writing for images via AI - these one from forthcoming short story - 'Here and There'..

04.10.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, only a select few were allowed in to see the sun rise. #writingcommunity

26.09.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The first 3 books of The Young Testament (Joseph's Boy, Jairus's Girl and That Woman's Girl) and The Scotch Play, standing on a polished wood table.

The first 3 books of The Young Testament (Joseph's Boy, Jairus's Girl and That Woman's Girl) and The Scotch Play, standing on a polished wood table.

Hi!
I write scripts- Brave the Dark with Jared Harris, & 2 Doctor Who audios soon.

πŸ“š My books are
The Young Testament, a kids' eye view of Jesus:
πŸ’₯ 1/4 Famous Five
πŸ’₯ 1/4 Narnia
πŸ’₯ 1/4 Horrible Histories
πŸ’₯ 1/4 The Chosen

And "immersive, heart-thumping" Shakespeare fest The Scotch Play
LinksπŸ‘‡

14.05.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mindfulness #writingcommunity #scotland

05.09.2025 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'It is a simple beautifully told tale...'
'A Polar Bear Called Forth is an absolutely unexpected joy... It is a gorgeous, magical tale about friendship, self-discovery, belonging &, ultimately, hope.' Unicorns & Kelpies, Children's Book Reviews
#writingcommunity #scottish #kidsbooks

19.08.2025 06:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The village of Bowling.Just wish I'd seen the Harry Potter author cutting her grass & trying to coax me inside for a cuppa... the headline!
#writingcommunity

15.08.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After my wife - 3 ladies that rock my world - Prof. Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social Prof. Hannah Fry & Anna Lapwood. They will all be invited round for tea & scones & a wee chat. What's the odds they'll be either busy or washing their hair...

#celebcrush #squish #writingcommunity

12.08.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Say hi to Dave. He's a seal. Seeks another Dave for fun times. Mainly on rocks. (Pic by Iona P.) @ Snibs Cave, nr Girvan #writingcommunity

31.07.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A magpie moth came in to show us how wee and pretty she is. Said I would share.

#writingcommunity #scottish

30.07.2025 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love Shaun Tan. Not long bought his "The Arrival."

29.07.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pisch weather, dugs are mawkit, but at least the bricky/ drainy thing is pleased to see me

#writingcommunity

29.07.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also reminds me of how I greet my wife coming home from work.

27.07.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No its not! (silver leaf sleeve)

24.07.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I seem to remember Joan of Arc or Maid of Orleans 12" i had came in like a foil sleeve?! Wondered if that is worth a bob or two now?!

24.07.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save our School Librarians! Reverse proposed cuts to Glasgow schools Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

chng.it/nLrqBLBGyG

23.07.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So pleased to be into round 2/ semi-final of @bbnya.bsky.social 2025 - a wee boost to moral, confidence and other stuff. Biggest shout-out has to be for Scotland though. Thanks again, pal. #writingcommunity #scottish #kidsbooks

22.07.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of another kind of thing by AP Pullman

Cover of another kind of thing by AP Pullman

Congratulations to Another Kind of Thing by AP Pullman

You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2025!!

22.07.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#BookSky

19.07.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 39336    πŸ” 7821    πŸ’¬ 543    πŸ“Œ 530
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Sad news. Wee Tam's away. Oot doing the garden but the heat was too much and he went and melted.

#writingcommunity #funny #heat #hot #weather #scottish

12.07.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Madam and She Pants - Dog Eat Dog?! after this I'm struggling?

12.07.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you're sister-in-law takes a cracking pic of your dugs - but then you think - is that them on an album cover from 1982 ?!? #writingcommunity #dogs #ozdoodles #scottish

12.07.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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