Ramona

Sounds like something from Zola’s ‚J’accuse!’ manifesto 😉
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‚Come, the sun beckons in exquisite tones.’

- from ‚Midi’ [‚Noon’ - I know! Love the poem though] by Leconte de Lisle

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‚You can
die for it–
an idea,
or the world.

[…]

But
this morning,
climbing the familiar hills
in the familiar
fabric of dawn, I thought

of China,
and India
and Europe, and I thought
how the sun

blazes
for everyone […]’

- from Sunrise by Mary Oliver

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‚Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.’

— from ‚Warm Summer Sun’ by Mark Twain

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„She had a passionate longing for the garden, the darkness, the pure sky, the stars.”

Nighttime sky from the beach in southern France captured on my phone. I thought it’d just turn out black and yet 🤩✨💫

I’d love to see the longer version - different ending or not, I’ve no doubt it’ll be a real treat

I’ve read ‚Kieślowski on Kieślowski’ and I know he initially didn’t plan to film The Decalogue himself. I only vaguely remember there were some differences between the TV and cinema versions but can’t recall the detail - do tell!

I’ve just rewatched the play and I’m inclined to agree though I didn’t the word - perfect 👌🏼

„Till the last ray gleams, I sing.”

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I’m heading back to the UK soon and just ordered a copy to greet me on my arrival 🎉🎉

After nearly eight years at Newcastle Uni, I’ve decided it’s time for a change. I’ve had a terrific time and learned so much, but most importantly, I’ve made friends for life and my heart is full of gratitude. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

Now taking some time to read & write, write & read 🙏

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After nearly eight years at Newcastle Uni, I’ve decided it’s time for a change.
‘What’s the plan then?’
The plan:

a man in a suit and tie says oh my god okay it 's happening .. ALT: a man in a suit and tie says oh my god okay it 's happening ..

It is indeed happening...

Get your calendars out, set your alarms. The #BritishBookAwards Book of the Year shortlists will be revealed on Friday at 9am🤩✒️ #Nibbies

The only movie to watch tonight: A Short Story About Love by Kieslowski 🤍
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When they know your thrills 😉⚡️❣️
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🧵4/4 (…) I do a lap of the table, introducing myself to each family member, half-kissing the maternal grandmother on the lips by accident.’
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🧵3/4 Iexplain that I am Benjamin from England, that I’ve heard of a tradition in Poland to prepare for the unexpected arrival of a stranger on Christmas Eve, and that, well, here I am. ⤵️

🧵2/4 ring the doorbell. Three people rush to the front window wearing exciting smiles. Those smiles have gone (…). The lady opens the door the way you might to - well, to a stranger.
‘Wesołych Świąt,’ I say. (Merry Christmas)
‘Tak…’ (Yes…) ⤵️

🧵1/4 It’s not often that I hoot with laughter while reading!👇🏼

24 December. The plan is to approach a random house and ask if I can come in for dinner. You see, in #Poland there is a tradition of setting an extra place at the table for the Christmas Eve feast in case a stranger [in need] turns up.⤵️

First two days of my private writing retreat (aka my ‚annual leave’) not too shabby 🙏📚🩰🌅 Short & extended synopses ✅✅
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Oh my lord.

RIP David Lynch. You were a master and our teacher of the darker sides of humanity.

🙏🙏🙏

Call to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books - The Society of Authors The Society of Authors is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children

The @societyofauthors.bsky.social is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children
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Haha, any conversation like that is a delight! „The crone [talking] about heaven, the old man about bread,” as the Polish proverb goes.

“Me, begging, tears in my eyes: Please just tell me what the book is about. The plot. Please.”

“A book cover, unfazed: A Subversive Masterpiece. A Deep and Touching Story. The New York Times Bestseller. Go Fuck Yourself.”

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And no champagne!

I don’t have a secret hunch about how I’m going to die but I hope my demise is as elegant as Chekhov’s:
„He emptied the [champagne] glass slowly and lay down on his left side. A few moments later he stopped breathing.” 🤍
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New publisher Spines aims to 'disrupt' industry by using AI to publish 8,000 books in 2025 alone A new publisher has claimed it aims to “disrupt” the books industry by publishing 8,000 books in 2025 alone using artificial intelligence.

Tech bro on his ambition to ‘disrupt' the #publishing industry by using AI to release 8k books in a year: “I want to help bring books to the masses.” www.thebookseller.com/news/new-pub...