A Common Blue butterfly is perched on heather against a pink background. Text overlay reads "Get out for the count" with Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count logo above it. In the bottom right corner, the text reads 'exclusive media partner' with BBC Countryfile Magazine logo. Photo credit Matt Berry
The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help π¦π¨
This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved.
No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. β±οΈ
Get out for the count π bigbutterflycount.org
18.07.2025 06:30 β π 220 π 174 π¬ 4 π 18
10 Ways to Help Wildlife in Summer - Woodland Trust
We can all make a difference for wildlife this summer, from a single simple action to an ongoing commitment, at home or further afield. Read our ten top tips.
π It's set to be a scorcher this weekend so while you are slathering on the sun cream take a moment to think how the wildlife is coping with the heat too π
Here are some things you can do to help wildlife this summer π
12.07.2025 08:01 β π 13 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
This is the kind of maths that I like, looking forward to reading this!
11.07.2025 21:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Promo post on blue and black ground.
An image of the cover of THE SHAPE OF MONSTERS, featuring two silhouetted figures against a chaotic void filled with blue and red light. There is a suggestion of eyes peering down at them from the dark.
Text on cover reads: Audible Original, The Shape of Monsters, CL Hellisen.
Above the image is the line Like. Share. Win.
I have copies of my brand new audio book The Shape of Monsters to give away!
All you need to do is like and share this post, and I'll enter you into Friday's draw.
Book details here: (link fixed) www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Shape...
09.07.2025 11:34 β π 30 π 24 π¬ 2 π 12
A trope novel graphic, with the cover of The Shape of Monsters by CL Hellisen in the centre.
Around it are the phrases family secrets, the slowest slowburn in existence, divination & sacrifice, betrayal & revenge, dead things that don't stay dead, totally normal relationships yessir, decaying gothic mansions, magic & darkness, sibling rivalry, and terrible bargains.
So yeah it's Monsters day!
Inject direct into your ear holes at www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FGDJ5X1M
03.07.2025 08:44 β π 53 π 38 π¬ 6 π 10
I've been sitting on this for a while but I've been given the go ahead to start talking about this.
My story will be appearing on @podcastle.org at the end of July! I'm so excited.
More details soon, but I'll just tease you with the title:
"Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike".
26.06.2025 15:07 β π 71 π 12 π¬ 15 π 1
That's amazing, congratulations!! β¨π
26.06.2025 18:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Big congratulations to @jennicoutts.bsky.social π It's been such an inspiring journey to witness so far, I'm excited to see what's next!!! π
26.06.2025 17:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Check out the new Shoreline of Infinity, featuring the new column from our Ruth EJ Booth, 'Hold the Chicken' -- discussing AI, LLMs, and why your favourite authors don't want wood glue on their pizza.
@ruthejbooth.bsky.social
19.06.2025 18:29 β π 6 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
Some happy local news, which can hopefully encourage others elsewhere! Very grateful to all the campaigners out there, well done.
13.06.2025 18:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
You Shall Not Pass: Controlling the Crime Scene
When we read a whodunnit novel, we race the fictional detective, hoping to discover who committed the crime, before they identify the murderer in the big reveal scene.
The first of a series of articles on how writers use proper crime scene method in their fiction to bring an element of realism. The second one should be out next week.
Hosted by @frivolouscomma.bsky.social
www.frivolouscomma.com/you-shall-no...
09.05.2025 13:56 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 1 π 1
Aw thanks! I hope I can make it in person but that's really nice π
23.04.2025 17:45 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
I got a ticket without the book because I'm not 100% sure I can make it but looking forward to reading it - and I hope everything works out and you get the launch you deserve!
23.04.2025 17:38 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Lindz McLeod launches The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Lindz McLeod launches The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet today.
I was just told that my launch event in Glasgow was going to be cancelled because I don't have *enough* tickets sold. Humiliatingβnot least because I worked my butt off for this book & went to other people's launches.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
23.04.2025 10:57 β π 196 π 246 π¬ 32 π 35
A few people on a stage with a screen displaying the winning entry.
Jenni, a brunette with a sparkly navy dress and short hair, gives a speech while holding a mic onstage.
OMG Huge congratulations to our @jennicoutts.bsky.social on winning Best Artist for the cover of Nova Scotia 2!!! Gwan yerself, lass!!!
@bsfa.bsky.social @easterconuk.bsky.social #Eastercon2025 #Reconnect2025
20.04.2025 18:00 β π 26 π 5 π¬ 0 π 2
Oh how wonderful, that's amazing!! Congratulations!!! (all the exclamation marks!) π«Ά
21.04.2025 20:18 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
It would really mean the world to me if people would share details of my event for THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET, Tuesday 29th April in Glasgow! If you have queer friends, tell them! Or if you think you'd enjoy a book which kills Mr Collins off, come along!
www.waterstones.com/events/lindz...
10.04.2025 12:34 β π 138 π 105 π¬ 5 π 10
Photograph of a bog with blue water and colorful moss in the foreground and green trees and blue sky in the background.
Boglands - where beauty flows from an overabundance of death. The hope of resilience, grit, and quiet determination is perhaps the hope we all need.
11.04.2025 15:21 β π 142 π 21 π¬ 2 π 2
A photo collage of some of my art using the colour blue:
An arctic tern, butterfly fish, a seascape, blue mushrooms, butterflies and flowers, a Canada goose with goslings.
