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Nick McLoughlin

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Reader, writer, runner. Tea, trees, and cats. Co-editor Thin Skin magazine. My debut novel Slings and Arrows was published on the 28th March 2024. πŸ“šπŸ’™

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I did. Fully deserved.

12.03.2026 07:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We should have Ewen MacColl on our bank notes.

Because of folk.

11.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Any suggestions for next year? 🀣 πŸ“š πŸ’™

06.03.2026 09:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sooner we get Gakpo out and people accept that Mo has gone the better.

03.03.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed.

03.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€˜Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting’.

How is that even a thing? 😳

03.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

50% true.

28.02.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fingers crossed 🀞

28.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Joke decision, so little contact.

22.02.2026 18:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That is literally my Uncle Dave! (Soviet stamps only, and 2 dry Jacob’s Cream Crackers with an apple) πŸ˜‚ A lovely man.

21.02.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What was that judging? 😳 #half-pipe #olympics

20.02.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The switch zero 😳 ⛷️
Mac Forehand! #olympics

15.02.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A shocker 🀣

13.02.2026 21:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure what match you were watching.

08.02.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not even about the β€˜your’ β€˜you’re’ thing?

08.02.2026 09:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautifully put.

27.01.2026 07:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’d never thought of this before. Many films I felt were too long (rarely too short), but you’re completely right. It’s not the length that’s off, it’s the pace. And this should apply to all narrative art I reckon. I’ll be looking for it everywhere now, thank you.

25.01.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Train Dreams the same. No pretense early on about what the film was going to be. Sit back, take it in, reflect on your
own path through life.

25.01.2026 09:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely spot on.

17.01.2026 20:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Highest possession in the league - going backwards and sideways.

17.01.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed.

17.01.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Slot too passive. Need more attackers on the pitch against second bottom - 4-3-3.

17.01.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Slot too passive. 1 attacker on the pitch (And a half if you count Gakpo) against 2nd bottom. Should play 4-3-3.

17.01.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Slot just not brave enough. 2nd bottom of the table and 1 (and a half if you count Gakpo) striker on the pitch. Too many midfielders. Should play 4-3-3, at least against the lower teams.

17.01.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Same. Sending solidarity.

17.01.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Jake Thackray: The Unsung Writer by Paul Thompson Podcast Episode Β· Backlisted Β· 13/01/2026 Β· 1h 4m

Hi Mike, this is where I listen, but if the link doesn’t work you should be able to find it on BBC Sounds. Happy listening.

podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/b...

17.01.2026 10:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer from the TV show β€˜Gone Fishing’.

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer from the TV show β€˜Gone Fishing’.

17.01.2026 09:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Mike, you got a nice little mention in the wonderful @backlisted.bsky.social episode on Jake Thackray which came out on Tuesday.

16.01.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
"Slings and Arrows" by Nick McLoughlin A pub darts team enters a national competition and starts winning. How far can they go? And how will the private lives of the members affec...

@nickmacwrites.bsky.social Just finished 'Slings and Arrows' which I read in just two days. Very enjoyable. It perfectly captures the period. Here's my full review:

bit.ly/49SlmJK

#Booksky πŸ’™πŸ“š
#Books πŸ“š
#Literaturesky

13.01.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for this Dave. It is difficult to exaggerate just how important reviews like yours are to less well-known writers like me. Not just for getting the word out but also for confidence. πŸ™

13.01.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0