Max Elwood

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Thursday 9th October, 8pm BST
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“Why am I turning into my dad, who only listens to a radio station if it has the suffix 'Gold'?”
90s nostalgia, TikTok videos about sponges, bookmark deniers & lunch ditherers are just some of the things I love or hate.
The reasons are here 👇
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Fascinating, terrifying and sad to think this might be true. Also slightly ashamed that I read it on my phone.

Love & Hate: The Marmite Memo It's possible that the title of this post is slightly misleading because while Marmite is famous for its 'you either love it or hate it' tag line, this is a list of things I either love very much, or ...

‘Hate’ is a strong word, but ‘strongly dislike’ isn’t quite so compelling. ‘Love’ is also a strong word, and perfectly apt for this list of thing in 2025 that I love and strongly dislike…
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Had convinced myself I could only write with the right desk, the perfect chair, total silence. Made an effort to get out of that habit, or it’s too easy to find excuses not to write. So, another drama lesson for my son, & another few hours to write (& drink coffee & eat cake).
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Yeah, it was great. Biggest take away was probably that character is everything, and that plot will come if you trust and believe in the interaction of the characters.

Great night attending the Guardian Live event seeing Richard Osman & Mick Herron interviewed. Reveal of the night was Herron saying he already knows “how, when, where & why Jackson Lamb dies.” Really interesting talk about their processes, characters & approach to writing.
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The Bookmarked Interview...with LM Chilton LM Chilton is the author of two crime novels, the first of which, Don't Swipe Right, was released in 2023 and is a clever and murderously funny story set around a fictitious dating app. Everyone in th...

With comedy and crime (crimedy?) at publishing’s forefront (looking at you, Richard Osman) author @lmchilton.bsky.social explains his own approach to mixing the funny with the felonious in the Bookmarked Q&A.
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The Green Room Are you a writer looking for help and advice? Come and join me in the Green Room. Here’s a clip from the first episode of the Creative Differences podcast where I explain what the Green Room …

Just listened to the always brilliant Creative Differences podcast from @markstay.bsky.social, who was talking to @gdwrightwrites.bsky.social. Huge thanks for the shout out when you were taking about the (equally brilliant) Green Room writers’ forum, Mark.
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Dating app addiction and mixing comedy and crime; @lmchilton.bsky.social discusses his writing journey, what journalism taught him before becoming an author, and why “a massive beanbag” is the perfect writing set-up.
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Thanks. Yep, I’ll take it. Just need to keep that daily writing streak going!

Yep, was just going to hit the sack, but glad I got some writing in. And yes, whether chaos or genius, I’m not sure, but I know my wife would choose the latter!

Been a long day, but trying to get into the groove of writing every day. 700 words in an hour isn’t too bad. Will have to revisit tomorrow, though, to see how good those words actually are. And, yes, my wife does like to organise the bookshelves by spine colour.
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If you’ve not read Luke’s debut - Don’t Swipe Right - that’s very good. And I recently finished Fiona Cummins’ Some of Us Are Liars, which was great, too. And if I may be so bold, Dark Waters, by some bloke named Max Elwood, is not bad either 😉

From Richard Osman to Gabrielle Zevin and beyond, @lmchilton.bsky.social discusses some of the books, authors and movies he loves, as he takes on this week’s Bookmarked Q&A.
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Crime writer @lmchilton.bsky.social takes on the Bookmarked Q&A, discussing his previous job as a print & TV journalist, why dating apps are the perfect foil for a serial killer, & his murderously funny novels.
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Realised the mistake I made this time last week: No cake. Rookie error which I have satisfactorily remedied. Banana and walnut, in case you’re wondering.
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Despite the Tube strike, I’m London bound, and the views from the local station are always decent when the sun’s shining.
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It’s on my list. Admittedly it’s a long list, but it’s on there!

The Good Boy is great. Had me crying with both tears and sadness. Shamefully, I’ve never read Jane Eyre. 😬

Best-selling author @rowancoleman.bsky.social discusses her love of the Brontë sisters’ work - especially Jane Eyre - talks about the books & authors that inspire her, & tells us about her new novel, The Good Boy.
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There’s a birthday in the family and to celebrate we’ve decided to consume our daily calorie intake in one meal! You’re only 10 once though, so…. 🎂🥳

Absolutely. Got to grab time when you can and, weirdly, sometimes having less time also means less procrastination and more words on the page. Sometimes… 🤔

Football training, drama club, birthday parties, sleepovers… the kids have got a far more active social life than me. But sometimes - just sometimes - hanging around between pickups has its advantages.
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From inspiring stories & admired authors to cherished writing places & favourite films, @rowancoleman.bsky.social reveals the things she loves & talks pets, pen names and her new book, #TheGoodBoy 👇

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If you like dogs, and you like funny, emotional stories, you’ll like @rowancoleman.bsky.social’s soon-to-be-released new novel. She talks about inspiration, re-imagination & the pros and cons of pen names.👇

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Best-selling author @rowancoleman.bsky.social talks about her new book, The Good Boy, the impact of reading Jane Eyre as a child, the novels & films she loves, the pros & cons of pen names, & narrating her dog’s inner thoughts.
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Holiday book 6: ✅
Final day of the holiday, final of the six books I planned to read finished. @lmchilton.bsky.social’s book is clever, funny (despite all the murders) & pacey.
Back to reality, work and far less reading time from tomorrow!
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