My little art shop has a selection of landscape and nature drawings in a variety of subjects to please everyone. All one of a kind originals at affordable prices for gifts.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeO...
#Bird #fish #goose #mushrooms #butterflies #OriginalArt #Drawing #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
11.04.2025 06:00 β π 132 π 23 π¬ 1 π 0
It also looks at how current landownership policies hinder efforts to protect and restore landscapes & how the public's exclusion from land under the pretence they wouldn't care for it hinders scrutiny of landowners. I learned a ton and was both infuriated & inspired - highly recommended!
03.04.2025 20:50 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
I recently read βThe Lie of the Landβ by @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and it stuck with me. An insightful exploration of landownership in the UK, which questions the landowning elite's self-proclaimed "stewardship" and how this term is used for marketing rather than actual environmental protection.
03.04.2025 20:50 β π 29 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0
Under the wording "There's a BFS Podcast?!" is the logo for the BFS podcast Long Story Short, which is in shades of blue and purple. At its top left is a graphic of an arm holding headphones, and in the bottom right is a comic-style graphic proclaiming "coming soon"
The rumours are true: weβre launching a podcast! @robincmduncan.bsky.social, who co-hosts alongside @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social, lets us in on the secretβ¦
britishfantasysociety.org/introducing-...
27.03.2025 11:16 β π 56 π 26 π¬ 0 π 4
BSFA Awards 2024 Shortlist Announced - STARBURST Magazine
The British Science Fiction Association (BSFA)Β has announced its shortlist for the 2024 BSFA Awards. All nominees produced work in 2024. Previous winners of the BSFA Awards include Adrian Tchaikovsky,...
Congratulations to all on the BSFA Awards shortlist -- especially to our Neil Williamson and Jenni Coutts!
Neil's novella 'Charlie Says' is up for Best Shorter Fiction. Nova Scotia 2, which he co-edited with Andrew Wilson, is up for Best Collection. Meanwhile Jenni's cover is up for Best Art.
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19.03.2025 18:38 β π 19 π 8 π¬ 1 π 0
Margaret Rutherford references for the kids β Brian M. Milton, SF&F writing and nonsense
Morning all. Happy Ides of March. A wee blog update this morning as I balance out another revolution around the sun with news of a new story coming this summer.
munchkinstein.co.uk/index.php/20...
15.03.2025 08:04 β π 12 π 4 π¬ 1 π 0
Itβs such a pleasure to be interviewed for the lovely @rainewilson.bsky.socialβs brilliant newsletter. This one is a really personal one, as I talk about being a new mum in debut year.
08.03.2025 10:45 β π 10 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
SF Caledonia Anthology One β Shoreline of Infinity
Available for pre-order now.A showcase of science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction by Scottish writers.Editor: Noel ChidwickStories, poetry and essays byIain Bain : : John Buchan : : Anne Char...
Some lovely news! My story, "A Flight of Birds" is in SF Caledonia Anthology One, out March!
It's the tale of a a vampire barista with a Scottish twist.
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So happy it's getting another airing, with loads of other excellent stories. Pre-order link:
www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/sf-c...
19.02.2025 17:08 β π 35 π 15 π¬ 7 π 0
The official account for UK wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. Saving butterflies, moths and our environment. π¦
https://butterfly-conservation.org/
Cover photo π·: Common Blue - Matt Berry
Science Fiction & Fantasy Magazine Edited by Lynne M. Thomas & Michael Damian Thomas. 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 Hugo & 2024 Locus Award Winner. uncannymagazine.com
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Multiple Award Nominated horror review website.
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Stone Club believes the journey is as important as the destination and encourages people to pause and think about place in new ways; connecting ancient sites through community and conversation.
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Writer and critic β¨ linktr.ee/bramegieben β¨ Author of THE DARKEST TIMELINE. Host of Strange Exiles. Editor at Revol Press.
President of Signal, Chief Advisor to AI Now Institute
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Former Harvard Negotiation Project
Former Kennedy School & NUS Lecturer
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Co-author, "Negotiating Hostage Crises with the New Terrorists"
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Discovering and nurturing talented writers, whether debut or established, and providing honest and personal representation. IG: dhhlitagency (No query DMs pls)
Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith Senior Research Fellow @ University of Glasgow. Researches mental health, wellbeing, health inequalities and relationships with climate change. #TeamUofG
Spec-fic publisher. Stories of characters in transition, living in the in-between spaces of culture, worlds, relationships, and events. Stories of characters living despite uncertainties and doubts in speculative worlds.
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Scottish Science Fiction, Fantasy and Comic Book Author (At least, one day I will be ππ)
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Comic writer and artist. Writes for Commando. OrzeΕ, Raid on the Forth, The Dunfermline Story, Bamse, Glasgow Looking Glass, Blazer. Also dabbles in horror and sci-fi. Dunfermline, Scotland. www.maximized.co.uk/links.html
Temerty Professor of Modern European History, Munk School, University of Toronto; Permanent Fellow, IWM Vienna; Emeritus Levin Professor, Yale. Author of "On Freedom," "On Tyranny," "Our Malady," "Road to Unfreedom," "Black Earth," and "Bloodlands"
